On Not Adapting Junji Ito. Filming the unfilmable: Uzumaki, Ringu and the power of ‘and yet’ … Embracing Fear: Uzumaki Ringu And The Art Of Junji ItoRead more
What’s on Shudder
Essays and reviews on the horror films streaming on Shudder. From Possum and Fréwaka to Hellraiser, The Rule of Jenny Pen and the rise of beauty horror, we look past the thumbnail at what makes each film work, or fail.
Are Influencers The New Horny Teens?
Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Temptation, work, Final Girls and the erotics of disavowal. SUPERHOST (2021), … Are Influencers The New Horny Teens? Read 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 … The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of FranklinRead more
Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede
Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede Torture porn, storytelling and fluffy animal pictures: a … Helping You Feel Better About The Human CentipedeRead more
The White Reindeer: A Haunting Fairytale Experience
The White Reindeer: A tale whispered only to you. Introduction by Jim Mcleod As winter descends … 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 … Leap of Faith, Exorcising The ExorcistRead more
The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror Review
The Advent Calendar, directed by Patrick Ridremont In which we ask what a gift is worth … The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror ReviewRead 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 … 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 … 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 … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more