Welcome to the heart of Knockout Horror. This is where we keep the hundreds of reviews we’ve written over the years. Let’s be honest: the horror genre is a minefield. For every Hereditary, there are a dozen low-budget disasters waiting to waste your Friday night. That’s where we come in.
We watch the good, the bad, and the absolute trash so you don’t have to. From the latest theatrical blockbusters to the obscurest oddities hiding in the depths of Tubi and Shudder, you’ll find our honest, unpretentious, and jargon-free verdicts right here. No film school lectures, just a horror fan telling you if it’s worth the popcorn.
Think Chronicle but with pre-teens and a lot more cruelty. Eskil Vogt’s The Innocents is a stunningly acted, atmospheric, and deeply disturbing Norwegian horror that explores the darker side of childhood. It’s a fantastic watch, but a specific scene of animal violence makes it a tough recommendation for some. Let’s take a look.
The Blair Witch Project remains a pivotal moment in horror history. A low-budget masterpiece of atmosphere and viral marketing that paved the way for a sub-genre.
Chris LaMartina’s WNUF Halloween Special is a masterclass in nostalgia. A lo-fi, experimental experience that perfectly recreates the vibe of 80s cable television.
Ari Aster’s Hereditary is a bone-chilling exploration of family dysfunction and grief. A slow-burn nightmare anchored by incredible performances and a shocking finale.
Sean Byrne delivers a masterclass in sadistic horror-comedy with The Loved Ones. A stylish, brutal, and brilliantly acted prom-night nightmare from Australia.
Billy O’Brien’s I Am Not a Serial Killer is a genre-bending gem. A slow-burn, snowy character study that mixes sociopathic tendencies with a truly monstrous mystery.
Rob Reiner’s Misery remains the gold standard for Stephen King adaptations. A suffocating, white-knuckle thriller anchored by Kathy Bates’ iconic, terrifying turn.
Robert Eggers’ The Witch is a stunning work of historical horror. A slow-burn, atmospheric masterpiece that explores religious paranoia and domestic collapse.
Joel Anderson’s Lake Mungo is one of the most effective mockumentaries ever made. A profoundly sad and deeply unsettling exploration of grief and hidden secrets.
Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation is a masterclass in psychological tension. A deliberate, slow-burn thriller that weaponises grief and culminates in an iconic ending.
André Øvredal delivers a masterclass in claustrophobic dread with The Autopsy of Jane Doe. A visceral, slow-burn horror that turns a medical procedural into a nightmare.
Michael Haneke’s Funny Games is a cold, clinical deconstruction of media violence. A nihilistic exercise in dread that wags its finger at the viewer.