Mary Beth McAndrews
School
University Of Chicago
Expertise
Horror, Anime, Movies
- Mary Beth McAndrews has contributed chapters to several books about horror cinema, including Queering the Vampire and Filtered Reality.
- She has also contributed essays to the Second Sight special edition Blu-ray releases of Revenge, The Strangers, and Lake Mungo. She also recorded a commentary track for their upcoming release of Paranormal Activity.
- She has written about film, TV, and anime for sites such as Fangoria, Roger Ebert, Paste Magazine, Thrillist, and Film School Rejects.
Experience
Mary Beth McAndrews is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic with a focus on horror films, but really she just loves movies. She is an associate editor for Daily Grindhouse, a content editor for Film Cred, and the social media manager for We Are Horror magazine. When she's not writing, she's a full-time video editor. She also hosts two podcasts: Scarred for Life and Watched Once, Never Again.
Education
Mary Beth McAndrews has her Masters in Film Studies and Gender Studies from the University of Chicago where she wrote her thesis about Coralie Fargeat's Revenge. She received her BA in English and Film Studies from St. Mary's College of Southern Maryland, a tiny little liberal arts school right on the water.
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Stories By Mary Beth McAndrews
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Psuedo-documentaries blur the line between reality and fiction. In the context of the horror genre, they can be devastating, shocking, and utterly terrifying.
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Mockumentaries are comedies that uncover hidden truths about the world. Here are the 15 best mockumentaries, ranked.
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If you've watched "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" and are craving more of what it has to offer, here are 13 films that may just scratch that itch.
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New to giallo films? Here's where you should start. Already a fan? Then make sure you've seen all of these bloody classics.
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After watching DaCosta's Candyman, you may be hungry for more Black horror, or horror that focuses on big cities and urban legends. We have some suggestions.
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Is there any phrase in horror scarier than "based on true events?" Read on to learn more about the terrifying real stories behind these classic horror flicks.
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Japanese horror films are their own kind of scary, combining elements of folklore with violence and nihilism. Watch these 28 movies to see what we mean.
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In anime, the body can be bent, stretched, and ripped apart. Old creatures are realized in new, repulsive ways. Want to be scared? Watch these 15 horror movies.
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With big ensemble casts, a focus on life at school and heroes who always try their best, Like My Hero Academia fans are sure to love these anime series.
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Korean horror films are brutal, funny, and absolutely full of evil creatures - and evil people. If you're new to the genre, these 24 films will get you started.