Barry Falls Jr

Barry was the managing editor of his university newspaper before contributing as a freelance content creator for Yahoo News and Esquire. He founded Horror Theory in 2014 to analyze horror films through a sociological lens.
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Horror Sequel Marathon: Aliens (1986)

James Cameron likes to make sequels. His his theatrical feature film directorial debut was 1981's critically disappointing "Piranha II: The Spawning." He later wrote "Rambo: First...

Horror Sequel Marathon: 28 Weeks Later (2007)

Danny Boyle, director of "28 Days Later," is not an easy filmmaker to emulate. He's regarded as one of this generation's most consistently inventive directors, having...

Horror Sequel Marathon: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985)

The world of horror cinema wouldn't be the same without the brilliance of Wes Craven, who created one of his most impactful horror villains...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Inferno (1980)

Gothic and sublime, "Inferno" contributed to director Dario Argento's reputation for crafting surreal supernatural horror with striking cinematography and intimate human struggle. For what the 1980 follow-up might lack...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Psycho II (1983)

The Bates Motel is back in business in the surprisingly effective sequel to one of the greatest and most influential horror movies of all time,...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

Considered a parallel sequel, "Paranormal Activity 2" takes place most before the original, but also during and after. Containing the found footage style, "PA...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Damien: Omen II (1978)

The last time we saw Damien, he was six years old, attending the funeral of his parents-- who had only days prior tried to...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Nekromantik 2 (1991)

Though now regarded as an amateurish cult classic among horror die-hards, "Nekromantik 2" explores themes taboo enough to get it seized by authorities in Munich 12...

Horror Sequel Marathon: The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

Like its predecessor, "The Purge: Anarchy" was in a tricky position. Crafting a horror film around a highly sociopolitical narrative is bound to produce divisive reactions....

Horror Sequel Marathon: The Last Exorcism Part II (2013)

Any time you include the word "last" in the name of a movie, it generally implies that there won't be a sequel. Of course...

Horror Sequel Marathon: Phantasm 2 (1988)

Here's an idea: what if there was a mild-mannered 19th century mortician whose fascination with death led him to create a machine that allows him...

Horror Sequel Marathon: V/H/S 2 (2013)

If you saw V/H/S 2's predecessor, you know what to expect-- sickly clever short horror films sewn together by a terrifying framework that will keep...

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Don’t Breathe (2016): The Urban Decay of Deindustrialized Detroit and United State’s Neglect of Veterans

2016 was a big year for horror films featuring home invasions. Hush showcased Oculus director Mike Flanagan’s exhilarating twist with a hearing-impaired...

Green Room (2015): The Festering Ultra-Violent Rage of ‘Angry White Males’ in Pre-Tr*mp America

It probably is not a coincidence that, in 2016, A24 released their horror-thriller masterpiece Green Room the same month that Republican presidential...

The Invitation (2015): The Spiritual Philosophy of Bereavement and the Cult of Social Civility

Tonight is the night our faith becomes real, reads the tagline for The Invitation, the psychological horror thriller that chronicles the dinner...

We Are Still Here (2015): The Supernatural Dread of Denial, Grief, and Rural Isolationism

There’s a reason why haunted-house films are such a welcomed mainstay in the horror genre. The house as a safe space and...