There’s a new wave of horror movies and movie makers emerging from this country, and it is the most exciting thing to happen to our corner of the horror genre since our first steps into it back in the 80s. Actually, right now, there’s a plethora of brilliant B-movies that have seeped out into festivals, … Continue reading Trouble in Paradise: The New Wave of Kiwi Horror
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2025 gave us an ever-expanding list of truly entertaining horror movies, so 2026 is going to have to bring its A-game to keep up. Luckily, it appears the new year got the memo, and there is plenty to look forward to over the next 12 months. From multiple interpretations of the Universal monsters to the … Continue reading My Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026
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
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
While most of us were hoping for some improvement on the unprecedented year that was 2020, it took less than a week before our dreams were unceremoniously shattered when a man dressed as a Viking stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C. Reality had bitch-slapped us and showed 2021 was ramping up to be a … Continue reading NZHF Top 8 Horror Flicks of 2021
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