Chrishaun Baker

Chrishaun Baker is a freelance critic, essayist, and screenwriter with an affinity for comic books, horror movies, post-punk and rap music. He spends a mind-numbing amount of time playing video games and his favorite movie of all-time is David Cronenberg's Videodrome.

Chrishaun is a Film and Television alumni at Western Carolina University, and his writing can be seen all over the web but most notably with the fantastic crew at Film-Cred.

Review

'Resident Evil' Is A New Benchmark For The Video Game Movie

Zach Cregger's reboot is proof that video game adaptations don't have to choose between being good or being respectful to the source.

By Chrishaun Baker
Entertainment News

Netflix Is Making A New Sonic Show — But There's A Catch

Gotta go back to pre-school.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

Netflix's Surprising New Movie Project Proves Hollywood Still Doesn't Understand Gaming

At least let us play the games before they’re adapted.

By Chrishaun Baker
Inverse Recommends

How DC Finally Brought One Risky Batman Story To Life

Knightfall producers Jim Krieg and Rick Morales talk with Inverse about what makes this such a quintessential Batman story.

By Chrishaun Baker
Theory

'The Batman Part 2' Could Finally Adapt An Iconic Comic Arc

"Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time.”

By Chrishaun Baker
Anniversary

20 Years Ago, A Controversial Character Debut Changed Batman Forever

Bruce Wayne's biological son became one of his greatest allies... eventually.

By Chrishaun Baker
Rewind

'Malignant' Is James Wan's Throwback Horror Masterpiece

If Saw or The Conjuring didn't establish James Wan as a modern master of horror, Malignant certainly did.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

The MCU's X-Men Should Skip Wolverine For Now

With Insomniac’s game putting Logan front and center, the movies should steer clear.

By Chrishaun Baker
Cheatsheet

Here’s Everything We Know About 'The Legend Of Zelda' Movie

You’ll be able to visit the Kingdom of Hyrule in theaters soon.

By Chrishaun Baker
The Inverse Ranking

60 Most Important Star Trek Stories Of All Time

From classic episodes and movies to underrated gems, comics, novels, fan fiction, parodies, and beyond. These are our picks for the crucial adventures that made Star Trek, well, Star Trek.

By Ryan Britt, Hoai-Tran Bui, Lyvie Scott, Dais Johnston, Mark Hill, Chrishaun Baker and Colin Cheney
In brightest day

How 'Lanterns' Has Changed A Very Old DC Rule

There have been multiple Earth-based Green Lanterns working simultaneously for years now, but Lanterns is hearkening back to a simpler time.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

'Lanterns' Is Fixing A Massive Superhero Movie Costume Mistake

It's not quite the perfect live-action Green Lantern costume, but it's certainly a step in the right direction.

By Chrishaun Baker
News

2025's Best Sci-Fi Thriller Game Is Coming To The Big Screen

The Drifter getting a cinematic adaptation is proof that the indie gaming scene deserves the big screen treatment too.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

John's Origin In 'Lanterns' Inverts The Relationship Between Both Heroes

The HBO Max show is making some changes to the dynamic between the two heroes, but are they for the better?

By Chrishaun Baker
Entertainment News

'Street Fighter's Newest Trailer Teases The Biggest Rivalry In Fighting Game History

39 years later, Ryu and Ken are still front and center.

By Chrishaun Baker
Gaming News

Is 'Star Wars Zero Company' Actually Canon?

Hawks and his squad of lovable mercenaries have deep connections to other parts of the Star Wars universe.

By Chrishaun Baker
In brightest day

The Guardians Of The Universe Have Finally Made Their DCU Debut

The Green Lantern Corps' blue-skinned bosses are responsible for as many crises as they've averted.

By Chrishaun Baker
Entertainment News

Halo Might Be Returning To Hollywood

And Master Chief is bringing some famous friends.

By Chrishaun Baker
Rewind

40 Years Ago, Frank Miller Tore Daredevil Down To Build Him Back Up

Daredevil: Born Again ranks as one of the greatest comics ever because it understands that in order for a hero to be triumphant, they must be torn down first.

By Chrishaun Baker
Rewind

80 Years Ago, 'The Killers' Changed The Way We See Criminals On Screen

Robert Siodmak's film noir masterpiece is a sharp and tragic contrast to the traditional Hollywood crime-thriller.

By Chrishaun Baker