Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and Bloody When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Release date: 8 August 2025 (UK) Director: Zach Cregger I’m not saying that Barbarian was … Zach Cregger’s Weapons: Brutal, Bizarre, and BloodyRead more
Horror Movies
Birthrite Film: Plot Holes & Wasted Talent
Presumably everyone involved read the script before shooting began, and that’s where the problem begins. Writers Patch Darragh and Erin Gann conjure up not a single new idea, and those borrowed thoughts they introduce they don’t follow through to any logical or even interesting conclusion. The writing is lazy, and … Birthrite Film: Plot Holes & Wasted TalentRead more
Shaman: Missionary Family’s Faith Tested
Shaman: Missionary Family’s Faith Tested Solid performances all around, plus gorgeous locations and some genuine surprises elevate the proceedings, but the pace is slow, the FX are weak, and the story too often falls prey to the cliché it’s trying to expose. (They also don’t get any of the Catholic … Shaman: Missionary Family’s Faith TestedRead more
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror
Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing Horror As crafty as this film is, there’s not a lot of metaphor or social consciousness afoot. Weapons is just here to work your nerves, make you gasp, and shed some blood. It does it pretty well. When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanishes … Weapons, Zach Cregger’s Disturbing HorrorRead more
Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review
Osiris (2025) Special Forces commandos are abducted mid-operation by a mysterious spacecraft and, upon awakening, find themselves prey to a relentless alien race in a fight for survival. (IMDB) Written by William Kaufman and Paul Reichelt Directed by William Kaufman Osiris: Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie Review Osiris opens with … Osiris (2025): Big Dumb Alien Fun, Movie ReviewRead more
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk A Horror Author Interview by Lionel Ray Green The debut novel Reception by Kenzie Jennings received, well, quite the reception, earning a Splatterpunk Awards nomination in 2020. The following year, her Splatter Western novella Red Station garnered another nomination. In 2023, Jennings received … Kenzie Jennings, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature Feature
Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature Feature But both Fujioka and Woodhouse are so fully committed to their characters—an introvert haunted by his decisions and a punch-first-think-later Englishman—that the blossoming bromance makes up for whatever originality Orang Ikan lacks.We spend 75% of the films brisk run time with just … Monster Island: Malay Folklore Meets WWII Creature FeatureRead more
The Banished (2024): Movie Review
The Banished (2024) Written and directed by Joseph Sims-Dennett Terror is a place. The Banished opens with Grace (Meg Eloise-Clarke) lost in the wilderness, looking for Mr Green (Leighton Cardno) an old teacher and guide who was taking her to a remote woodland commune to find her estranged brother, David … The Banished (2024): Movie ReviewRead more
House on Eden 2025: A Haunted House Horror
House on Eden 2025: A Haunted House Horror Paranormal investigators Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay expect the usual scares when they set out on their latest case. But after being mysteriously rerouted to an abandoned house deep in the woods, they find themselves facing a force unlike anything they’ve … House on Eden 2025: A Haunted House HorrorRead more
The Devil You Know Needs Your Help
The Devil You Know Don’t F* In The Woods’ directors’ next film, “The Devil You Know”, is crowdfunding. Thank you for checking out the Concept Media Film Fundraiser! Concept Media is a film studio based out of Dayton, Ohio. They started making films in 2011 with their first title, “Midsummer Nightmares,” … The Devil You Know Needs Your HelpRead more
Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August.
Empty Jug Productions in association with Concourse Media are delighted to share the news that their gory horror, Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August. Based on the novel by Nancy Williams, Pig Hill is directed by Kevin Lewis best known for the smash hit Willy’s Wonderland and stars Rainey Qualley (Shut In), Shane West (Salem) & Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead). Shot on … Pig Hill, is set for its World Premiere at this year’s Frightfest on 23rd August.Read more
Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special
Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club Special It is not that time! It is most definitely time to celebrate how great the first half of 2025 has been for horror. Indeed, easily the best film of the year so far (and … Best Horror Films of 2025 So Far: Vampires, Witchcraft, and Pure Fear: A Fright Club SpecialRead more
Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast.
Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast. The family that slays together stays together, isn’t that what they say? That was certainly a lot of the fun in Ready or Not, You’re Next, Frightmare and more. But what are the best examples of horrific families working together in horror movies? Brandon … Horrific Families Working in Synergy, a Fright Club Podcast.Read more
40 Acres, Survival, Family, and Horror in a Battleground Farm
40 Acres Film Review: Survival, Family, and Horror in a Battleground Farm In the ravaged landscape of a post-apocalyptic world, a new horror film emerges to challenge the conventions of the genre. “40 Acres” is a gripping Canadian thriller that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and … 40 Acres, Survival, Family, and Horror in a Battleground FarmRead more
The Sound: A climbing film with a dark sci-fi twist.
The Sound A world-class group of climbers is granted access to the Forbidden Wall, a mysterious rock wall previously closed for decades. Among the climbers is Sean, whose grandfather made an ill-fated attempt 63 years earlier. Release date: 27 June 2025 Director: Brendan Devane Running time: 1h 44m Producer: Brendan Devane Outside of the … The Sound: A climbing film with a dark sci-fi twist.Read more