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Welcome back to the scariest, and at times goriest, column here at Film Inquiry: Horrific Inquiry. Twice a month, I will be tackling all things horror, bringing two films back into the spotlight to terrify and frighten once more. And occasionally looking at those that could have pushed the envelope further.

The Dominion War might be the most consequential event in Star Trek history. When the all-powerful Dominion entered the Alpha Quadrant from the Gamma Quadrant via a wormhole near Federation Starbase Deep Space Nine, old enemies had to put aside their differences to band together against a common threat. As

This Doctor Who article contains spoilers. “He’s saying you need to stop,” companion Donna Noble tells the Fourteenth Doctor after the Fifteenth Doctor lists off a litany of adventures from the first Doctor on. A pained expression covers Fourteen as he admits, “I don’t know how.” That confession rings true

Dramatic comedies have the ability to cover the breadth of human emotion in such a nimble fashion, alternating between the light and dark of life with ease. They can touch on a variety of themes from semi-autobiographical reflection to social commentary to good, old-fashioned morbid humor and everything in between.

  The funny and touching Daruma premiered at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival and each attendee at the premiere received a gift bag filled with all kinds of goodies that were given by donation. I was able to speak with the writer, Kelli McNeil, director Alexander Yellen and two stars: