American Psycho

Whilst horror is arguably still a relatively male dominated genre, it’s great to see the prevalence of female directors putting out incredible films in recent years. Despite the ladies making waves in the industry, there still seems to be occasional incredulity when successful features are directed by women - as though such instances are exceptions …

Midsommar

Looking out my window you wouldn’t know that we’re fast approaching summer. Currently it’s cold, grey and miserable - a bit like me - and with today’s announcement that Glasgow is to remain in tier 3, I can’t even escape to the pub or cinema to try and cheer up.  Bar the few randomly glorious …

Soho Horror Film Festival

There appears to be cautious optimism in the air, due in part to further easing of restrictions. Places are reopening and people are starting to embrace something a little closer to normality, unless of course like me you live in the centre of Glasgow where we’re still awaiting a date for cinemas to reopen and …

The Babadook

The Babadook  Director - Jennifer Kent For a few nights after my first viewing of The Babadook, I found my eyes lingering nervously in the dark corners of my bedroom before I fell asleep. Something about the creature left a lasting impression and The Babadook was the first film to really get under my skin …