Mercy Falls (2023)

The Horrors of Human Cruelty: A Review of Mercy Falls [REVIEW]

Writer-director Ryan Hendrick takes a bloody detour from the lighthearted rom-com territory of his previous film Lost at Christmas with the uncompromisingly bleak survival thriller Mercy Falls. Set against the gorgeous yet unforgiving landscape of … Read This Story

Aisling Franciosi in Stopmotion

“Stopmotion” (2023) Review: Descent into an Animator’s Madness

Oh man, oh man! Where do I even start with Stopmotion? This flick is like a deliriously nightmarish descent straight into the twisted mind of a brilliant but tormented artist. You’ve got your classic setup … Read This Story

Late Checkout (2023)

Checking Out of ‘Late Checkout’ Early

In the new slasher film Late Checkout, directed by Josh Graves and written by Graves and Molly Souza, checking in is easy, but checking out might just cost you your life. Late Checkout follows a … Read This Story

Night Shift (2023)

Night Shift Review: Dread-Soaked Haunted Motel Horror is a Creepy Delight

Just when you think the haunted hotel/motel premise has been milked dry, along comes a film like Night Shift to remind you that a spooky location and an ingenious premise can still send chills down … Read This Story

Immaculate (2024)

Immaculate Movie Review: Sydney Sweeney Shines in Sacrilegious Horror

From the hallowed halls of Catholicism’s most sanctified institutions emerges Immaculate – a searing indictment of blind faith’s darkest transgressions rendered in flesh, blood, and the defiant howls of the profaned. Director Michael Mohan and … Read This Story

Earworm (2024)

“Earworm”: A Slow Descent into Madness That Fails to Deliver [REVIEW]

“Earworm,” the latest offering from writer-director Kyle Kleege, attempts to burrow its way into this cerebral realm, promising a tale of psychological terror that will linger long after the final credits roll. However, much like … Read This Story

The Woods Are Real (2024)

The Woods Are Real [REVIEW]

Folk horror has long been the domain of Britain’s great filmmakers, who have tapped into the ancient pagan undercurrents pulsing through the nation’s rural landscapes. From the cult classic The Wicker Man to more recent … Read This Story

The Black Mass

“The Black Mass” Doesn’t Live Up to Its Harrowing Premise [REVIEW]

From its ominous opening moments assuring us that murderers could be anywhere, hiding in plain sight, The Black Mass kicks off with a palpable sense of dread. As we’re thrust into the perspective of an … Read This Story

Camp Pleasant Lake (2024)

‘Camp Pleasant Lake’ Sinks Under Its Own Muddled Waters [REVIEW]

The slasher genre has given us plenty of iconic and bone-chilling summer camp settings over the decades – from the ominous forests of Camp Crystal Lake to the isolated grounds of Camp Blackfoot. These eerie … Read This Story

Imaginary 2024

“Imaginary” Movie Review: A Disappointingly Unimaginative Horror Rehash [REVIEW]

Imaginary friends are a rite of passage for many children, an expression of their blossoming creativity and ability to craft elaborate fantasy worlds. But what happens when that imaginary companion takes on a life of … Read This Story

History of Evil (2024)

History of Evil Can’t Escape Its Tonal Imbalance [REVIEW]

In the bleak, dystopian future of Bo Mirhosseni’s “History of Evil,” the United States has devolved into the fascist North American Federation, its citizens oppressed by roaming militia forces invoking twisted patriotism in the name … Read This Story

Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023)

“Lovely, Dark, and Deep”: Atmospheric Horror at Its Finest

“Lovely, Dark, and Deep” plunges viewers into the heart of darkness, as park ranger Lennon, portrayed with stunning intensity by Georgina Campbell, navigates the treacherous wilderness of a national park haunted by a legacy of … Read This Story

Dark Windows Movie Poster

“Dark Windows” Challenges Cabin-in-the-Woods Horror Conventions

In the realm of horror cinema, the cabin-in-the-woods sub-genre has long been a staple, captivating audiences with its isolated settings, eerie atmospheres, and terrifying antagonists. “Dark Windows” (2023), directed by Alex Herron and written by … Read This Story

Dream Scenario

“Dream Scenario” Review: Cage Shines But Borgli’s Satire Lacks Narrative Cohesion

What if an average college professor inexplicably invaded the fever dreams of strangers and acquaintances alike, his benign visage transforming overnight from anonymous normie to reluctant internet phenomenon? Such is the oddball premise of Kristoffer … Read This Story

Baghead

Baghead, it’s not good.

When the chilling, phenomenally captivating séance thriller Talk to Me raised the spirits of horror fans across the globe last year with its masterfully suspenseful exploration of the profound perils and paralyzing pitfalls of communing … Read This Story

Amelia's Children

Amelia’s Children: A Missed Chance for a Truly Distinctive and Chilling Horror Experience

In the ever-expanding universe of horror cinema, there are countless tales of family secrets, long-lost relatives, and eerie settings. “Amelia’s Children” is one such film, but with a unique premise that holds the potential to … Read This Story

Lisa Frankenstein

Lisa Frankenstein Fails to Reanimate

In a cinematic landscape saturated with decades of monster mayhem played for laughs, “Lisa Frankenstein” ambitiously attempts to resurrect the stale horror-comedy genre with a bold concoction of humor, heart, and reanimated human parts. Yet … Read This Story

Voodoo Passion

Full Moon Features Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of “Voodoo Passion”

Jess Franco’s 1977 shocker “Voodoo Passion” has developed a reputation over the decades as one of the legendary director’s wildest, most daringly surreal films. Now thanks to the folks at Full Moon Features, this Eurocult … Read This Story

Project Dorothy

Project Dorothy Movie Review

When the trailer boasts “the next evolution in artificial intelligence,” one might expect a thrilling, provocative spin on technology run amok. What we get with “Project Dorothy,” however, is a monotonous slog through yet another … Read This Story

Black Circle Movie

Black Circle Movie Review

Gather ’round, my fellow shadow-seekers, for I have spun the spectral vinyl of Adrian Garcia Bogliano’s ‘Black Circle,’ and what a hypnotic tune it hums! A tale of doppelgängers and doom, ‘Black Circle’ ensnares the … Read This Story