Child’s Play – Trailer Talk
We’ve seen countless iterations of Chucky on screen, but the prospect of Mark Hamill voicing the murderous doll has us intrigued. Nic breaks down Trailer #2 of ‘Child’s Play’ to see what it has to offer.
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Hallowed Ground – Review
Though Miles Doleac’s indie horror ‘Hallowed Ground’ treads a somewhat beaten path, the journey is surprisingly fresh. Sarah reviews.
Us – Review
After the smash success of ‘Get Out’, Jordan Peele is back in the writer/producer/director’s triple-chair-contraption with a film that tells you to “Watch yourself”. Is ‘Us’ another winner for Peele?
The Silence – Trailer Talk
Another apocalypse is on the horizon, with more sensory-stealing monsters tormenting the human race. With such a familiar premise, will ‘The Silence’ have anything new to say? Nic talks its trailer.
Greta – Review
Saved by an interesting character dynamic and some excellent performances, Greta is the kind of psychological thriller that will keep you entertained throughout but probably won’t keep you up at night.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – Review
Black Mirror’s standalone episode/film ‘Bandersnatch’ allows you to take control of the narrative, adopting the classic choose-your-own-adventure structure. Does Black Mirror’s ambition to innovate storytelling pay off, or does Bandersnatch get the bad ending?
Halloween – Review
Endorsed as the true sequel to the classic 1970s slasher film ‘Halloween’, our resident horror fanatic Sarah Clarry went to see if the new film in the franchise has people shaking in their boots or shaking their heads.
Bird Box – Trailer Talk
In this ‘Bird Box’ trailer review, Nic wonders about the logistics of releasing a spooky movie at Christmas time and the common horror-trend of ‘losing one of your senses’. Read it here.
Mandy – Review
Featuring an unhinged performance from Nicolas Cage, ‘Mandy’ is a drug-fuelled revenge horror romp through the grindhouse tradition of old. But is it worth the trip? Owen reviews.
Apostle – Review
A remote island cloaked in mystery, religious fanatics, ritualistic sacrifice and a whole lot of blood. ‘Apostle’ is a vivid and enthralling mash-up of action and horror cinema. Is there a new cult classic in the making? Owen reviews.