Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls Fledgling occultist Onyx and a group of worshipers attend a once-in-a-lifetime ritual at the mansion of their idol, Bartok the Great. Release date: 19 October 2023 (USA) Director: Andrew Bowser A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Are you prepared for Onyx the Fortuitous? I … Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of SoulsRead more
15 Cameras A couple buys a house from “The Slumlord Tapes,” infamous for hidden cameras and a psycho landlord. It’s not as safe as they tell themselves. Director: Danny Madden On VOD A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden There have been a lot of movies that tread the same water … Horror Movie Review: 15 CamerasRead more
Herd tells the story of ‘Jamie Miller’ (Adair), a woman trying to outrun a past complicated by an abusive father (Bernsen). When she and her wife (Akaha) end up trapped between a zombie outbreak and warring militia groups in her hometown (lead by Holm & Murphy) she is forced to fight … Herd, is the Zombie Movie Dead on Arrival?Read more
Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023) Written by Stephen Oliver, Tom Vaughan and Gary Shore Directed by Gary Shore and Rebecca Harris Haunting of the Queen Mary explores the mysterious and violent events surrounding one family’s voyage on Halloween night in 1938, and their interwoven destiny with another family onboard … Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023)Read more
Watching Jurassic Park then and now, you can sense Spielberg’s absolute glee behind the camera. He knows he’s got the hottest ticket in town and aims to live up to it, grasping the audience in the palm of his hand early on and then going to town by wowing and … Jurassic Park: still scaring kids 30 years on By Denver GrenellRead more
Totally Killer Thirty-five years after the shocking murders of three teens, an infamous killer returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. When 17-year-old Jamie comes face-to-face with the masked maniac, she accidentally time-travels back to 1987. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar culture, Jamie teams up… MORE Initial release: 2023 Production … Totally KillerRead more
When Evil Lurks The residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape — but it may be too late. Release date: 6 October 2023 Director: Demián Rugna Distributed by: Shudder A Horror Movie Review by by Hope Madden Just … When Evil LurksRead more
Brainwyrms is a powerful and harrowing reading experience, but 2023 will struggle to produce a more urgent and necessary book. Rumfitt’s chilling portrayal of a Britain consumed by fascism and transphobia is as gut-wrenching and as sickening as the extreme body horror that runs through the book Brainwyrms by Alison … Brainwyrms by Alison RumfittRead more
Social Media sucks, and Authors, Readers and reviewers need to work together to make the most out of the new ecosystem. Some of you might think this is going to be one of my legendary ranting posts; it’s been a long time since I have delivered one. Sadly, this is … Authors, Readers, Reviewers and Social MediaRead more
Twenty years on from its first publication, England’s Hidden Reverse stands as a remarkable work of music journalism, and the chronicle of some truly singular artists. David Keenan – England’s Hidden Reverse: A Secret History of the Esoteric Underground (2003, revised and expanded edition 2023) Review by Jonathan Thornton David … David Keenan – England’s Hidden ReverseRead more
COMPETITION – DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS 3 PRESENTS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO FULL EVENT PASSES FOR A PACKED DAY OF FOLK HORROR WORKSHOPS AND INTERVIEWS! Whether you’re a reader or a writer of folk horror, the return of DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS presents just the day to indulge in … Competition – Darkness in the Fields 3Read more
The ILG could have been a fantastic, tense and horrific exploitation thriller or hilarious buddy revenge comedy, but it plows a fairly safe middle ground with an ending that is likely to disappoint a lot of viewers – although it will likely get you talking about it! The In-Law Gang! … The In-Law Gang! (2023)Read more
this is a horror anthology, all this is wrapped around terrible and disturbing things. All the usual genre tropes are here – monsters, ghosts, serial killers, body horror, post-apocalyptic scenarios REMAINS TO BE TOLD: DARK TALES OF AOTEAROA COVER REVEAL AND SNEAK PEEK Award-winning author-editor Lee Murray presents Remains to … Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa, Cover Reveal and Sneak PeekRead more
Øvredal’s camera lurks and leers around corners, from above, through rigging, creating a constant unease while offering great visual variety, given the limited location options. The Last Voyage of the Demeter A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden I give people credit for finding new ways to tell the Dracula … The Last Voyage of the DemeterRead more
Our Deadly Vows (2023) Grace and Chance Charles celebrate their one-year anniversary with friends before bidding them farewell…perhaps forever. (IMDB) Written and Directed by Chris Chalk A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker ***mild spoilers ahead*** Our Deadly Vows is another recent viewing that left me a bit on the … Our Deadly Vows (2023)Read more
