Hereditary (2018) Director: Ari Aster Screenwriter: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Dowd I consider myself a big scaredy-cat who enjoys being frightened in a controlled way, so I went to see Hereditary with my sisters. Despite not watching much TV, the trailer had found me through social media, … Read more

If you don’t have endless hours to hunt through film blogs, websites and a stack of monthly magazines, it’s easy to miss the recent wave of French horror — often called the new wave of French extreme cinema. Yet this movement has produced some of the most original, challenging and influential horror films of the … Read more

More than two decades after the release of the first book, the Harry Potter franchise remains a cultural touchstone. Seven novels, eight films, a stage play, spin-offs and countless pieces of fan art and merchandise have kept the Wizarding World alive in readers’ and viewers’ imaginations. While the series began as children’s fiction, its film … Read more

Paranormal Activity: Why This Found-Footage Film Redefined Modern Horror My long-documented enthusiasm for cinema comes from a belief in art’s vital role in society: it nourishes our non-physical selves—mind, soul, spirit—and it mirrors life back to us. Films, perhaps more than any other medium, offer accessible, immersive perspectives that can expose truths we might otherwise … Read more

This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Rhian Gillah. Pinning down the exact origin of the zombie idea is difficult because the concept has shifted and splintered into many sub-genres of horror. Across film history, zombies have been depicted in a range of ways: as humans infected by a virus, as victims … Read more

This article was contributed to The Film Magazine by Kieran Judge of HorrorAddicts.net and Horror Reviews by the Collective. Why Jacob’s Ladder Is an Underrated Masterpiece of Psychological Horror Adrian Lyne’s 1990 film Jacob’s Ladder often slips under the radar in discussions of landmark horror cinema, yet it deserves a far more prominent place in … Read more

Halloween is for everyone — not just the die-hard horror fans. It’s a season for costumes, candy, cozy nights in, and shared moments with family and friends. Whether you prefer silly, spooky or heartwarming films, a family movie night is one of the best ways to celebrate the spirit of October 31st. Below is a … Read more

Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Rian Johnson’s Knives Out Cast Knives Out, the forthcoming mystery-thriller from director Rian Johnson, has added veteran actress Jamie Lee Curtis to its expanding ensemble. Curtis, widely known for her iconic work in the Halloween series and for leading the successful 2018 installment, is among a high-profile group of performers attached … Read more

Leatherface (2017) Director: Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo Screenplay: Seth M. Sherwood Starring: Stephen Dorff, Vanessa Grasse, Sam Strike, Lili Taylor Leatherface attempts to serve as a modern origin story for one of horror’s most infamous figures, but it struggles to justify its own existence. For viewers who revere Tobe Hooper’s original The Texas Chain … Read more

Twenty-Five Animated Features Submitted for 2019 Oscars Best Animated Feature The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has received 25 animated feature submissions vying for a place on the Oscars shortlist for Best Animated Feature at the 2019 Academy Awards, which are scheduled for 24 February 2019. The Academy announced the list on 24 … Read more