We’re diving back through a hundred years of horror and picking one unmissable film every ten years from 1924 to 2024… Whether you’re going full-on Shocktober or simply upping your intake of horror-related films, Flickering Myth will always have you covered with an array of recommendations. The history of cinema, from silent pictures to a […]
10 Modern Horror Classics You Have To See
EJ Moreno with ten essential modern horror classics… Horror has hit a different level in recent years. While the genre has always been solid, we have mainstream audiences embrace horror just as much as the diehard fans. That’s led to quite a few genre entries becoming bonafide classics. We’ll look at ten of the most […]
Maika Monroe says It Follows sequel is “darker” and more “f*cked up”
Maika Monroe is a modern-day Scream Queen, so when she praises how dark a horror film can be, we should take her praise seriously. That’s why news of the upcoming sequel to It Follows has caused a stir, with the actress saying that reading the script “was the craziest thing ever.” While speaking to Collider’s […]
It Follows sequel They Follow announced with Maika Monroe and David Robert Mitchell returning
Nearly 10 years after It Follows was released and became a new horror favourite, a sequel to the film has officially been announced with Neon revealing They Follow as the title. Director David Robert Mitchell and It Follows lead Maika Monroe will both return for the sequel. It Follows was released in 2014 and saw Monroe as Jay, a high school student […]
The Best Creepy Hidden Details Hanging Out in the Background of Horror Movies
Andrew Brassleay with a selection of hidden details hanging out in the background of horror movies… Did anyone else see that? Who needs a jump scare when some of the best of horror’s frightening footage can be found by the more eagle-eyed in the background of fear-inducing fears. Horror movies are filled with sinister Easter […]
It Follows receiving Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD release in August
Second Sight Films has announced that director David Robert Mitchell’s modern horror classic It Follows is set for a limited edition 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray dual format release in the UK this August complete with brand new artwork, a 150-page book, and a host of special features. Care-free high school student Jay Height (Maika […]
The Best Modern Horror Film Scores of the Past Two Decades
Hasitha Fernando on the best modern horror film scores of the past two decades… Halloween is nearly upon us and what better time than the eve of All Hallows Eve to sit back and listen to some great horror-tinged music. With that in mind here are 8 Modern Horror Film scores from the last two […]
Nightmarish Cinema: When Filmmakers Tap Into Our Nightmares
Tom Jolliffe on turning nightmares into cinema, and the most nightmarish film ever made… Nightmares are a powerful thing. Whether it’s teeth falling out, falling, drowning or being chased by a persistent foe, there are some specific nightmares common among many of us. Most of us have probably had that dream of trying to run […]
A Modern Horror Renaissance and the Hereditary Legacy Question
Tom Jolliffe looks at modern horror films on the up, and whether Hereditary will leave a lasting legacy… Minor Hereditary related spoilers may follow: Horror films have always been divisive. They’re certainly popular and in comparison to other genres, they’re normally cost-effective. You only need look at the cost against return on The Blair Witch […]
16 essential Halloween horror soundtracks
Sean Wilson presents a selection of spooky film scores that make for the ideal 31st October playlist… The scariest night of the year, Halloween, is upon us once again and, in addition to all the cosplay and trick or treating, a playlist of horror hits is also essential to the big night. Horror allows film […]
