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Hey, so this shouldn't need to be a top tip, but to review films, you should probably actually watch them in the first place. But what do I know?

The cover of The Innkeepers from Second Sight Films

The contents page of the essay booklet from Second Sight Films' The Innkeepers

In my work haze, I forgot to share that my contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The Innkeepers arrived, and she is gorge. Grab your copy now to read my essay on mental health in Ti West's haunted house film. Thanks as ever to @phillipescott.bsky.social for the opportunity

I've been very quiet over here of late trying to keep on top of commissions and festival content and other exciting things, but there will be a lot of FrightFest stories dropping over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled ✨️

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What if I told you K-Pop Demon Hunters was my top film of 2025 so far and I don't think anything will beat it?

Weapons Review: Surreal And Chilling Gem In 2025 Horror Crown Weapons, directed by Barbarian's Zach Cregger and starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, is a triumph of surreal horror.

I'm sharing my Weapons review now because I will definitely forget amid the mad festival prep, but please read it after seeing it. Go in blind, watch on a huge screen in pitch black, save this post, and come back. Let's discuss.
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The poster for Weapons on a cinema screen

Hey so Zach Cregger, just a quick question, what the fuck? (Complimentary)

These are all correct and you should say them

Buffet Infinity (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review) Buffet Infinity, directed by Simon Glassman, had its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

Another fave of mine from Fantasia has been Buffet Infinity, a truly unique, warped, and terrifying slice of screenlife. Check out my full review at @filmhounds.co.uk
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Influencers (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review) Influencers, directed by Harder Kurtis David, had its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival.

We're halfway through my Fantasia coverage for 2025, and my latest review is Kurtis David Harder's Influencers, the sequel to his 2022 hit Influencer
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Mother Of Flies (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review) Mother Of Flies, directed by the Adams Family, had its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival.

I have, of course, not kept up with sharing my Fantasia reviews. My latest is for The Adams Family's now award-winning flick Mother Of Flies, which I could not have loved enough. It's a masterpiece.
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My latest review for @moviejawn.com is now live! I didn't vibe with this, and you can find out why right now at the link below

Demián Rugna on creating the "terrible" monsters and kills of When Evil Lurks When Evil Lurks director Demian Rugna opened up on his inspirations for the terrifying horror film ahead of its Second Sight release.

I'm collecting directors I love this week because I also got to speak to Demián Rugna about When Evil Lurks ahead of its gorgeous @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release, and let him know how much Terrified scared the shit out of me. Now live at @filmhounds.co.uk
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Bring Her Back's Danny and Michael Philippou explain their latest chilling film Bring Her Back directors Danny and Michael Philippou spoke to Filmhounds Magazine about personifying grief, Sally Hawkins, and more.

It's no secret how much I love Talk To Me, and Bring Her Back is also probably on the same level. So to get to speak to Danny and Michael Philippou all about their work was a real pinch-me moment. Full version in the next @filmhounds.co.uk
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So cool to see only male critics quoted about the new Lynne Ramsay, which is directly about post partum psychosis

Redux Redux (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review) Redux Redux, directed by Matthew and Kevin McManus, had its Canadian Premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

Next up, Kevin and Matthew McManus' whirlwind multiverse revenge flick Redux Redux, which also hits the big screen at @frightfest.bsky.social next month
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Peau à Peau (Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 Review) Peau à Peau, the feature debut from Chloe Cinq-Mars, screened at Fantasia International Film Festival 2025.

My Fantasia International Film Festival coverage for @filmhounds.co.uk kicks off today with a double bill of reviews. First off, the painfully relatable, savage, and emotional Peau a Peau, the debut feature from Chloe Cinq-Mars
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reminder to follow your new favorite queer horror lit mag

7 Films We Can't Wait To See At Fantasia 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off this month with a host of genre delights - and these are the seven films we need to see.

I'm covering @fantasiafestival.com for the first time this year! PR, please get in touch with any screener or interview opportunities for @filmhounds.co.uk. Check out what I'm buzzing to see below:
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Bring Her Back Review: A gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief Bring Her Back, the latest film from Talk To Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou, is a gruelling and terrifying exploration of grief.

Bring Her Back crawls under the skin and festers, a true testament to the Philippou's mastery of genre cinema. Devastating, gruelling, and terrifying, this sophomore feature has the good. Read my full review for @filmhounds.co.uk to find out why
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She's raving about Huesera again 🙏💚

In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.

UK Genre Festival FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Event To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror ‘The Home’ UK Genre Event FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Festival To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror 'The Home'

Horror Christmas is HERE
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Any of my podcasting pals planning an episode on Bring Her Back? I NEED to talk about it, and I promise I won't babble on about grief for three hours

Happy FrightFest lineup announcement day to all those who celebrate 🙏 horror Christmas and a week with the Ghouls is almost here God bless

Here Are The 2025 FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS Nominees The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!

The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!

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After three years of applying, she's finally tomato-meter approved @rottentomatoes.com 🍅

To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.

Ghouls trip 2026...