Antlers, a monster movie with brains and brawn from director Scott Cooper, sees Julia Meadows (Keri Russell) return to her hometown to take up a teaching position. It hasn’t been… Continue reading "Red in Tooth and Claw: ‘Antlers’ is a Bleak and Bloodthirsty Tale"
Back in May, we were delighted to review Martin Wilson‘s directing debut Great White, starring Katrina Bowden (Tucker and Dale vs Evil), which made waves in the aquatic creature feature… Continue reading "Director Martin Wilson on Shooting His Australian Shark Horror ‘Great White’ in Just 25 Days"
Part of Grimmfest’s May Madness, The Nest is a chilling tale of familial relationships, and the fear of something malicious stealing a child from right under a parent’s nose. Vampire Squid… Continue reading "Director James Suttles and Writer Jennifer Trudrung on Familial Tensions and Terrifying Teddy Bears in ‘The Nest’"
Despite looming financial troubles, Kaz (Katrina Bowden) and Charlie (Aaron Jakubenko) appear to live a picturesque life on the Australian coast, delivering tourists to breathtaking locations by chartered plane. Their… Continue reading "They’re Going to Need a Bigger Dinghy: Aussie Thriller ‘Great White’ is a Brutal Shark Attack Survival Story"
Shortcut, a creature feature in the ‘rubber monster chases hapless victims in the dark’ sense, opens on a recognisable scene. A group of five oddball British teens are on a… Continue reading "Teen Creature Feature ‘Shortcut’ is the School Trip From Hell"
With The Strangers, director Bryan Bertino earned a reputation for stripped back, lean storytelling. With minimal narrative elements, he can craft a story that strikes at universal fears. In The… Continue reading "Prepare to Experience an Emotional Mauling in ‘The Monster’"