Indie filmmakers are the heart of the horror genre. While mainstream horror flicks bring in large numbers, it is the indie films that typically push the boundaries and take on ambitious themes. Often uncomfortable, gross, or downright strange, here are some of our very favorite indie horror films.

Destiny covers the new release Piglady - a film inspired by the true brutal murders in Oregon.

Heading into the Chattanooga Film Festival, there were a few films that I had my eye on. One that managed to sneak in under my radar, however, was a quiet, unassuming title directed by first-time feature film directing duo Perry Home Video called Soft Liquid Center, which centers around a character trying to extricate herself from an ex-boyfriend who refuses to move on. It’s a deeply unsettling film dripping with style, so unlike any other film you may have seen and yet seems so effortlessly familiar. 

Adapted from Stephen King's novel, the 1983 film Cujo is still scaring us. From rabid dogs to being stuck in a car in a heatwave, Cujo is a staple film for summer horror.

Finally, audiences will get to see the dark art of yoga for what it truly is. Coming into Chattanooga Film Festival, Mind Body Spirit, a found footage-style horror film about a hopeful yoga influencer, was one of the higher profile draws featured in the festival’s lineup.

Arran Crawley discusses writing the horror screenplay and protagonist: There’s more than one way to structure a story—particularly horror with its detailed sub-genres.

The horror genre is well suited for the short-film format, allowing filmmakers to explore their creativity, often leading directly to bigger productions and full-length adaptations. In celebration of the 10th annual Chattanooga Film Festival, Ande Thomas reviews their Dangerous Visions Shorts Showcase.

Even before its release on June 6, Maeve Fly has been building its reputation as a brutal, twisted addition to slasherdom, and we can go ahead and rip that band-aid off right off the bat—it’s a deserving reputation.

Uncover forgotten gothic tales by R. Murray Gilchrist in I Am Stone: The Gothic Weird Tales of R. Murray Gilchrist, edited by Daniel Pietersen. This captivating collection explores the eerie fusion of decadence, horror, and the supernatural from the late Victorian era. From haunting vampire tales to dark fantasies, immerse yourself in Gilchrist's vivid prose.

Screenwriter Arran Crawley examines the differences between two common types of stories in horror film and how you can use them to create engaging plots in your own writing.

Writing a scene analysis can be a great step toward forming a broader thesis when discussing a film. Using Creep (2014) as an example, this article analyzes the opening scene and shows how it can be used to guide a deeper look into the film.

Dan Pietersen explores how May Sinclair’s life influenced her weird fiction in British Library Publishing’s latest collection of Sinclair’s short stories, edited by Mike Ashley.

 In 2003, Charles Cullen was convicted of killing 29 patients across two states and nine hospitals. While it is believed that his actual victim count is much higher (as many as 300), two films released just months apart in 2022 examine his story and those affected by his crimes.

The visual language of Sidney Furie's The Entity (1982) hints that the psychiatrists treating Carla Moran may not have been so off target, after all.

In the finale of Season Four of You, viewers realize that Joe hasn’t changed his murderous ways since leaving the United States and that he’s gotten much, much worse—or better when it comes to getting away with his crimes.

“The ghost story is a form of horror loved by those who don’t love horror.” Guest author Arran Crawley explores six themes in the making of the traditional British Ghost Story.

Great Britain has, of course, a strong pedigree when it comes to classic horror films, so it's nearly impossible to narrow down to the ten best, but we gave it a shot.

From classic slasher films to modern-day masterpieces, these movies are sure to satisfy your thirst for blood and gore. Here’s our top 10 bloodiest films that will leave you both terrified and entertained.

In the first few episodes of Season 4 of You recently released by Netflix, viewers find Joe Goldberg living a new, peaceful life in Europe. While he’s managed to refrain from his murderous tendencies in the states, it would appear he’s now the one in someone else’s crosshairs.

The feature debut from Denmark-based writer and director Gabriel Bier Gislason combines demonic possession and a rom-com style meet-cute in a horror romance steeped in Jewish folklore. Now streaming on Shudder.