horror

FLAY: Indie Horror Fails to Hit the Mark
FLAY: Indie Horror Fails To Hit The Mark

Flay boasts an intriguing and unique horror concept, but is let down by a lack of depth to its characterisation.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: A Reminder to Revisit the Original Series Instead
THE TWILIGHT ZONE S1E1&2: A Reminder To Revisit The Original Series Instead

While Peele’s The Twilight Zone is an improvement compared to the previous reboots, viewers are better off revisiting Serling’s original series.

The Excruciating Sadness Within TWIN PEAKS
The Excruciating Sadness Within TWIN PEAKS

Behind the grief, behind BOB, lies the simple reality that Twin Peaks pushes: that the dream of suburbia and happiness that America sells may be a lie.

SXSW Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But is it the Same?
SXSW 2019 Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But Is It The Same?

Pet Sematary, in this critic’s opinion, is a constant battle between excessive production and exceptional performances.

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: “Pilot” (S1E1)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: “Pilot” (S1E1)

The first episode of What We Do In The Shadows is a macabre romp that remarkably adds and expounds upon the comedic elements of its filmic progenitor.

Why Isn't Horror Scary Anymore?
Why Isn’t Horror Scary Anymore?

We’re in a shift in the current age of horror, where films tend not to be outright scary, but instead delve more subtly into inborn fears.

THE CANNIBAL CLUB: Man Literally Eats Man In This Dark Comedy
THE CANNIBAL CLUB: Man Literally Eats Man In This Dark Comedy

While at times a frustrating watch, The Cannibal Club is an unusual treat for horror fans and a fascinating piece of filmmaking from Guto Parente.

KNIFE + HEART: Wannabe-Edgy, But Ultimately Too Tame French Slasher

Knife + Heart constantly walks the very fine line between a comedy and a true horror. It at times excels at both, but rarely infuses the two into a coherent film.

SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF
SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF

SXSW 2019 featured some excellent horror films, like Us and Little Monsters, but also lesser ones like Tales from the Lodge and Tone-Deaf.

Lana Banana, Candyman, Candyman: Being an Ally in American Horror
Lana Banana, Candyman, Candyman: Being An Ally In American Horror

Evoking Candyman in this season, American Horror Story dredges up misplaced allyship and the appropriation of another’s culture and story.

THE HOLE IN THE GROUND: Not Perfect, But Promising For Lee Cronin
THE HOLE IN THE GROUND: Not Perfect, But Promising For Lee Cronin

The Hole in the Ground is the rare film which would have benefited from being less subtlety and amping up the craziness to achieve the desired sense of unease.

SXSW Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run for Jordan Peele
SXSW 2019 Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run For Jordan Peele

Us embraces puzzling imagery and timing to evoke a sense of interpretative meaning, which leads to personal intimacy with the viewer.

NEXT OF KIN: Australia's Lost Horror Classic Back from the Dead
NEXT OF KIN: Australia’s Lost Horror Classic Back From The Dead

This Australian horror has languished in obscurity for years, but a new restoration by Second Sight should make it the genre classic it deserves to be.

SXSW Review: US: Jordan Peele's Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario
SXSW 2019 Review: US: Jordan Peele’s Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario

After an enormously successful debut with Get Out, Jordan Peele delivers another bold film with Us, and seems to be creating a whole new genre.

GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride
GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride

Greta is an acquired taste that will frustrate some viewers while others will revel in its campy absurdities.