horror

DEATH HOUSE: Derivative & Uninspired Horror
DEATH HOUSE: Derivative & Uninspired Horror

Despite a premise which would beckon horror fans and cinephiles alike, Death House doesn’t deliver. Its many references and horror icons don’t contribute much to a story that is far too caught up in itself to be any fun.

ANNIHILATION: Alex Garland's Ex-Machina Follow-up Is A Divisive Disappointment
ANNIHILATION: Alex Garland’s Ex Machina Follow-up Is A Divisive Disappointment

Annihilation is best viewed as a trip deep into an otherworldly house of horrors, offering a deliberately illogical twist on the formula of horror movie storytelling.

The Beginner's Guide: Carl Theodor Dreyer, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Carl Theodor Dreyer, Director

We delve into the works of Carl Theodor Dreyer, the Danish director that is behind some of the greatest masterpieces in cinema, among them Vampyr, Gertrud and The Passion of Joan of Arc.

LEATHERFACE: A Dull Beginning for a Great Character
LEATHERFACE: A Dull Beginning for a Great Character

Predictable and boring, Leatherface fails to give viewers and fans of the franchise a gripping, riveting, startling movie on how a serial killer family is born.

UNSANE: Deliciously Pulpy Thriller Pits Foy Against Foe
UNSANE: Deliciously Pulpy Thriller Pits Foy Against Foe

Unsane has been filmed with an iPhone, giving the picture a paranoia-fuelled low-fi fuzz. This is more than just a marketing gimmick, as Soderbergh’s film centers on the idea of stalking – a timely focal point considering the mass of sexual allegations that Hollywood has found itself mired in.

THE LODGERS: Promising, But Unfulfilled
THE LODGERS: Promising, But Unfulfilled

The Lodgers never quite meets its potential. This is the kind of Gothic horror mystery that has been done before, better, but that keeps us optimistic for the future of those involved.

Interview With Sam Keeley, Star Of THE CURED
Interview With Sam Keeley, Star Of THE CURED

We had a chance to speak with Sam Keeley, star of the upcoming horror film The Cured. We spoke about his career, his influences, working with Ellen Page and David Freyne, and what project he’s excited about in the future.

THE CURED: A Smart Reinvention Of The Zombie Horror Subgenre
THE CURED: A Smart Reinvention Of The Zombie Horror Subgenre

The Cured is a fantastic zombie film with intelligent writing, precision direction, top-tier acting, and sincere sociopolitical themes and parallels that are essential in elevating horror films to something greater than just scares and gore.

"It's Hard To Go Back To Critiquing Movies That Aren't Any Good": A Conversation With Film Journalist and Filmmaker Neville Pierce
“It’s Hard To Go Back To Critiquing If Your Own Movies Aren’t Any Good”: A Conversation With Film Journalist & Filmmaker Neville Pierce

We were able to talk with Neville Pierce, film journalist turned filmmaker, director of the short films Lock In, Ghosted, and Bricks.

RIFT: Strangers By The Mountain
RIFT: Strangers By The Mountain

The accomplished acting, stunning cinematography, and solid direction keeps Rift constantly engaging and steeped with talent, absolving it of its genre short-comings.

Interview With Brandon Christensen, Director Of STILL/BORN
Interview With Brandon Christensen, Director Of STILL/BORN

Still/Born is able to successfully convey its material in large part due to the powerful performance of Christie Burke. We were able to speak with Brandon Christensen, director of the horror film Still/Born, which premiered on February 8th!

THE MIDNIGHT MAN: A Surprisingly Delightful Horror Film That Just Might Get You
THE MIDNIGHT MAN: A Surprisingly Delightful Horror Film That Just Might Get You

While by no means without its faults, The Midnight Man, from director Travis Zariwny, is a good time horror film that fans of the genre will love.

LIVING AMONG US: A Product Of A Dying Art
LIVING AMONG US: A Product Of A Dying Art

Living Among Us is a poorly planned improviso, lacking direction, depth, story, character development and the ability to engage the viewer.

LIKE ME: A Visual Spectacle That Doesn't Need You To Like It
LIKE ME: A Visual Spectacle That Doesn’t Need You To Like It

Like Me is a visual spectacle that delves into the dark underbelly of social media, showing the lengths that people will go to in order to feel accepted on the internet.

THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX: Inventive Marketing Doesn't Help This Generic Space Thriller
THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX: Inventive Marketing Doesn’t Help This Generic Space Thriller

The Cloverfield Paradox is helped along through a clever use of viral marketing, but it’s not enough to save an otherwise generic and messy sci-fi thriller.