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Certified Forgotten is a writer-owned horror publication focused on the little movies that leave a big impression. We publish essays on the underseen and underappreciated horror films of the 21st Century.

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Jenn is a writer and podcaster from Nashville, TN. She co-hosts both Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast examining mental health topics through the lens of the horror genre and The Loser’s Club: A Stephen King Podcast taking frequent deep dives into the work and adaptations of her favorite author. She is a senior writer for Consequence of Sound and will gladly talk your ear off about final girls, feminism, and Stephen King.

Jenn Adams

Let Us Prey

Editorials

Sympathy for the Devil: ‘Let Us Prey’ and the Unholy Anti-Hero

Harper Smith is a film composer and journalist from California. When not writing about films and the music found within them, they release instrumental music as RainyDaysForGhosts.

Harper Smith

Trancers

A Man Out of Time: The Enduring Legacy of Charles Band’s ‘Trancers’

Allan Mott is a Canadian writer with a dozen books floating around the universe, including Scary Movies, his 2006 ode to his favorite horror classics. As a film writer, his two proudest accomplishments are being mentioned in the liner notes of the original Scream Factory! Slumber Party Massacre series DVD set and being footnoted as a reference on the Ms. 45 Wikipedia page.

Allan Mott

Sorority House Massacre II

Why ‘Sorority House Massacre II’ Is Not the Sequel You Think

Molly Henery is a film critic, entertainment writer, and author of both nonfiction and fiction with a Master&#8217;s degree in professional creative writing. Molly began writing horror film reviews for her own website, The Blogging Banshee, before eventually branching out and writing for other outlets including Fangoria, Dread Central, Nightmarish Conjurings, and more. She is most well-known for her “Uterus Horror” column on Certified Forgotten which examines a different film each month in a subgenre of horror Molly named and defined. Molly has made a name for herself as a horror genre expert which has allowed her to be a guest on numerous podcasts, is a cast member of Mental Health and Horror: A Documentary, and co-authored the upcoming book, Queer Horror: A Film Guide. Keep up on what Molly Henery is watching and writing about on her social media.

Molly Henery

Turning Red

Uterus Horror

‘Turning Red’ Has Its Roots In Adolescent Body Horror

Alex Adams is a critical writer and novelist living and working in the North East of England.

Alex Adams

Gigantis the Fire Monster.

Finding Redemption for ‘Gigantis: The Fire Monster’

Hugh McStay is a writer and critic from Glasgow, Scotland who has loved horror from a young age. Having parents who raised him on a questionable diet of Freddy, Jason and Pinhead, Hugh was destined to be a part of the horror community from before he could say ‘Boo!’.

Hugh McStay

Death of a Vlogger

‘Death of a Vlogger’ Finds Horror In a Post-Truth World

Hamish is a freelance entertainment writer with a particular love for all things camp and queer. His writing can be found in a range of print and online publications, including Little White Lies and Digital Spy. He also makes regular TV and radio appearances to discuss film and has featured on a horror panel as part of The Dark Hedges Film Festival. His writing hero is the incomparable Gale Weathers.

Hamish Calvert

Unfriended Dark Web

The Screenlife Futurism of ‘Unfriended: Dark Web’

Charlie Brigden is a writer who lives in South Wales with his wife, two children, and several pets. For most of his career he has specialized in writing about music in film, and has amassed several bylines for outlets such as Roger Ebert, The Quietus, Polygon, Film School Rejects, and more. He is also the author of several liner notes and essays for soundtracks and Blu-rays from such labels as Mondo DeathWaltz, Milan Records, Arrow Films, and Indicator.

Charlie Brigden

Jaws: The Revenge

Big Problems, Small Joys: The Music of ‘Jaws: The Revenge’

David Churack is a driven creative with an extensive writing and media education. He has experience in publishing, journalism, and film marketing. In addition to his work at Certified Forgotten, David can often be found at Cult of Monster.

David Churack

Exhibit A

‘Exhibit A’: Found Footage’s Opening Statement on Male Fragility

Veronica is a film, television, and culture writer living in Los Angeles, California. Her work has appeared in Film Daze, Film Cred, and Polygon, as well as on her personal biweekly newsletter, &#8220;but how can i make this about me?&#8221;.

Veronica Phillips

Christian Bale American Psycho

‘American Psycho,’ ‘Man Bites Dog,’ and Masculine Overconfidence

Babe with the Power. Supersonic woman. Writer. Rainbow Brite incarnate. Photographer. b-side baby. Freddie Mercury groupie born about thirty years too late.

Maggie Boccella

Adam Ant Love Bites

‘Love Bites’ and the 90s’ Attempts at Reimagining the Vampire Mythos

Christine Makepeace (<a href="http://www.christinemakepeace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.christinemakepeace.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1745962351495000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aDbZJlXY5HlfUgsvhf9aL">www.christinemakepeace.com</a>) is a screenwriter and film essayist living in the Southern California desert. Christine’s work has been featured at Dread Central, Certified Forgotten, Movie Jawn, Film School Rejects, and Crooked Marque among others. She is the former EIC and founder of the film magazine Paracinema.

Christine Makepeace

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Pick Up the Phone, ‘Cell’ Is Calling

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