Hatching

Following its debut at Sundance Film Festival in January, Hatching released across theatres in the UK last week. The lack of fanfare may mean the debut feature of Finnish director Hanna Bergholm is likely to largely fall under the radar, but intrigued by the trailer, I made sure to catch it. And I am so …

Men

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. This year has been pretty hectic and life has got in the way but somehow it seems we’re nearly half way through 2022 already. I’ve definitely been neglecting my ever growing ‘watch list’, with substantially less crossed off than at the same time last year. There have been …

Hereditary

The late 2010s saw the birth of a new sub-genre of horror that would reach the masses in a way rarely seen before. Far from the societal outrage of the video nasties, this new wave that has since come to be dubbed ‘elevated horror’ has firmly brought horror out from the shadows and into the …

Scream

All the way back in 1996, a new horror film hit screens starring Hollywood sweetheart Drew Barrymore. The shocking twist of the opening kill scene firmly cemented Ghostface in the zeitgeist of the 90’s and our hearts. 25 years later and Ghostface is back to terrorise Woodsboro, much to the delight of slasher fans everywhere.  …

Teeth

2007’s ‘Teeth’ from Director Mitchell Lichtenstein quickly gained infamy for its comically sexual subject matter. Though there were initial titters at the trailer, the feature was largely dismissed as schlock horror, however there is actually a lot more to it beyond ‘the film about the vagina with teeth ’.  Jess Weixler plays innocent teen Dawn …

Titane

From the moment I caught French feature Raw from Julia Ducournau at Frightfest, it has been one of my favourite films of all time and I couldn’t wait to see she did next. Though only her second feature, Ducournau’s ‘Titane’ won the Palme D’Or - the highest prize awarded at Cannes Film Festival. It’s no …

Relic

I initially caught Relic as part of Frightfest’s online Halloween event in 2020 and it quickly secured its place in my top ten for the year.  The Australian feature is the directional debut of Natalie Erika James, but the passionate and intimately personal piece feels like the work of a seasoned pro. Following three generations …

Till Death

For many, Megan Fox’s return to horror was a welcome one. Despite its modest performance at the box office, Jennifers Body has went on to gain cult status, with many praising the feature from 2009 for its feminist themes. Her return to genre comes from director S K Dale’s ‘Till Death’, and fans of Jennifer …

The Witch

Witchcraft has always been synonymous with female sexuality. The dual nature of the imagery was highlighted perfectly in Disney’s ‘Snow White’ when the beautiful Queen, enraged by her step daughters beauty, transforms into an elderly, withered crone. Media is littered with similar depictions of scorned women. Ugly, undesirable, and notably - always female. The terror …

American Mary

American MaryDirected by Jen & Sylvia Soska I’ve always wanted my tongue split.  Since a young age, I’ve been fascinated with body modification. With a father who is a body piercer, it’s hardly surprising. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree after all. From multiple facial piercings (though currently a more conservative 2 remain) …