by Joseph Perry | Jan 25, 2023 | Film Festivals, Foreign, Movies, Reviews
One of the finest fright-fare features in recent memory that involves teenagers making contact with spirits of the deceased is Talk to Me (Australia, 2023) from codirectors Danny Philippou and Michael Philppou. I finished this film about 24 hours ago and haven’t...
by Joseph Perry | Jan 25, 2023 | Events, Film Festivals, Foreign, Movies, Reviews
New Religion Writer/director Keishi Kondo’s haunting debut feature New Religion (Japan, 2022) offers a unique take on ghost stories. Focusing on existential horror and a dread-filled atmosphere rather than easy jump scares and CGI effects, Kondo unveils the tale of...
by Joseph Perry | Jan 24, 2023 | Events, Film Festivals, Foreign, Movies, Reviews
From its blood-soaked, batty beginning to its harrowing third act, writer/director Kenneth Dagatan’s dark fairy tale horror feature In My Mother’s Skin (Philippines/Singapore/Taiwan, 2023) is a masterful tale of terror. Tala (Felicity Kyle Napuli) is a young girl...
by Joseph Perry | Jan 19, 2023 | Horror Comedy, Movies, Reviews, Shudder
Horror comedies can be hit or miss, but writer-director Emily Hagins’ (My Sucky Teen Romance) new offering Sorry About the Demon is one that fans of the genre should put high on their need-to-see lists. The Sellers family are real estate agents who have found that...
by Joseph Perry | Jan 17, 2023 | Events, Film Festivals, Movies, News
Whether you are in the mood for the dark and demonic or whether you prefer chuckles with your chills, FrightFest Glasgow has you covered. The film festival offers a diabolical baker’s dozen of fear-fare features from around the world. Following is the official...
