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GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing

GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing

Revisiting our favourite golden oldies, this time a spine chilling sci-fi horror which has gained a cult following since it’s original release
Take it Further than the Dance Floor: Why is Spiking so Absent Onscreen?

Take it Further than the Dance Floor: Why is Spiking so Absent Onscreen?

Despite the growing prominence of spiking, film and TV seem to address the issue all too infrequently. Here’s why!
Last Night in Soho Review: Edgar Wright chooses style over storyline

Last Night in Soho Review: Edgar Wright chooses style over storyline

Despite its glorious design and chilling colour palette, Edgar Wright’s new film at times goes for narrative style over substance
Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror

Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror

Born out of a post war slump and growing permissiveness, the genre of erotic horror remains one of the most controversial and influential in cinema history
Halloween Kills: Review

Halloween Kills: Review

Halloween Kills delivers thrills and gore but falls short on anything resembling an interesting plot
Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

Grimmfest 2021: The Beta Test struggles to be Alpha

The Beta Test is a bloated and crude social commentary
Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama

Grimmfest 2021: Tarumama

Drawing on Colombian folklore, Tarumama is a surreal and at times poignant horror drama about a feuding family
Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride

Grimmfest 2021: Night Drive – A Bumpy Ride

Night Drive is a tonally inconsistent, funny but largely empty dark comedy
Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness

Grimmfest 2021: The Sadness

Horrifically bloody and gloriously violent, The Sadness revels in its apocalyptic setting and strangely relevant premise
Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz

Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz

Katie Bray gives you a short horror movie quiz to get you in the mood for the Halloween season.
Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous

Grimmfest 2021: The Righteous

A former priest gets caught in a nightmarish battle with a cosmic being after the tragic death of his daughter
Grimmfest 2021: Midnight

Grimmfest 2021: Midnight

Midnight narrates a tense chase through the cramped streets of Seoul
Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)

Grimmfest 2021: Blast (Déflagrations)

Review of French director Vanya Peirani Vignes’ tense and provocative debut feature Blast.
Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters

Grimmfest 2021: The Night Belongs to the Monsters

Combining social commentary and gory horror, The Night Belongs to the Monsters is a chilling horror that is entertaining and perfect for casual viewing.
Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness

Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness

Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch
Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral

Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral

Mirabelle Lee and August Maturo star in Slapface and talk to us about their experiences on set
Grimmfest 2021:  Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget

Grimmfest 2021: Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget

Inspired by hotel horror flicks like The Shining, Hotel Poseidon is an uncomfortable and surreal exploration of one mans psyche
Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room

Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room

A modern day Edgar Allan Poe novella, The Guest Room is a mysterious and aesthetically gothic thriller
Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day

Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day

The 3rd Day is a gruesomely fun watch which relishes its pulpy themes and unapologetic core

The Exciting World of Mancunion Film!

Known for its exciting and edgy art scene, The Mancunion introduces you to Manchester’s cinematic history.