Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 12/06/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 12/06/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Noroi: The Curse & Perfect Blue with Sarah Miles and Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

In the latest episode of the podcast, host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by Sarah Miles and Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana to discuss not one, but two, J-Horror films. The first film they talk about is Koji Shiaishi’s Noroi: The Curse which is a found footage mockumentary film from 2005. The second film they chat about is Satoshi Kon’s psychological anime thriller Perfect Blue from 1997.

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 04/04/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 04/04/2022

[Video] The Creators of Horror: Panel Discussion with Women in Horror

For too long women in the horror industry haven’t had the space for their voices to shout loudly, but this is changing and that’s thanks to the phenomenal people creating content!

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 17/03/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 17/03/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Introducing… Ghouls Podcast!

Have you listened to our member only podcast yet? Find out more about the latest horror film podcast from the Ghouls…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 20/02/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 20/02/2022

[Editorial] The Revival and Rebirth of the Final Girl in Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

In 1974 the world was shocked by what was depicted on-screen; something so unimaginable, so heinous and so depraved…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 18/02/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 18/02/2022

[Editorial] Hearts of Darkness: A Love Letter to… Monika in Nekromantik 2

There are times in life when you think that you will never fully be understood by those around you, and unfortunately for you Monika…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 04/02/2022 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 04/02/2022

[Video] A Teen Screams Icon: Discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Do you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer? We got a scoobie gang together to discuss why the TV show and character has become such a teen icon in horror…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 21/10/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 21/10/2021

[Editorial] Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills chats The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood

We caught up with Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas to chat all about their latest album The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 03/10/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 03/10/2021

[Editorial] The Horror of Found Footage: Discussing Found Footage Horror Films

Diving into the depth of found footage horror films! With guests Jed Shepherd, Aislinn Clarke, Adrian Tofei and Mary Beth McAdnrews….

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 08/09/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 08/09/2021

[Editorial] Am I Watching a Snuff Movie? 7 Disturbing Extreme Horror Films

Have you ever watched a horror film that just felt so damn real? Part of the extreme horror appeal is the uncomfortable feeling that what you’re watching could potentially be real…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 08/08/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 08/08/2021

[Film Review] Sundance Film Festival 2021 - Censor

The debate surrounding censorship has been prominent, relevant and frankly always notoriously difficult, especially when looking at censorship through the lens of the horror film…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 05/08/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 05/08/2021

[Film Review] Debris Documentar (2003)

As a lover of extreme horror films, there are times when you must see past the merits of traditional filmmaking to look into the ‘extremity’ of what is being depicted on-screen…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 06/07/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 06/07/2021

[Editorial] Hex The Patriarchy: 25 Years of The Craft Discussion at Soho Horror Festival

To celebrate 25 years since the release of witchcraft coming-of-age teen horror, THE CRAFT, we were invited to host a panel discussion at Soho Horror Film Festival…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 29/06/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 29/06/2021

[Book Review] The Scream & Other Dark Stories

As a fellow extreme horror lover, author Jerry Sampson takes those themes of ‘darkness’ and weaves them throughout the book, yet never takes anything to the realm of unbelievable and misguided…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 27/05/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 27/05/2021

[Preview] Bye Bye Bad Taste Fest Comes To Portland with an Incredible Line-Up of Genre Films

Looking for something to do this weekend in Portland? Drive down to Bye Bye Bad Taste film festival…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 15/05/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 15/05/2021

[Editorial] Mental Health & Horror: Discussing Comfort In Fear

Hosted by Zoë Rose Smith the panel talked about how horror has supported their mental health, if other genres are as comforting and how horror represents different aspects of mental health…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 28/04/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 28/04/2021

[Editorial] 40 Years Later: Discussing Andrzej Zulawski’s Possession (1981)

To celebrate 40 years since the release of Andrzej Zulawski’s POSSESSION, we hosted a discussion all about the film…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 28/04/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 28/04/2021

[Editorial] Kandisha Press: The Women Run and Owned Publishing House

The all women owned indie press publishing house is dedicated to publishing anthologies from women…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 25/04/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 25/04/2021

[Editorial] SoHome Horror Film Festival Panel Discussion: Safety in Cinema

At SoHome Horror Film Festival discussing ‘Safety in Cinema’ with actresses, journalists and film directors…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 24/04/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 24/04/2021

[Editorial] Heavy Metal AF: The Dark Horror Artwork of Sludgework

Dark, consuming and heavy metal AF - here is the horror and metal inspired artwork by Sludgework…

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 01/04/2021 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 01/04/2021

[Film Review] Psychosexual (2021)

When looking at cinema through an experimental lens, it allows the audience to witness film in a slightly different way…