TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3)
Tim MatassaAn old nemesis returns—stronger and smarter than last time. Plus, El faces a daunting new challenge, the kids are growing up and moving on, and the Russians have infiltrated Hawkins, for better and for worse.
Tag: Horror
BOOK REVIEW: Dracula
The all-time classic vampire novel doesn’t disappoint. Plus, Dracula is a closet bookworm, Renfield eats a lot of bugs, and everybody loves a good paper trail and an endless search for dirt.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 8) – The Battle of Starcourt
The last stand against the Mind Flayer is here! Plus, Lucas’ plan lights up the mall, we say goodbye to a friend, and Murray hates kids.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 7) – The Bite
The kids face a much stiffer challenge from the new and improved Mind Flayer. Plus, Dustin and Erica enact a daring rescue, Hopper and Joyce won’t stop bickering, and Murray picks a bad time to get a corndog.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 6) – E Pluribus Unum
Billy reveals all as the flayed return home. Plus, Robin shares her obsession, liking My Little Pony makes you a nerd, and El can whoop the Mind Flayer’s ass—for now.
STORY REVIEW: Pig Blood Blues
An institution for criminal boys hides a sinister secret. Plus, a new teacher can’t leave well enough alone, there are some major Lord of the Flies vibes, and does this giant pig actually talk?
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 5) – The Flayed
We explore beneath the mall and find out what the Russians are really up to. Plus, the flayed terrorize Jonathan and Nancy, Hopper acts like a child, and motorcycle guy is a scary man.
STORY REVIEW: The Yattering and Jack
A low-level demon suffers from anxiety and depression as it struggles to break an imbecile. Plus, exploding cats, reanimated turkeys, and a “Zoom” with Beelzebub doesn’t go as intended.
TV REVIEW: Stranger Things (Season 3, Episode 4) – The Sauna Test
The sauna test reveals the truth about Billy. Plus, Hopper pays Mayor Larry a visit, Nancy and Jonathan have a difference of opinion, and Erica is a true capitalist.
STORY REVIEW: The Midnight Meat Train
Where does the subway end in NYC? You don’t want to know. Plus, an old butcher has delusions of grandeur, a train car slaughterhouse emboldens Kaufman with newfound bravery, and years of loyal service don’t always amount to a great reward.