[Ghouls Podcast] Maniac (2012) with Zoë Rose Smith and Iona Smith
Throughout September we were looking at slasher films, and therefore we decided to cover a slasher film that could be considered as an underrated gem in the horror genre. And the perfect film for this was Franck Khalfoun’s 2012 remake of MANIAC.
[Ghouls Podcast] The Last House on the Left (2009) with Zoë Rose Smith and Jerry Sampson
This June we’ve been looking at originals and their remakes—and whilst we don’t always agree with horror film remakes, some of them often bring a fresh perspective to the source material. For this episode, we are looking at the remake of one of the most controversial exploitation films, The Last House on the Left (2009).
[Video] The Blair Witch Project (1999) Live Panel Discussion
Pitch those tents and grab your camcorders for a discussion all about found footage horror film - The Blair Witch Project (1999)! This panel discussion was recorded live at the Ghouls Magazine monthly horror film club at True Romance in Camden, London.
[Ghouls Podcast] Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) with Zoë Rose Smith & Rebecca McCallum
In April we are looking at ‘Coming-Of-Age’ horror films, from the lens of films that defined our own youth to films that directly dissect coming-of-age as a theme. This episode looks at romantic horror film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)!
[Video] The Evil Dead (1981) Live Panel Discussion
Let's get groovy baby and talk about a classic cult horror film - The Evil Dead (1981)! This panel discussion was recorded live at the Ghouls Magazine monthly horror film club at True Romance in Camden, London.
[Ghouls Podcast] Psychotic Women in Horror with Zoë Rose Smith & Mary Wild
In March we exploring the topic of women in horror, not only because we focus on looking at horror through the female, female-identifying & non-binary lense, but also because it’s officially Women in Horror Month! So for that reason, our theme is ‘Good For Her’ horror, and anything that might feature complex, complicated and resonating women characters.
[Ghouls Podcast] Nekromantik with Zoë Rose Smith & Rebecca McCallum
Extreme horror films often look at the relationship between sex and death, examining the ways in which they intertwine and talk to one another in disturbed ways. Which is why for the month of love, we are looking at a complicated and tragic love story with Jorg Buttgereit’s 1988 horror film Nekromantik.
[Editorial] 5 Horrific Date Night Horror Films
Valentine’s is a pretty fun time when you’re into horror because there’s a lot of blood-soaked romance to enjoy…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: … And That’s A Wrap!
Corrrrr… 2021 what a fucking year, right?! I feel like we all went through 2020 more than certain that a year couldn’t get any worse than that at all and unfortunately we were proven completely wrong once again…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note - Mental Health and Horror
For a long time I always thought that horror films were maybe not a helpful way of coping with my problems…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: The gatekeepers of the horror genre
There seems to have been a lot of conversations regarding what is and what isn’t constituted as horror…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: Horror Fandom is More Than Just Movies
In all honesty, I have barely watched any horror movies lately because I’ve been so into consuming other forms of media…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: Curating Your Own Horror
As horror fans we often rely on other outlets, fans and critics to help curate the way in which we watch films…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: Fight Like a Final Girl: Happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is the perfect reminder to fight like a final girl through everything in life…
[Editorial] Editor's Note: Rape Revenge On Screen
After watching this film, I was duly reminded of one of the reasons I set this site up…
[Editorial] Editor’s Note: Humbled by all of your support
A gross & gushing little love letter to say thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far…