Over the years, we’ve been excited to report on some of the most refreshing and gruesome releases Matt Shaw has to offer. These have included award-winning flicks like Monster (2018), Next… Continue reading "Matt Shaw’s Latest Feature ‘Box’ Will Make Lockdown Look Like Mardi Gras"
Vampire Squid team member and content writer Emily had an absolute scream interviewing Rick Jones, founder of Horrify Me, upon his return to the studio. The award-winning photographer and SFX… Continue reading "[NSFW] Award-Winning Horror Photographer Rick Jones on ‘Horrify Me’, Tom Savini, and the Dreaded ‘C’ Word"
Over the past few years, the Squid has bought you behind-the-scenes news and reviews from Matt Shaw and his horror films such as Monster and Next Door. Boasting over 300… Continue reading "Extreme Horror Author and Director Matt Shaw on Writing Books, Making Movies and Turning Stomachs"
In honour of celebrating International Women’s Day, The Squid was delighted to land an interview with multi award-winning actress and screen-writer Laura Ellen Wilson. Laura has kindly taken time out… Continue reading "Actress Laura Ellen Wilson on Women in Horror and Navigating the Film Industry"
Born and bred in South London, Tony Cook is an actor and producer. He’s starred in such indie horrors as Cain Hill and Monster, as well as the popular TV… Continue reading "South London Actor Tony Cook on Navigating Horror, Harrowing Roles and Unexpected Accents"
Welcome back for part three of our killer content list (get it?), brought to you by The Squid. This week, we’ll be putting the spotlight on some truly shocking tales… Continue reading "Creepier Than Fiction: Binge-Worthy Crime Content That Will Keep You Up at Night (Part 3)"
In honour of celebrating Women in Horror this month and in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we decided to change the narrative. We are putting the spotlight… Continue reading "6 of the Most Terrifying (and Badass) Female Villains in Horror"
Welcome back! If you’re reading this then you survived the first round of Serial Killer Sunday, which is no small feat! We see your addiction to the macabre matches ours,… Continue reading "Creepier Than Fiction: Binge-Worthy Crime Content That Will Keep You Up at Night (Part 2)"
The Squid was lucky enough to interview Rich Kearney, A.K.A. Cerebral Customs, back in 2018 when his company was in its infancy. Since then, he has been commissioned by some… Continue reading "Artist Rich Kearney on Creating Custom Horror Pops with His Company ‘Cerebral Customs’"
Well, here we are. It’s a new dawn, a new year and, for our UK readers at least, a new lockdown. We’re all desperate for something new to watch, and… Continue reading "Creepier Than Fiction: Binge-Worthy Crime Content That Will Keep You Up at Night (Part 1)"
In May 2018, we reported on Matt Shaw‘s Monster, a Kickstarter-funded British indie horror about a homicidal couple and their terrifying offspring. This year, we caught up with Rod Glenn… Continue reading "Actor Rod Glenn on Navigating the Film Industry and Playing the Challenging Role of Richard in Matt Shaw’s ‘Monster’"
Mark Cassell is a UK-based horror author from the South East coast of England. Before he brought us such treats as Sinister Stitches, Monster Double Feature and The Shadow Fabric,… Continue reading "British Horror Author Mark Cassell on Literature, Lovecraft and Lockdown"
Back in September, the Squid reported on the buzz surrounding promising horror debut Hosts, a supernatural home invasion film whose unique premise left us intrigued. We managed catch up with… Continue reading "Directors Richard Oakes and Adam Leader on Indie Horror ‘Hosts’, a Home Invasion Movie with a Supernatural Spin"
Writer/director Paul Davis is an active part of the horror community, both in front of and behind the camera. Most recently, Paul has written and directed for the Blumhouse/Hulu hit… Continue reading "Author and Filmmaker Paul Davis on ‘Beware The Moon: The Story of an American Werewolf in London’"
Earlier this year, the eagerly awaited sequel Terrifier 2 fell victim to 2020 and experienced unavoidable delays in wrapping up. The indie horror, directed by Damien Leone, boasts a new… Continue reading "David Howard Thornton on Upcoming Slasher Sequel ‘Terrifier 2’, Playing Art the Clown and Surviving 2020"