Landlord (2026): Portland Horror Film Festival Review

Landlord (2026): Portland Horror Film Festival Review

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June 12, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

The episode reviews the horror film 'Landlord' and discusses its themes of sociological criticism and class struggle.

Adama Abramson is a bounty hunter turned vampire hunter in Landlord (2026) Intensity : 🩸🩸1/2 out of 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 Written and Directed by Remington Smith Landlord poses the question “If vampires can’t come into your home without an invitation, what happens if they own your housing?” A bounty hunter checks her conscience in order to save an orphaned boy from the predations of a vampire landlord consuming the tenants of a Lousiville housing complex. This gritty and moody debut from writer director Remington Smith was featured at the Portland Horror Film Festival. There is a proud tradition of horror movies couching sociological criticism in terms of monsters and villains preying upon the vulnerable. Race relations. Class struggle. Gender typing. Horror movies can place a mirror in front of us and force us to see some uncomfortable truths. George Romero made a living doing this, by way of zombies. David Cronenberg uses disease and body horror themes to shock and criticize. Remington Smith has picked up the baton and has delivered a gritty southern Gothic vampire tale, soaked in sweat and surrounded by chirping cicadas. Smith, who grew up in poverty, reflects on the…

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Host: The Scariest Things

Topics covered

  • vampires
  • horror film
  • sociological criticism
  • class struggle
  • southern Gothic

Keywords

  • vampire landlord
  • horror movie review
  • Remington Smith
  • Portland Horror Film Festival
  • sociological horror

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Landlord

Places: Portland, Louisville

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