- Film Inquiry

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER: Flanagan Does It Again

The Fall of the House of Usher further solidifies Flanagan’s mastery of his craft and serves as a testament to the talent he surrounds himself with.

THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR: A Spooky & Heart-Aching Gothic Romance

Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Bly Manor once again sees him revisiting an old horror text as a roadmap to explore human emotions.

GERALD'S GAME: Yet Another Exemplary King Adaptation

GERALD’S GAME: Yet Another Exceptional King Adaptation

Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game, though not quite as dark as its source material, still showcases his talent for immersive horror film-making.

BEFORE I WAKE: An Emotional Disaster

Before I Wake feels like a parody of director Mike Flanagan’s more successful work, prioritising emotional manipulation over story and scares.

Scream Dreams Podcast Interview

Film Inquiry spoke Scream Dreams Podcast host Catherine Corcoran and head of production Bob Portal from AMP!

PAIN HUSTLERS: Suffers From Pain Fatigue

“Pain Hustlers” is a decent film that is entertaining enough, yet it is met with the brutal truth of a pain fatigue within the industry.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Trailer

Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built a pharmaceutical company into an empire of wealth, privilege and power; however, secrets come to light.

KING ON SCREEN: Documenting The Horror Master’s Adaptations

King On Screen is one hell of a trip down Stephen King cinema memory lane.

Sundance Film Festival 2023: RUN RABBIT RUN & TALK TO ME

In our latest report from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Kevin L. Lee reviews two Australian horrors – Run Rabbit Run and Talk to Me!

THE NIGHT HOUSE: A Horror With Two Personalities

The Night House is a kaleidoscope of creaks and whispers, playing with anticipation and stretching it as far as it can go.

Staff Inquiry: The 20 Best TV Shows of 2020

In the latest Staff Inquiry, our writers look back on the year recalling their favorite TV series of 2020!

THE HAUNTING Series Examines Death From Two Positions

Because the two seasons are about two very different ideas of death, these horror elements had to be presented in starkly different fashions.

DOCTOR SLEEP: A Worthy Successor to Both King’s Novel and Kubrick’s Adaptation

Doctor Sleep may not be the most satisfying conclusion to both the book and film version of The Shining, yet it is still an engaging film in its own right.

IN THE TALL GRASS: Is The Mind-Bending Premise Enough?

Somewhere in the passable 90-minute In the Tall Grass is an hour long short that’s riveting, tense, and short enough to not overstay its welcome.

DOCTOR SLEEP Trailer

Years following the events of “The Shining,” an adult Dan Torrence meets a girl with similar powers as his and tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knot.

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