Directed by: Casper Kelly, Paco Plaza, Alex Ross Perry, Bryan M. Ferguson, R.H. Norman, Anna Zlokovic Starring: David Haydn, Anna McKelvie, Adam James Johnston Go Horror Rating: C Man I wish they wouldn't stray so far from their roots with this series. To me, this isn't much better than Viral and probably the second worst in the franchise. I love me some campiness and low-grade gore, but this instalment left me disappointed. It was a mixed bag of both awesome and lame, and that's why we've decided on an average grade. Diet Phantasma: Pretty weak overall but there was just enough humour to make it passable. I think it only worked reasonably well as kind of the 'MC' tape of the movie. Coochie Coochie Coo: A murder-nipple-monster-mother, oodles of milk, a shapeshifting house and annoying teens had me counting the minutes till it was over. Left me unsatisfied. Ut Supra Sic Infra: From a director with an amazing resume, he left me high and dry after this tape. It was quite bland all-around and nothing memorable or that stood out. Fun Size: Now we're talkin'! I'm a huge advocate for the VHS series sticking to more of their original tapes that were actually scary and intense, but this type of fun-horror is very, very well done. Aside from a ho-hum factory setting, I loved the whole story. My biggest issue with this tape is how the word caramel is pronounced. Whenever I go, it better be by getting chopped up, covered in chocolate and packaged into "Fligs & Splipps". Kidprint: I can't believe how soft the general, horror-watching public is towards this tape. People are acting like it's the most off-side chapter in the franchise when, to me, it was pretty uneven and nonsensical, and the killer parts leaned more towards goofy than scary. I actually still enjoyed this one, it was just a bit rough around the edges. Home Haunt: This one was good fun. A haunted house gone rogue with some awesome scares and death scenes. It's always a good time when a cursed vinyl comes into play and I think it was very well executed. Overall rankings for the tapes: Fun Size Home Haunt Kidprint Diet Phantasma Ut Supra Sic Infra Coochie Coochie Coo

Directed by: David Yarovesky Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Anthony Hopkins, Ashley Cartwright Go Horror Rating: D The entire movie was ineffectual and a slog to get through. Skarsgard's performance was decent but this may be the first time I just couldn't enjoy an Anthony Hopkins performance (and that says a lot since I didn't even dislike him in 'Solace' as much as this.) It never really succeeds as a thriller and is completely void of a sensible plot. Improbable randomness and stupid rationalizations had me rolling my eyes throughout. The last act was vexing as all hell and essentially sealed this movie's fate as one that wasn't worth watching.

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Directed by: Emilie Blichfeldt Starring: Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Naess Go Horror Rating: S 2025's been a wild year for horror with big hits and movies with lasting impressions. The Ugly Stepsister is grisly, and superb! A movie flooded with gore, genitals, and grim psychology, it provides a plethora of 'oh fuck' moments. Great acting, make-up, costume design and setting makes this not-for-grandma version of Cinderella, a must-see for any horror fan.

Directed by: Zach Cregger Starring: Julie Garner, Josh Brolin , Alden Ehrenreich Go Horror Rating: A We seem to have some trickery afoot in the sense that I thought I knew what I was getting into, but somehow it wasn't what I was expecting. It was very well crafted and reminded me in some ways of Prisoners (2013), and kept me feeling tense most of the way through. I'll admit I found the mystery part to be a little colourless, but it didn't feel wrong due to the feral and deranged nature of the movie. Main characters are all awesome and secondary cast also kicked ass (hello, Amy Madigan!). It's a skin-crawling and bleak movie that felt balanced and ominous. It's sure as hell a Cregger film, which was wholeheartedly welcomed as a horror fan.

Directed by: Anna Kendrick Starring: Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best Go Horror Rating: A Kendrick kicks major ass as the star, and as the movie's director. A great view into 70's prejudice and how confining it would have been to be a woman at that time, in L.A. Some of the most terrifying parts in the movie were any time we saw Zovatto's teeth but I digress. All 3 of our mains were exceptional and a damn-near perfect amount of tension throughout. A serial killer movie done right, respecting fully it's true crime aspect with an extremely effective climax.

Directed by: Terence Bernie Hines Starring: Kate Noel, Bre ck Cuddy, Tanya Champoux Go Horror Rating: F Where do we start with this movie... We probably shouldn't bother. I want to obliterate this movie in many ways but I'll just say that it's absolutely terrible.

Directed by: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Starring: Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood Go Horror Rating: A I usually hate when people use the term 'slow burn' because it seems like half the films that are released nowadays carry that tag. I also believe that 'slow burn' can have different variations. Bring Her Back is undoubtedly within that style, but in a perfectly consistent and dreadful manner. The film evokes certain emotional responses out of the viewer, even if they can't personally relate. A fantastic cast that really leaves it all out on the table. The trauma, abuse, and grief will seep into your soul and leave you feeling stained.

Directed by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld Go Horror Rating: A I would tend to agree with half the planet that this movie felt a lot like From Dusk till Dawn. Great imagery in both town and farmland really paired well with the story. This cast stood out in a big way, and elevated the movie through some tropey speed wobbles. Talented acting and representations through 1930's 'Sippi! There's a lot of meat on the bone here. Fantastic music and creative, imaginative scenes will stick with you well after watching. I really loved the vampires and their design. That seems to be a sticking point in some of the negative reviews but Coogler's vision for them really worked. One of the best horror movies of 2025 and a breath of fresh air to the genre.

Directed by: Danny Boyle Starring: Jodie Comer, Aaro n Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes Go Horror Rating: B I hate that I didn't love this movie as much as I wanted to. The original is one of my favourites of all time, and I even loved 28 Weeks Later, but Boyle left me a little disappointed. I enjoyed it, but it just never felt like it knew what it wanted to be. Parts of the story and some characters felt abandoned at different points in favour of monster cocks and track-suit ninjas. Nothing felt truly satisfying and any dread or grit from previous movies was non-existent with this one. Don't get me wrong, there are still some engaging backdrops and settings. Fiennes is excellent and The Bone Temple is certainly a highlight, but it feels like this film was repressed, possibly to spread out over the next two films. Just feels like a piss-off to neuter 28 Years Later when this should have been a top-tier comeback to the franchise. As a massive fan of the '28' movies, I'm still on the positive side overall, but I really hope it cleans up in next year's release.