Crockett Houghton
Crockett is a writer and a fan of everything film. He lives on a mountain in the middle of nowhere, away from everyone else, just the way he likes it.
Writing
Highlights
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR: The Public Domain Horror Explosion - 03/28/2025"For the Love of Horror: With each new installment I’ll be diving into the numerous things that make horror great. Whether it be the setting, the writing, the gore, or the mystery, if it has to do with horror, I’m going to talk about it."BORDERLINE: Horror Comedy Done Right - 03/21/2025"I’ve spoken at length about the difficulty of nailing the horror comedy. Not long ago I even declared the medium dead, no longer viable, so tricky that all recent attempts have been negatively entertaining schlock fests. Well, reporting from the front lines, I’m happy to say, that I was very wrong."COMPANION: Not Your Typical Robot Buddy - 03/04/2025"It’s a mystery and a bloodbath wrapped up in an edge of your seat thriller with twists and turns that even cynical old me didn’t see coming."STRANGE DARLING: A Six Chapter Thriller Masterclass - 12/17/2024"It was fresh and original, a thriller for the ages on an indie budget."WOMAN OF THE HOUR: The Right Focus - 11/08/2024"Usually when a movie comes out based on a series of true crimes, the killer is hoisted up front and center."KINDS OF KINDNESS: Three Short Films In A Trench Coat - 09/19/2024"This was very much a movie only he could do. It was smart and funny, it was uncomfortable, it was moving, it was confusing. It was beautiful."Celebrating the Cast, Crew, and an Adaptation Done Right in 1408 - 06/22/2023"This movie leaned as much into the psychological horror as it did the “ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties,” as Mike Enslin would say."
If you would like to read more of Crockett's writing, check out his pages on Film Inquiry and Daily Dead.
About
Crockett is a freelance writer and film critic with a love for all things horror- currently residing at the top of a mountain in the Appalachians. He has been writing film reviews since 2022 but his love of movies began long before.
Crockett is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic and has written articles for both Film Inquiry and Daily Dead.
Contact
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