Extreme gore. Graphic violence. Prolonged sequences of torture. Can this film be counted as torture horror?
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Is “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) Torture Horror?
This was a Thing: “La Passion” (1898), and the Early Days of Christian Cinema
I discuss "La Passion" (1898), a Christian silent motion picture that is one of the earliest narrative films that we have footage of. I also look at the earliest days of Christian cinema.
Review: “A Distant Thunder” (Part 2 of the “A Thief in the Night” series). Apocalyptic Christploitation Film (1978)
You can watch the full video here if you wish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlqCndGzq28 My last review covered the first installment in this evangelical quadrilogy, A Thief in the Night. You can read it here. Background on the Genre A Distant Thunder focuses on the End Times and the Rapture. A popular belief within evangelicalism is the position … Continue reading Review: “A Distant Thunder” (Part 2 of the “A Thief in the Night” series). Apocalyptic Christploitation Film (1978)
“A Lenten Journey Through Psychedelic Christian Rock”
You can watch the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DZko8quAvc Recently, I've been discovering all sorts of Christian psychedelic music from the 60s-70s. I'm obsessed. This music is fascinating, and a lot of it is quite good. Bands like Azitis produced amazing and trippy music, and the Electric Prunes were one of many bands to make a … Continue reading “A Lenten Journey Through Psychedelic Christian Rock”
Churches in Horror Movies Part 3: “Carnival of Souls”
I take a look at Trinity Episcopal Church, which was featured in "Carnival of Souls."
Review: “A Thief in the Night” — Christian Apocalypse/Rapture Film (1972)
A Thief in the Night took on an ambiguous four-part film series with one single narrative about people facing the fallout in a post-rapture world, which set the tone for rapture films to follow.
Review: Fire By Nite’s “How to Prepare for the Future” (February, 1987)
In this February episode, "Fire by Nite" takes the opportunity to warn you about the rapture and the AntiChrist.
Review: “Christian Mingle: The Movie” (2014)
For this Valentine's Day weekend, I discovered my new favorite romcom. It's as terrible as you could possibly imagine, which makes it shine ever-brighter.
My New Album “Youth Group Experience” and My Favorite Youth Group Memory
I talk a little bit about my latest album, and my most rocking youth group memory. Trust me. Your life will be forever changed (maybe).
This is a Thing: “Streetlights Bible” Wants to Bring some lofi-Hiphop to Your Scripture
A chillhop Bible is infinitely cooler than other editions of the Bible. Sorry, KJV.
