Halloween (1978) Review – The Masterclass That Birthed The Modern Slasher
John Carpenter redefined horror with the simple story of a babysitter and a motiveless killer. We revisit Halloween (1978) to see why Michael Myers remains king.
31 Days of Halloween 2023
For the month of October 2023 we are reviewing a horror movie everyday. After covering some bigger movies in 2022. This year is going to be strictly about movies I love. With shorter format, punchier reviews for K-O-Ween we pick a horror movie to fill each day right up until Halloween itself. Check back everyday from October 1st for more.
Trick ‘r Treat (2007) Review – The Ultimate Cinematic Ode To Halloween
Michael Dougherty delivers a masterclass in anthology horror with Trick ‘r Treat. Five interconnected stories celebrate the traditions and terrors of October 31st.
The Fly (1986) Review – A Masterclass In Body Horror And Tragedy
David Cronenberg reimagines the 1958 classic with Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. The Fly is a stomach-churning yet deeply moving tragedy about a man losing his humanity.
The Descent (2005) Review – A Visceral And Claustrophobic British Classic
Neil Marshall follows up Dog Soldiers with the nerve-shredding caving horror The Descent. Six friends enter an unmapped cave system, but they aren’t alone in the dark.
Freaks (1932) Review – A Chilling and Sympathetic Masterpiece
Tod Browning followed up Dracula with the controversial Freaks. Long banned and misunderstood, this sympathetic drama is now recognised as a horror classic.
Psycho (1960) Review – The Definitive Masterpiece Of Suspense
Alfred Hitchcock redefined cinema with Psycho. From the iconic shower scene to Anthony Perkins’ haunting performance, we revisit the film that birthed the slasher.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Review – The Slasher That Redefined Fear
Wes Craven’s 1984 masterpiece took slasher movies into the supernatural realm. We look at why Freddy Krueger remains one of horror’s most iconic and terrifying villains.
Ringu (1998) Review – The Chilling Foundation Of Modern J-Horror
Hideo Nakata redefined supernatural horror with Ringu. We revisit the cursed videotape and the terrifying Sadako to see why this Japanese classic remains a genre icon.
Beetlejuice (1988) Review – A Gothic Comedy Masterpiece For Halloween
Tim Burton delivers a wild, creative vision of the afterlife in Beetlejuice. With a scene-stealing Michael Keaton, is this the perfect gateway horror for October?
The Lighthouse (2019) Review – A Visual Masterpiece Of Isolated Madness
Robert Eggers follows up The Witch with the hallucinatory nightmare The Lighthouse. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe deliver powerhouse performances in this tale of isolation.
It (1990) Review – A Campy But Iconic 90s Television Classic
Tommy Lee Wallace brings Stephen King’s It to life in this 1990 miniseries. From Tim Curry’s iconic clown to the bond of the Losers’ Club, does it still hold up?
Raw (2016) Review – A Visceral But Formulaic Coming Of Age Horror
Julia Ducournau’s Raw blends veterinary school hazing with a burgeoning hunger for flesh. Is it a deep metaphor for adulthood or just another cannibal trope?
