By Sarah Norman | October 31, 2023
Origins of the Myth From urban legend to horror movie trope, the Legend of Bloody Mary has been terrifying teenagers for years. But is any of it real? With most legends, there is at least some element of truth, some historical account which was twisted in the retelling. However, there are so many variations of the Bloody Mary legend that the element of truth may be buried too deeply to uncover. Read More...
The Marvel Studios production logo that rolls before every MCU movie has evolved over the years, but it’s always centered on an image of comic book pages flipping, a reminder that the live-action movie you’re about to watch originated in decades of comic book art and storytelling.
A new project from John Black, a Charleston-based artist whose name sounds like a superhero alias, takes this connection to the next level. Black’s Instagram page betrays his interest in original comic book art (the Jack Torrance is particularly cool). Read More...
The silver screen has always been the canvas for tales that dabble between the realms of fact and fiction. The Pope’s Exorcist is no exception. Drawing inspiration from the eventful life of the real Father Gabriele Amorth, this 2023 supernatural horror brings to life not just the famed exorcist but also treads the controversial paths of the Catholic Church’s historical truths, half-truths, and exaggerations.
Hollywood’s Portrayal: A Fusion of History and Fiction A Glimpse into the Haunting Past The film eloquently captures the Spanish Inquisition’s grim epoch, dating back to 1478, under the aegis of Catholic Monarchs, King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I. Read More...
