Nature vs Nurture: A review of “Hereditary”

Rating: ★★★★ As the classic saying goes… if you haven’t heard of Hereditary by now you’ve probably been living under a rock. It’s everywhere at the moment; on buses and billboards, plastered over film blogs and magazines, you name it, it’s there. It’s this season’s hottest horror film, with critics even branding it the “scariest thing they’ve ever seen”. Critical reception has been largely positive, which made … Continue reading Nature vs Nurture: A review of “Hereditary”

Short Film Saturdays: “Beneath”

Rating: ★★★★ Beneath is a four minute short based on the horror game The Guts of the City, both created by the hugely talented Jonu Films. This is the first short film I’ve reviewed that is also a game, which immediately sparked my interest after stumbling across Jonu YouTube. I am (albeit an easily scared) fan of horror gaming so I am definitely going to pluck up the courage … Continue reading Short Film Saturdays: “Beneath”

Ghost Stories

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Year: 2018 Directed by: Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson Starring: Andy Nyman, Martin Freeman, Paul Whitehouse, Alex Lawther Written by Lucy Buglass For years, mankind has pondered over the existence of ghosts, demons and the paranormal. Many have claimed to have experienced it firsthand, while others dedicate their lives and careers to debunking those experiences. It seems to be a… Continue reading Ghost Stories

The truth will set you free: My thoughts on “Jigsaw”

“You know what happens if we don’t play by the rules.” Rating: ★★ If you haven’t heard of the Saw franchise, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Spanning over eight films, two video games, and a few theme park attractions, it seems like we can’t get enough of it. To this day, the first film is one of my favourite horror films and one that … Continue reading The truth will set you free: My thoughts on “Jigsaw”

Personal Essay: Why I’m Proud to be a Horror Fan

   A Q&A with director Adam Green, and freebies from Film4 Frightfest 2013 Sometimes, when you tell people you’re a huge fan of horror films, they give you a look as if to say “…why?”. Some people are a lot more vocal about it and will openly tell you that they find it weird. The fact the genre gets such a bad name is pretty disappointing, and … Continue reading Personal Essay: Why I’m Proud to be a Horror Fan

Short Film Saturdays: “The Last Halloween”

Rating: ★★★★ Weirdly enough, this is the first horror film that I’m going to review on this blog. It was only a matter of time before it happened and I’ disappointed it’s taken me this long! The Last Halloween intrigued me the minute I became aware of it. I was already familiar with Marc Roussel’s work, having previously reviewed Remote back in 2013. I must start by saying that the … Continue reading Short Film Saturdays: “The Last Halloween”