Chris Catt
Chris Catt is a renowned expert in film and new media. Internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on horror movies and TV shows, Catt is a trusted and influential voice in analyzing the cultural impact of the horror genre, both historically and within the context of modern pop culture and current events.
Core Roles
- Chris Catt is an editor and editorial analyst for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. His main focus is on international cinema, horror movies and TV shows, and pop culture.
- He leads Creepy Catalog as its editorial head and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with CNJ Radio. Chris has also developed a comprehensive index, ranking and organizing every horror and horror-adjacent film from the 1920s to the 2020s by category and theme.
- Prior to his work at Thought Catalog/Creepy Catalog, Chis worked at Heritage Auctions organizing metadata around historical movie posters.
Experience
- Chris received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University Japan. While in Tokyo, Chris focused his studies on Japanese cinema.
- Chris has been publishing online and in journals since 2014 with articles and podcasts about movies, physical media, video games, and comic books.
Articles by Chris Catt
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New Psychological And Supernatural Thriller Has Echoes of ‘Talk To Me’ And ‘1408’
A summoning ritual gone wrong and a supernaturally influenced psychological breakdown form the foundation of “Are You There?”
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This Upcoming Slasher Is Described As ‘Mean Girls’ Meets ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
The Last Sleepover features iconic scream queen Felissa Rose!
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The Highest Rated Thriller Of 2025 Starts Streaming Tomorrow (February 18) – And It’s 94% On Rotten Tomatoes
Why is it heading home so soon?
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New Vampire Movie Is Like ‘Twilight’ But With Dark And Sophisticated Plot
‘Drained’ is excellent movie where a young man falls in love with a vampire. Bella is now the vampire, ha.
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The 2 Best Found Footage Horror Movies On Netflix (February 2025)
The found footage horror genre uses a narrative style where the story is presented through “discovered” recordings, or similarly obtained “real” footage — here are the best ones on Netflix right now.
Articles by
Chris Catt
New Psychological And Supernatural Thriller Has Echoes of ‘Talk To Me’ And ‘1408’
A summoning ritual gone wrong and a supernaturally influenced psychological breakdown form the foundation of “Are You There?”
This Upcoming Slasher Is Described As ‘Mean Girls’ Meets ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
The Last Sleepover features iconic scream queen Felissa Rose!
The Highest Rated Thriller Of 2025 Starts Streaming Tomorrow (February 18) – And It’s 94% On Rotten Tomatoes
Why is it heading home so soon?
New Vampire Movie Is Like ‘Twilight’ But With Dark And Sophisticated Plot
‘Drained’ is excellent movie where a young man falls in love with a vampire. Bella is now the vampire, ha.
The 2 Best Found Footage Horror Movies On Netflix (February 2025)
The found footage horror genre uses a narrative style where the story is presented through “discovered” recordings, or similarly obtained “real” footage — here are the best ones on Netflix right now.
4 New Horror Movies Streaming Today (February 14, 2025)
Check out the trailers and find out where to watch these brand-new horror films.
Watch This New Vampire Movie For Valentine’s Day (It’s Better Than ‘Twilight!’)
Broken hearts and obsession drive the themes like a stake to the heart.
4 Best Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Thriller And Horror Movies To Stream Tonight
Spend the night with the tragic romances, bizarre obsessions, and wild action of these films, all of which are driven by love.
This New Vampire Romance Is Better Than ‘Twilight’ And Is Perfect For A Dark Valentine’s Day
Broken hearts and obsession drive the themes of Drained like a stake to the heart.
This Fantastic New Southern Gothic Musical Is Like A Cross Between ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou’ And ‘Angel Heart’
“The Devil and the Daylong Brothers” is an epic musical journey of revenge and redemption.
‘Nosferatu’ Is The Best Horror Movie Lately And Here’s Why
There were some amazing surprises in horror cinema during 2024, and 2025 is looking good. But, the 2024 Christmas day release of Nosferatu is still the best horror film in recent memory.
3 Best Thrillers On Netflix In February
If you’ve somehow missed any of these films, make a point to check them out this month.
The Cheeseburger Ending In ‘The Menu’ Explained
The Menu is a satirical thriller about a celebrity chef who prepares a masterpiece of culinary art with some disturbing surprises.
9 Incredible Netflix Horror Movies Based On Books
We all lead busy lives, so sometimes reading a full book isn’t practical. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best horror movies on Netflix that are based on novels.
4 Best Thrillers On Amazon Prime This February
Amazon Prime Video is probably the best streaming service for fans of thrillers with gripping storylines and horror-adjacent themes (yes better than Netflix). Here are the top 4 currently available with your Prime Video subscription.
A New Goofy Zombie Comedy Is Out Now That Is Slightly Like ‘What We Do In The Shadows’
Both “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Zombie Strain” share a similar mockumentary approach where characters are being filmed in a confined space during supernatural events, with both films focusing more on character dynamics and comedy than on the supernatural threats themselves.
Ranking Every ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season, From Good to Best
There is no bad season of Buffy. Only better ones.
Who’s Who in ‘The Menu’? A Full Character And Cast Guide
The cast of The Menu is stacked with fabulous actors in every role. Listed here are the main cast members along with brief descriptions of their characters.
