Reyna Cervantes

Palm Springs

Games Columnist and Critic at Freelance

Writer/Edgelord. bylines: offscreen central, fangoria, Uproxx, the academy. formerly: @netflix. Podcast: @Rotten_FM. Opinions are mine. trans. she/her.

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Articles

Gigi Saul Guerrero Is A Rising Horror Director You Need To Know About

Oct 15, 2024 | uproxx.com | Reyna Cervantes

From humble beginnings to signing a deal with one of horror’s biggest production companies, V/H/S 85 director Gigi Saul Guerrero’s emergence on the genre scene has been as unexpected as the jumpscares she fills her cult hits with. Born in Mexico City in 1990, Guerrero grew up in her native country until her family immigrated to Canada in her teenage years, eventually attending film school and connecting with future collaborators like cinematographer Luke Bramley, and producer Gorden Cheng.
Karla Sofía Gascón Is Making History With ’Emilia Perez’

Oct 14, 2024 | uproxx.com | Reyna Cervantes

Emilia Perez made quite the mark at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Not in the usual way of selling to a major studio or frivolous behind the scenes drama exploding into “Spitgate” investigations online or anything. No, Emilia Perez was the subject of conversation because of its trailblazing representation and the landmark achievement that it received at the festival honoring one of its lead actresses.
How Fede Alvarez Is Reviving Your Favorite Horror Franchises

Sep 27, 2024 | uproxx.com | Reyna Cervantes

Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Alvarez is a name you’ve probably heard a lot in recent months. Alien: Romulus just released to critical and fan acclaim and has made over a staggering $315 million at the box office. Many are celebrating this as a return to form for the franchise and for all intents and purposes, it absolutely is. The Alien franchise’s previous entry, Covenant, failed to make an impact with audiences and critics.
George Miller’s Forgotten Video Game Tie-In Is Actually Good

May 31, 2024 | uproxx.com | Reyna Cervantes

Let me transport you back to the year of 2015. Mad Max: Fury Road just revved the engines of action fans everywhere, revitalizing the once long-dormant franchise. There’s excitement about the world and characters from mastermind director George Miller and fans can’t wait for more.
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Jan 17, 2024 | letterboxd.com | Reyna Cervantes

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The 10 Best Video Games Based on Horror Movies

Jan 10, 2024 | bloody-disgusting.com | Reyna Cervantes

Let me preface this with an important disclaimer: I’m a huge Dead By Daylight fan. In fact, the very first article I’d written for Bloody Disgusting is a piece highlighting its enduring success. I’ve been playing it since 2016, back before it even landed its first classic iconic horror character with Michael Myers, and I believe Behaviour Interactive is largely responsible for putting asymmetrical horror on the mainstream map.
Bloody Disgusting’s 10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024

Dec 31, 2023 | bloody-disgusting.com | Reyna Cervantes

2023 was one hell of a year for games. From long-anticipated sequels like Alan Wake II, unexpectedly great remakes like Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, and killer indies like Amnesia: The Bunker, there was absolutely no shortage in tremendous horror experiences. What does the future hold? 2024 is already shaping up to be an interesting year with anticipated experiences of its own. These are the games we’re looking forward to next year.
Best of 2023: The 10 Best Genre Video Games of the Year

Dec 20, 2023 | bloody-disgusting.com | Reyna Cervantes

Following the success of their Halloween trilogy, writer/director David Gordon Green and Blumhouse re-teamed to tackle another esteemed horror property: The Exorcist. The Exorcist: Believer possesses home video with an audio commentary by David Gordon Green, co-writer Peter Sattler, special makeup FX designer Christopher Nelson, and executive producer Ryan Turek, among other extras. Here are 15 things I learned from The Exorcist: Believer commentary…1.
Archie Horror Returns for Seconds with 'Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe of Horrors: Fresh Meat' [Exclusive]

Dec 13, 2023 | bloody-disgusting.com | Reyna Cervantes

This year Archie Horror fans were treated to the horror anthology Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe of Horrors. The collection gave readers a look into the sinister going-ons once the infamous Riverdale diner closed up for the night. I was personally a big fan of the title as it evoked the feeling of those classic EC Comics titles such as Tales from the Crypt and Vault of Horror but with a fun food-themed twist.
‘Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion’ Review – An Exceptional Remaster of a Nintendo 64 Classic

Dec 1, 2023 | bloody-disgusting.com | Reyna Cervantes

Truth be told, this is a review I never expected to write. The Turok series has been long dormant since the Xbox 360 era and even then that wasn’t its prime. No, Turok found its footing on the Nintendo 64 in a post-Goldeneye world. An era where developers realized that first person shooters could escape the confines of the PC and reach a whole new audience with consoles. Turok stood out from the rest of the pack with its world building and use of dinosaurs as the main threat.