Tag Archives: supernatural thrillers
The Other Side (2006) – Movie Review
The Other Side (2006), written and directed by Gregg Bishop, was one of those low-budget movies with relatively unknown actors that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre slot. There were horror and action elements – mixed in with a love … Continue reading
Reflections on Themes in Film: Nyctophobia
Nyctophobia: Pathological fear of the dark, an abnormal and persistent dread of the dark. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they may rationally realize that the dark does not pose a threat commensurate with their fear. Formed from the Greek “nyx” … Continue reading
Suicide Girl (2010) – A Horror Short Film
While many readers might find it sad that I discovered horror short films only about six months ago, I’m just grateful I found them. Short stories and short films seem to be the way horror was intended to be delivered … Continue reading
Note to Self: The Between by Tananarive Due
What do you do when your power goes out on a Friday night? You read a book, of course. The Between by Tananarive Due caught my eye whilst browsing the paperback section at my local library. The blurb on its … Continue reading
The Echo (2008) – Horror Movie Review
Supernatural elements? Check. An attractive, vulnerable but not totally helpless, somewhat damaged protagonist? Check. A formidable antagonist with a penchant for violence? Check. Spooky setting? Check. A well-written story? Check. What more could a fan of scary movies ask for? … Continue reading


