Lucy Derry-Holmes / Contributor 30/10/2022 Lucy Derry-Holmes / Contributor 30/10/2022

[Editorial] Sapphics Bite Back: Top 10 Alternatives to Netflix’s “First Kill”

If like me, you are craving more lesbian vampire content to stick your teeth into, below are my top 10 films and tv shows…

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 18/10/2022 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 18/10/2022

[Editorial] Top 21 Slasher Horror Films of All Time

These are my favourites that I couldn’t live without, but even if this list was 100 movies long, I think I still would have had a tough time cutting it down. Long live the slasher!

Marissa Pona / Contributor 04/10/2022 Marissa Pona / Contributor 04/10/2022

[Editorial] 9 Horror Films That Get Psych (Mostly) Right

So, let’s celebrate the many horror films that do justice to the severity and complexity of the mental health issues they explore. None of these films are perfect. But they do spark conversations, represent disorders in a meaningful and interesting way, and avoid too many of the stereotypes and misconceptions that endanger progress.

Mo Moshaty / Contributor 02/10/2022 Mo Moshaty / Contributor 02/10/2022

[Editorial] Top 15 Best Horror Films of the 1970s

The seventies were rife with excellent gore, kickass suspense, and masterful kills. In a tumultuous time of Vietnam War protests and human rights activism, it became a backdrop for societal upheaval, fringe outliers, class politics, mental and emotional warfare and of course the return of the Boogeyman…

Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 29/09/2022 Meghan Bouffard / Contributor 29/09/2022

[Editorial] 4 Must-Read Horror Books for Slasher Fans

It’s the middle of the night, thunder crashes around you, the wind creaks and groans. It’s the perfect setting to watch your favorite slasher movie. Suddenly, the power goes out. No more watching a movie… but with a little candlelight, the world of literary slashers is here to sate your thirst!

Rebecca McCallum / Contributor 26/09/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Contributor 26/09/2022

[Editorial] Ghouls Recommend 7 Horror Books To Read This Autumn

This month we’ve switching off our screens and closing our laptops to cosy on up with a good book as we celebrate horror literature! If you are in search of a recommendation this Autumn, why not take a look at the list from our team of Ghouls below and remember…it’s always cool to be a bookworm!

Melissa Cox / Contributor 23/09/2022 Melissa Cox / Contributor 23/09/2022

[Editorial] I’m Your No.1 Fan: Stephen King Short Stories

In the last decade or so there has been a resurgence of interest in Stephen King's works. New adaptations of older novels like IT and Pet Sematary, and first-time film versions of newer works such as Doctor Sleep have maintained a prominent place for King's own writing in popular culture.

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 17/08/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 17/08/2022

[Editorial] 6 Best Streaming Services for Horror Film Fans

Looking to get your horror film fix? Then here are 6 of the very best places in the UK for you to stream horror, thriller and sci-fi movies.

Elizabeth Bishop / Events (Midlands) & Social Media 16/08/2022 Elizabeth Bishop / Events (Midlands) & Social Media 16/08/2022

[Editorial] Frightfest UK 2022: Most Anticipated

This August sees the return of the UK’s biggest genre film festival – Frightfest. Taking place at Cineworld in Leicester Square, the event screens over 60 films over the course of 5 days – including full length features and shorts.

Iona Walling-Smith / Events Manager (London) 26/07/2022 Iona Walling-Smith / Events Manager (London) 26/07/2022

[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…

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 12/07/2022 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 12/07/2022

[Editorial] 15 of the Best Horror Films of the 2000s

The 2000s was an amazing time for horror movies…

Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 01/07/2022 Kim Morrison / Senior Contributor 01/07/2022

[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…

Alex Challoner / Contributor 27/06/2022 Alex Challoner / Contributor 27/06/2022

[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

Iona Walling-Smith / Events Manager (London) 17/06/2022 Iona Walling-Smith / Events Manager (London) 17/06/2022

[Editorial] Best 13 Found Footage Horror Films

Found footage is a powerfully immersive method to bring horror into ‘the real world’…

Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 15/06/2022 Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 15/06/2022

[Editorial] Japanese Gorewave: The Gory Side of J Horror

J-Horror has a lot to offer outside of the paranormal realm…

Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana / Senior Contributor 01/06/2022 Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana / Senior Contributor 01/06/2022

[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…

Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 30/05/2022 Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 30/05/2022

[Editorial] 13 Horror Films to Revisit From 13 Years Ago (2009)

13 Horror Films to Revisit From 13 Years Ago (2009)

Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 25/05/2022 Ariel Powers-Schaub / Brand Manager & Admin Assistant 25/05/2022

[Editorial] Found Footage Folklore From Around The World

Folklore is a ripe breeding ground for horror stories and cautionary tales…

Amber T / Contributor 17/05/2022 Amber T / Contributor 17/05/2022

[Editorial] Where to Start with French Horror: 6 Recommendations

If you’re ready to expand your repertoire then read on for the crème de la crème of Franco frights…

Amber T / Contributor 06/05/2022 Amber T / Contributor 06/05/2022

[Editorial] 10 Horror Witches Who Need More Love

Alongside vampires, ghosts and monsters, the witch is an iconic symbol of horror, showing up in pretty much every culture since the inception of storytelling…