Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ No Rest for the Wicked (Fantasia Film Festival) review – hauntingly beautiful, Kalle’s adaptation of Ulrichs’ Manor is unmissable by Neil Baker 23rd July 2026
Film and Television Wuthering Heights (review) – Fennell captures the book’s emotional scale, but the lack of subtlety is a double-edged sword by Calum Cooper 10th February 2026
Editors' Choice·Theatre The Highgate Vampire (review) – a delightfully absurd real-life tale brought to life through meta-theatre, gothic horror and sketch comedy by Neil Baker 29th January 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Frankenstein (BFI London Film Festival) review – Del Toro’s adaptation beats with a human heart that only he could create by Oscar Aitchison 16th October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Nosferatu (review) – Eggers’ chilling film somewhat cowers in the presence of its predecessor by Calum Cooper 23rd December 2024
Editors' Choice·Film and Television The Vourdalak (review) – Adrien Beau’s chilling adaptation is a tantalising, twisted and thrilling celebration of gothic horror by Neil Baker 14th September 2024
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The Last Voyage of the Demeter (FrightFest Review) – Øvredal’s Dracula movie is entertaining but incomplete by Neil Baker 24th August 2024
Film and Television Doctor Jekyll (review) – a homage to Hammer’s past and a wildly entertaining vision of its future by Neil Baker 13th October 2023
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ Kings & Queens: Enjoy our coronation-worthy collection of right royal movies and shows by Neil Baker 6th May 2023
Film and Television What Josiah Saw (review) – an atmospheric and brutal Southern Gothic horror by Neil Baker 30th July 2022
1 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
2 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
3 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
4 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
5 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
6 TV Choice: From tropical seas to open oceans and the deep, Blue Planet III on BBC One ventures deeper beneath the waves than ever before
7 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
8 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
9 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
10 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
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