Matthew Jackson
Expertise
Slasher Movies, Stephen King Novels, Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Matthew has written about movies professionally since 2008, when he talked a newspaper editor into publishing his review of Tropic Thunder.
- He joined the Austin Film Critics Association in 2021 based on his years of experience as a film reviewer.
- Matthew has seen John Carpenter's Halloween at least once a year since he was 16, and will write about it any time, anywhere.
Experience
Matthew Jackson is a journalist and Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic from Austin, Texas with a passion for genre stories across the media spectrum, from obscure superhero comics to low-budget horror films and everything in between. He's been writing about entertainment full-time since 2011, covering film, TV, books, and more for Looper, SYFY WIRE, Mental Floss, The AV Club, Paste Magazine, and many more outlets. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he's not writing he's usually watching a horror movie.
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Stories By Matthew Jackson
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Mike Flanagan's final Netflix series, a star-studded adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," is a must-watch this Halloween season.
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Season 3 of FX's "Reservation Dogs," created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, cements itself as one of the best shows on television in the last decade.
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"They Cloned Tyrone" is visually interesting and has a stacked cast, and it's sure to be one of the best films of the summer.
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"Quicksand," a Shudder original horror film from writer Matt Pitts and director Andrés Beltrán, has two good performances outweighed by survival horror tropes.
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Tense, funny, and full of new twists on the classic "Justified" tone, FX's "City Primeval" is the return we've been hoping for, and then some.
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Season 2 of "The Bear" manages to go bigger while avoiding pitfalls with the same kind of chaotic grace that came to define its first season.
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Capping off one era of the DC Universe on film and introducing another, "The Flash" is finally in theaters. Here's the ending of the movie, explained.
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If the 'Fast Saga' has an answer to 'Avengers: Infinity War,' this is it. Here's where 'Fast X' leaves the Toretto fam and their violent pals.
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Netflix's action thriller "Mother" is elevated by some beautiful cinematography and a powerhouse performance from the always compelling Jennifer Lopez.
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"Barry" Season 4 is full of superb writing, a brilliant cast, and wonderful action.
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With the real-life story of Michael Jordan's Nike endorsement deal, Air puts a new spin on the sports biopic.
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Showtime's gripping drama thriller series Yellowjackets returns for Season 2 and not only meets expectations but exceeds with a sublime cast worth the buzz
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The Outwaters is a dreadfully successful new found footage horror film that breathes new life into the subgenre with its creepy environments and camerawork
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"The Lost Boys" became not only a box office hit but one of the most recognizable horror classics of the '80s. Here is the ending of "The Lost Boys" explained.
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In the modern era, fans often have years to look forward to upcoming entries in their favorite stories. Here are upcoming movies you won't want to miss in 2025.
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"Women Talking" leaves many, many loose ends left to be explored by the time the film wraps up. Here is the ending of "Women Talking" explained.
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There's Something Wrong with the Children certainly delivers on the promise of its title, but the new horror also has some surprises and strong themes to show
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Sick is the pandemic thriller fans have been waiting for, starring two girls on a getaway and dealing with trauma, grief, and, of course, some stabby killers
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Ray Romano's classic sitcom ends on an inconclusive note, but the lack of closure is the whole point. Here's the ending of Everybody Loves Raymond explained.
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a triumph of stop animation, bringing the classic tale to the screen with renewed relatability and emotional and visual depth
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Amazon Prime Video's new film release Here Comes the Wedding is a showcase of great talent, but it doesn't quite come together to be the comedy it promises
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Hulu's Matriarch is a head-spinning tale of religious fanaticism in a small British town as a woman reunites with her mother and discovers a dark secret
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Shudder's new sequel V/H/S 99 takes the original concept to new heights — and a new time — with several great stories from an unsettling era in time
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The ending of Blumhouse's "Halloween Ends" promises to be definitive. Here's the bloody ending of David Gordon Green's slasher film threequel explained.
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The ending of David Bruckner's 2022 "Hellraiser" reboot on Hulu leaves open many possible story threads for a sequel. Here's the new film's ending explained.
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Horror film legend Dario Argento returns with a new giallo movie in Dark Glasses, a film that works for its intimate storytelling and compelling character work
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The new Hellraiser reboot on Hulu is a fierce new take on a property that's produced many sequels since Clive Barker's original horror masterpiece debuted