Horror is a subjective genre. Fans themselves can’t even agree on what constitutes good horror. Some require nothing less than existential dread, while others opt for a light sprinkling of spectral dust. But, no matter how you define it, people love to be entertained, and the success of The Conjuring Universe is diabolical proof. Our … Continue reading Based on a True Story: The Conjuring Universe
Category: Horror
Release Date: 7 August 2025 Directed By: Zach Cregger Runtime: 128 min REVIEW 2025 is quickly becoming the year original horror tries to one-up itself month after month. It began with Companion, became the Ugly Stepsister, continued with the surprise hit Sinners, before moving into the highly anticipated Bring Her Back. One thing is certain: … Continue reading REVIEW: WEAPONS
It was the year 1975. Britain had elected its first female Prime Minister. Saigon had fallen, marking the end of the Vietnam War, and televisions across Australia made the switch from monochrome to full colour. It was also the year that changed cinema forever, ushering in the era of the Summer Blockbuster and creating an … Continue reading 50 Years of JAWS: You’ll Never Go In The Water Again
Release Date: April 25, 2025 Directed By: David F. Sandberg Runtime: 103 min REVIEW Based on the 2015 video game bearing the same name, Until Dawn is the latest horror film attempting to bring the small screen to life. It’s an effort not always appreciated by gamers, and a sentiment movie fans understand considering the … Continue reading REVIEW: UNTIL DAWN
Shudder is celebrating 'Halfway to Halloween' with the creepy little Irish pot of gold, Fréwaka, directed by Aislinn Clarke (The Devil's Doorway). Focusing on the devastating effects of generational trauma, Fréwaka is the haunting tale of primary care worker Shoo (Clare Monnelly) sent to care for Peig (Brid Ni Neachtain), an elderly woman recovering from … Continue reading FRÉWAKA
Release Date: 18 April 2025 Directed By: Ryan Coogler Runtime: 138 min REVIEW Filmed on location in Louisiana, SINNERS is a genre-bending, feast for the senses period piece set in Depression-era America. Directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as the Smoke/Stack twins, the film is … Continue reading SINNERS
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