Matthew Jackson
Expertise
Slasher Movies, Stephen King Novels & Films, Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Matthew has written about movies professionally since 2008, when he talked a newspaper editor into publishing his review of "Tropic Thunder."
- He joined the Austin Film Critics Association in 2021 based on his years of experience as a film reviewer.
- Matthew has seen John Carpenter's "Halloween" at least once a year since he was 16, and will write about it any time, anywhere.
Experience
Matthew Jackson is a journalist and Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic from Austin, Texas with a passion for genre stories across the media spectrum, from obscure superhero comics to low-budget horror films and everything in between. He's been writing about entertainment full-time since 2011, covering film, TV, books, and more for Looper, SYFY WIRE, Mental Floss, The AV Club, Paste Magazine, and many more outlets. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he's not writing he's usually watching a horror movie.
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Stories By Matthew Jackson
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Looking for films that take place on the battlefield? These war movies, available on Amazon Prime, explore everything from the trenches to the skies.
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Mistakes happen, and while they might slow things down, audiences love them. Here are the "Everybody Loves Raymond" bloopers funnier than the original scene.
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"The Beta Test" is one of those films that makes you squirm in your seat as often as it makes you howl with laughter.
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"Antlers" turns out to be a film that was very much worth the wait, delivering sleep-with-the-lights-on terror just in time for Halloween.
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The result is a slick, fun, not-too-preachy slasher film anchored by a solid young cast, and featuring a couple of very memorable kills.
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This dark new chapter in the anthology is a film that very much lives up to the promise of its title, for better and for worse.
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Is this "Sopranos" prequel strong enough to stand on its own outside the beloved series?
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"Lady of the Manor" has a cast that's charming enough to make this movie worth a watch all by itself -- but it isn't content to coast on its stars.
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"Everybody Loves Raymond" ran for over 200 episodes. Here's the best ones.
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This Netflix original feels destined to be an introduction to the wide world of horror for more than a few eager viewers.
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"Prisoners of the Ghostland" is an all-out cinematic onslaught that you'll be recovering from for quite some time.
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"Kate" is a film that wears its influences firmly on its sleeve, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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If you liked Werewolves Within and want to watch more movies with scares, laughs, and hairy, hungry beasts, don't worry. We've got you covered.
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"We Need to Do Something" has emerged as one of the most potent new horror films of 2021.
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This action/sci-fi classic featured a tremendous ensemble cast made up of up-and-coming stars and established screen legends.
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Over seven seasons, "Parks and Rec" grew from modest beginnings into a modern classic. Its stars exploded, too: Here's what the cast is doing now.
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From low-budget creature features to arthouses exercises in terror, these are the best horror films on Amazon Prime.
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From crime capers to tales of psychological suspense, these are the very best thrillers on Amazon Prime.
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From the future of Natasha's family to the impact of the Red Room, here's the ending of Black Widow explained.
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From the fate of its heroes to the future of mankind, here's the ending of The Tomorrow War explained.
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It made unknown actors into stars, made known actors into superstars, and helped launch some of the most venerable entertainment careers of the 20th century.
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This movie's final act is chock full of set-up, meaning, and possibility paving the way for at least one sequel to come. We're here to unpack all of it.
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Here are the actors who delivered their Oscar-winning performances just before they died.
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Filming The Lord of the Rings trilogy was a massive undertaking -- and finishing it was the hardest part. We're taking a look at the last days on set.
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Pitch Perfect took the world by storm in 2012. What are the Barden Bellas and the Treblemakers up to now? We've got all the details.
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Many Amityville Horror movies have been made over the years -- but how good are they? We're ranking them all, from the very best to the absolute worst.
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The Wire is one of the greatest TV shows of all time, but what is its incredible cast doing today?