horror

SOUL TO KEEP: A Sisyphean Tale Of Demonic Possession
SOUL TO KEEP: A Sisyphean Tale Of Demonic Possession

Soul to Keep is a horror tale about sadistic ritualism that, whilst having its heart in the right place, struggles to break free from the shackles of genre conformity. 

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E6) "Return to Murder House": A Dose of AHS Styled Nostalgia
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E6) “Return to Murder House”: A Dose Of AHS Styled Nostalgia

Episode 6 was the episode we have all been waiting for – the “Return to…

KILLER KATE!: A Horror Comedy Lacking In Both
KILLER KATE!: A Horror Comedy Lacking In Both

Killer Kate! is silly and toneless – although flawed, it may be the calling card for debut filmmaker Elliot Feld for more suitable projects to come.

SUSPIRIA: Guadagnino's Horror Remake Is An Overlong, Dull Mess
SUSPIRIA: Guadagnino’s Horror Remake Is An Overlong, Dull Mess

As a work of storytelling, Guadagnino’s reimagining of the canonical giallo is a boring mess with higher thematic aspirations than it’s able to realise.

I STILL SEE YOU: Doesn't Have 20-20 Vision
I STILL SEE YOU: Doesn’t Have 20-20 Vision

I Still See You is another entry to the endless array of young adult fare, and it’s a near flop that doesn’t look to be boundary-defying, instead playing it safe.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E5) “Boy Wonder”: The Apocalypse Is Taking Shape

Carefully crafting within the episode through deconstructed time, “Boy Wonder” is the episode American Horror Story: Coven fans have been waiting for, setting up the perfect return for Murder House.

FOLLOWED: A Lot of What We've Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares
FOLLOWED: A Lot Of What We’ve Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares

Followed, with its contrived shaky ghosts and shoddy script, is the millennial’s answer to The Shining and 1408, without the compelling stories.

HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes
HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes

In an age where horror options are plentiful this time of year, Hell Fest’s derivative thrills almost feel insultingly disappointing.

Knife + Heart: Interview with Writer/Director Yann Gonzalez at Fantastic Fest 2018
Interview With Writer/Director Yann Gonzalez Of KNIFE + HEART At Fantastic Fest 2018

We got the chance to speak to director Yann Gonzalez about his new film Knife + Heart after its US premiere at Fantastic Fest.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY:APOCALYPSE (S8E4) "Could It Be...Satan?": A Necessary Filler
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E4) “Could It Be…Satan?”: A Necessary Filler

While last week’s episode was powerful, “Could It Be…Satan?” came in this week with a whisper, merely setting up for episodes to come.

CLIMAX: (Bored to) Death on the Dancefloor
CLIMAX: (Bored To) Death On The Dancefloor

Climax is an oddly boring affair, that shows Gaspar Noe has little of substance to offer when divorced from more offensive subject matter.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E3) "The Forbidden Fruit": The Coven Arrives with a Few Twists
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E3) “The Forbidden Fruit”: The Coven Arrives With A Few Twists

The third episode of American Horror Story: Apocalypse is a biblical and a grim fairy tale, delivering shock and unpredictability, as the Coven arrives.

POLTERHEIST: A Film That Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All the Wrong Reasons
POLTERHEIST: Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All The Wrong Reasons

Polterheist fails to succeed as a comedic or horrifying film, finding no progression of plot but rather further perpetuates racism, misogyny and homophobia.

PATIENT ZERO: Doesn't Have Charm Or A Point
PATIENT ZERO: Doesn’t Have Charm Or A Point

Patient Zero has many of the elements of a good movie, just put together in a janky and unfortunate manner.

Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM
Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM

Gareth Evans delivers another gem with Apostle, and the Blumhouse-produced Cam is a satisfying watch despite its weak payoff.