Joshua Kristian McCoy-Senior Contributor

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Senior Contributor

June, 2021
Voting member of the Georgia Film Critic's Association
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
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About Joshua Kristian McCoy

Joshua Kristian McCoy is a freelance writer and film critic from the United States. He is a lifelong film buff, a voting member of the Georgia Film Critics Association, a tournament-winning Smash Bros. player, and the proud owner of a Bachelor's in Psychology. He has contributed more than 1,000 pieces to The Best War Games in his three-year career at the digital publication.

Industry Focus

Film and Television

Favorite Movies

Alien
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

The Silence of the Lambs
Pan's Labrynth
Godzilla Minus One

Favorite TV Shows

Taskmaster
Andor
Community
Midnight Mass

Castlevania

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Game of Thrones: The Red God, Explained

Of all the deities in and around Westeros, R'hllor honors his followers with the incredible power of fire and shadows.

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RIPD 2: There Is Actually A Sequel To One Of Ryan Reynolds's Worst Movies

R.I.P.D. was a critical and commercial disaster that butchered decent source material. The only logical conclusion was to create a follow-up.

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Five Nights At Freddy's Review

The long-awaited horror game adaptation is perfect for superfans and teenagers, but this trip to Freddy Fazbear's won't keep everyone entertained.

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Sci-fi Fans Can’t Sleep On This New HBO Max Series

Scavengers Reign looks like nothing that has ever been on TV before. Those who enjoy visual journeys to other worlds must see this show.

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Channel Zero: Who is Pretzel Jack?

The well-received horror series adapted creepypasta into compelling drama, but this contortionist clown was created in-house.

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Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix Review

Adi Shankar's latest subversive take on a video game franchise takes little from the source material while crafting an anarchic epic from everything.

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Resident Evil Movie Ending, Explained

The first big-screen take on Capcom's beloved survival horror franchise is still the best attempt to adapt Umbrella Corporation and its exploits.

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The Monster Hunter Movie: What Went Wrong?

This live-action 2020 adaptation of Capcom's beloved action franchise was forgotten before it left theaters, but why didn't it work out?

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This 80s Cult Horror Movie Is A Must-See For Vampire Fans

Near Dark dropped into the brief vampire resurgence of the late 80s, and though it was drowned out, it's still worth a look back.

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This 80s Horror Movie Inspired A Classic Survival Horror Game Series

Giallo legend Dario Argento's 1985 classic Phenomena, released in the US as Creepers, inspired the seminal survival horror entry Clock Tower.

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The Continental: From the World of John Wick Episode 3 Review

The final outing for young Winston Scott is the exciting climax, and though it's still not topping the movies, it's a strong conclusion.

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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Review

This prequel to the 2019 resurrection of Stephen King's fifth or sixth biggest hit barely has the energy to rise from its grave.

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Gen V: Jordan Li's Powers, Explained

This fascinating student at God U can change genders at will, but their fight for the top slot requires something a bit more combat-ready.

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Castlevania: Nocturne: Who Is Juste Belmont?

The new Castlevania focuses on Richter Belmont, but his long-lost grandfather makes a surprise appearance.

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The Continental: From the World of John Wick Episode 2 Review

The Continental remains a decent 70s-inspired action/comedy that might choke to death because it's chained to a franchise it doesn't belong in.

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Saw X Review

The latest entry in this unkillable torture horror franchise dispenses with the complex plot and brings things back to basics to decent effect.

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Firefly: The Companions' Guild, Explained

This beloved space western features a fascinating update for the sex work common to the genre.

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Castlevania: Nocturne Review

The follow-up to Netflix's best video game adaptation maintains its standard of quality with some of the best animated action-horror of the era.