I can’t say what a pleasure it is to work with Jim. He’s a stalwart of the horror community whose passion and care stands out – not just for his love of the genre, but for the people who work and play in it, be their artists, critics or fans. … Kit WhitfieldRead more
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Should Kit Whitfield Watch ‘Influencers’? You Decide.
Should Kit Whitfield Watch ‘Influencers’? You Decide. We need to settle something. It’s not a question of if the horror sequel “Influencers” exists; it does. The real, prickly, deeply meta question hanging in the air is this: Should Kit Whitfield have to watch it? After her exhaustive, brilliant, and frankly pissed-off excavation of seven films … Should Kit Whitfield Watch ‘Influencers’? You Decide.Read more
Kit Whitfield
Kit Whitfield writes dark folk fantasy, most recently the Gyrford series: In The Heart of Hidden Things and All The Hollow Of The Sky, both of which were longlisted for BSFA Awards. Featuring fairy-smiths who forge the cold iron that repel malign spirits, belligerent bramble bushes, versifying pigs and a fiery … Kit WhitfieldRead more
How do you make a Hellraiser? The secret ingredient is love. No, really.
How do you make a Hellraiser? The secret ingredient is love. No, really. Content warning: we’re talking about the Hellraiser franchise here, so torture, gore, mutilation, medical abuse, suicide, sexual assault, addiction, suicide and a lot of blood, plus some discussion of homophobia and systemic oppression because, well, this is … How do you make a Hellraiser? The secret ingredient is love. No, really.Read more
Good Boys, Do All Dogs Really Go To Heaven?
Do All Dogs Really Go To Heaven? Good Boy (Ben Leonberg, 2025), Good Boy (Viljar Bøe, 2022), and the existential horror of dogs Yes, Good Boy has finally made it to Shudder UK! But we’re not stopping there. Oh no. No, today we’re looking at movies, we’re looking at ourselves, … Good Boys, Do All Dogs Really Go To Heaven?Read more
Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction!
Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction! With winter on the horizon, our thoughts begin to turn to all things spooky and supernatural – and on November 15th WINTER HAUNTS is back once … Competition – Winter Haunts 2025 Presents a Chance to Win Two Full Event Tickets For a Packed Day of Ghost Stories and Gothic Fiction!Read more
The Trans Killer Trope: A Harmful Legacy in Horror and the Films Fighting Back
What We Don’t Talk About When We Make Films About Trans Killers Psycho, A Woman Kills, Dressed To Kill, The Silence of the Lambs – and conversely, Satranic Panic and I Saw The TV Glow. A note on language. I’m going to be using the word ‘queer’ as a catch-all … The Trans Killer Trope: A Harmful Legacy in Horror and the Films Fighting BackRead more
William Castle, The King of the Gimmick
King of the Gimmick House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler: William Castle and the astonishing! trick! of! telling a surprisingly decent story! I hope you enjoy it. And I hope your nightmares are nice ones. William Castle, introducing ‘Mr Sardonicus’ William Castle is one of those directors most of … William Castle, The King of the GimmickRead more
Are Influencers The New Horny Teens?
Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Temptation, work, Final Girls and the erotics of disavowal. SUPERHOST (2021), INFLUENCER (2022), MIND BODY SPIRIT (2022), SISSY (2022), DEADSTREAM (2022), SPREE (2020) and CAM (2018) Content warning for brief references to suicide and sexual assault. Hey hey hey my follower fam, it’s your girl … Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Read more
The White Reindeer: A Haunting Fairytale Experience
The White Reindeer: A tale whispered only to you. Introduction by Jim Mcleod As winter descends and blankets the landscape in a tranquil yet chilling embrace, Erik Blomberg’s 1952 cinematic masterpiece The White Reindeer comes alive, pulling us into a haunting fable filled with both beauty and darkness. This film, … The White Reindeer: A Haunting Fairytale ExperienceRead more
Leap of Faith, Exorcising The Exorcist
Introduction In her incisive essay, Kit Whitfield explores the profound implications of William Friedkin’s documentary, Leap of Faith, which delves into the complex legacy of the iconic horror film The Exorcist. Whitfield navigates the delicate interplay between artistry and ethics, unpacking how Friedkin’s approach to demonic possession transcends mere cinematic … Leap of Faith, Exorcising The ExorcistRead more
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith
The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our Faith The Devil’s Bath (2024), directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala Check out Part 1 Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man Warning: if the death of a child is … The Devil’s Bath, Folk Horror Part 2: In Which We Restore Our FaithRead more
Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man
Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man Please note that this brilliant article is directly tied to a second article on The Devil’s Bath, which will be published very soon. [Heads up for mention of suicide and ableism. Also, murder, but you probably … Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker ManRead more
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass Released as a Shudder Original Officially apartheid ended in 1994: an open election was held on April 27, a new flag was raised, and South Africa became a free and equal nation. Or, to put it another way: apartheid is … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more
Messiah of Evil, What’s On Shudder
What’s On Shudder? review: Messiah of Evil, 1973, by Gloria Katz and Willard Hyuck Want it in one sentence? This is a film to watch for the sets and set-pieces. If you’ve heard of Messiah of Evil the phrase ‘forgotten cult classic’ will probably have gone with it somewhere. And … Messiah of Evil, What’s On ShudderRead more