Frightening Strikes

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...

June might not be bursting at the seams with horror releases, but there are still a few creeping onto screens this month. The summer season tends to favour blockbusters over bloodbaths but horror fans aren’t entirely left in the cold. June 2025 offers slim pickings but there's still a handful of unsettling stories worth keeping an eye on, with survival horror, an anthology and the return of some old favourites on the cards. Here’s the pick of what’s haunting cinemas and streaming platforms this month. Dangerous Animals Free-spirited surfer Zephyr aims to escape her troubled past by taking time out on Australia's Gold Coast but her peaceful retreat turns into a nightmare when she's abducted by Tucker, a shark-obsessed serial killer who records his gruesome acts for his own twisted pleasure. Held captive on his boat, Zephyr realises she must outwit Tucker to survive and summon all her strength to confront the real monster before time runs out. Described as “A lean, nasty sur...