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.

Entertainment News

'Madden' Might Redefine What A Video Game Movie Actually Is

John Madden made history as an NFL coach and commentator before he became a video game icon.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

It's Finally Time For The MCU To Make Its Street-Level Heroes Relevant

If this is the last time we see these characters, why were they born again?

By Chrishaun Baker
In brightest day

Is 'Lanterns' Setting Up A Tragic On-Again/Off-Again Green Lantern Villain?

Unfortunately for the both of them, the romance between Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris is violently complicated.

By Chrishaun Baker
Gaming

'Marvel's Wolverine' Is Teasing A Unique Version Of A Classic X-Men Villain

This isn't quite the En Sabah Nur we all know and love.

By Chrishaun Baker
Deep Dive

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Creates A New (Yet Familiar) Kind Of Infection

Each infection source in the Resident Evil franchise has its own unique properties, and Cregger's is no different.

By Chrishaun Baker
Opinion

The New 'Silent Hill' Reboot Should Take A Page From 'Resident Evil'

Why look to the past when you could imagine a new, fog-shrouded future?

By Chrishaun Baker
In brightest day

'Lanterns' Just Reminded Viewers That A New Batman Is On The Way

Episode 6 of Lanterns just reminded everyone that there is a Batman prowling the streets of Gotham.

By Chrishaun Baker
Entertainment News

Sony's 'Helldivers' Movie Just Got An Unexpected New Lead

The forces of Super Earth will be led by TV's most popular lawbringing drifter.

By Chrishaun Baker
Spoilers

'Resident Evil's Ending Teases A Bleak Future For Raccoon City

The feel bad ending of Cregger's film is going to get a lot worse based on the canon of the games.

By Chrishaun Baker
Inverse Recommends

'Golden Axe' Is Being Revived By A Duo Of Adult-Animation Royalty

The Golden Axe adaptation from Paramount+ is a love letter to the games it’s based on while also embracing the humor in them as well.

By Chrishaun Baker
Slasher Origin

Looks Like Jason Voorhees Will Appear in 'Crystal Lake' After All

The upcoming prequel has been tiptoeing around the fact that slasher Jason will appear at some point.

By Chrishaun Baker
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