Horror

New Zealand director James Ashcroft is making a mark on the industry just two films in, and now he's received the best review a horror junkie could ask for.  Audio

The stars of Kiwi horror film Grafted join Jesse on Friday the 13th to talk about the new film. It follows Wei, a bright but socially awkward Chinese student who has a facial disfigurement. After the… Audio

A New Zealand Horror film is set to be showcased on the global stage at the legendary Museum of Modern Art in New York. The 1993 film called 'Jack Be Nimble' will screen at the museums upcoming summer… Audio

Our 'horror-spondent' Denver Grenell is in to talk about the power of Halloween. Denver has been looking at the influence of the film and how Halloween traditions have evolved. He's also got a batch… Audio

A famous kiwi short story 'Coming Home In the Dark' by Owen Marshall is appearing on screens next week as a feature film of the same name. It's based on the titular story of New Zealand short Story… Audio

A recent study suggests that people who enjoy consuming frightening fiction may be better adapted to cope with the fear and anxiety surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio

Another controversial Netflix production with graphic content has sneaked through New Zealand classification, before being changed, as the government considers rule changes. Following viewer concerns… Audio

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by the American horror writer H. P. Lovecraft is a story that only got published after his death. Now it gets a modern makeover 90-odd years after it was written and… Audio

AUT lecturer and Chair of the Gothic Association of New Zealand of New Zealand and Australia Lorna Piatti-Farnell explores our fascination with all creatures and creations. Audio