Matt Glasby

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s sequel embraces eccentricity, turning left when we expect it to turn right, then jabbing the WTF button.

Sure, everyone’s a critic… But here’s some good-natured, three-star advice drawn from decades of experience.

Previewing the standout scarefests crawling into cinemas this May and June.

From “cast a Bond who can act” to “go nuts with the directors” we have tips for 007’s new owners.

From “be sure you can act” to “leave the ego at the door” – we examine the best and worst forms of movie cameo.

From “set it up properly” to “go big or go home” – we outline the rules of the successful twist movie.

Previewing the standout scarefests crawling into cinemas over the coming months.

New monthly column turns a sly, critical eye on how the movie world really works.

The rules of horror don’t just apply on screen – there are six key commandments for fans too.

Make Xmas a little bit bleaker with these ace horrors that put a different spin on the season.

“What it most resembles is a very good Simpsons parody of a not-very-good sci-fi action flick.”

Looking forward to 2025’s most intriguing horrors – from the big sequels to promising new nightmares.

Here’s what to watch – and watch out for – among September and October’s horror releases.

From angry tigers to talented spiders, Stranger call-backs to Shyamalan Jr, here’s what’s coming up…

A look back at the most questionable legacy of 1976’s The Omen – the persistent idea that it was cursed.

If Road House were a band, it would be AC/DC; if it were a person, they’d wear sunglasses indoors.

Old blue eyes is back in this colossal-in-every-sense sequel.

Here’s what to watch – and watch out for – among March and April’s horror releases.

Everything the characters do, however mundane, takes on heavy significance due to the setting.

As new doco Dario Argento Panico grapples with Argento’s legacy, we attempt to do the same.

“It’s like a sauna. Furnace. You could fry an egg on my stomach. Oooooohhhhh”