Whereas most of us are happy with just the regular 3 dimensions, there are many that believe that there is in fact a lot more to reality than what we see. Other dimensions might be other planes of existence or other alternate realities. The idea has been used a lot, most effectively in horror with […]Read More
The trailer for Meat Grinder really drew me in – so completely different to the ‘tell you everything’ approach of US horror film trailers (or just many Hollywood films in general). It seemed almost abstract, disconcerting, affective and hinted at lots of highly physicalised violence.Read More
The closing film in FrightFest 2010 had to be something special and The Last Exorcism more than delivers. Demonic possession is no laughing matter. Having your body overtaken by the minions of Beelzebub powerless to stop them from forcing you to perform their evil bidding does not usually lead to riotous chuckling. However ever since […]Read More
Saw, in all its iterations, is shallower than a pygmy’s grave. Its cartoon implementation of violence is a one note, pornographic system that thinly veils its indulgent nature behind a feeble discussion of animal survival and ‘the evils of modern living’.Read More
On occasion a film manages to remain factual whilst being entertaining. Films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock are a casserole of fact fiction and surreal imageryRead More
Spanish film is finally establishing itself on the global cinema map, and it seems that horror is fast becoming one of their strong points. Both Rec and Rec 2 have impressed and The Orphanage has received much praise. And now Hierro. This thriller horror, directed by Gabe Ibáñez is another excellent example of what our […]Read More