Author: Hannah Swarbrick
The original electrifying Evil Dead burst onto the horror scene in 1981 and wrapped its spindly tendrils around the throat of passionate horror fans worldwide, keeping us on the edge of our seats and our hearts racing. Since then, the franchise hasn’t given up steam and has continued to prove its deserved stake in the
TikTok dances emanate eerily around you, a cacophony of booming cackles emit from influencers as they forcefully push their latest merch (that was most likely made in some far-off, exploitative sweatshop factory), internet challenges beckon you to push your physical and mental health to the brink for ‘views’…welcome to 2023. In recent years, the found
Sadomasochism (noun) : the derivation of sexual gratification from the infliction of physical pain or humiliation either on another person or on oneself. The term “sadism” has its origin in the name of the Marquis de Sade (1740–1814), who not only practiced sexual sadism but also wrote novels about these practices, of which the best known is
At Grimoire of Horror, we want to celebrate both Women in Horror Month and International Women’s Day by celebrating female trailblazers within horror who are paving the way for women to have autonomy, both as creatives within the industry, and as characters within film! The goal of initiatives such as Women in Horror Month and
Eric Schaller’s latest anthology, Voice of the Stranger, starts with a foreword exploring the birth of its title. Deftly put Schaller explains, “The title for my collection is taken from the song ‘Green Pastures’. The relevant lines read, “We will not heed to the voice of the stranger, for he would lead us on to
Despite having seemingly insurmountable shoes to fill, Brandon Cronenberg is proving himself to become a sophisticated auter with a deranged vision. His interest in pushing the boundaries and distortions of the human body whilst also delivering biting satire and social commentary is crystal clear in his latest release, Infinity Pool, which delights itself in displaying
Art the clown brutally slashed his way onto our screens in 2016, in Damien Leone’s gruesome hearkening back to the splatter-filled, SFX-loving classic films of the 70s and 80s that seasoned horror fans know and love. Since then, Art has gained traction amongst the horror community for his maniacal disposition and innate rejoicing in causing
The Stylist is a stylish and incisive character study and portrayal of the effect acute isolation, alienation and obsession can have on someone. Based on the 2016 short, The Stylist offers the viewers a macabre view into Claire’s (Najarra Townsend) shrouded double life. By day, Claire is the chief comforter of her hairdressing clients, she
There’s an alluring quality that surrounds the link between horror and the queer community, from its roots in the 18th and 19th century with the emergence of queer coded Gothic fiction such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, to modern day portrayals of queer characters in text and film; horror has always been inextricably linked with
Set amidst the beautifully desolate scenery of the Joshua Tree desert, Head Count is a suspenseful slow burn that delves into folklore and urban legends through a threatening presence that hints toward the uncanny valley. Elle Callahan is able to create a meticulous feeling of impending dread in her debut full-length feature film, which