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J-horror cinema is famed for its haunting renditions of grief, anger and suffering, all whilst scaring the wits out of audiences at the hands of its terrifying visuals and brutal endings. Dead Northern has narrowed down this epic subgenre and created a one-stop, top ten guide to J-horror's best films.

Anticipation is building for Johannes Roberts’ Primate (2026) as the new American horror-thriller about a genetically altered chimp who escapes from a research facility.

From bloodied slashers to flesh-eating zombies, 2026 is set to be an unmissable year for horror cinema.

As 2025 comes to a close, the team at Dead Northern takes a look at some of the best horror films that the year had to offer.

As Halloween creeps closer and the nights grow darker, it’s time to revisit the films that make even the most seasoned horror fans squirm in their seats

The 2025 Dead Northern Horror Film Festival celebrated a year of boundary-pushing horror cinema, showcasing a remarkable mix of feature films, shorts, international entries, and music videos. From tense psychological thrillers to gory comedies and folkloric nightmares, the festival highlighted the diverse talent emerging in the genre. Audiences were treated to films that tested nerves, challenged perceptions, and redefined what modern horror can achieve. With its carefully curated lineup, Dead Northern 2025 proved that horror remains a fertile ground for inventive storytelling, exceptional performances, and striking visual craft.

The great David Lynch, filmmaker, musician, artist and actor, recently passed away on the 15th January, 2025, leaving behind an extensive legacy as one of cinema’s finest auteurs.  Over the years, Lynch had become a forger for all things strange, dark and fantastical, with even his surname become synonymous with surrealism within the arts. His ...

Tony Todd’s extensive career traverses across film, television and theatre, with the actor surpassing over 100 credits. His remarkable decades-long career is a testament to his captivating, and at times chilling talents. His dedication for all things performance has crafted a devoted fan base who have followed his many powerhouse accounts in some of cinema’s ...

Where it All Began: The Classics Space Invaders (1978)   The ultimate classic game Space Invaders is often coined the definitive forerunner for horror gaming. Its fixed shooter design and sci-fi scenario generate a legacy that has stood the test of time. The chase and survival aspects involving an alien invasion that gradually obliterates the terrain ...

1- Exhibit A (Dom Rotheroe, 2007)  Exhibit A is a bleak, depressing exercise into nihilistic terrain as the film follows the King family, whose patriarch spirals after failed promotions and financial burdens. The film’s timely release circa the mid-late 2000s speaks to the detrimental economic climate the world was experiencing at the time. In this ...

The Lawnmower – Sinister (Scott Derrickson, 2012) Sinister has a brilliant and justifiable setup for many jumpscares to ensue, with Ethan Hawke’s character discovering a box of Super 8 films revealing a plethora of families’ grisly deaths. Many of these evil tapes are shown, showcasing drownings, hangings, and a string of other cruel fates. However, ...

1- The Wolf House (Cristobal León and Joaquin Cociña, 2018) Kicking off this mind-twisting list is the Chilean stop-motion film The Wolf House. Directed by Cristobal León and Joaquin Cociña and co-written by Alejandra Moffat, is the animated, surreal fairytale that takes the viewer through a mirage of labyrinth-like settings and worlds in a desolate ...