Michael Pementel

Michael Pementel is a pop culture critic at Bloody Disgusting, primarily covering video games and anime. He writes about music for other publications, and is the creator of Bloody Disgusting's "Anime Horrors" column.

Editorials / Apr 16, 12:00 pm

Interview: “Castlevania” Writer Warren Ellis on Running Wild for the Third Season of Netflix’s Series [Anime Horrors]
Movies / Apr 14, 12:27 pm

[Review] With Weak Writing and Bland Horror, ‘Behind You’ Can’t Find Its Emotional Core
Movies / Apr 6, 1:58 pm

[Review] ‘Why Don’t You Just Die!’ Is an Emotional, Blood-Soaked Rollercoaster
Editorials / Apr 2, 2:35 pm

The Masterful Use of Subtle Tension and Unnerving Detail in Karyn Kusama’s ‘The Invitation’
Reviews / Mar 31, 9:07 am

Netflix’s “Kingdom” Continues to Deliver Excellent Political Drama and Zombie Madness in Its Second Season [Review]
Interviews / Mar 30, 10:01 am

[Interview] Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Talks “Memento Mori” Music Video, the Sinisteria Tribe, ‘Nightbreed’ and More
Editorials / Mar 25, 1:08 pm

A Look Into the Surreal Sci-fi Delights of ‘ID: INVADED’ [Anime Horrors]
Reviews / Mar 24, 3:45 pm

[Review] ‘Moons Of Madness’ Falls Short Of Capturing The Dark Delights Of Cosmic Horror
Movies / Mar 23, 10:19 am

[Review] Loaded With Poop Jokes, Nudity and Demons, ‘Slaughterhouse Slumber Party’ Is a Wicked Time
Editorials / Mar 19, 3:39 pm

PTSD & Mental Health Treatment in Martin Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island’ [Unveiling The Mind]
Editorials / Feb 19, 3:00 pm

Wouldst Thou Like To Live Deliciously?: Looking Back on ‘The Witch’ Four Years Later
Editorials / Feb 13, 9:40 am

New to Korean Cinema? Here Are Some of the Best Horror and Thriller Films to Get You Started
Editorials / Feb 5, 1:07 pm

‘Death Note’ Continues to Deliver Intrigue and Commentary in Its New One-Shot [Anime Horrors]
Editorials / Feb 4, 9:21 am

Returning to the Pit: Celebrating the Hellish Delight of ‘Dante’s Inferno’ 10 Years Later
Books / Jan 21, 9:54 am

[Anime Horrors] Exploring the Emotional Heartache of Junji Ito’s ‘No Longer Human’
Editorials / Jan 20, 1:44 pm

100 Years of Horror: Celebrating the Brilliance of German Expressionism in ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’
Editorials / Jan 14, 9:34 am

Embodying Grief: Kristen Stewart and the Emotional Horror of Ghost Story ‘Personal Shopper’
Editorials / Dec 30, 9:50 am

[Anime Horrors] Celebrating the Best Horror Anime of the 2010s
Reviews / Dec 16, 2:22 pm

[Review] For Those Willing to Brave its Learning Curve, ‘Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey’ Makes For an Interesting Experience
Reviews / Dec 6, 9:11 am

[Review] With Episode 5: Wolves, ‘Life Is Strange 2’ Concludes Its Thrilling and Heartfelt Story
Editorials / Dec 5, 5:22 pm

Technique & Themes: Exploring the Cinematic Elements of ‘Death Stranding’
Editorials / Nov 26, 2:00 pm

“Castle Rock”: Annie Wilkes and Healthy Representation of Mental Illness in the Horror Genre
Reviews / Nov 22, 12:52 pm

[Review] ‘Tokyo Ghoul:re [Call To Exist]’ Is a Flawed Experience That Even a Hardcore Fan May Find Tough To Enjoy
Editorials / Nov 19, 12:29 pm

[Anime Horrors] Discovering the Sci-Fi Gothic Classic ‘Vampire Hunter D’