In 1991, several novels were released that would go on to impact the world. Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series made its debut, which has since been adapted into a successful TV series. The Firm by John Grisham would go on to become a highly praised Tom Cruise film. Stephen King made his obligatory annual release in Needful Things.
Author Archives: Nikki Durbin
Jennifer’s Body (2009) [Women in Horror Month 2025]
Many films have had a resurgence in popularity over the years, rising from the graveyard of bad reviews and, more commonly, changing perspectives and societal beliefs.
Near Dark (1987) [Women in Horror Month 2025]
In the midst of the onslaught of “creature feature” films of the mid to late 80s, with a seemingly intense focus on werewolves and vampires as a way of utilizing cutting edge visual effects and showcasing the talents of rising creatives, we were treated to some mainstays whose impact on film is still felt to this day. An American Werewolf in London, Fright Night, The Howling. Continue reading
Pet Sematary (1989) [Women in Horror Month 2025]
When I was a young child, probably too young to be watching a film of this nature, I remember Pet Sematary gracing the family television fairly often. I would watch different portions of it here and there, and it somehow managed to be a sort of undeniable presence in my childhood. Before long, it became a sort of staple in my experiences with film, with quotes aplenty being tossed around between myself and my mom. I lost count of how many times we would exchange a deadpan “Yuck. Kiss your own cat,” followed by laughs only an inside joke can bring.



