horror

INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY: Still Going Good
INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY: Still Going Good

The Insidious franchise has quietly grown to be one of the most impressive and contemporary horror- and Insidious: The Last Key is another solid entry, despite the January release date.

BETTER WATCH OUT: Jingle Hell
BETTER WATCH OUT: Jingle Hell

Though occasionally unsurprising, Better Watch out is a strong alternative to the regular holiday viewing because of the nasty genre thrills it delivers whilst being wickedly funny.

MOM AND DAD: Kids, It's No Longer Safe To Go Home
MOM AND DAD: Kids, It’s No Longer Safe To Go Home

Mom and Dad maintains its absurdity, while not completely abandoning its eerie core, sensitively playing off a very personal, instinctual source of parents defending their young – until they become prey.

The Fright Stuff: Interview with Paul Cotgrove, director of the UK's Horror-on-Sea film festival
The Fright Stuff: Interview With Paul Cotgrove, Director Of The UK’s Horror-On-Sea Film Festival

Paul Cotgrove’s Horror on Sea festival is championed by up and coming genre filmmakers across the world. Film Inquiry met with Paul to find out why his small seaside festival has become a phenomenon.

GREMLINS: Christmas Gifts Gone Awry
GREMLINS: Christmas Gifts Gone Awry

Gremlins, an ’80s holiday classic, comes mainly from two influences: old-fashioned sci-fi/horror and the Looney Tunes.

BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99: A Smart & Visceral Thrill Ride
BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99: A Smart & Visceral Thrill Ride

Director S. Craig Mahler follows up Bone Tomahawk with Brawl In Cell Block 99, an unflinchingly violent and truly original revenge thriller.

Is The Slasher Genre Dead?
Is The Slasher Genre Dead?

We examine the history and trends of the slasher horror sub-genre, and whether it is still as popular in modern times as it was in the past.

THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER: Sadistic, Deranged, Masterful
THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER: Sadistic, Deranged, Masterful

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is an exploration of revenge and retribution, with one of the most brutal endings you will ever lay eyes on.

THELMA: The Horror – And The Power – Of Finding Yourself

Thelma is an otherworldly take on the coming-of-age film, telling the story of a girl starting college and discovering herself in the process.

THE FAITH COMMUNITY: A Terrifying "Found Footage" Story That Falters
THE FAITH COMMUNITY: A Terrifying “Found Footage” Story That Falters

Despite a chilling concept and a serviceable lead performance, The Faith Community still leaves a lot to be desired.

CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons
CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons

Chilean film Chameleon depicts horrific sexual abuse of women, and doesn’t do enough to redeem itself; it is nothing but exploitative.

ANGELICA: An Absorbing and Unusual Victorian Ghost Story
ANGELICA: An Absorbing & Unusual Victorian Ghost Story

It may have been sat on the shelf for three years, but Angelica is worth the wait- a slow burning period piece that’s quietly powerful.

HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form
HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form

At times mysterious and intoxicating, Holy Terrors is an above average supernatural horror anthology – but it most definitely has its flaws.

JIGSAW: A Puzzle with Many Missing Pieces
JIGSAW: A Puzzle With Many Missing Pieces

Jigsaw may not be the worst installment in the Saw saga, but with essential pieces to the puzzle missing, there was much to be desired.