Molly Henery
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Molly Henery is a film critic, entertainment writer, and author of both nonfiction and fiction with a Master's degree in professional creative writing. Molly began writing horror film reviews for her own website, The Blogging Banshee, in 2015 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 is watching and writing about on Twitter (@BloggingBanshee) and Instagram (@mollyhenery).
Gazer (2024)
78%
7/10
“Gazer takes the idea of an unreliable narrator to thrilling, surreal places in this neo-noir mystery.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 17, 2025
Full Review
Straight on Till Morning (2025)
7/10
“Straight on Till Morning tells a heartfelt tale of queer love up against violent, nightmarish odds. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 17, 2025
Full Review
Warfare (2025)
93%
8/10
“Warfare is an immersive, authentic wartime film that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 11, 2025
Full Review
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
96%
9/10
“The Ugly Stepsister is a grotesque, feminist work of body horror, as dreamy as it is horrifying. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 11, 2025
Full Review
Fréwaka (2024)
94%
8/10
“Frewaka unravels a deadly generational mystery at the heart of a stunning work of Irish folk horror. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 11, 2025
Full Review
Ash (2025)
73%
7.5/10
“Ash is a neon-soaked cosmic nightmare that lets the vibrant sights and sounds do the talking.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 10, 2025
Full Review
Best Wishes to All (2024)
7/10
“Best Wishes to All is a slice of modern folk horror contemplating how far people will go for their own happiness.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 10, 2025
Full Review
The Home (2025)
7.5/10
“The Home is a compelling tale of trauma and aging with a heart-stopping dose of ghostly dread.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 9, 2025
Full Review
Super Happy Fun Clown (2025)
6/10
“Super Happy Fun Clown takes a playful, sometimes silly approach to a story of shattered dreams, the weight of expectations, and unbridled slaughter.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 9, 2025
Full Review
Marshmallow (2025)
8.5/10
“Marshmallow turns classic summer camp horror on its head, delivering excitement, terror, and plenty of surprises.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Apr 3, 2025
Full Review
Somnium (2024)
100%
8/10
“Somnium weaves suspense and terror into a tale of self-discovery that's as relatable as it is unsettling.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 31, 2025
Full Review
40 Acres (2024)
100%
8/10
“40 Acres delivers plenty of action and suspense as it journeys to find hope in a desolate future.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 31, 2025
Full Review
It Feeds (2025)
85%
8/10
“It Feeds is as frightening as it is riveting, giving a horrifying face to the trauma that festers in the mind. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 30, 2025
Full Review
Wake Up (2023)
71%
6/10
“Wake Up is a fun, neon-soaked ride that never quite manages to cut through the surface-level. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 30, 2025
Full Review
Locked (2025)
65%
7.5/10
“Locked is a taut, single-location thriller that never loses momentum as it highlights the ever-widening generational and class divide. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 20, 2025
Full Review
Voices Carry (2025)
7/10
“Voices Carry gives a ghostly lens to an otherwise raw and authentic look at depression. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 18, 2025
Full Review
Control Freak (2025)
64%
6/10
“Control Freak treads familiar ground, but manages to add something new to a tale of generational trauma by weaving Vietnamese folklore into the horrors. Click the link for my full review.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 13, 2025
Full Review
Redux Redux (2025)
96%
8.5/10
“Redux Redux is a harrowing, emotionally charged story of loss and revenge with stunning performances and a subtle, futuristic edge.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Mar 9, 2025
Full Review
Devon (2024)
6.5/10
“Devon is a memorable directorial debut for Farley, showing she clearly knows and loves the horror genre while bringing ghostly terror to the screen. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Nov 12, 2024
Full Review
House of Ashes (2024)
6.5/10
“House of Ashes is a suspenseful, ghostly examination of the many different horrors women are forced to confront in today’s world.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Nov 7, 2024
Full Review
The Buildout (2024)
82%
8/10
“The Buildout is a sun-scorched examination of grief and the mysteries of the unknown. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Oct 28, 2024
Full Review
Presence (2024)
88%
8.5/10
“Presence is a uniquely intimate and emotionally charged ghost story about a family on the brink and the ties that bind them. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Oct 23, 2024
Full Review
Get Away (2024)
74%
7/10
“Get Away is a blend of folk horror, comedy, and violent thrills that takes audiences on a goofy, bloody trip. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Oct 23, 2024
Full Review
A Desert (2024)
81%
6.5/10
“A Desert is a hauntingly bleak neo-noir thriller, taking the audience on a strange journey into the darker side of human nature. ” –
The Blogging Banshee
Oct 23, 2024
Full Review
Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire (2024)
94%
7/10
“Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire expertly crafts a gory supernatural mystery in a true crime format.” –
The Blogging Banshee
Oct 17, 2024
Full Review
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