FrightFest, the UK’s premier horror film festival, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this August Bank Holiday weekend. This milestone makes it a fitting occasion to reflect on the festival’s evolution, its cultural impact, and what attendees can expect from this year’s offerings. The silver jubilee symbolizes not just the festival’s longevity but also its unwavering
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This past weekend, Disney’s D23 Expo brought together a community passionate about all things Disney and Marvel. The event has become a landmark for fans, presenting a unique opportunity to engage with upcoming projects. Among the highlights was the unveiling of the trailer for the much-anticipated Marvel series, “Agatha All Along.” This platform for fan
The inquiry into whether humanity stands alone in the cosmos has tantalized and terrified us for centuries. Josephine Rose’s feature debut, “Touchdown,” begins with a provocative quote from Arthur C. Clarke—”Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” Set in the near future, the film
Parker Brennon’s horror anthology, *Hauntology*, emerges not merely as a collection of ghost stories, but as a profound exploration of identity, loss, and the supernatural fabric entwined in everyday life. The narrative centers around Jazmin and her resilient younger sibling, Venus, who embark on a transformative road trip steeped in the rich folklore of their
In the chilling opening of **Shelby Oaks**, we are confronted with Riley Brennan’s (Sarah Durn) palpable fear articulated through her anxious declaration: “I’m not safe in here. I feel like I’m being watched.” The immediate sense that Riley is enveloped in an unseen menace sets the tone for the intricate interplay of perception and reality
“Are you a serial killer?” This shocking question, posed by a woman known only as The Lady (Willa Fitzgerald), sets the tone for ‘Strange Darling,’ a film that intertwines horror and emotional complexity in ways that challenge standard cinematic conventions. The male counterpart, The Demon (Kyle Gallner), does not merely embody malevolence; rather, he is
An Taibhse (The Ghost), a cinematic endeavor penned and directed by John Farrelly, unfolds a multifaceted narrative that blends the supernatural with the poignant tribulations of coming-of-age. The story opens with a chilling exchange between young Máire Finegan (played by Livvy Hill) and her father Éamon (Tom Kerrisk) during a nocturnal coach ride, illuminated by
The opening moment of *Cursed in Baja* strikes a somber tone as the prison guard, portrayed by Hugo Armstrong, leads inmate Pirelli, played by Jeff Daniel Phillips, towards what is presumed to be his final moments before execution. However, this sequence unfolds not as a predictable descent into darkness, but rather as an introduction to
Under the directorship of Fede Alvarez—renowned for his contributions to horror with projects such as the Evil Dead remake and The Girl in the Spider’s Web—this latest installment in the Alien franchise aims to rediscover the terror that defined its origins in 1979. Stripping away the deep philosophical undertones characteristic of Ridley Scott’s prequels, this
The highly anticipated second season of *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power* transports audiences back into the enchanting yet treacherous world of Middle-earth. As fans dive into this new chapter, the ominous figure of Sauron emerges from the shadows, marking his resurgence as a central theme. The narrative picks up after Galadriel