Ireland

“Fear Lives in the Fabric of These Walls” In the chilling corridors of our minds, where history’s whispers turn to screams, lies “The Canal.” Released in 2014, this horror film, masterfully directed by Ivan Kavanagh, weaves a story of psychological terror that delves into the deepest fears of its audience. The feature follows film archivist…

An Irish Tale of Terror and Tipsiness: “Grabbers” “There’s something going on here, something not from this world!” exclaims a character from the delightful yet eerie horror-comedy fusion, Grabbers. Directed by Jon Wright and released in 2012, Grabbers sets itself apart in the horror film landscape. This peculiar creature feature is set on an idyllic…

Charming Terrors and Tipsy Twists: A Look at “Grabbers” “Drinking for survival has never been this literal.” With this intriguing line of defense against otherworldly beasts, the 2012 horror-comedy film “Grabbers,” directed by Jon Wright, tosses its audience head-first into a frothy sea of suspense and laughter. The Irish island setting becomes an isolated battleground…

“Everyone thinks they’re on the right side of the apocalypse” – A Red State of Madness In the disquieting realm of horror, few films challenge the comfort zones of its audience quite like Kevin Smith’s 2011 thriller, Red State. Straying from his comedic roots, the lauded director delves deep into the heart of darkness, offering…

A Trip Into Terror: Unearthing “Shrooms” “It’s like a trip, right? You’ve got to ride it out.” So begins the eerie journey in “Shrooms,” a 2007 horror flick directed by Paddy Breathnach. As a group of friends trek through the Irish wilderness on a psychedelic adventure, they find themselves tangled in a web of hallucinations,…