Five horror highlights at Paracinema By Alex Davis Paracinema returns to Derby for the early May Bank Holiday weekend, running at the city’s popular QUAD venue and serving up four days of film from a wide range of genres. The term paracinema itself means ‘movies away from the mainstream’, and … Five horror highlights at ParacinemaRead more
The Unconventional Genius of Alexander Zelenyj’s Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator
The Unconventional Genius of Alexander Zelenyj’s Beware us Flowers of the Annihilator With hundreds of genre-bending short stories already published, Alexander Zelenyj repeatedly raises the bar to even greater heights How many short stories has Canada’s Alexander Zelenyj written? That is a very good question and I’m not sure anybody knows the … The Unconventional Genius of Alexander Zelenyj’s Beware us Flowers of the AnnihilatorRead more
Dead Silence (2007), The Horror Film That Made Me
Dead Silence (2007), The Horror Film That Made Me Picture this. The year is 2007. Ariana Grande is about to embark on her quest for world domination, Justin Bieber is posting videos on a relatively new website called YouTube, and Donald Trump is playing with his apprentices (also he’s on … Dead Silence (2007), The Horror Film That Made MeRead more
Why We’ll Never Stop Rooting for the Final Girl in Horror Movies
Why We’ll Never Stop Rooting for the Final Girl in Horror Movies We all know her. Hell, we live for her. The Final Girl—one of horror’s most iconic tropes, and yet so much more than that. From the blood-soaked scream queens of the ‘70s to the die-hards of today, she’s … Why We’ll Never Stop Rooting for the Final Girl in Horror MoviesRead more
Dirt Upon My Skin: A Gripping Horror Collection
Dirt Upon My Skin by Steve Toase A Review by Kit Power Dirt Upon My Skin is the – blimey – 37th book in the Black Shuck Shadows series – single author micro collections where the stories are themed in some way. So far, we’ve had everything from creepy kids to the … Dirt Upon My Skin: A Gripping Horror CollectionRead more
Embracing Fear: Uzumaki Ringu And The Art Of Junji Ito
On Not Adapting Junji Ito. Filming the unfilmable: Uzumaki, Ringu and the power of ‘and yet’ How often have you watched a low-quality adaptation of a great book and got really irritated? It seems like it shouldn’t have been this hard. The book was right there for them to study! … Embracing Fear: Uzumaki Ringu And The Art Of Junji ItoRead more
Dead Mail: A Blood-Stained Mystery
Dead Mail “Filmmaker and cast investment pays off. Dead Mail is clever, intriguing and wholly satisfying little thriller.” Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy’s acclaimed synth-laden retro-thriller Dead Mail details the sordid sequence of events that lands a blood-stained scrap of mail on the desk of a county post-office’s “dead letter” investigator, and … Dead Mail: A Blood-Stained MysteryRead more
The Ugly Stepsister: A Gruesome Fairytale Review
The Ugly Stepsister will be hitting US cinemas on 18th April and UK cinemas on 25th April. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, (feature-length directorial debut), The Ugly Stepsister introduces Lea Myren, and also stars Thea Sofie Loch Næss(The Last Kingdom) and Ane Dahl Torp (The Wave). Classic fairy tales are known to be far more sinister than their more well … The Ugly Stepsister: A Gruesome Fairytale ReviewRead more
Why Supporting Trans Authors After the UK Supreme Court Ruling Is Critical
Why Supporting Trans Authors After the UK Supreme Court Ruling Is Critical The UK Supreme Court’s disgusting and dangerous ruling on April 16, 2025, which defined “woman” under the Equality Act as strictly biological, has left trans people in a terrible and dangerous position, deepened societal divisions and heightened fears … Why Supporting Trans Authors After the UK Supreme Court Ruling Is CriticalRead more
5 Most Popular Netflix Movies of All Time
5 Most Popular Netflix Movies of All Time From its early days as a DVD-by-mail rental service in 1997 to a billion-dollar streaming service as of 2025, Netflix has totally redefined how families watch and enjoy their favorite movies. With over 300 million users across the globe, this streaming giant … 5 Most Popular Netflix Movies of All TimeRead more
Masks by Jim Horlock: A Thrilling Horror Review
Masks by Jim Horlock Grendel Press; 222 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer For what is horror, really, than a story about evil of one sort or other? … Masks by Jim Horlock: A Thrilling Horror ReviewRead more
Survival Code: Reality TV Meets Psychological Thriller
Survival Code (2023) Introduction In a world where reality TV often blurs the lines between entertainment and authenticity, “Survival Code” emerges as a gripping exploration of isolation and mental strain. Directed by Christopher Lang, this debut feature weaves a chilling narrative that tests not just its protagonist, Mark, played by … Survival Code: Reality TV Meets Psychological ThrillerRead more
Sinners: Ryan Coogler’s Genre-Defying Horror Triumph
Sinners is a cinematic marvel that reaffirms Coogler’s status as a visionary director. It’s a rare blockbuster that balances spectacle with substance, offering thrills, heart, and a haunting meditation on cultural ownership. Sinners Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to … Sinners: Ryan Coogler’s Genre-Defying Horror TriumphRead more
Horror Movies That Inspired Leading Games
Horror Movies That Inspired Leading Games The spooky link between horror cinema and video games has always been strong. For years, developers have mined the eerie atmosphere, twisted plots, and jump-scares of classic horror films to create immersive experiences that feel both familiar and terrifying. While video games have inspired … Horror Movies That Inspired Leading GamesRead more
Their Monstrous Hearts: A Gothic Tale of Beauty and Horror
Their Monstrous Hearts: A Gothic Tale of Beauty and Horror A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every The core premise of Their Monstrous Hearts by Yiğit Turhan is an interesting one. Perihan, a wealthy Turkish woman living in Milan comes upon a beautiful mysterious creature surrounded by a multitude … Their Monstrous Hearts: A Gothic Tale of Beauty and HorrorRead more