There was a time when films aimed at children were mainly concerned with adventure, discovery and instilling a feeling of awe and wonder on young …

There can be few, if any, more famous child stars than Judy Garland. Her performance as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz captivated several generations …

I can’t imagine what it must be like for parents to lose a child. Especially at a young age. Childhood diseases can be debilitating for …

One-in-five adults in the US experience mental ill health. It’s an incredibly debilitating illness to deal with but even harder to watch a loved one …

In spite of recent improvements, American cinema largely remains the domain of privileged white men. Therefore, the stories we’re told usually reflect this disparity. Whilst …

There are very few genre combinations as difficult to master as those of horror and comedy. It’s so easy to get wrong. The trick is …

Throughout the ages, and often due to good old misogyny, witches have played a prominent role in folklore, legend, and latterly, popular culture. Whilst traditionally …

There has been a huge spurt of interest in horror films over the last few years. Not only are they suddenly ‘elevated’ in the eyes …

With certain directors, you either love or hate their output. Whilst this holds true across all genres of cinema, in horror there tends to be …

Over the last decade there has been a huge sea-change within cinema. Female voices are beginning to be heard on a regular basis and making …