Like the rest of the world, I was both shocked and entranced by Raw, the directorial debut of Julia Ducournau, who immediately established herself as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary horror when she stepped behind the camera to tell the story of a young woman who discovers that she is acquiring a…

I don’t normally start my reviews with a warning, but in this case, it feels entirely appropriate. When Malignant, the latest offering from supposed horror maestro James Wan was released, nearly every review and bit of publicity, as well as word-of-mouth responses, indicated the prospective viewers should not read anything about this film, since part…

There’s nothing quite like a Universal horror film, especially around this time of year, when we all tend to dip into the more unsettling side of cinema. It’s a pleasant and unforgettable experience to nestle into a chilly autumnal evening (or springtime, depending on where you are choosing to be terrorized), armed with the knowledge…

Most of us have encountered Bob Balaban at some point, whether it be through film, television or another medium. An extraordinary character actor known for playing highly intelligent but reserved nebbishes with a slight air of pretension, he has become quite a memorable performer, known for his exceptional work across a range of different projects….

“Say his name” As far as I’m concerned, Candyman is one of the greatest creations in horror history, with Clive Barker’s fascinating tale of a vengeful spirit that wreaks havoc after being summoned by anyone brave enough to say his name being an indelible part of slasher movie history. This was made abundantly clear by…

Mere words are not nearly enough to describe Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil – but that doesn’t mean we can’t at least try. Deranged, bizarre and entirely absurd, the feature-length directorial debut of Paul Urkijo Alijo is certainly something that should be witnessed more than it can be described. The film, which is based…

While he may not be credited for inventing or even defining the genre, André Øvredal did contribute significantly to the success of the found-footage horror film when he made Trollhunter, one of the most wildly unique works of terror produced in the last two decades. However, in speaking on the successes of that fascinating piece…

Any film that has an extended spot in John Waters’ repertoire of references is bound to be something special, especially if one has a penchant for high camp. My first encounter with The Bad Seed was through the famous, oft-quoted line of “give me those shoes”, as delivered by the sinister but hilariously deranged Rhoda…

Some of the biggest surprises come in the smallest packages, which is almost universally applicable to any situation. However, who of us could’ve predicted one of the most unsettling horrors ever made would come in the form of a small, 73-minute long Norwegian film that is almost entirely obscure, being kept alive only by a…

One of the more unfortunate cases of marketing getting a film entirely wrong comes in the form of the promotion for Saint Maud, the long-anticipated directorial debut from Rose Glass, which has been gestating in various forms since late 2019, and constantly delayed from being released due to unforeseen worldwide circumstances that kept it from…