The most popular horror subgenre today is "elevated horror"—you know, those kinds of films that focus more on social themes and critiques, where fear is induced through metaphors rather than disgusting imagery. And I like some of them. But, putting my finger on it, if I had to say my favorite horror subgenre, I think it would be the ones categorized as B-movies. There's something about the zany camerawork, jarring editing, cheap production design, grotesque special effects, and a strange mix of seriousness and self-awareness that I really enjoy. I'm talking about films like Horror Express, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead films, the Friday the 13th films, and just about every other George A. Romero film. With everything becoming more polished, even emulating that gritty, raw aesthetic feels "safe." David Grainger's The Bondsman tells the story of Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter who lives with his mother, Kitty. He has a strained relationship with his ex-wife, Ma...
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