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'Hokum' Review: Adam Scott Trades Wisecracks for Witchcraft in Supernatural Thriller
Hokum is haunting, layered, and expertly deceptive, leaving you feeling as if you’ve just woken from a fever dream. It’s a rare achievement, balancing a high-concept folk horror with a deeply personal character study.

Shauna Bushe
7 hours ago


The Faces of Jason: Unpacking the Cultural Bloodstream of a Slasher Icon
Over the decades, Jason has been portrayed by a variety of actors and stuntmen, each adding a unique physical language to the oddity while his mask became its own evolving character. Here’s a deep dive into one of horror cinemas most resilient titans.

Shauna Bushe
1 day ago


What's New to Shudder in May 2026
May on Shudder cracks open the crypt with a line-up steeped in dread, dark humour, and cult horror nostalgia. Discover what's streaming on Shudder this May.
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7 days ago


'Thrash' Review: Crawl Stalked... The Shallows Circled... Thrash Storms
Thrash succeeds at being a gripping survival horror, that blends the terrifying reality of a natural disaster with the teeth of the ocean.

Shauna Bushe
Apr 17


'Undertone' Review: A Sinister, Ear Shredding Experience. Turn Up the Volume
Undertone is a slow burning, unique horror film that understands what we hear, is far more terrifying than what we can see.

Shauna Bushe
Apr 17


'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Review: The Exorcist in Egypt, Wrapped in a F**ked Up Bandage Bow
Rehashing a tried-and-tested IP is a tale as old as time, but he manages to rehash, and slash, and bite, and slice, and squelch his way to something simultaneously fresh and rotten.

Seb Jenkins
Apr 16


'Dead Lover' Review: Exploring Themes of Love, Loneliness and Connection in a Unique Way
Weird, wacky and wonderful from start to finish, Dead Lover might be an uncomfortable watch for some in vulgarity, comedy and tone, but will give those who enjoy unique, freaky films an unforgettable time.

Becca Johnson
Apr 16


'The Cure' Review: A Thrilling Ride Where a Seemingly Loving Family turns into a Chilling Experiment
The Cure leaves behind more questions than answers - feeling under explored and safe. Viewers will either love or hate this film. Ultimately, it tries to leave you in discomfort. Because sometimes, the most terrifying discovery isn’t what’s wrong with you, it’s why.

Romey Norton
Apr 14


'Faces of Death' Review: A Thought-Provoking Horror for the Modern Age
Featuring two memorable performances from Ferreira and Montgomery, Faces of Death is a thought-provoking horror for the modern age, offering twisted scares and a frightening villain.

Becca Johnson
Apr 9


What's New to Shudder in April 2026
April on Shudder sharpens its blade with a lean but lethal line-up, delivering twisted fantasy, psychological torment, and survival horror with a vicious edge.
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Mar 25


'Jitters' Review: A Promising Horror Concept Lost in a Glitchy, Cliché-Filled Execution
Jitters shows promising ideas and features an over-the-top villain, however it is painfully generic in the writing of its characters and lacks any genuine scares, thrills or particular gross out horrific moments.

Jack Ransom
Mar 20


'Scary Movie 6' Trailer: The Horror-parody Franchise Returns to Cinemas This Summer
Paramount Pictures have released the new trailer for Scary Movie 6 — The horror-parody franchise returns to cinemas on June 12, 2026.
Film Focus Team
Mar 2


“What’s Your Favourite Scary Movie?” — Ranking the Scream Franchise
The Scream franchise marks a staggering 30-year legacy, with Neve returning as the pinnacle final girl and Williamson in the directing chair, it’s a poetic homecoming. Let’s look back over the 3-decade span of a culturally adored franchise.

Shauna Bushe
Feb 26


'Scream 7' Review: Seventh Serving Hits the Spot as Sidney Prescott Returns
The most infamous ‘Final Girl’ is back on our screens for a slasher flick that knows when to scream and when to laugh.

Seb Jenkins
Feb 26


What's New to Shudder in March 2026
March on Shudder turns up the dread and shines a spotlight on horror’s past, present, and blood-soaked future. Find out what's coming to Shudder this March.
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Feb 25


'Cold Storage' Review: A Limp and Thoroughly Boring Horror-comedy That Wastes a Fun Premise
Cold Storage is derivative, tonally confused, visually cheap and missing the practical-effects creativity that could have made it a fun viral horror-comedy.

Dan Bremner
Feb 23


Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal: 35 Years of a Cinematic Icon
With The Silence of the Lambs turning 35 this year, it's undeniable just how seeped into pop culture Anthony Hopkins’ performance is still to this day. We take a look at Hopkins in the iconic role of Hannibal Lecter.

Jack Ransom
Feb 18


Canine Horror 'Good Boy' Arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray From Visions Home Video
The innovative supernatural horror Good Boy (2025) is finally arriving on physical media, as the canine-led thriller chomps its way onto 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 16, 2026.
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Feb 17


'Whistle' Review: Creative Deaths, Likeable Characters but a Ghost of a Script
Whistle is a stylish, gory throwback that knows its horror history but is too content to repeat it. While Dafne Keen’s performance and some genuinely gnarly kill sequences keep it afloat, the film’s lack of original narrative depth and its over-reliance on established tropes prevent it from becoming a new classic.

Shauna Bushe
Feb 16


'The Strangers: Chapter 3' Review: A Familiar Formula, With More Patience Than Payoff
The Strangers: Chapter 3 is a polarizing conclusion. Departing from 2008’s less is more vibe and pivots into a dense, lore-heavy nightmare.

Shauna Bushe
Feb 12
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