Falling Stars Film Review
A unique but not entirely successful film with a fascinating premise about witches falling to earth as shooting stars.
Hauntology Film Review
A horror anthology about 2 sisters on a spooky road trip that’s strong both in its wraparound story and segments.
A Ghost Story for Christmas 2022 & 2023 Reviews
Reviews of the 2022 & 2023 editions of the BBC’s A Ghost Story for Christmas, M.R James’ Count Magnus and Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lot No.249.
Season of the Witch Film Review
An interesting, somewhat academic exploration of witchcraft and the power of belief from horror master George A. Romero.
Room for Rent Film Review
An entertaining modern version of a ‘hagsploitation’ film, starring Lin Shaye (Insidious).
Little Bites Film Review
A horror that owes a big debt to The Babadook but boasts a memorable movie monster.
Sitges 2024 Reviews: The American Backyard & The Soul Eater
Two films from the 2024 Sitges Film Festival, Italian mystery The American Backyard and French thriller The Soul Eater.
I Am a Ghost Film Review
A visually inventive, offbeat story of the supernatural that’s more of a kooky drama than a horror.
Zalava Film Review
A tense horror/drama from Iran that sees a police officer try to disprove the superstitious beliefs of demon-fearing locals.
Blackout Film Review
A low-key werewolf movie from Larry Fessenden, Blackout is worth watching for a committed performance from Alex Hurt.