Marissa Pona / Contributor 27/02/2026 Marissa Pona / Contributor 27/02/2026

[Editorial] 9 Essential Hagspolitation Horror Films and Where to Stream Them

Hag horror originated in the early 1960’s and enjoyed its heyday during this time. Golden Era Hollywood actresses such as Joan Crawford and Bette Davis suddenly found themselves struggling to win roles over the younger, rising starlets of the time. So, in an ironic moment of art imitating life imitating art, these women turned to psychological horror films centered on unstable and dangerous older women. And a new character archetype was born.

Tori Potenza / Contributor 23/02/2026 Tori Potenza / Contributor 23/02/2026

[Editorial] Interview with Alex Phillips on Anything That Moves (2025)

While thematically and tonally different from his first feature, All Jacked Up and Full of Worms (2022), director Alex Phillips continues to create some of the more surreal indie horror films around. While Anything that Moves plays off of giallo and grindhouse genre films of the 70s, there is a unique warmth that Phillips brings along with all the blood and sex.

Rebecca Sayce / Contributor 13/02/2026 Rebecca Sayce / Contributor 13/02/2026

[Editorial] 7 Valentine's Day films for the horror lover in your life

Here at Ghouls, we’re not averse to getting a little soppy with it, so we’ve rounded up seven of the most romantic horror films to spice up your Valentine’s Day, and where to stream them.

Kelly-Marie Moore // Contributor 31/01/2026 Kelly-Marie Moore // Contributor 31/01/2026

[Editorial] Seven Horror Hits That Haunted Our Hiatus

We devoured films of blood, obsession, and brutality, letting the screams of terror soundtrack our time in the shadows. Below, are our favourite films that haunted, thrilled, and consumed us while the magazine was on hiatus:

Rebecca Sayce / Contributor 22/01/2026 Rebecca Sayce / Contributor 22/01/2026

[Editorial] Oscar Nominations 2026: Where to stream all the horror picks

Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony, Ghouls has rounded up where you can stream all of the 2025 horror releases in the UK and the US from the comfort of your own home.

Alix Turner / Contributor 05/12/2023 Alix Turner / Contributor 05/12/2023

[Editorial] Soho Horror Film Festival: Interview with Aimee Kuge on Cannibal Mukbang

Films that blend horror with romance always fascinate me; add a niche contemporary setting that I’ve never heard of before and I’m hooked. Cannibal Mukbang was made by Aimee Kuge, a young woman from New York, and I was privileged to spend a little time talking with her over Zoom…

Alix Turner / Contributor 24/11/2023 Alix Turner / Contributor 24/11/2023

[Editorial] 10 Films & Events to Catch at Soho Horror Film Fest 2023

Now it’s time for Soho’s main 2023 event, which is presented over two weekends: a live film festival at the Whirled Cinema in Brixton, London, and an online festival a week later. Both have very rich and varied programmes (with no overlap this year), with something for every horror fan.

Sarah Miles / Events (London) & Contributor 02/11/2023 Sarah Miles / Events (London) & Contributor 02/11/2023

[Editorial] 9 Horror Nintendo Switch Games To Play

In the six years since its release the Nintendo Switch has amassed an extensive catalogue of games, with everything from puzzle platformer games to cute farming sims to, uh, whatever Waifu Uncovered is.

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 22/10/2023 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 22/10/2023

[Mother of Fears] Mothering in Silence in A Quiet Place (2018)

A Quiet Place (2018) opens 89 days after a race of extremely sound-sensitive creatures show up on Earth, perhaps from an exterritorial source. If you make any noise, even the slightest sound, you’re likely to be pounced upon by these extremely strong and staggeringly fast creatures and suffer a brutal death.

Alix Turner / Contributor 19/10/2023 Alix Turner / Contributor 19/10/2023

[Event Review] Highlights from Mayhem Film Festival 2023

Have I told you about Mayhem Film Festival before? It’s a favourite event of mine, so I’ve blurted about it in anticipation to many people I know. The event has just passed, so now is the time to gush its praises to those I don’t know.

Alix Turner / Contributor 18/10/2023 Alix Turner / Contributor 18/10/2023

[Editorial] Mayhem Festival: Interview with Thomas Sainsbury on Loop Track (2023)

Loop Track, Thomas Sainsbury’s directorial debut, has such a sparse description that it’s really difficult to know what you’re stepping into when it starts. It’s about Ian (played by the director), who is taking a trek through the New Zealand bush….

Nicole Sanacore / Contributor 17/10/2023 Nicole Sanacore / Contributor 17/10/2023

[Editorial] Keeping Odd Hours: A Retrospective on Near Dark (1987)

For a movie that doesn’t even mention the word “vampire” once throughout the length of the film, Near Dark (1987) is a unique entry in the vampire film genre.

Isobel Logie / Contributor 14/10/2023 Isobel Logie / Contributor 14/10/2023

[Editorial] 5 Female Focused Horror Book Recommendations

If you like cults, sacrificial parties, and lesbian undertones then Mona Awad’s Bunny is the book for you. Samantha, a student at a prestigious art university, feels isolated from her cliquey classmates, ‘the bunnies’.

Elizabeth Bishop / Events (Midlands) & Social Media 13/10/2023 Elizabeth Bishop / Events (Midlands) & Social Media 13/10/2023

[Editorial] What to Watch at This Year's Cine-Excess International Film Festival 2023

Kicking off on Tuesday 17th October, the 2023 edition considers the cinematic, social and cultural significance of the possessed, supernatural and unclean body onscreen.

Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 12/10/2023 Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 12/10/2023

[Editorial] Cherish Your Life: Comfort in the SAW Franchise Throughout and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

I was aware of the COVID-19 pandemic before I knew that’s what it would be called, and before it ever affected me personally. My husband is always on top of world events, and in late 2019, he explained what was happening around the globe.

Val Pullin / Contributor 10/10/2023 Val Pullin / Contributor 10/10/2023

[Editorial] The Art of Horror in Metal

Metal and horror have many aspects in common. The passionate fanbase for both genres attend festivals and has created strong communities. Horror and Metal fans often sport clothing depicting their favourite bands or films, almost like a uniform.

Alix Turner / Contributor 05/10/2023 Alix Turner / Contributor 05/10/2023

[Editorial] Mayhem Festival: Interview with Toby Poser and John Adams on Where the Devil Roams (2023)

The Adams family’s latest film, Where the Devil Roams, was a smash at Fantasia and FrightFest (where it won three major awards), and is now heading into the UK regional festivals, including my favourite, Mayhem Film Festival in Nottingham.

Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 03/10/2023 Liz DeGregorio / Senior Contributor 03/10/2023

[Editorial] Interview with Bishal Dutta, Writer and Director of It Lives Inside (2023)

With It Lives Inside, writer and director Bishal Dutta created a horror film that is as moving as it is terrifying. Ghouls Magazine was able to sit down with the award-winning filmmaker to discuss the inspirations behind the movie.

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 26/09/2023 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 26/09/2023

[Editorial] 9 Best Slashers Released Within 10 Years of Scream (1996)

The slasher sub genre has always been huge in the world of horror, but after the ‘70s and ‘80s introduced classic characters like Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Leatherface, and Jason, it’s not harsh to say that the ‘90s was slightly lacking in the icon department.

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 24/09/2023 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 24/09/2023

[Mother of Fears] Mother Vs. Monster in Silent Hill (2006)

Mother is God in the eyes of a child, and it seems God has abandoned the town of Silent Hill. Silent Hill is not a place you want to visit.