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Director John Hyams’ vicious slasher movie Sick takes place early in the pandemic and mines horror from society’s COVID-era anxieties.
Barbarian Review: A Surprisingly Twisty Shocker
Appearances are not what they seem with the new horror movie Barbarian. Rarely does a horror movie so surprising come along that even discussing the finer plot points would spoil the effect. Filled not with red herrings, but with a unique story, Barbarian will delight genre fans, offering something that was perhaps unexpected.
The Invitation Review: New Blood For The Vampire Genre
Audiences have been fascinated by vampires for hundreds of years. In a year where Nosferatu celebrates its 100th birthday, The Invitation is just the latest in a long line of stories about the undead.
When I Consume You Review: No One Will Want Seconds
The lasting horrors of childhood trauma permeate every inch of Perry Blackshear’s When I Consume You.
Metro Morning Movie Recommendations: July 22
That Shelf's Jason Gorber stopped by Metro Morning today to chat about Jordan Peele's Nope, which he thinks may just be the filmmaker's very best.
CONTEST: Win advance screening tickets to NOPE in Toronto and Montreal!
That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see an advance screening of Jordan Peele's horror epic NOPE in Toronto and Montreal!
Culture Shock Interview: Director Gigi Saul Guerrero
That Shelf sat down with the multi-talented Gigi Saul Guerrero to discuss her political horror-thriller, Culture Shock.
The Black Phone Review: Answer This Call
Though it may not be scary enough for seasoned horror fans, The Black Phone is an intelligent and thoughtful story that is well worth a trip to the cinema this summer.
CONTEST: Win advance screening tickets for The Black Phone!
That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see an advance screening of Universal Horror's The Black Phone! Find out how you can win a chance to attend in Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal!
Stranger Things 4 Trailer: See You on the Other Side
Stranger Things 4's new trailer reveals the series’ creepiest villain yet.
You Won’t Be Alone Review: A Life-affirming Horror Story
You Won't Be Alone is a stunning coming-of-age-tale that uses folk horror to explore life’s biggest questions.
The Long Walk Review: A Philosophical Ghost Story
In her third feature film, Laos' Mattie Do—the country's only female filmmaker and only horror director—blends both genre and timelines into one philosophical ghost story in The Long Walk.
Edoardo Vitaletti Talks The Last Thing Mary Saw
"The story is about, figuratively speaking, silencing people," says The Last Thing Mary Saw director Edoardo Vitaletti.
Sundance 2022: Watcher Review
Watcher is a slow-burn horror about a woman tormented by the pressure of unseen eyes.
Streaming Recommendations for Black History Month
Streaming recommendations for Black History Month include Passing, The Harder They Fall, One of Ours, Lilies of the Field, and Set It Off.