Taratoa Stappard’s Mārama gives voice to the voiceless. Born to an English father and an Indigenous Māori mother (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa me Ngati Tuwharetoa), the writer/director excavates decades of[...]
Samara Weaving is already having quite a year. While Ready or Not 2 currently plays in theaters and Carolina Caroline with Kyle Galner releases this summer, she sees another project[...]
If you suffer from sleep paralysis, you know how debilitating and terrifying it can be. For many, a black shape creeps from the corner of the room and hovers by[...]
Influencer Horror isn’t for everyone. From Deadstream to Super Host and Livestream, the subgenre applies exploitative behaviors to horrifying situations to explore the deterioration of humanity, social trends, and our[...]
Panic Fest 2026 is still not quite over yet. As I dash to the finish line (I have a few films to watch, as of this writing), numerous reviews and[...]
Horror uniquely weaves many genres into one. That’s part of what makes it such a special medium. With his new short film, writer/director Jonjo Lyons knits drama, mystery, and horror[...]
Found-footage freaks will want to put Creature of the Pines on their watchlist immediately. Playing this year’s Panic Fest, the film, co-written and co-directed by Tyler Transue and Chris Ruppert, makes camping[...]
Paolo Strippoli’s The Holy Boy, which plays the 2026 Overlook Film Festival, bears a striking (emotional) resemblance to Rose Glass’ 2019 breakout, Saint Maud. Both films analyze modern religion, the[...]
There are horror films like Josh Funk’s The Fuzzies that just make you all, well, warm and fuzzy inside. Co-written with Dustin Vaught, the film retools childhood wonder into an[...]
My head is still spinning from Panic Fest 2026, much like Regan in The Exorcist (minus the possession). And I’m far from done! What impressed me the most was the[...]
Genki Kawamura guides you into a relentless loop.[...]
Donnie Hobbie proves that riffing on the 1974 classic can be done.[...]
Writer/director John Valley delivers a strong look into modern life.[...]
The 14th Panic Fest looks off the chain![...]
The 2026 festival looks to be packed with bangers.[...]
