Horror films had something of a resurgence in 2022, and it’s been a thrill to see. Not only were there a refreshingly high number of successful, theatrically released scary movies, but many of them were received well by critics and audiences alike. Unfortunately, the best horror film of the year, David Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends,... Continue Reading →
10 Creepy Horror Villains Who Trigger Our Anxiety
Sometimes a horror can only be as good as its villain. They’re the ones carrying the face of the movie after all – no pressure really. This genre has never been afraid to exploit a person’s deepest, darkest fears through monsters, spirits and serial killers; but a horror film should always make it count. Without... Continue Reading →
‘Halloween Ends’ Spoiler Review
Slasher films have always neared campy territory, whether it was intentional or not. With David Gordon Green’s “Halloween” forty years later trilogy coming to a close it’s unfortunate that this falls under the unintentionally campy category. As per many interviews, it is well-known that this was a trilogy of trauma, focusing not only on Laurie... Continue Reading →
‘Halloween Ends’ swipes at Michael Myers’ legacy in a lacklustre conclusion
Four years after Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) sliced his way through the townsfolk of Haddonfield, the serial killer has apparently vanished from the face of the earth. Meanwhile, Laurie Strode’s (Jamie Lee Curtis) attempt to cast her demons aside is shattered when granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) falls into the company of town pariah Corey... Continue Reading →
‘Goodnight Mommy’ (2022) is the latest misfire in English-language reboots
Honourable remakes are hard to come by. They’re a rare breed. Really, it’s no wonder film lovers are hesitant when Hollywood takes aim at a beloved classic, especially when said remake involves a complete English-language makeover – this typically being the case wherever horror films are concerned. By no means are all remakes a disaster;... Continue Reading →