Introduction Finding a film that effectively balances atmosphere with storytelling can be a daunting task. However, Zeshaan Younus’ feature debut, The Buildout, manages to carve out its own niche within the genre. Set against the backdrop of a desolate desert landscape, this unsettling narrative delves into themes of spirituality and … The Buildout Review: Spiritual Themes in HorrorRead more
Horror Films
Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie Experience
Few things can evoke sheer suspense like the home invasion narrative, and Mickey Keating’s Invader steps boldly into this territory with gripping intensity. Set against the backdrop of the quiet suburbs of Chicago, the film unravels the harrowing experience of Ana, a young woman yearning for the safety of familiarity … Invader: A Haunting Suburban Horror Movie ExperienceRead more
Video Nasties – The Latest Fright Club Podcast
Aaah, the old “video nasties” — movies banned from view to protect us from the untold damage they would do, their ruinous images. The idea that watching something could be our end is a fantastic source for horror. Horror filmmakers have taken that idea and run wild with it. Watching … Video Nasties – The Latest Fright Club PodcastRead more
Everyone Is Going to Die (2025): A Dread-Inducing Horror Experience
Introduction In a cinematic landscape often saturated with predictable thrillers and simplistic horror tropes, “Everyone Is Going to Die” emerges as a chilling breath of fresh air. Directed by Craig Tuohy, this film plunges viewers into a world of palpable tension and psychological unease, all set against the backdrop of … Everyone Is Going to Die (2025): A Dread-Inducing Horror ExperienceRead more
The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood Perkins
The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood Perkins Introduction The Monkey offers no answers, only a blood-soaked reminder that some playthings defy innocence. This cursed windup organ grinder—with its crimson eyes, jagged teeth, and malevolent grin—is no mere toy. It’s a harbinger of chaos, a furry little executioner that turns life’s … The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood PerkinsRead more
MOM (2024) Review: A Slow-Burn Horror Experience
Mom (2024) Written by Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Albert I Melamed, Adam O’Brien Directed by Adam O’Brien Struggling with postnatal depression and feeling misunderstood by her husband, Meredith begins to experience terrifying visions foreshadowing an ultimate tragedy. MOM opens as Meredith (Emily Hampshire) and Jared (François Arnaud) bring their newborn son home … MOM (2024) Review: A Slow-Burn Horror ExperienceRead more
Heart Eyes: A Horror-Comedy Adventure
In the realm of horror-comedy, few filmmakers manage to strike the right balance of humor and gore quite like Josh Ruben. With his latest endeavor, Heart Eyes, he takes us on a whirlwind adventure through a Valentine’s Day filled with both romance and mayhem. Blending tropes from romantic comedies with … Heart Eyes: A Horror-Comedy AdventureRead more
Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful Journey
Freelance Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera – surely … Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful JourneyRead more
Companion: A Unique Twist on AI Horror
Introduction Companion is an intriguing American horror film that centers on a group of friends who embark on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin in the woods. What begins as a relaxing retreat quickly devolves into chaos when a shocking secret comes to light—one of the guests is actually … Companion: A Unique Twist on AI HorrorRead more
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of Franklin
The Problem of Franklin: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper, 1974) and disability in horror Warning for brief mention of self-harm as well as the more predictable horrors of ableism and chainsaws, plus sexual violence. Also some gruesome pictures. Everything means something, I guess. Sally, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre If … The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of FranklinRead more
Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films
Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films. As the glitz and glamour of Oscar season approaches, it’s time to take a break from the accolades and dive into a cinematic niche that often gets overlooked—bad horror movies. Each year, amidst the films vying for the coveted golden statuette, lurk … Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror FilmsRead more
Presence (2024): An Insidious Suburban Haunting
Unfortunately for the film, the frustration that the presence feels at its struggle to intervene in the events that unfold in the house plays out into the audience, so that we always feel at arm’s length from the drama. We are left feeling that a really good film is just … Presence (2024): An Insidious Suburban HauntingRead more
Award-winning Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121
Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121 Lands U.S. Theatrical and VOD Release Award-winning dystopian sci-fi film Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121, directed by Serpil Altin, continues its international success with an upcoming theatrical debut at Cinelounge in Los Angeles on January 31, 2025 for Indican … Award-winning Once Upon A Time In The Future: 2121Read more
The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident Evil
Experience the “Darkest Day of Horror the World Will Never Know” George A Romero’s Resident Evil, a review by Jenna Jarvis Much like the “godfather of zombie movies” as he is repeatedly referred to within Brandon Salisbury’s documentary, I am not a gamer. But also like Romero, I carry an immensely … The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident EvilRead more
Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the Max
Introduction Body horror cinema often grapples with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to beauty standards, and Hope Madden’s debut feature, Grafted, dives headfirst into this unsettling territory. With a narrative that intertwines personal struggle with broader themes of assimilation, identity, and the grotesque impacts of modern science, Grafted … Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the MaxRead more