Frightening Strikes

The Possession is a 2012 supernatural horror that treads familiar ground but does so with enough heart to make it worth your while. It tells the story of the Brenek family whose lives are torn apart when the younger daughter, Emily, buys a curious, old wooden box at a yard sale. Unbeknown to them it contains a dybbuk - a malicious spirit drawn from Jewish folklore, who has intentions to live through Emma, destroying her in the process. A Sinister Force The parents, Clyde and Stephanie, have separated but remain on reasonably good terms, as they re-build their lives and co-parent their two daughters. But everything changes when younger daughter Emily, opens the ancient, sealed box and the sinister force within starts to exert its control over her causing her to behave in ways previously unimaginable. From there, the film dives into darker territory. when Clyde becomes increasingly convinced that the box is at the root of the change in Emily and starts to investigate as she is consumed ...

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...

The Shadow of God is a theological horror that aims to subvert genre expectations by posing a provocative question: what if God is the villain? It’s a premise that promises depth, dread, and philosophical tension. Unfortunately, the execution doesn't live up to the idea. World Weary Priest Mason Harper is an experienced but weary exorcist, who returns to his hometown seeking respite after a series of exorcists are murdered on the same day. With a hotline to the Vatican, Mason is clearly valued by the powers that be in the ongoing war against evil. As he settles in and rekindles friendship with Tanis from his pre-priesthood days, he's plagued by visions of his father, Angus - a man he believed long dead, and who left Mason with deep physical and emotional scars. Initially, Mason wants to help his father, in spite of the past, believing that his behaviour back then was caused by demonic intervention. But as the plot unfolds, the truth becomes far more disturbing. In a surprisin...

Nobody Leaves ( also known as Braid) is a surreal psychological horror that explores female friendship through a lens of childhood, trauma, and twisted loyalty. The story follows Petula and Tilda (Imogen Waterhouse & Sarah Hay), two fugitives on the run after a police raid wipes out their drug stash and puts them deep into debt with their supplier. Desperate and out of options, they return to their hometown and seek shelter in the mansion of Daphne (Madeleine Brewer), a wealthy childhood friend. The plan? Get close, play nice, and extract the money from Daphne that they need to survive. The Reunion But this is no ordinary reunion. Petula anticipates that Daphne will insist that they revive a game the trio once played as children - one that comes with roles they must adopt and three strict rules: everyone must play, no outsiders allowed, and, ominously, nobody leaves. Tilda is hesitant but Petula convinces her that taking part might be their only way out of their predicament. What ...

825 Forest Road tells the story of a town, Ashland Falls, haunted by the ghost of a long-dead resident, Helen Foster, who has terrorised the locals for decades. When newcomer Chuck Wilson arrives, he finds himself drawn into the mystery surrounding Helen and her former home at 825 Forest Road - an address that, curiously, doesn’t appear on any map. The film opens promisingly, offering a glimpse of the fear that grips the town as Ashley and her friend conduct their own investigation into the legend of Forest Road. Their conversation is interrupted by an unseen and threatening presence, hinting at the dark forces at play and setting the stage for the suspense to come. A Sinister Past Chuck moves to Ashland Falls with his wife, Maria, and his sister, Isabelle, following the tragic death of their mother in a car accident - an accident that occurred while Isabelle was driving. The family settle into a house that’s been on the market for some time, unaware that the previous owner committed ...

Attachment is a Danish horror film that blends the supernatural with a tender love story. Set against the backdrop of Jewish folklore and mysticism, it explores themes of love, family, and cultural identity. As the story unfolds, it delves into relationships, tradition, and the presence of something eerie beneath it all. Instant Connection Maja (Josephine Park) is a former actress living in Denmark meets Leah (Ellie Kendrick), a Jewish woman from London. The two have an instant connection, and what starts as a whirlwind romance quickly escalates when Leah is injured after suffering a mysterious seizure. Concerned for her health, Maja accompanies Leah back to her mother’s house in a Jewish neighbourhood in London. Ellie warns Maja about her "weird mother" but undeterred, Maja steps up to try and win over Chana (Sofie Gråbøl).  While one might expect her to disapprove of Maja's relationship with her daughter,  it's not obvious that this is the reason for her hostility....

It's What's Inside is a sharp, snappy and stylish modern horror comedy that will keep you guessing and wondering what's coming next. And, in truth, it's pretty much as clever as it thinks it is. The Gathering The story kicks off with a glimpse into the relationship between Shelby and Cyrus, where sympathies veer towards Shelby - Cyrus, it seems, struggles with the basics of being an emotionally mature partner. The tension between them is clear but they put this to one side as they reunite with their old college friends after eight years, gathering for a pre-wedding celebration at the house of their soon-to-be-married friend, Reuben. With a blend of vintage charm and the avant-garde, the house itself feels like an extension of the film’s offbeat energy. As the group reconnects over drinks and nostalgia, they reflect on an old scandal - the expulsion of their former classmate, Forbes.  Through a cleverly edited flashback montage, we quickly piece together the details of...