Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ TV Choice: Mia-Kate Russell’s sapphic revenge slasher, Penny Lane is Dead, streaming on Shudder, delivers one hell of a sucker punch by Neil Baker 29th August 2026
Film and Television The Mortuary Assistant (review) – Jeremiah Kipp’s horror game adaptation juggles supernatural terror and psychological torment by Daisy Grace Greetham 27th July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television TV Choice: MadS (Shudder) – David Moreau’s Gaspar Noé-inspired disorienting trip to hell is a terrifying triumph by Neil Baker 20th October 2024
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Daddy’s Head (review) – the horrifying power of grief to shift, distort, and twist our reality by Neil Baker 11th October 2024
Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Get ready for some chilling tricks and treats on Shudder this October by Neil Baker 20th September 2024
Film and Television Glorious (review) – a man on his knees in puddles of urine and sick makes contact with an omnipotent, toilet-bound god by Neil Baker 19th August 2022
Film and Television What Josiah Saw (review) – an atmospheric and brutal Southern Gothic horror by Neil Baker 30th July 2022
Film and Television Shudders 61 Days of Halloween returns with a haunting lineup by Neil Baker 1st September 2021
1 The Intimacy Coordinator (review): Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s short film is bold in its perspective and bursting with potential
2 The finalists have been announced for the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, taking place in London this November
3 Queer Theatre is auctioning a Star Trek: Picard script belonging to Marina Sirtis, with all proceeds supporting LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers
4 A Tale of Two Cities (review): After 90 years, Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud’s adaptation finally comes to life on stage
5 TV Choice: Break Clause – Moving on is hard, moving out is even harder in Jess Bray’s new Channel 4 comedy/drama
6 Sense and Sensibility (review) – Oakley and Reid’s adaptation flourishes with vivid visuals and ebullient performances
7 Premature (review): Kevin Walls’ debut feature is rough around the edges, but its sincerity and thematic observations are easy to admire
8 Shrimp Fried Rice (review) – sizzling, satisfying and scrumptious, Dylan Pun’s salty-sweet short film is now streaming on YouTube
9 The Children (review) – Kirkwood’s exploration of social responsibility raises a deeply personal question: What would I do?
10 TV Choice: Tantalising temptations or collective sacrifice to win the game? Tempting Fortune returns to Channel 4 for a third series
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