The vampire has occupied our imagination for centuries. While vampire mythology has shifted with time, our fascination with mortality and the darker corners of the human mind keeps these figures alive in popular culture. We are drawn to them—attracted to their danger, their power, their mystery. We invite them in, wander into the night, and … Read more
Nosferatu vs. Nosferatu the Vampyre: Murnau and Herzog’s Vampire Visions The horror genre has produced more remakes than almost any other, and Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula has been adapted for the screen countless times. Among those adaptations, F. W. Murnau’s silent Nosferatu, released in Germany in March 1922, remains one of the most influential … Read more
The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022) Director: Jedd Wadlow Screenwriters: Todd Berger, Robert Rugan Starring: Priah Ferguson, Marlon Wayans, Kelly Rowland, John Michael Higgins, Lauren Lapkus, Rob Riggle Family-friendly spooky movies were once a reliable pop-culture staple: films that balanced thrills with humor and broad appeal across age groups. The Curse of Bridge Hollow aims … Read more
Halloween is one of the most enduring franchises in horror cinema, and Michael Myers’ mask remains instantly recognisable. With Blumhouse revitalising the series in 2018 and following quickly with sequels in 2021 and 2022, this updated ranking revisits the franchise to include the newest entries. In this edition of Ranked from The Film Magazine, we … Read more
Jordan Peele has quickly established himself as one of the most inventive and influential directors working today. Blending sharp humor with unsettling horror, Peele builds films that entertain while sparking conversation about deeply relevant social issues. Whether it’s extraterrestrial phenomena over Southern California or murderous doppelgängers wielding golden scissors, Peele’s films have already become modern … Read more
Ringu (1998) Director: Hideo Nakata Screenwriter: Hiroshi Takahashi Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rikiya Otaka, Miki Nakatani, Rie Ino’o, Yûko Takeuchi, Hitomi Satô The idea of watching a horror film alone still makes many of us uneasy. We invite friends over, order pizza, and trade nervous laughs as we grip the edge of the sofa, … Read more
Me (left) and my buddy meeting Kevin Smith at the 2016 edition of EIFF. Growing up in Scotland as a young boy who dreamt of making films was not easy. Although Scottish cinema is in a healthier place today, choosing to study film after finishing high school in 2015 felt like a risky decision at … Read more
Indeed, “where to start with Christopher Lee?” is a question worth asking. Even setting aside his immense film career, his personal life reads like an extraordinary biography. Born into an aristocratic family with Italian roots and a lineage traced back to Charlemagne, Lee’s childhood alone contained astonishing encounters, including meeting some of the men involved … Read more
Edgar Wright has been one of the most distinctive and inventive voices in British cinema for more than two decades. From his early collaboration with Simon Pegg on the cult sitcom Spaced through his move into mainstream international filmmaking capped by the 2017 action film Baby Driver, Wright has consistently produced original, stylish work that … Read more
The Orphanage (2007) Director: J.A. Bayona Screenwriter: Sergio G. Sánchez Starring: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Princep, Mabel Rivera, Montserrat Carulla, Geraldine Chaplin, Andrés Gertrúdix, Edgar Vivar, Óscar Casas When a noted filmmaker attaches their name to a project as a producer, it can transform how that film is perceived and financed. In the case … Read more
