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UPDATE: EIC @darrylgriffiths.bsky.social has been commendably adamant to bring a transparent and effective resolution to this situation. He's shared a larger update via Instagram. After investigation, offending writer removed, pieces scrubbed. Please hear him out. www.instagram.com/reel/DN2OqJc...

Hey, so this shouldn't need to be a top tip, but to review films, you should probably actually watch them in the first place. But what do I know?

In my work haze, I forgot to share that my contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social The Innkeepers arrived, and she is gorge. Grab your copy now to read my essay on mental health in Ti West's haunted house film. Thanks as ever to @phillipescott.bsky.social for the opportunity

I've been very quiet over here of late trying to keep on top of commissions and festival content and other exciting things, but there will be a lot of FrightFest stories dropping over the weekend so keep your eyes peeled ✨️

What if I told you K-Pop Demon Hunters was my top film of 2025 so far and I don't think anything will beat it?

I'm sharing my Weapons review now because I will definitely forget amid the mad festival prep, but please read it after seeing it. Go in blind, watch on a huge screen in pitch black, save this post, and come back. Let's discuss. filmhounds.co.uk/2025/08/weap...

Hey so Zach Cregger, just a quick question, what the fuck? (Complimentary)

My latest review for @moviejawn.com is now live! I didn't vibe with this, and you can find out why right now at the link below

I'm collecting directors I love this week because I also got to speak to Demián Rugna about When Evil Lurks ahead of its gorgeous @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release, and let him know how much Terrified scared the shit out of me. Now live at @filmhounds.co.uk filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/when...

It's no secret how much I love Talk To Me, and Bring Her Back is also probably on the same level. So to get to speak to Danny and Michael Philippou all about their work was a real pinch-me moment. Full version in the next @filmhounds.co.uk filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/dann...

So cool to see only male critics quoted about the new Lynne Ramsay, which is directly about post partum psychosis

My Fantasia International Film Festival coverage for @filmhounds.co.uk kicks off today with a double bill of reviews. First off, the painfully relatable, savage, and emotional Peau a Peau, the debut feature from Chloe Cinq-Mars filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/peau...

reminder to follow your new favorite queer horror lit mag

I'm covering @fantasiafestival.com for the first time this year! PR, please get in touch with any screener or interview opportunities for @filmhounds.co.uk. Check out what I'm buzzing to see below: filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/7-fi...

Bring Her Back crawls under the skin and festers, a true testament to the Philippou's mastery of genre cinema. Devastating, gruelling, and terrifying, this sophomore feature has the good. Read my full review for @filmhounds.co.uk to find out why filmhounds.co.uk/2025/07/brin...

She's raving about Huesera again 🙏💚 In my first column for @moviejawn.com I got personal about why Huesera has the most relatable representation of parenthood out there. It's a must watch for everyone IMO.

Horror Christmas is HERE deadline.com/2025/07/frig...

Any of my podcasting pals planning an episode on Bring Her Back? I NEED to talk about it, and I promise I won't babble on about grief for three hours

Happy FrightFest lineup announcement day to all those who celebrate 🙏 horror Christmas and a week with the Ghouls is almost here God bless

The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!

After three years of applying, she's finally tomato-meter approved @rottentomatoes.com 🍅 To celebrate, I'm writing a review for one of my favourite films of the year so far, and interviewing one of my favourite directors while prepping to speak to two of my faves next week. I love movies.

All I'm saying is I watched Bring Her Back tonight and I have 4,000 words of notes and just sent a crying voice note to the group chat talking about motherhood so you could say I liked it (ps editors I will be in your inboxes)

Somewhere needs to do a nice new Blu for Killer Klowns From Outer Space and just let my eldest child do the commentary because she now knows it front to back and makes that KNOWN when we watch it

Music talk on the film account, but I truly think Turnstile's GLOW ON might be the best album of the last 10 years

For those looking for Glastonbury updates this fine Sunday, I am heading up the live blog over at @metro.co.uk this morning metro.co.uk/2025/06/29/g...

Shout out to Shudder for letting physical media labels release their movies on disc, many streamers could stand to learn (NETFLIX WHERE THE FUCK IS MY INCANTATION RELEASE)

My favourite feature of the year is now live over at @fangoria.bsky.social in which I go deep on the extravagant popcorn bucket trend and the film merchandise landscape as a whole 🍿

Baby’s first piece at @dreadcentral.bsky.social 🥰 Saw Company of Wolves earlier this year and immediately became obsessed.

The features I've read recently surrounding 28 Days, Weeks, and Years Later have been astounding and really remind me why I love film and love film criticism

Joining in the fun

My contributor copy of @secondsightfilms.bsky.social release of Talk To Me is here and it is gorgeous. One of the pieces of writing I'm most proud of is in this essay booklet and I can't wait for people to read it

Who would like to host my essay (still currently in my brain) about the parallels between 28 Years Later and living in our world since covid started?

I would like to go on one podcast to talk about 28YL so please ask me and maybe I will choose one

Nine years ago, Homer came to live in his forever home. From a seven month old pup who had never lived inside a house to a pampered old man that does nothing but sleep on the sofa. I love you, baby number one 💚

And a huge thanks to @bunnydarke.bsky.social, @barryf48.bsky.social, @princeis.me, @blsaycewrites.bsky.social, @craigimann.bsky.social, @thehorrorchick.bsky.social and the awesome cast and crew of The Innkeepers for helping to make this one special! 🥳 #FilmSky #Horror

No matter where you stand on 28 Years Later, you need to read this incredible article from @blondekwaidan.bsky.social

I am once again begging for a shiny physical release of Huesera and to write something for it because I am once again floored by this film

Both @arihellraiser.bsky.social and @janinepipe28.bsky.social on a release I know that's right 🙏 day one purchase

Chuffed I can finally shout about featuring on this release 💚 pre-order your copy of The Innkeepers from @secondsightfilms.bsky.social to read my essay on mental health in the incredible haunted house film

28 Years Later is in cinemas now, so I rounded up nine zombie films to get you in the mood for a return to Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's Rage-infected world metro.co.uk/2025/06/20/9...

I really want to love 28 years Later, but it missed the mark for me. Lots of bold swings, but not all of them land. Read my full review over at @filmhounds.co.uk filmhounds.co.uk/2025/06/28-y...

I haven't podcasted in a while, and I very much want to talk horror films. Do you have a podcast and need someone to yap at you? Drop me a DM 💚 #filmsky

New month, new byline. Thrilled to have joined @moviejawn.com as a staff writer, and my first review is live now on the site to check out

Sharing this again for the weekday morning crew. If anyone has any leads for anywhere I can pitch or has work they think I'd be a good fit for, DM me or find my email below! I especially love writing horror, possession cinema, body horror, parenthood in film, mental health, and LGBTQ+ themes

My episode on From Dusk Till Dawn 3 being sandwiched between the mastery of I Vampiri and Sinners is killing me. Listen to the latest season of @vampirevideos.co.uk to hear my thoughts on not the worst film of the franchise 🩸

My Tribeca coverage is starting to roll out, and first up, we've got my review of the wonderful and weird Queens of the Dead from Tina Romero. Great performances, wonderful world-building, and just a bloody good time from start to finish @filmhounds.co.uk filmhounds.co.uk/2025/06/quee...

Playing a dangerous game of listening to The Wonder Years on a packed train and desperately trying not to sing out loud

I didn't think I could appreciate @mikeflanaganfilm.com work more than I already do, but listening to him break down his creative process, and some of my favourite titles, has me so inspired. A fantastic day at @sxsw.com London

Mine and my kids' situation has changed drastically over the last month, so I'm trying to bring in whatever extra writing gigs I can atm. If anyone is accepting pitches or in need of an essay writer, feature writer, and sort of entertainment writer, let me know linktr.ee/blsaycewrite...