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Creepingly scary, this take on Nosferatu is unsubtle and beautifully wrought.
Original horror stories, a sequel to an Aussie hit, and a Christmas film: the best of Australian cinema in 2024.
The characterization of Latter-day Saints on shows like ‘Heretic’ and ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ says more about the rest of America than the church itself.
Jon Bell’s film is a blend of parental anxiety, Indigenous lore and class tensions – and the first half had me thinking it might earn its place in Australia’s horror ranks.
Doll faces, whether of porcelain or plastic, mimic our own and so are imbued with an eerily uncanny hue.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a product of a unique time in American filmmaking. Exploitation films were nastier than ever, and capable of piercing the mainstream consciousness.
The Substance is a satirical body-horror and science fiction film underpinned by feminist critique.
Body horror is particularly appealing to creators who would have previously found it difficult to make a living in the world of commercial film-making.
New Aussie horror Birdeater feels like it’s a new entry in this New Wave, filtered through an anarchic Australian sensibility. But after 40 minutes it fizzles out.
The creative low-budget film gave rise to a new genre of found-footage nightmares – and the tradition continues today.
Russell Crowe’s second exorcism film in two years begins with a promising sense of dread, but squanders it on predictable scares and a rushed ending.
Though she appears to be a child, we soon learn Abigail is centuries old, and has developed a habit for ‘playing with [her] food’
With its occult themes, ’70s nostalgia and some AI controversy thrown into the mix, it’s easy to see why the film was a US box-office success.
The increasing misogyny and oppression against women is reflected in this new horror, elevating it to something more than a mere nunsploitation movie.
For its many strengths, the film may divide audiences with its chaotic, surreal final act.
Some children have companions that are disobedient or even mean.
Out of Darkness attempts at historical accuracy are a welcome surprise, and what’s more, it is fun to watch.
A wave of horror content is popping up across TikTok, carrying on a legacy that began on YouTube.
Horror films incorporate varied musical influences, but there are some things many scary soundtracks have in common.
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