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

Mickey 17 Is Now Streaming On Max; Here’s Why Fans of Bong Joon-ho Need To Watch

Mickey 17 is about Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a kind yet naive man who signs up for an multi-year expedition to a faraway planet where humans will start a colony.

Fans Of Bong Joon-ho Can’t Miss His Newest Movie When It Hits Max This Friday (May 23)

In many ways, Mickey 17 feels like a “greatest hits” of acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s most interesting themes.

Can’t Decide Which ‘Mother’s Day’ Horror Movie To Watch? We’re Here To Help

Is the 1980 original or the 2010 remake the Mother’s Day for you and your mom?

4 Best Horror Anime Series You Can Stream For Free On Tubi

Tubi has a surprisingly large selection of anime. And the best part is, it’s all free to watch! They don’t have a ton of newer titles, but, of the older titles Tubi offers, there are definitely some gems.

Should You Spend $20 To Rent ‘The Woman In The Yard’?—Our Horror Expert’s Hot Take

The Woman In the Yard hit streaming April 15th, less than three weeks after its wide release in theaters. It’s currently available for digital rental and purchase on platforms including Amazon Prime Video.

3 Best Thrillers To Watch On Netflix This May

Here are three of the best thrillers now streaming on Netflix. Check them out this month while they’re still available!

3 Best Thrillers To Watch On Netflix This May

Here are three of the best thrillers now streaming on Netflix. Check them out this month while they’re still available!

Catch These 4 Sci-Fi Films Before They Leave Amazon Prime In May

The end of April is near, which means a cascade of movies will be leaving Prime Video soon.

3 Thrillers Recently In Theaters That Are Already Streaming

Theatrical windows are short in the modern era. How short? One of these newly-released films hit streaming just 18 days after its theatrical debut.

4 Great Science-Fiction Movies To Watch On Amazon Prime Video Before May

All of these films will be gone from Prime Video by May 1st!

Looking Ahead To All Of May’s Theatrical Movie Releases, And Ranking Them By Anticipation

The theatrical release slate for May 2025 looks impressive. We can all look forward to lots of action and horror, and a decent amount of thrills and drama.

Peacock Recently Added One Of The Greatest Revenge Thrillers Ever Made

“I’d forgive you if you were crazy, but you’re not. You’re weak.”

Is ‘The Woman In The Yard’ Worth A $20 Rental? Our Horror Expert Weighs In

3 Best Thrillers On Netflix To Watch Before May

Here are three of the best thrillers now streaming on Netflix as April comes to a close and May commences.

4 Underrated Thrillers From 2025 That Deserve A Lot More Attention

In doing my best to watch as many new horror and horror-adjacent thrillers as I can in 2025, I’ve seen a lot of good movies. Some of them you’ve probably seen.

3 New Horror Movies You Can Stream Right Now

All three of these horror movies began streaming in March 2025. The Rule of Jenny Pen The Rule of Jenny Pen is a nightmarish movie set inside an assisted living facility.