Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 14/06/2023 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 14/06/2023

[Ghouls Podcast] 3 Original vs. Remake Horror Films with Rebecca McCallum & Kim Morrison

In this episode join Assistant Editor at Ghouls Magazine and host, Rebecca McCallum as strips back the layers of flesh on these films alongside Senior Contributor & Social Media Manager, Kim Morrison. And no, these two don't just think that remakes are all trash - there's love in here for originals and remakes including House of Wax (2005) and more.

Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 31/05/2023 Zoë Rose Smith / Editor-in-Chief 31/05/2023

[Ghouls Podcast] Ghouls Watch: The Devil’s Candy, Morgana, Dead Ringers & more

In this episode, host Zoë Rose Smith is joined by Ghouls Magazine Assistant Editor, Rebecca McCallum, and contributors Kat Hughes and Meg Kenny. They have been busy watching horror movies like The Devil’s Candy (2015), Rope (1948), Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023), binging TV shows such as Dead Ringers (2023) also also reading with the likes of My Heart is a Chainsaw and Dennis Coopers’ The Sluts.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 07/05/2023 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 07/05/2023

[Editorial] Working Class Representation in Horror panel discussion

Join host and Assistant Editor at Ghouls Magazine, Rebecca McCallum for a panel discussion on ‘Working Class Representation in Horror’. Looking at the current status of working class in horror, emerging perspectives, ‘hoodie horror’, Ben Wheatley’s contributions, queerness and class, and how to improve the representation of working class voices in horror films and within the community.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 05/05/2023 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 05/05/2023

[Editorial] Poetry, Literature, Fairy Tales and the Gothic in An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Whether it be the mist-covered expanses of the Yorkshire moors or in the confines of the back of a Hackney Taxicab, an American Werewolf in London is haunted by the past through its inclusion and allusions to poems, rhymes, fairy tales and stories.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 28/03/2023 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 28/03/2023

[Film Review] Fredheads the Documentary (2022)

I believe there is a Fredhead inside all of us and for fans of the Nightmare on Elm Street series..

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 19/12/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 19/12/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Krampus (2015) with Megan Kenny & Rebecca McCallum

The bells are ringing and snow is falling, it's the most wonderful time of the year! So this December for Christmas, join us as we look at Michael Dougherty's festive horror film Krampus from 2015.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/11/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/11/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] The Borderlands (2013) with Jen Handorf

When you go down to the Church tonight, you're going to be in for a surprise... At Ghouls Magazine we love independent cinema and to champion indie horror, Assistant Editor Rebecca McCallum caught up with Jen Handorf!

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 24/10/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 24/10/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Halloween Special: 5 Horror Films to Watch This Halloween with Joshua Tonks and Liz Bishop

Halloween is nearly here and it's time to get your PJs on ready for a nightmarish movie marathon! Host Rebecca McCallum is joined by the slumber party experts, Joshua Tonks & Liz Bishop, to find out what 5 horror movies they recommend to watch this spooky season! Plus, the terrifying trio test their horror knowledge...

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 29/09/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 29/09/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Horror Literature with Nina Book Slayer & Alex Bookubus

In this episode of the podcast, host Rebecca McCallum is joined by not one, but two guests to talk about their passion for horror books, and some of their recommendations to get you reading this winter. The first guest is Nina the Book Slayer, who is a book reviewer for Hear Us Scream, followed by Alex Bookubus who is a book reviewer on YouTube!

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/09/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/09/2022

[Editorial] Ghouls Recommend 7 Horror Books To Read This Autumn

This month we’ve switching off our screens and closing our laptops to cosy on up with a good book as we celebrate horror literature! If you are in search of a recommendation this Autumn, why not take a look at the list from our team of Ghouls below and remember…it’s always cool to be a bookworm!

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 21/09/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 21/09/2022

[Editorial] I’m Your No.1 Fan: Closets, Mazes & Burning Books - How Carrie, The Shining & Misery Soothe my Anxiety

In most instances, fiction writers can be divided into two categories: those who base their stories on their own personal experiences, and those who delve entirely into their own imagination.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 21/08/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 21/08/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Alien with Tim Coleman and Rebecca McCallum

In the latest episode of the podcast, host Rebecca McCallum is joined by Tim Coleman to discuss sci-fi horror film ALIEN from 1979.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 17/07/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 17/07/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Final Destination with Jenn Adams and Rebecca McCallum

In the latest episode of the podcast, host Rebecca McCallum is joined by Jenn Adams to discuss James Wong’s 2000 film Final Destination. This first film led to an ongoing franchise, which love or hate, has become of the funnest and most referenced horror film franchises! Don’t listen if you’re flying soon…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 20/06/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 20/06/2022

[Ghouls Podcast] Dark Water with Melissa Cox and Rebecca McCallum

In the latest episode of the podcast, host Rebecca McCallum is joined by Melissa Cox to discuss Hideo Nakata’s 2022 film Dark Water. This Japanese film inspired another US remake released in 2005, but we suggest watching the original for some true J-Horror nightmare fuel.

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 04/04/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 04/04/2022

[Editorial] Women in Horror Films Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

Want to test your knowledge of women in horror? Then Rebecca McCallum is going to make you realise that you probably don't know too much with fun & exciting horror quiz to try at home…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 11/03/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 11/03/2022

[Editorial] Sara in Creep 2 (2017)

Sara is host of a failing web series entitled Encounters which shows her meeting a range of offbeat people through personal ads…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 25/02/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 25/02/2022

[Editorial] The Ones Who Did Not Die: The Final Girls of Horror Q&A Event

Do you love final girls? Host Rebecca McCallum chats to some Ghouls Magazine contributors all about their favourite final girls the the evolution of the final girl in horror…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 24/02/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 24/02/2022

[Editorial] Hearts of Darkness: A Love Letter to… Interview with Alex West

Back in 2019, I was just on the edge of becoming a horror writer and I found myself thinking ever more deeply and introspectively about the genre…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 08/02/2022 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 08/02/2022

[Editorial] Hearts of Darkness: February’s Love Letters to Horror…

To celebrate Valentine’s Day we have decided to turn our gaze towards the females of the genre in a celebratory collection of essays…

Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/11/2021 Rebecca McCallum / Assistant Editor 26/11/2021

[Editorial] Sally Hardesty in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

It’s not wholly obvious in the first thirty minutes of Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre just who our final girl will be…