[Editorial] In Her Eyes: Sara Lowes in Witchfinder General (1968)
Sara is a woman condemned from the start, first because of her religious beliefs…
[Editorial] Best 10 Horror Films of the 2010s
When I think of films of the 2010s, the dreaded term ‘elevated horror’ rears its ugly head…
[Editorial] Excision: Devotion to The Bloody Self
Excision is a forcefully welcomed film that leaves a mark on the viewer like a gaping wound…
[Editorial] 15 of the Best Horror Films of the 2000s
The 2000s was an amazing time for horror movies…
[Editorial] Day of the Woman: A Feminist Look at I Spit On Your Grave
Few films have generated as much controversy as Meir Zarchi’s 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave, originally titled Day of the Woman…
[Editorial] Top 21 Sci-Fi Horror Films of All Time
Whether they are set in space, or a slight exaggeration of science that already exists, perhaps the reason sci-fi horror is extra creepy is that it easily feels like it could be a future we’re hurtling towards…
[Editorial] The Low-Key Bisexuality of May (2002)
Lucky McKee's cult classic May (2002) introduces viewers to a lonely young woman (Angela Bettis) who longs for connection and understanding…
[Editorial] Junji Ito, Monthly Halloween and the Rise of Shojo Horror
Junji Ito is perhaps one of the most well-known horror mangaka (manga artists) in the Western world these days…
[Editorial] 25 Years Later: Perfect Blue (1997)
One film renowned as one of the most influential anime films of all time is Satoshi Kon’s debut feature film, Perfect Blue…
[Editorial] J-Horror Book Recommendations
In addition to all the content and movie talk during this month’s focus on J-Horror, here are five book recommendations to add to your reading list
[Mother of Fears] Paranoid Pregnancy in False Positive
Welcome to Mother of Fears – a monthly column that will explore the various roles that mothers play within the horror genre…
[Editorial] Feed Me, Daddy
Passion, horror, and love make for a powerful triangle. This is especially true when paired against the idea of being alone…
[Editorial] Best 13 Found Footage Horror Films
Found footage is a powerfully immersive method to bring horror into ‘the real world’…
[Editorial] Mom, Dad, I’m a Vampire: LGBT Themes in My Best Friend Is a Vampire
The ‘80s provides no shortage of low-budget, campy teen-horror movies like Fright Night (1985) and Teen Wolf (1985), but less discussed among them is 1987’s My Best Friend Is a Vampire…
[Editorial] J-Horror: Ring (1998) versus The Ring (2002)
Two teenage girls sit in a bedroom, discussing a strange urban legend. It’s about a video tape containing strange images all centred around a mysterious woman…
[Editorial] 13 Possession Horror Films That Will Make Your Head Spin
Possession, whether of the demonic or spirit type, is one of the most popular subgenres of horror…
[Editorial] Heathens, every one of them! The Unholy Trinity of Folk Horror
Three films have come to define folk horror, namely Witchfinder General (1968), Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971) and The Wicker Man (1973).
[Editorial] 13 Horror Films to Revisit From 13 Years Ago (2009)
13 Horror Films to Revisit From 13 Years Ago (2009)
[Editorial] Disability and Horror: Fresh (2022)
It’s time we had a talk. The film I want to talk about, Fresh, was a major hit out of Sundance back in March…
[Editorial] Growing Up Ghouls: The Saw and My Family
Being a mom and a horror fan has never been an easy feat…
