• ‘Pooka’ is the Best Into the Dark Holiday Horror Film So Far

    With a name like Of Joy That Kills you’d think that this was a horror blog exclusively, but just because it isn’t, doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in shivers and scares when the moment calls for it. So, because I love horror, and in hopes that you do too, I’m happy to unveil the first ever and official horror film of the…

  • Ten Alternative Christmas Movies (The Die-Hard-Free Edition)

    When discussing Christmas adjacent films, the classic go-to is Die Hard, of course. Now, I’m all for a bare-footed John McClane saving LA in an under-tank so iconic, I’m inclined to duck for cover whenever I see one of a similar style, but that is no reason to ignore all the other options a broad holiday mind has to offer. So,…

  • ‘Tis the Season: A Definitive List of Must-See Christmas Movies

    In my mind, December is the time for heart-warming movies, belly-warming beverages, and waistline-bulging treats. I’m sure everyone has their favorites, but if you find yourself with hot chocolate in one hand and cookies in the other, but nothing to watch, don’t worry; I have you covered. After years of first-hand research, I’ve finally compiled the perfect list of Christmas…