Frightening Strikes

Fear Street: Prom Queen  is an add-on to the  Fear Street  universe and, aside from its Shadyside setting and R.L. Stine origins, it has little in common with the entertaining trilogy that preceded it. Rather than capturing the spirit of the original films, this standalone slasher opts for tired tropes, offering little in the way of tension or entertainment. Excitement Builds in Shadyside It opens with excitement building at Shadyside High as they prepare for the senior prom of 1988. Six girls are competing for the crown of Prom Queen and we are introduced to the characters as they battle it out for supremacy. It’s clear from the outset that Tiffany Falconer is the favourite, while outsider Lori Granger struggles to escape the shadow of a dark rumour - that her mother murdered her father at prom 18 years earlier. Lori is supported by her best friend Megan, a well-meaning “stoner and horror nerd” whose antics - including the use of fake blood and horror props - backfire an...

Summer might be heating up, but so is the horror. The short nights and hot weather might not feel like horror season but this July’s release slate says otherwise. From brutal reboots and eerie folklore to tight psychological thrillers and slashers, there’s no shortage of chills to cut through the heat. Here’s a quick look at the most talked-about horror films landing in July. Which ones are you excited about? Let us know in the comments. Brick Tim and Olivia wake up in their apartment to the discovery that a solid brick wall has appeared overnight, sealing them and the entire apartment building off from the outside world. With water cut off, no phone service and attempts to break-out fruitless, they and their neighbours must join together to survive and unravel the mystery of who or what has trapped them.   Described by   Tom’s Guide   as  “A mind‑twisting claustrophobic thriller. You’ll feel the walls closing in.”   Brick  promises to   build the ten...

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...