Horror Movie Reviews

Lars Damoiseaux delivers a riotous and gore-soaked survival comedy with Yummy. A trip for discount plastic surgery turns into a fight against a zombie outbreak.

Bryan Bertino returns to the director’s chair with the relentlessly bleak The Dark and the Wicked. A pair of siblings face a demonic presence on their family farm.

D.J. Caruso directs a claustrophobic story of survival and faith in Shut In. A recovering addict must protect her children while trapped inside a pantry.

Haylar Garcia attempts to blend domestic drama with creature horror in Apartment 212 (Gnaw). Penelope Mitchell stars as a woman haunted by more than just her past.

Simon Richardson delivers a directionless and derivative mess with The Sitter. Despite a committed lead performance, the film quickly descends into cheap exploitation.

Christian Tafdrup explores the deadly consequences of extreme politeness in Speak No Evil. A Danish family’s weekend trip to the Netherlands turns into a nightmare.

Roxanne Benjamin attempts to tackle the “creepy kid” sub-genre with There’s Something Wrong with the Children. Unfortunately, a weak script and poor pacing result in a chore.

Zach Gayne attempts to blend awkward social comedy with home invasion horror in Homewrecker. Unfortunately, the result is a slow and unfunny slog.

Brandon Christensen explores the dark side of holiday rentals and vlogging culture in Superhost. While the protagonists underwhelm, a standout villain saves the day.

Joseph and Vanessa Winter deliver a masterclass in low-budget filmmaking with Deadstream. A disgraced livestreamer faces a night of terror in a haunted house.

Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes deliver a vibrant and violent social media satire with Sissy. A wellness influencer faces a weekend from hell in this Aussie standout.

David Marmor explores the dark side of community living in Apartment 1BR. A young woman’s dream move to LA turns into a high-stakes battle for her own identity.