Lord of Misrule, folk horror, and why we’re still arguing about The Wicker Man Please note that this brilliant article is directly tied to a second article on The Devil’s Bath, which will be published very soon. [Heads up for mention of suicide and ableism. Also, murder, but you probably … 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 Released as a Shudder Original Officially apartheid ended in 1994: an open election was held on April 27, a new flag was raised, and South Africa became a free and equal nation. Or, to put it another way: apartheid is … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more
What’s On Shudder? review: Messiah of Evil, 1973, by Gloria Katz and Willard Hyuck Want it in one sentence? This is a film to watch for the sets and set-pieces. If you’ve heard of Messiah of Evil the phrase ‘forgotten cult classic’ will probably have gone with it somewhere. And … Messiah of Evil, What’s On ShudderRead more
Stopmotion, Mad God and the fearsome power of animation Stopmotion, 2023, directed by Robert Morgan Mad God, 2021, directed by Phil Tippett [Note: Stopmotion contains strobe effects in its opening sequence, so it’s one to avoid if that’s a danger for you. Please note I’m not an expert and the … Stopmotion, Mad God and the Fearsome Power of AnimationRead more
Late Night With The Devil – What’s on ShudderDirected by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, 2023 Warning: mention of suicide Jack Delroy began his career hosting late-night TV by joking that he’d never beat out Johnny Carson. That was in 1971. In 1976, it’s not quite a joke anymore: He can … Late Night With The Devil – What’s on ShudderRead more
Deadstream, 2022, directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter Sometimes you have to give people credit for working with what they’ve got – and sometimes it makes you curious about whether they’re more talented than they realise. Shawn Ruddy is a self-described ‘piece of trash’, a prank YouTuber who got … Deadstream, 2022, directed by Joseph Winter and Vanessa WinterRead more
Scanners – What’s on Shudder, A Horror Movie Review by Kit Whitfield. Directed by David Cronenberg, 1981 Yes, Scanners is on Shudder! So let’s talk about it. And you know what? Let’s not talk about the exploding head. Wait, hang on. Let’s talk about that first and get it out of … Scanners – What’s on ShudderRead more
What’s On Shudder – Skinamarink, directed by Kyle Edward Ball, 2022 Want to be scared but can’t make it to the movies? Welcome to “What’s On Shudder?” a column by novelist Kit Whitfield. We’ll be posting reviews of films on the Shudder streaming app. Everything discussed will be on Shudder … What’s On Shudder – SkinamarinkRead more
