The Horror Review

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 slasher classic Child's Play Directed by: Tom Holland Starring: Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, and Alex Vincent He may not have been the first possessed doll, but if you asked someone to name the first creepy movie doll that comes to mind - they'd probably say Chucky. With wonderful voice work by Brad Dourif, ingenious special ef...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 Conjuring universe film Annabelle: Creation Directed by: David F. Sandberg Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Samara Lee, Lulu Wilson, and Miranda Otto We start out of September theme of creepy dolls with this prequel to the 2014 movie Annabelle . This instalment from the Conjuring film series hits lots of horror movie tropes in a fun way - incl...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1982 beloved family sci-fi film: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Dee Wallace We finish up our aliens themed month with a nostalgic classic. Although not our typical pick - this is certainly not a horror film - it's still a must watch. And maybe it did scare us just a lit...

Join us for an in depth discussion an analysis of the 1988 horror comedy: Killer Klowns from Outer Space Directed by: Stephen Chiodo Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, and John Vernon Things take an unconventional turn for the third instalment of our aliens themed month. There will be spoilers ahead for this cult classic - including what's really in that bag of popcorn...

Join us for an in depth discussion an analysis of the iconic 1979 Sci-Fi / Horror: Alien Directed by: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, & Ian Holm - and special mention to Jonesy the cat The second film of our aliens themed month - there will be spoilers ahead for this first film in the Alien franchise and also some of it's sequels. So if you haven't s...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 Sci-Fi Thriller, Signs Directed by: M Night Shamalan Starring: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Caulkin, & Abigail Breslin. Our first film of the month is a classic Alien/UFO film from the early 2000's and starts our theme off for the month with a bang (of low brass...) and might even make your pull out your tin foil hats. *Spoi...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2007 Stephen King adaptation of the Science-Ficiton horror film, The Mist.  Directed by: Frank Darabond. Starring: Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey DeMunn,  Alexa Davalos & Frances Sterhagen. Our final film for this month is a bleak look at the state of humanity through an end of the world scenario chalk f...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 Science Fiction-Thriller, The Cell. Directed by: T arsem Singh Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, & Jake Weber. Our third film for this month is a techinicolour trip into the mind of a serial killer... *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.  Scare-o-meter Ratings:  Tasha -...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 supernatural psychological horror-thriller, Gothika. Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz Starring: Halle Berry, Robert Downie Jr, Penelope Cruz, Charles Dutton, Bernard Hill, & John Carroll Lynch. Our second film for this month is chalked full of a-list stars, a creepy gothic asylum,  and a ghost... *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behi...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2005 remake of the 1953 horror film, House of Wax. Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Jared Padalecki, Paris Hilton, John Abrahams, & Robert Ri'chard. There was a really "special" era in the early-mid 2000's where horror wasn't quite sure what direction to go, which gave...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1972 SDrama/Thiller film, Deliverance. Directed by: John Boorman Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jon Voigt, Ne Beatty, Ronnie Cox, Herbert Coward, Bill McKinney, and Billy Redden. Our final pick for the month of June was from Ashley's poll! Thank you to everyone who voted, we hope you enjoy your pick. A harrowing adventure film with some true ho...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1987 Science Fiction film, Predator. Directed by: John McTiernan. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenneger, Carl Weathers, Sonny Landham, Shane Black, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, and Kevin Peter Hall. Our fourth partner pick for the month of June is a Sci-fi adventure that borders on horror... with a very famous star and an even more famous one-liner....

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1960 Horror film, Psycho. Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, and John Gavin.  Our third partner pick for the month of June is a wacky flaily 90's pulp galore. Billy Zane as a Demon in a coyboy hat dancing around... need I say more? *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1960 Horror film, Psycho. Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, and John Gavin.  Our second partner pick for the month of June is the mother of all classics and probably started the fascination of serial killers and criminal profiling. *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels inc...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1985 Horror comedy film, Re-Animator. Directed by: Stuart Gordan, Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbot, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, & Robert Sampson. We're back! And we have anew theme for the month of June: partner Picks. We're starting off with a pick from Jeff and an adaptation from H P Lovecraft. *Spoiler Alert* - Full syno...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2020 Horror Thriller film, His House. Directed by: Remi Weekes Starring: Wonmi Mosaku, Sope Dirisu, Matt Smith, and Malaika Abigaba. Our final BIPOC film for the month of April is a story of survival and ghosts. Trying to fit into a culture and lifestyle foreign to your own is hard enough as a refugee without being haunted by the literal ghost...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2019 Canadian Indigenous Horror film, Blood Quantum. Directed by: Jeff Barnaby Starring: Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Forrest Goodluck, Kiowa Gordon, Olivia Scriven, and Gary Farmer.  Our third BIPOC film for the month of April is heavy on the zombies...  Filmed at the Kanawake and Listiguj reservations in Quebec, the title of th...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 Psychological Horror film, Get Out. Directed by: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Witford, Caleb Landry Jones, & Catherine Keener. Our second pick for April's BIPOC theme was Jordan Peele's debut into horror films which helped him become a contender in the ge...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 Canadian Inuit Sci-Fi/Horror film, Slash/Back. Directed by Nyla Innuksuk. Starring: Tasiana Shirley, Nalajoss Ellsworth, Chelsea Pruskey, Alexis Wolfe, &  Frankie Vincent-Wolfe. This film is the PERFECT transition from our month of female Director's to April's BIPOC theme, because Slash/Back is female and Innuit Directed. Th...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2019  Psychological Horror film, Saint Maude Directed by Rose Glass Starring: Morfydd Clarke, Jennifer Ehle, Lily Fraser, & Jonathan Milshaw. Our fourth installment for the month of March brings us some psychological  and religious horror *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.  Scare-o-meter Ratings:  Tasha...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2014 Persian Language Vampire Spaghetti Western film, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.  Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour Starring: Shelagh Vand, Arash Marandi, Marshal Maneesh, Mozhan Marno, & Dominic Rains. Our third installment for the month of March is still within our theme of female director's and a special episode for Persian New...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2019 horror-thriller, The Lodge. Directed by Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala Starring: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Richard Armitage, & Alicia Silverstone. Our second installment for the month of March is another female written and directed film, full of intrigue and unease.  *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the s...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 film adaptation of Bret Ellis' novel, American Psycho.  Directed by Mary Harron. Starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Jared, Leto, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny, & Willem Dafoe. So begins the month of March and our theme this month of female directed/written films! We're starting with an incredibly controversial film...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Gerald's Game.  Directed by Mike Flanagan. Starring: Carla Gugina, Bruce Greenwood, Carol Struycken, Henry Thomas, & Kate Siegal.  To round out the month of February, we bring you a gothic tale with romance, deceit, and murder... *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcel...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Gerald's Game.  Directed by Mike Flanagan. Starring: Carla Gugina, Bruce Greenwood, Carol Struycken, Henry Thomas, & Kate Siegal.  This film definitely takes a bit of a darker turn on the love/female character theme for the month of February.  **Trigger Warning** - Conversations of depicti...