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ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray

 Proving the undead ain’t quite dead just yet, One Cut of the Dead remind us that even though some ideas might sound generic or overworked, it’s ultimately up to the execution

Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2018
Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Films Of 2018

It’s that time again! The Film Inquiry team counts down their favorite films of 2018, describing in detail their #1 picks.

SCARECROWS: By The Numbers Slasher That Peaks Too Soon
SCARECROWS: By The Numbers Slasher That Peaks Too Soon

Even the creative use of an iconic object of terror doesn’t help to elevate Scarecrows above any other generic slasher.

THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER: Taut Storytelling, Deft Direction Merge For Nauseatingly Effective Horror
THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER: Taut Storytelling, Deft Direction Merge For Nauseatingly Effective Horror

The Clovehitch Killer is a creepy coming-of-age serial killer noir with a well-written script, three-dimensional characters and a career performance by Dylan McDermott.

Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST
Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST

It is a shame when a movie like Hell Fest this is let down by the very reason for its existence – a slasher movie is only as strong as its slasher and the fear that slasher creates.

Interview With Samantha Mathis, Star Of THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER
Interview With Samantha Mathis, Star Of THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER

We spoke with Samantha Mathis, star of the upcoming horror film The Clovehitch Killer, about enjoying horror movies and playing in them.

This Month On THE FLASH: Cicada Adds Depth To XS's Arrival
This Month On THE FLASH: Cicada Adds Depth To XS’s Arrival

Four episodes in, the tone of The Flash in Season 5 is a welcome change from the over-serious one that anchored last season.

THE NEW ROMANTIC And The Perils of Cultural References and Self-Reflexivity
THE NEW ROMANTIC: The Perils Of Cultural References & Self-Reflexivity

The New Romantic is a classic example of a normal, maladjusted person trying to be everything they’re not by pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E8): A Filler Episode that Lacks Creativity and Interest
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E8) “Sojourn”: A Filler Episode Lacking Creativity & Interest

There is a tiredness within American Horror Story: Apocalypse’s “Sojourn”, and its inability to reinvent the Satanic image.

ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray
The 2018 Japanese Film Festival Australia: ONE CUT FOR THE DEAD

One Cut for the Dead is an inventive zombie comedy that encourages the feel good celebration of the hard work that goes into making any film.

THE GUEST: Something's Wrong with David And The Horrific Unknown
THE GUEST: Something’s Wrong With David & The Horrific Unknown

The horror of the unknown, the horror of David, the horror of The Guest, all trace back to the simple question the film asks us and then leaves to fester: “Who is David Collins?”

BIRD BOX Trailer
BIRD BOX Trailer

In Bird Box, a woman and a pair of children are blindfolded and make their way through a dystopian setting along a river.

FOLLOWED: A Lot of What We've Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares
FOLLOWED: A Lot Of What We’ve Seen Before, With Some Decent Scares

Followed, with its contrived shaky ghosts and shoddy script, is the millennial’s answer to The Shining and 1408, without the compelling stories.

HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes
HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes

In an age where horror options are plentiful this time of year, Hell Fest’s derivative thrills almost feel insultingly disappointing.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E3) "The Forbidden Fruit": The Coven Arrives with a Few Twists
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE (S8E3) “The Forbidden Fruit”: The Coven Arrives With A Few Twists

The third episode of American Horror Story: Apocalypse is a biblical and a grim fairy tale, delivering shock and unpredictability, as the Coven arrives.