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Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of July 2026
Maika Monroe Goes Full Gothic Killer in Official Victorian Psycho trailer
‘Bury The Devil’ Trailer Released For Adam O’Brien’s Single-Shot Horror Feature Ahead Of August 21 Debut
Adam Wingard’s ‘Onslaught’ Drops New Trailer Ahead Of September IMAX Release
‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Debuts: Zach Cregger’s Franchise Reboot Reveals Extended Footage
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‘Toy Story 5’ Movie Review: A Heartfelt Celebration of Imagination in a Digital World
‘Obsession’ Movie Review: The Death of the Meet-Cute and the Dark, Twisted Reality of Controlled Desires
‘HOKUM’ Movie Review: A Meticulously Malignant Psychological Conundrum Served with Caustic Wit
Future Perfect: 10 Sci‑Fi Films That Find Hope Amid the Rise of AI and Technology
- Movie/TV/Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
The Gothic Reframed: Charlotte Cross on Carving a Fresh Voice Within the Dracula Mythos in Her Debut Novel ‘The Brides’
- Music Reviews
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of July 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of June 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of May 2026
Brand-New Bangers: Noteworthy Nods’ Top Tracks of April 2026
Album Review: ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’ by Crocodylus: A Frenetic, Deftly Formulated Portrait of Modern Malaise
- Music Interviews
Sydney’s Crocodylus Talk Doubling Down on Garage-Punk Chaos with New Album ‘Limbo, Please Be Good To Me’
Riding a Maximum High: Shed Seven celebrate 30 years with Triumphant ‘Shedcember X’ Winter Tour
Rick McMurray Talks The Transition from ASH to Solo Side Project BURNED AS WITCHES
Tom Clarke Talks Social Disguises: The Enemy’s Comeback Album Made on Their Own Terms
INTERVIEW: Composer Geoff Zanelli on Navigating Tonal Whiplash to Score ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’
- Features
Scared Straight to Serenity: Finding Catharsis Amidst the Chaos of Horror
Escape Reality: The Most Thrilling Horror Movies That Will Help You Forget the World’s Woes!
Reimagining the ’80s: 10 Movies That Could Shine with a 2020s Twist
Zack Snyder to write and direct long-gestating ‘Escape from New York’ remake
Forget the Blockbusters: 10 Essential ’80s Action Thrillers You Might Have Missed
- Books
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Clay McLeod Chapman Talks ‘Devil Inside,’ Possession, Love, and the Horror of Wanting to Feel Wanted
Maika Monroe Goes Full Gothic Killer in Official Victorian Psycho trailer
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
‘Other Mommy’ Trailer Unveiled As Early Viewers Hail Horror Preview As Pure Nightmare Fuel
- Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Clay McLeod Chapman Talks ‘Devil Inside,’ Possession, Love, and the Horror of Wanting to Feel Wanted
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
- Book Reviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
Author Viggy Parr Hampton on ‘Ripped Up the Middle in Two’, Postpartum Rage, and Modern Folk Horror
Christopher Golden Talks ‘Carry Me to My Grave’: A Journey Into Horror’s Most Human Fears and the Golden Age of Cinema
2026 Horror Book Releases: CinemaChords’ Most Anticipated Anthologies for the Second Half of the Year
Author Interview: Araminta Hall on Unreliable Narrator, Narrative Authority and the Elusiveness of Truth
Features
Have you ever wondered exactly what would have happened with Horton hadn’t heard the Who? Imagine the fat fingers and big footsteps smooshing the...
Short Film
First dates can be nerve-wracking experiences. On one hand, you want to maintain your poise and composure, coming across as dignified and intellectual. But...
Cult Cinema
Rejoice, horror fans! The expertly curated cult streaming service ARROW is delivering an early Christmas treat this year. As The New York Times praised,...
Author Interviews
W.H. Chizmar on Survival Horror Novel THEM: “Difference Is a Creek That Flows Into the Lake of Fear”
The psychologically rich post-apocalyptic horror story Them was initially released in monthly 10,000-word instalments to readers of author W.H. Chizmar’s Patreon page before being...
Box Office
Brainstorm Media has debuted the official trailer for Bury The Devil, the upcoming horror feature directed by Adam O’Brien (MOM), ahead of its release...
Short Film
If you have been living under a rock the past year then you will be forgiven for not knowing the name of Peter Capaldi....
Features
There have been some seriously strong contenders for short animation at this years Oscars. On a personal note, I wanted Feral to win because...
Short Film
Oscar Shorts have always had the highest calibre. Last winner Curfew certainly was as provoking as it was tender. This year is no exception...
Short Film
In his very own words, New Zealand-based filmmaker, Mitchell Hammond is preparing for his next endeavour – Burger King fry cook. Finger’s crossed his...
Short Film
It has been a long standing tradition with Disney movies that a short warms the audience before a feature. Re-invented by the brilliance of...
Short Film
Ainslee Henderson. You may recognise that name from his previous outing the Making of Long Bird; which scooped to coveted Best Short Animation at...
Short Film
Do you believe in ghosts? Do you believe that when we die there is something beyond this natural plane? Black is a short film...
Short Film
There is definitely a distrust of English villages. Little old ladies keeping murderous intentions behind netted curtains, quiet local people having local drinks with...
Features
Animated Shorts for the BAFTA’s have always been the highest quality, with last year’s winner Long Bird being the proof of that. Giving directors...
Features
Room 8 is one short film in a collection of many others in the Bombay Sapphire imagination series (five films altogether). Director James W...
Features
The weather is horrible. I, myself, have just stepped in from a walk to the shops and nearly lost my glasses and moustache. All...
Short Film
Let’s just get one niggle with this movie out of the way; the lead guy looks like Rob Schneider. There, I said it. Although...
Short Film
One of the best things about this short is the story behind it. We were lucky enough to (sort of) catch up with the...
Short Film
It can take months to get animation right. That is exactly how this labour of love from Ashley Williams was produced. Animation, at the...
Short Film
Having recently seen, and loved, Cold Comes the Night, starring Bryan Cranston, I jumped straight over to Vimeo as soon as I learnt he...
Short Film
Ever wanted to just burst into song? Want to be part of a musical? Do you see someone you love and feel the urge...
Killer Chords
The excellent Blinky Productions are back with the third installment of their Nightmare on Elms Street fan films. I urge you not to be...