To All Who Enter
Woe by Hope Madden What is it that haunts us, really? Horror has a blossoming subgenre that’s particularly spooked by that inescapable curse of heredity. The metaphorical horror of facing…read more →
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Video Nasty
Censor by Hope Madden Catch catch a horror taxi I fell in love with my video nasty –The Damned Damned, indeed. Stern, driven Enid (Niamh Algar) takes her responsibilities…read more →
Unchained Melody
Caveat by Hope Madden The room is dark, decrepit. A wild-eyed woman with a bloody nose holds a toy out in front of her like a demon slayer holds a…read more →
Or Did the Case Solve Us?
Spiral by Hope Madden It’s been five years since we’ve had a new episode in the Saw series. I know! You thought it was longer, right? That’s because the last…read more →
South African Mayhem
Fried Barry by Hope Madden So, Fried Barry then. Four years ago, South African writer/director Ryan Kruger made the 28th short film of his young career, a quick and experimental…read more →
Thirst Like a Gang of Devils
Boys from County Hell by Hope Madden Lend me ten pounds and I’ll buy you a drink. That’s Eugene’s (Jack Rowan) line. He’s done working for his Dad (Nigel O…read more →
Out of the Darkness
The Power by Hope Madden Simultaneously sympathetic and vengeful, Corinna Faith’s ghost story The Power sets an emotional tone that suits its core themes. Today is Val’s (Rose Williams) first…read more →
What Big Feet You Have
Dawn of the Beast by Rachel Willis Seriously, who still thinks camping in the woods is a good idea? There’s something about the woods that haunts us, so it’s the…read more →
The Not-So-Friendly Skies
Embryo by Brandon Thomas Good old alien horror doesn’t come around as much as I’d like. Outside of the occasional Alien or Predator sequel, this subgenre is pretty much stagnant…read more →
Fright Club: Skeletons in the Closet, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Oscars are coming and we get to spend some time celebrating the worst of the horror movies made by nominees. Have…read more →