#–A–B–C–D–E–F–G–H–I-J-K–L–M–N-O-P-Q-R–S–T–U-V–W-X-Y–Z

A

The Addams Family duology
Released: 1991/1993
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Synopsis: The Addams are a tight-knit, ghoulish family, and from the intense love shared between parents Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) to the dangerous shenanigans of children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman), there’s a lot of fun and shocks to be had. In The Addams Family, a con-artist tries to trick the family by impersonating their beloved Uncle Fester, and in Family Values, Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to a vomit-inducingly goody-goody summer camp while Uncle Fester marries
Verdict: The Addams family are quite synonymous with all things dark and creepy (and kooky, mysterious and spooky), and a perfect fit for daytime viewing with plenty of humour balanced with a little creepy gothicky goodness.

American Psycho
Released: 2000
Director: Mary Harron, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis
Synopsis: Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) leads a double life as an investment banker in New York City by day and a serial killer by night, until his apparent psychosis seems to catch up with him.
Verdict: A violent and disturbing film with plenty of dark comedy that will entertain, shock and disgust. Featuring excellent performances, particularly from Bale, and a lot of themes to mull over, this is one that you will need to be in the right frame of mind to watch, but watch you absolutely should. 4/5

B

Beetlejuice duology
Released: 1988/2024
Director: Tim Burton
Synopsis: In Beetlejuice, Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) meet their end and end up haunting their own house. Some time later, teenager Lydia (Winona Ryder) and her family move in, much to the couple’s chagrin. They call upon the services of Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) to haunt the family out of the house. In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the ghost with the most returns, this time to help Lydia’s own daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), from meeting her own end too early.
Verdict: Funny, entertaining, and creepy, the Beetlejuice films do not disappoint. Suprisingly, the sequel stands pretty strong alongside its predecessor – not an easy feat for the sequel to a film with such a strong cult following.
Read the full Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review.

Body Melt
Released: 1993
Director: Philip Brophy
Synopsis: The residents of a small town in Australia become the unwitting test subjects of a new drug that alters the body in gruesome ways.
Verdict: Humorous? Yes. Good? Not really. The body horror aspects are fairly strong and horrifying, but with weak scenes in between it’s a struggle to get to the end. 2/5

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Released: 1992
Director: Fran Rubel Kuzui
Synopsis: Just your average California teenage Valley Girl cheerleader, Buffy Summers (Kristy Swanson) is in disbelief when she is called upon to fight the vampires running wild in her town, but only she can stop them, and preferably without breaking a nail.
Verdict: The precursor to the fabulous Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show, the film sets up the character and her world well, introducing the world to the butt-kicking bad ass she is. The film is very campy and is certainly very surface level in comparison to the television show, but it’s a fun watch for Buffy enthusiasts. 3/5

C

The Cabin in the Woods
Released: 2012
Director: Drew Goddard
Synopsis: A group of college students head for a getaway to an old cabin in the woods, a cabin that, unknown to them, is under surveillance by technicians who will unleash all kinds of hell upon them.
Verdict: With plenty of laughs, horror and gore thanks to the writing of Joss Whedon and Goddard, this film takes many horror tropes and turns them on their head with the infused humour. You won’t know whether to be grossed out or tickled pink red. 4/5

Cinderella’s Revenge
Released: 2024
Director: Andy Edwards
Synopsis: Cinderella (Lauren Staerck) chooses revenge upon her stepmother and stepsisters over her happily ever after.
Verdict: This one is actually has some decently humorous moments, and the performances are fine and the characters aren’t bad, but the story is quite flat, as is the horror aspect, but you get what you’re given when it’s a low budget horror like this. 2.5/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Cinderella’s Revenge review.

Cocaine Bear
Released: 2023
Director: Elizabeth Banks
Synopsis: When a wild bear accidentally ingests a whole lot of cocaine, it goes on a rampage about the forest, threatening the lives of all the people who happen to be there.
Verdict: Based very loosely on a true story, this weird and wacky film has such a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction premise that you can’t help but enjoy it. There isn’t much of a story to it, and the character’s aren’t all that interesting, but the strangeness of the story has to be seen to be believed. 3/5

Companion
Released: 2025
Director: Drew Hancock
Synopsis: On a weekend getaway with her boyfriend Josh (Quaid) and their friends, Iris (Thatcher) finds herself in a precarious situation that is further exacerbated after she learns a few truths from Josh, who may not be the doting boyfriend she believes him to be.
Verdict: Companion is not really anything new, particularly in its isolated setting and psychological themes, but if you’re looking for something that’s just a little bit more than your average murder caper, you may take some enjoyment from it. 3/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Companion review.

D

Deadstream
Released: 2022
Directors: Joseph Winter, Vanessa Winter
Synopsis: An online streamer goes on a live in a supposedly haunted house in order to repair his reputation after a previous disasterous stunt.
Verdict: A found footage satire that pokes fun at streamers and the horror genre, sometimes to its detriment, other times in an entertaining fashion. Don’t expect much, if any, genuine frights, but expect a few laughs. 3/5

Death of a Unicorn
Released: 2025
Director: Alex Scharfman
Synopsis: Elliot (Paul Rudd) tries to connect with his emotionall distant daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega). On the way, they hit a unicorn with their car, and soon after arriving at their destination, they are hunted by the unicorn’s family.
Verdict: This film doesn’t amount to much more than an average B-movie style horror comedy, with Rudd and Ortega essentially typecast and Will Poulter not offering up anything we haven’t seen before. Leoni and Grant are a strange couple but somehow that’s about one of the only things in this film that works. 2/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Death of a Unicorn review.

Drag Me to Hell
Released: 2009
Director: Sam Raimi
Synopsis: Loan officer Christine (Alison Lohman) denies an old woman a loan, so the woman apparently puts a curse on her. As strange things begin to happen to Christine, she seeks the services of a psychic to help save her soul from potentially going to hell.
Verdict: Equal parts hilarious and horrifying, this entire film slaps of Sam Raimi, so if you enjoy the likes of Evil Dead, you will certainly find some fun and entertainment with this offering. How the actors were able to get through some of these scenes may remain a mystery, but fortunately for us they did, so we can be creeped and grossed out while laughing our asses off. 4/5

E

El Conde (Spanish)
Released: 2023
Director: Pablo Larraín
Synopsis: Augusto Pinochet (Jaime Vadell), the infamous Chilean dictator, is a vampire. He has lived for 250 years and now wishes to be permanently dead. His children are after his wealth and a nun arrives to kill him, but he won’t go easily.
Verdict: It’s a strange but entertaining and humorous story with lots of clear influences from classic cinema, such as Nosferatu (1922) and The Passion of Joan of Arc, and a hint of modern cinema like What We Do in the Shadows. The visual effects are great and the black and white gives it a classical feel. It’s likely to be an ‘acquired taste’ kind of film, but there’s lots here to enjoy. 3/5
Read the Tiny Tapes El Conde review.

The Evil Dead trilogy
Released: 1981-1992
Synopsis: Starting with 1981’s The Evil Dead, the series begins with the opening of a demonic book and the playing of a demonic tape, then all literal hell breaks lose. 1982’s Evil Dead II sees the series’ anchor character Ash (Bruce Campbell) go through almost the same events as the previous film, and 1992’s Army of Darkness sees Ash fight with demons, both in our time and far in the past.
Verdict: If you’re down for some intense gore and terrifying hell creatures, this is for you, particularly if you want some added comedy/B-movie-style horror. The visual effects add an extra gross-factor to what is already a pretty gruesome series, and though most of the stories are nothing new now, the execution of it was done in such a unique way for the time, paving the way for many a horror film in the future.

F

The Frighteners
Released: 1996
Director: Peter Jackson
Synopsis: After the murder of his wife, architect Frank (Michael J. Fox) develops psychic abilities that allows him to communicate with the dead. Initially he uses his abilities to garner money from exorcisms, but he soon comes across a more sinister ghost that he must deal with.
Verdict: Coming soon

G

Ghostbusters franchise
Released: 1984 – present
Directors: Ivan Reitman (1 & 2), Jason Reitman (3), Paul Feig (4 – reboot), Gil Kenan (5)
Synopsis: A service known as ‘Ghostbusters’ tackles and protects people ghouls and monsters.
Verdict: Although Ghostbusters has grown into a bigger franchise since the ’80s, the classic duology cannot be beaten. They are fun movies that do veer more on the adult side of comedy, but they have enough humour and mild scares to be enjoyed by older children too. The later sequels and reboot are questionable, but frankly, you can’t go wrong with the original films.

H

Happy Death Day duology
Released: 2017
Director: Christopher Landon
Synopsis: College student Tree (Jessica Rothe) is murdered on her birthday. If that wasn’t enough of a bummer, she comes back to relive the day and die again. Much like Groundhog Day, the cycle continues, prompting Tree to realise she probably has to find and stop her killer.
Verdict: A fun movie that utilises its teen comedy aspects well to put a fun spin on a standard murder-mystery. It does get a little cringe at times, and repetitive, ironically, but overall if you prefer some humour to offshoot the stabbing and murdering, you’ll get some enjoyment from this one. 3/5 (A review of the second film is coming soon.)

Heart Eyes
Released: 2025
Director: Josh Ruben
Synopsis: ‘The Heart Eyes Killer’, or HEK, is a serial killer that has been killing couples in various cities in the US for a few years, but he finally meets his match with non-couple Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding) in Seattle.
Verdict: Featuring tongue-in-cheek humour, a rom-com subplot and a twist that’s a little dumb, but by the time it comes around, you really wouldn’t expect anything less. 3/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Heart Eyes review.

J

Jennifer’s Body
Released: 2009
Director: Karyn Kusama
Synopsis: When Anita, aka “Needy” (Amanda Seyfriend) drifts apart from her best friend, Jennifer (Megan Fox) due to Jennifer’s strange behaviour, Needy soon discovers that something terrible has happened to her, and she might not even be Jennifer anymore.
Verdict: Diablo Cody is quite adept at writing stories with an accurate feminist angle, and with Jennifer’s Body she manages to do the same again while comparing the female experience to something horrific. Much like 2001’s Ginger Snaps, this film takes blood and gore and throws in a rocky and toxic female friendship to emphasise the changes one girl will experience. 3/5

L

Lisa Frankenstein
Released: 2024
Director: Zelda Williams
Synopsis: In 1989, teenager Lisa (Kathryn Newton), is an outcast at school and at home, spending her time at the graveside of a young Victorian man. After a lightning strike, the young man, known as ‘the Creature’ (Cole Sprouse), is reanimated and finds his way to Lisa. Together they embark on a series of ‘mishaps’ that brings Lisa more and more out of her shell.
Verdict: This film pays homage to teen films of the likes of Pretty in Pink and Edward Scissorhands and blends teen problems of then and now with gothic cult hits. In typical Diablo Cody style, teen angst and social issues are mixed with dark comedy and violence for a sturdy and fun story. 4/5
Read the full Lisa Frankenstein review.

M

Mars Attacks!
Released: 1996
Director: Tim Burton
Synopsis: When Martians arrive on Earth, they intially seem to be peaceful, until they aren’t. They begin to attack and kill humans with ease, and it’s up to the President and some regular people to figure out how to fight the Martians.
Verdict: In typical Tim Burton fashion, there’ are a lot of bizarre characters and events that kind of leave you wondering what exactly is the point of this film, and unlike a typical Tim Burton film, the plot is kind of loose. Nevertheless, the destroying of the humans is actually quite horrifying, and the Martians and some of their antics are quite funny, if also a little shocking. 3/5

The Menu
Released: 2022
Director: Mark Mylod
Synopsis: Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) and his plus-one, Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy), arrive on a private island to dine at the Hawthorn, a highly exclusive gourmet restaurant. As the guests make their way through the courses, with each meal boasting a performance that makes everything more than just a fancy dish, head chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) reveals his ultimate desires for his esteemed visitors, in which they may get more than their just desserts.
Verdict: Although there is fun to be had in The Menu, and certainly entertainment within some enjoyable shocks and thrills, a palette cleanser it is not. A relatively original idea for the plot, but it leaves more to be desired overall. 3/5
Read the full The Menu review.

R

Ready Or Not
Released: 2019
Director: Matt Bettinelli-Opin, Tyler Gillett
Synopsis: Grace (Samara Weaving) is looking forward to being part of her new husband’s historical family with a thriving business in board games. In-keeping with tradition, the family gather on the couple’s wedding night to play a game to induct their newest member. Knowing what’s in store for her, her husband attempts to help Grace survive the night.
Verdict: Where this film succeeds is in its injection of comedy, some of the cinematography and Weaving’s performance. Where it stumbles is in the supporting characters and horror aspects. The infrequent use of jump-scares (both a blessing and a curse) may leave you wanting more. 3/5
Read the full Ready or Not review.

Renfield
Released: 2023
Director: Chris McKay
Synopsis: Renfield (Nicolas Hoult) has grown tired of assiting his master, Count Dracula (Nicolas Cages) for nearly 100 years. After attending a support group for those in co-dependant relationships, he realises what he really wants is to be free from living under the Count’s thumb.
Verdict: A fun and twisty take on a classic tale from a rarely seen perspective, Renfield features some good comedic performances (especially from Hoult, in a role that isn’t to dissimilar from his role in Warm Bodies) and good action. It is however repetitive at times and suffers with a weak plot, but it makes for some average entertainment overall. 3/5

S

Scary Movie series
Released: 2000-present
Synopsis: Over five installments (thus far), Scary Movie has made its name by mocking the horror genre and any unlucky film that happens into its path, including Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Exorcist, Signs and Paranormal Activity, to name just a few (even non-horrors such as 8 Mile get the Scary Movie treatment).
Verdict: The first couple of movies, of which were headed by the Wayans brothers, definitely had their finger on the pulse of pop culture at the time, though that does mean they might struggle to find new audiences in the future. The following three follow a downward slope of pure stupidity and dumbassery without decent humour, making for less than entertaining films. 3/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Scary Movie Collection review.

Screamboat
Released: 2025
Director: Steven LaMorte
Synopsis: The passengers and crew of a Staten Island ferry are hunted by a mutant rodent.
Verdict: This production doesn’t take itself too seriously at all, and it’s actually quite funny while being simultaneously gory and shocking, so there’s good entertainment to derive from it so long as you don’t take it too seriously either. 3/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Screamboat review.

Shaun of the Dead
Released: 2004
Director: Edgar Wright
Synopsis: The lackadaisical Shaun (Simon Pegg) alienates all those around him, in part due to his even lazier best friend, Ed (Nick Frost). But when zombies begin to swarm their town, Shaun and Ed must find a way to survive, rescue their loved ones, go to the Winchester for a pint and wait for it all to blow over.
Verdict: An excellent zombie movie that takes its inspiration from the likes of Night of the Living Dead and throws in heaps of comedic value. All performances are fantastic, the chemistry between the actors making the comedy even more hilarious, and the simplicity of the production overall makes it a down-to-earth delight. 4/5

T

Together
Released: 2025
Director: Michael Shanks
Synopsis: A couple move to the countryside where a supernatural occurrence affects their lives, from their relationship to their physical bodies.
Verdict: One of the best things about Together, and many decent horror films, is the blending of multiple sub-genres in an attempt to create something somewhat unique. With its combination of psychological, supernatural and body horror with a healthy sprinkling of comedy and even a dash of romance, it becomes its own hybrid in a genre that’s tough to stand out in. 4/5
Read the full Together review.

W

Warm Bodies
Released: 2013
Director: Jonathan Levine, based on the novel by Isaac Marion
Synopsis: When a zombie named R (Nicolas Hoult) meets a human girl named Julie (Teresa Palmer), he begins to experience human feelings again, both mentally and physically. As the two grow close, R feels himself becoming more and more human, until they suspect there might be a way to cure the zombies.
Verdict: A strange Romeo and Juliet-esq film that spans multiple genres, from romance and comedy to horror and drama. It’s a fun perspective for a zombie movie, to see from that of a zombie that still has some semblance of human morals and consciousness. It’s cute, it’s funny, it’s gory, and it’s perfect for a range of audiences. 3/5

What We Do in the Shadows
Released: 2014
Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Synopsis: A documentary crew follows the lives of four vampire housemates. They document how the vampires live their day to day lives, how the role of a ‘familiar’ is supposed to lead to becoming a vampire, and how they create other vampires.
Verdict: If you thought vampires were so 2010s, you were wrong. Clement and Waititi put a new spin on the genre with this comedy mockumentary that was popular enough to warrant a spin-off television show. With plenty of dry humour, sarcasm and witty jokes, it’s sure to be a laugh fest for fans of Clement and Waititi’s other works. 3/5

Y

Your Monster
Released: 2024
Directors: Caroline Lindy
Synopsis: A stage actress is dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the subsequent break up with her self-absorbed boyfriend when she soon meets a monster who has been living in her closet. As they get closer, she worms her way in to the play written by her ex.
Verdict: The chemistry of the lead actors goes a long way to make solid humour, as well as making the audience root for them both, even if things might not go the way we think. It’s funny, tragic and weird, but most of all relatable, in a bizarre kind of way. 4/5
Read the Tiny Tapes Your Monster review.

Z

Zombieland duology
Released: 2009/2019
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Synopsis: After a zombie outbreak, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) goes on a long trip where he befriends different people, and they band together in order to reach their respective destinations safely. Despite rules about not getting too close to each other, the group soon come to find they don’t want to be without each other.
Verdict: The first film really put an epically fun spin on the zombie genre, kind of an American version of Shaun of the Dead. It’s got good humour, dialogue and performances. Double Tap takes things to the next level in terms of humour, with Woody Harrelson especially on top form, and it makes for an even more entertaining film.