Category Archives: Horror

The Sixth Sense (1999) – Review

A young boy, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), is struggling with a terrifying secret that leaves him feeling isolated from those around him. When child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) takes on his case, he attempts to understand the young boys unusual behaviour, in a bid to help him come to terms with what he experiences. However, as their relationship develops, it becomes clear that there is much more to the situation than initially meets the eye. A memorable supernatural thriller that successfully combines elements of drama, emotion, suspense and horror.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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The Thing (1982) – Review

A broad group of American researchers stationed at a remote Antarctic research facility, find themselves facing a terrifying threat after stumbling across a mysterious lifeform capable of imitating other living things. With the situation quickly deteriorating, helicopter pilot MacReady (Kurt Russell) and the other members of his team must work together to identify the creature before it completely takes over. An at times shockingly gruesome Sci-Fi flick that combines elements of horror, mystery and suspense too.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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The Shining (1980) – Review

A family, led by Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) travels with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and young son Danny (Danny Lloyd) to the remote Overlook Hotel, where he has taken a job as the caretaker during the winter months. With the hotel closed and completely isolated by heavy snowfall, the family settle in for what initially appears to be a quiet few months. However, they soon begin experiencing strange disturbances and quickly become disturbed by the hotel and its sinister past. An infamous psychological horror that takes its time to develop, before eventually building towards a highly enjoyable finale.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Carrie (1976) – Review

Shy and socially awkward Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is a teenager who finds herself regularly bullied by her classmates at school, while also tackling an extremely strict and religious mother at home. However, the teenager possesses a mysterious ability that she gradually begins to understand and control, leading to increasingly strange events surrounding her. A supernatural horror picture that has certainly left its mark on the genre since its release fifty years ago, but one that may divide opinion in recent times.

Rating: 2 out of 5.
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Psycho (1960) – Review

Secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), working in Arizona, United States, finds herself making a desperate decision after stealing a large sum of money from her employer. Upon fleeing her city, she eventually stops at the isolated Bates Motel, where she meets the seemingly polite, but rather unusual owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). What initially appears to be a quiet overnight stay, quickly develops into something far more sinister. An extremely well-known and well-received picture, which has become a major part of cinematic history since its release over sixty years ago.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
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Alien Romulus (2024) – Review

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station on a distant planet, a group of young space colonists come fact to face with the most terrifying life form in the entire universe, turning their initial mission into a race for survival. With limited resources and rising tensions, the group must outsmart the deadly life form before they become victims. Alien Romulus is a fairly entertaining and visually pleasing flick, but ultimately the limited character development may hold it back from being award worthy. It’s worth noting that Alien Romulus is currently streaming on Disney+.

Rating: 3 out of 5.
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