Frightening Strikes

May isn't known as the spookiest month of the year but is shaping up to be a solid month for horror fans, with a handful of new releases set to hit screens and streaming platforms. From slow-burning thrillers to classic supernatural scares, there’s a mix of styles and stories on the way. Whether you're after something eerie, unsettling, or full-on terrifying, here’s a look at a selection that’ll be haunting screens this May - brace yourself. Rosario Wall Street stockbroker Rosario Fuentes has to spend the night with the body of her estranged grandmother, Griselda who died suddenly, when a heavy snowstorm locks her inside Griselda’s apartment. Surrounded by unfriendly neighbours and with menacing supernatural forces plaguing her, Rosario who finds herself the target of a deadly family curse that spans generations. Rosario must must confront her family's past in an attempt to break the cycle of evil. We can look forward to a chilling descent into ancestral horror with this d...

April signals the return of Spring, but we horror fans know that fear has no off-season. and next month brings a host of new thrills in the form of supernatural nightmares, new takes on classic themes and post-apocalyptic survival. I’ve put in the hard yards and researched the available information, making my these picks based on what looks the most spine-chilling, intriguing, or just plain fun. So, here are five horror films to look out for in April 2025 plus some honourable mentions that didn't quite make the list. 825 Forest Road  Chuck Wilson relocates to the town of Ashland Falls with his wife and sister, following a family tragedy. They soon discover that the town harbours a dark secret: a ghost that has terrorised residents for decades. To end the hauntings, Chuck must locate Helen's former home at 825 Forest Road before it's too late. With Stephen Cognetti, (Hell House LLC franchise) as writer/director, this looks like a chilling supernatural offering with an intrig...