The 1980s are widely regarded as an instrumental decade in horror history. As they get further away, it’s becoming more common for filmmakers to look to them for inspiration. Vicious… Continue reading "Annihilator’s Anonymous: A Support Group for Killers Goes on the Rampage in ‘Vicious Fun’"
Debuting recently at SXSW, director Elle Callahan brings to the screen a blend of horror and socio-political commentary in her latest young adult thriller Witch Hunt. Pulled straight from the… Continue reading "‘Witch Hunt’: A Dystopian Young Adult Horror With A Meaningful Message"
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"
With Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead projected to reach 72 million households in its first four weeks, it’s predicted to land in the top ten most watched movies on… Continue reading "Is Hollywood Embracing Anime? ‘Army of the Dead’ to Get New Animated Series"
There’s no greater natural contraceptive than a ‘creepy child’ film. From Rosemary’s Baby to ancient folklore of faeries stealing children, any horror that preys on the fears that an otherworldly… Continue reading "Creepy Crawlers: Insect Overlords Take on a Fractured Family in ‘The Nest’"
Coming soon to Shudder, Irish chiller Caveat has been a real labour of love for director Damian McCarthy, who worked a nine-to-five job to help cover post-production costs out of his… Continue reading "More Than You Bargained For: ‘Caveat’ is a Sinister Slow-Burner"
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’"
The original A Quiet Place leads a mysterious double life in the memories of its audiences. Those who caught it in cinemas recall the visceral thrill of sitting in a… Continue reading "Whisper Who Dares: ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ Will Have You Holding Your Breath"
With its leering Nazi occultists and dieselpunk stylings, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the opening scene of Skull: The Mask had leapt straight from the pages of a Mike Mignola… Continue reading "Carnival of Gore: ‘Skull: The Mask’ Brings an Ancient Evil to the Streets of São Paulo"
With its blaring reference to the Simon & Garfunkel song in the title, Alex Noyer’s latest Finnish-American slasher Sound of Violence promises an intriguing mixture of brutality and musical expression. As… Continue reading "Murder Ballads: ‘Sound of Violence’ is a Synaesthesia Slasher with an Explosive Visual Style"
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"
A bold, hyperactive road-trip/body-snatcher film like no other, Fried Barry has been taking the festival circuit by storm and has just premiered on AMC‘s streaming service Shudder. Vampire Squid writer Thom Bee… Continue reading "Filmmakers Ryan Kruger and James C. Williamson on Partying Aliens and Drug-Fuelled Excess in ‘Fried Barry’"
Universal‘s attempts at setting up an expanded universe of its classic monsters to rival Marvel‘s cinematic juggernaut have been fraught with false starts and tepid disappointments. Films like 2014’s Dracula… Continue reading "Horror Comedy ‘Renfield’ Added to Universal’s Proposed ‘Dark Universe’"
In The Reckoning, the latest film from cult director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent), Evelyn (Charlotte Kirk) and husband Joseph (Joe Anderson) live a simple life on their family… Continue reading "Not So Merry Olde England: Plagues, Witch Hunts and Torture in ‘The Reckoning’"
Every so often, a film will come along that completely defies explanation. Ryan Kruger’s Fried Barry fits very comfortably into that category. The movie, which started life as part of… Continue reading "Fear and Loathing in Cape Town: ‘Fried Barry’ is a Hedonistic Neon Rollercoaster"