05th Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Torture Day’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Annabella Rich, Nikki Marshall, Ross Doney, Cy Henty, Terrence Betts, Brent Hunter, Rae Michaelson, Les Brewster, Wayne Thompson, Dawn Daroczy, Holly McGregor-Ogden | Written and Directed by S N Sibley Sam Mason Bell produces and worked as a cinematographer on the film, from low-budget filmmaker S N Sibley, but this is a far cry […]

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05th Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Horror-Scopes Volume 3: Dark Zodiac’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: James Wren, Annabelle Rich, Mia Gill, Liam Prince Donnelly, Eve Oliver, Judith Haley-Lindwall, Rhydian Edbow, Abigail Hunt, Dani Thompson, Abayomi Oniyde, Nikolas Savvides, Robyn Adams, Ryan Haughey, Eliza Leonard, William Marshall, Ramanpreet Brar | Directed by MJ Dixon, Davin Jeayes, Tony Sands, Maria Lee Metheringham, Philip Rogers, Dani Thompson, Luna Wold, Richard Fish, Anna […]

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04th Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Wrath of Thorn’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sophie Ash, Eve Kathryn Oliver, Paris Rivers, Mia, Lewis Cooper, Gareth Tidball, William Marshall, Mariana Gkila, Melissa Hollett, Andrew Elias, Pauline Peart, Sophie Stroud, Adam Lezemore, Sean Botha, Maria Lee Metheringham, Jon-Paul Gates | Written and Directed by MJ Dixon Wrath of Thorn is the latest, and reportedly last, instalment in the Mychoverse series […]

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04th Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Halloween Tales’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Macarena Gómez, Mario Mayo, Javier Botet, Christian Thomas, David Pareja, Lucía de la Fuente, Carmen del Rosal, Zorion Eguileor | Written and Directed by Kiko Prada Sometimes when you watch a film you know it’s right up your street from the get-go and that was certainly the case for Halloween Tales. Opening with credits […]

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04th Mar2025

‘Broken Rage’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Nao Ômor | Written and Directed by Takeshi Kitano To western audiences, Takeshi Kitano is most likely known for one of two things; his mesmerising presence in Battle Royale, or for hosting the game show Takeshi’s Castle. There is also the chance that some may know him for his supporting […]

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03rd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Welcome to Kittytown’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Darren Zimmer, Robert Bryn Mann, Todd William Lewis, Bernadette Mullen, Aneurin Sheasby | Written by Robert Bryn Mann, Darren Zimmer | Directed by Doug Luciuk Directed by Doug Luciuk, Welcome to Kittytown is a truly distinctive entry in the post-apocalyptic genre, blending dark humour with a poignant exploration of human connection amidst desolation. Set […]

03rd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘The Reign of Queen Ginnarra’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Megan Tremethick, Andrew Gourlay, Dorian Todd, Michael Daviot | Written by Lawrie Brewster, Sarah Daly | Directed by Lawrie Brewster The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, set for a UK release later this year from High Fliers under the more generic title Crown of Shadows, is a dark, Gothic medieval horror film from director Lawrie […]

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02nd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Virus Detected’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Stacy Hart, Amber Doig-Thorne, Annabella Rich, Charlie Bond, James Hamer-Morton, Matthew Batte, Rose Granger, Dhean Morris, Andrew Spooner | Directed by Charlie Bond, James Hamer-Morton, Paul Cousins, Geoff Harmer, Chris Josty, James Morrissey, James Plumb, Samuel Rush Virus Detected is a 2025 British horror anthology that delves into the sinister side of technology. The […]

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02nd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘The Cellar’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Meghan Adara, Neil James, Charlotte Marshall, Mickaela Sands, Obie Dean, Tom Clear, Sophie Flack, Wayne Liversidge, Sophie Karl, James Merganser, Abi Mcloughlin | Written and Directed by Jamie Langlands The feature-length directorial debut of actor Jamie Langlands (A Prelude to Fear, The Caller), The Cellar follows Abigail (Meghan Adara), who awakens to find herself […]

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02nd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Britain’s Greatest Ghost Stories’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Louisa Warren, Lee Hancock, Sarah Dorsett, Daniel Jones | Written and Directed by Steven M. Smith Britain’s Greatest Ghost Stories is billed as two episodes of a TV “series” that follows a team of paranormal investigators who use modern techniques and advanced technology to look into some of the most famous ghost stories in […]

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02nd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘A Final Exorcism’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Suki Jones, Keeley-Jo Jupp, Cy Henty, Simon Berry, Ayvianna Snow, Charlie Bentley, Patrick Olliver, Ella Palmer | Written and Directed by Sam Mason-Bell Elderly Anne Lewis, believing herself possessed, requests an exorcism, with her two children by her side. On the third night of the ritual, Father Stone, the priest performing the rites, begins […]

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02nd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Somnium’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Chloë Levine, Will Peltz, Gillian White, Peter Vack, Johnathon Schaech, Grace Van Dien | Written and Directed by Racheal Cain Somnium is the first feature from writer/director Racheal Cain after a trio of shorts, Everything Beautiful, The Clancy Family Funeral Home and Roaddog. It’s a film about dreams, both literal and figurative, following Gemma […]

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01st Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Psychopomp’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Brian K. Millard, Ashton Solecki, Anthony Bushman, Emily Elmore, Matthew Weitz, Jessica Lynn Parsons, Eva Ceja, Travis McLean, Julie Rhine, David Campfield | Written by Anthony Bushman, Brian K. Millard | Directed by Anthony Bushman Psychopomp, the 2024 directorial debut of Anthony Bushman, is a psychological thriller that delves into the harrowing journey of […]

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01st Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Take From Me’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ethan McDowell, Dwayne A. Thomas, Kyla Dyan, Marlowe Holden, Thomas Parobek, John R. Smith Jnr, Shelby Hightower, Stephen Rourke, Scott Thomas, Amanda Evans | Written and Directed by West Eldredge Originally debuting under the title Love Dogs, Take From Me (as the film is now known), the feature debut of writer/director West Eldredge, is […]

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01st Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Video Shop Tales of Terror 2: Lust & Revenge’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Amber Doig-Thorne, Laurence R. Harvey, Dani Thompson, Ayvianna Snow, Simon Bamford, David Gelmini, Charlie Bond, Annabella Rich, Rami Hilmi, Sarah Rorbach, James Hamer-Morton | Directed by Angie Darling Baby, Alexander Churchyard, Paul Doherty, Andrew Elias, Bazz Hancher, Jason Impey, Debbie Lant, Tony Mardon, Hannah Paterson, Richard Rowntree, James Saxon, Teddy Saxon As a fan […]

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01st Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Hannaj Bang Bendz, Alex Walton, Nicholas Anscombe, Dean Kilbey, Julie Martis, Darren Le Fevre, Tom Carter, Fred Wright | Written by Robert Howgate | Directed by Stephen Roach The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist, from director Stephen Roach and writer Robert Howgate, delves into the ever-popular themes of demonic possession and supernatural revenge. The […]

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01st Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘The Whisper Within the Woods’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katie Ford, Will Conway, Nick Field, Tim Cummins, Alfie Waters, Lyla Tolan, Gerry Conway | Written by Gary Redwin | Directed by Mark Adlington The Whisper Within the Woods is the feature debut of director Mark Adlington and screenwriter Gary Redwin. It was filmed on what looks to be a super-low budget, which unfortunately […]

28th Feb2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Staycation’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sean Kenney, Olivia d’Abo, Bailey Sorrel, Gilles Stricher, Kelli Maroney, Laurene Landon, Eileen Dietz, Shawn C. Phillips, Catherine LaSalle, Lilly Ivring, Crystal J. Huang | Written by Emile Haris | Directed by Russ Emanuel Obviously inspired by the 2020 pandemic, Staycation is a brilliantly dark-humoured look at that bizarre point in time where the […]

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28th Feb2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘Sheryl’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Anthea Neri Best, Shaan Sharma, Christopher Cendana, Chelsea Spirito, Elise Robertson, Jade Ramirez, Jénel Stevens, Alessandra Marandola, Al Thompson | Written and Directed by Justin Best Sheryl, directed by Justin Best, offers a darkly satirical exploration of society’s obsession with beauty and perfection. The film centres on the titular Sheryl (Anthea Neri Best) a […]

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28th Feb2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘All This Time’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Emily Rose Holt, Daniel De Bourg, Emma Pallant, Darcey Brown, Dean Michael Gregory, Michaela Short, Luke Lindemann, Lyndsey Craine | Written and Directed by Rob Worsey Taking a night out from motherhood, Grace (Emily Rose Holt) attends a lavish party at a nearby mansion. However the next morning she finds herself trapped inside the […]

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27th Feb2025

‘Gator Creek’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Athena Strates, Madalena Aragão, Elisha Applebaum, Mohammed Mansaray, Andonis Anthony | Written by Ashley Holberry, Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens | Directed by Taneli Mustonen, Brad Watson Gator Creek, or The Bayou depending on where you see it, is a new man versus nature thriller which pits survivors of a plane crash in the Louisiana swampland […]

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27th Feb2025

‘Satan’s Blood’ Blu-ray Review (Treasured Films)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: José María Guillén, Mariana Karr, Ángel Aranda, Sandra Alberti | Written and Directed by Carlos Puerto Carlos Puerto’s Satan’s Blood, originally released in 1978, is an eerie and unsettling Spanish horror film that taps into the rising wave of supernatural and occult-themed cinema of the era. Produced by Juan Piquer Simón (Pieces, Slugs), the […]

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