mystery

Away From The Hype: THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI
Away From The Hype: THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI

While not as gory or jumpy as a modern horror movie, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari is definitely a horror movie.

THE BOOGEYMAN: You'll Sleep With The Lights On
THE BOOGEYMAN: You’ll Sleep With The Lights On

If you like the stories of Stephen King or you just like to be scared, this is something you should really be checking out.

Horrific Inquiry: CARRIE (1976)

Grounded by the incredible performance of Sissy Spacek and the masterful direction of De Palma, Carrie is a horror masterpiece that defies convention.

THE NIGHT OF THE 12TH: The Agony Of The Unsolved
THE NIGHT OF THE 12TH: The Agony Of The Unsolved

While the lack of resolution is disappointing for the audience it doesn’t make The Night of the 12th any less powerful.

TWILIGHT: The Goodness Of Man In An Irredeemable World
TWILIGHT: The Goodness Of Man In An Irredeemable World

Twilight is remarkable, and it’s a movie that is at once empathetic and compassionate and also cynical about the limits of justice.

GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY: Mothers, Sons And Identity Theft
GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY: Mothers, Sons And Identity Theft

Giving Birth to a Butterfly is a story about the ties that bind us, to each other as well as to reality itself. 

Horrific Inquiry: GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2022)

Goodnight Mommy is a decent horror vehicle, designed to entertain but lacking the stamina and direction to terrify.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere

Despite what its title might suggest, Are You Lonesome Tonight isn’t maudlin and it certainly isn’t one which seeks desperately to impress.

TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building a Mystery
TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building A Mystery

A sprawling tale that crosses multiple genres, Trenque Lauquen is at its heart about a woman trying to find herself.

Horrific Inquiry: THE OMEN (2006)

The Omen may be a film about the Anti-Christ, but it is also a film that looks at the ills of man, and the ability of evil to conquer good.

Inquiring Minds: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954)
Inquiring Minds: MONOLITH & THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE

On this Inquiring Minds, we take a look at Monolith & The Cow Who Sang A Song Into The Future!

SCREAM VI: The Perfect Sequel To A Requel
SCREAM VI: The Perfect Sequel To A Requel

The perfect sequel to a requel, Scream VI is love letter to horror, to a franchise and to its fans, proving that not all stories are dead.

SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish
SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish

Critiques aside, Shadow and Bone’s second season is not without its successes, and by season’s end, you will find you can’t wait to return.

Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)
Horrific Inquiry: THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM (1967)

While this is far from a good horror film, it’s hard not to acknowledge the possible influences both it and Poe have had on horror

Horrific Inquiry: MY BLOODY VALENTINE (2009)
Horrific Inquiry: MY BLOODY VALENTINE (2009)

This film may be a remake of the 1981 classic but it creates its own identity, carving out its own place within the horror genre.