About Knockout Horror: Horror with Heart & Honesty
Welcome to the Ring
Welcome to Knockout Horror. Whether you found us via a search engine or stumbled in through social media, I’m really pleased to see you. You are more than welcome to stick around, grab a drink, and spend some time here.
Who Are We? We’re Knockout Horror!
I’m Richie, the founder, owner, and editor of Knockout Horror. I am a lifelong horror movie fan with a simple yet compulsive habit: horror is literally all I watch. From low-budget indie gems to big-budget heavy hitters, I am watching and analysing the genre every single day.
I established Knockout Horror six years ago with a specific goal in mind: to find the movies that don’t pull any punches. What started as a passion project has grown into a massive community of over 70,000 monthly readers. My mission is to give back to the horror industry by spotlighting indie films, curating essential watchlists, and demystifying complex endings.
What’s Our Deal?
I’m all about celebrating the entire horror genre. Here is what you will find on the site:
- Reviews That Pull No Punches: We tell you what we really think. If a film is a masterpiece, we’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it misses the mark, we will tell you exactly why, without sugar-coating it. Our scores are hard-earned because we value integrity.
- Lists to Die For: Our curated lists are your roadmap to the genre. Whether you need a Halloween marathon guide or want to explore a niche subgenre, we have done the legwork for you.
- Horror Endings, Explained: Ever finish a movie and think, “What just happened?”? We untangle the most confusing plots so you can finally get some sleep.
- 31 Days of Halloween: Our flagship annual event where we review a horror movie every day of October, helping you plan the ultimate Spooky Month.
- Seasonal Lists and Reviews: Every year we celebrate seasonal events like Christmas with themed reviews, lists, and even horror deep dives.
The Knockout Horror Difference:
No Pretense! I am well aware that there are thousands of websites talking about horror. What makes us different?
My mission is to talk with absolutely no fluff. I don’t spend my reviews exercising a thesaurus or trying to sound like a film professor. I want my content to be conversational and straight to the point.
When you read a review here, I want it to feel like we are sitting in a room just chatting about movies. If it’s good, I’ll tell you. If it’s bad, I’ll explain why.
Every review on Knockout Horror is written after personally watching the film in full, often multiple times. Think of this website as having a friend who knows horror inside out; someone you can turn to for a simple, unfiltered opinion.
Knockout Horror is Completely Independent
Knockout Horror is proudly independent. I have no affiliation with streaming services or production studios. This means I have nobody to answer to and no corporate agenda to push.
We do not accept sponsored reviews. The only revenue this site generates comes from the ads you see, which goes directly back into hosting costs, streaming subscriptions, and cinema tickets to keep the content coming.
Knockout Horror is Here For You!
I’m not just here to talk at you; I want to hear from you too! Got a movie you think we should review? A burning question about an ending? Maybe even some helpful criticism? Get in touch via our contact page!
Welcome to the community!
Knockout Horror is an independent publication based in Conwy, North Wales, UK.