Fright Night (1985) Review – A Masterclass in 80s Vampire Horror
Tom Holland subverts the 80s slasher trend with Fright Night, a brilliantly executed vampire tale that perfectly blends suburban tension with practical gore.
Fall Horror Movie Feature
Halloween is over but Autumn is still in full swing. For the month of November we will be taking a look at a whole bunch of horror movies set in the Fall. Brown fallen leaves, orange hues, and a comforting autumn feel are the order of the day here so relax and enjoy.
Black Friday (2021) Review – A Bland and Dated Festive Zombie Comedy
Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa lead a stellar B-movie cast in Black Friday, a holiday horror-comedy that unfortunately fails to find its funny bone or its teeth.
Blood Rage (1987) Review – A Cheesy and Gory Thanksgiving Slasher
Mark Soper and Louise Lasser star in Blood Rage, a quintessential 80s slasher that serves up buckets of gore and unintentional hilarity for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Village (2004) Review – A Beautiful but Polarising Period Drama
M. Night Shyamalan delivers an atmospheric and beautifully shot period drama with The Village. A star-studded cast carries this divisive and tension-filled tale.
The Innkeepers (2011) Review – A Cosy and Understated Ghost Story
Ti West delivers a slow-burn, old-fashioned ghost story with The Innkeepers. Sara Paxton and Pat Healy shine in this atmospheric haunted hotel tale.
Kristy (2014) Review – A Formulaic and Logic-Defying Festive Slasher
Haley Bennett and Ashley Greene star in Kristy, a Thanksgiving slasher that attempts to subvert the genre but ultimately falls victim to poor logic and boring tropes.
Home Movie (2008) Review – A Bleak and Disturbing Found Footage Chiller
Christopher Denham delivers a bleak and disturbing found footage debut with Home Movie. Two parents find their lives turning into a nightmare thanks to their twins.
The Collingswood Story (2002) Review – The Screenlife Horror Granddaddy
Michael Costanza delivers a true pioneer of the “screenlife” sub-genre with The Collingswood Story. An innovative, ultra-low-budget mystery ahead of its time.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) Review – Autumnal Horror Fun
André Øvredal and Guillermo del Toro bring the iconic book series to life in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. A visually stunning and creepy autumnal treat.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) Review – A Masterclass in Gothic Supernatural Horror
Tim Burton delivers a visually stunning and blood-soaked tribute to Hammer Horror with Sleepy Hollow. Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci shine in this gothic classic.
Pyewacket (2017) Review – A Slow-Burn Study of Grief and Occult Horror
Adam MacDonald explores the dark intersection of grief and the occult in Pyewacket. A patient, atmospheric folk-horror anchored by a strong lead performance.
Super Dark Times (2017) Review – A Dreamy and Disturbing 90s Thriller
Kevin Phillips delivers a visually stunning and haunting psychological thriller with Super Dark Times. A bleak but beautiful look at the end of innocence.
