Writer Bunny Banyai shares her cautionary tale of taking a cannabis edible to cope with festive family tension, only to spend Christmas Day incapacitated on her bedroom floor. A stark warning for the holiday season.
Ryan Coogler's vampire horror 'Sinners', set in the Jim Crow South, shattered box office predictions and sparked vital cultural discourse. Discover how it became 2025's most important film.
The second season of hit horror series The Creep Tapes is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, earning a perfect 100% critics score and being hailed as even better than the first. Dive into the found footage terror.
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
As the 1974 slasher classic 'Black Christmas' marks its 50th anniversary, a writer explores why its minimalist terror and chilling ending remain so powerfully effective. Stream it now on Tubi and Amazon Prime.
GameCentral reviews 'Look Outside', the 2025 indie survival horror JRPG that blends EarthBound with Lovecraftian terror. Discover why this £8.99 PC game is one of the year's most unique and disturbing experiences.
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
The Paranormal Activity stage play at London's Ambassadors Theatre delivers masterful horror, leaving audiences terrified and awestruck. Read our full review.
The West End stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' at the Ambassadors Theatre is a masterclass in horror, directed by Felix Barrett of Punchdrunk. ★★★★ review.
Metro's Deputy TV Editor Tom Percival hails It: Welcome to Derry as a horror masterpiece, criticising Stranger Things Season 5 for losing its soul. Discover why the weekly prequel series triumphs.
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.
Indie horror game Horses, from acclaimed developer Santa Ragione, has been removed from major storefronts. We explore the controversy and whether the ban is justified.
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
The box office horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is panned as an inept, poorly written follow-up with no proper ending. Our review of the 2024 release.
After 13 years in development, sci-fi survival horror game Routine is finally here. Our review explores its terrifying atmosphere, unique puzzles, and how it rivals Alien Isolation. Read the full analysis.
Netflix has released all episodes of 'Talamasca: The Secret Order', a new horror thriller based on Anne Rice's books. Dive into the secret society's supernatural investigations now.
The iconic 1999 found-footage horror 'The Blair Witch Project', notorious for making audiences faint, is now streaming on Netflix. Discover the film that changed horror forever.
Discover 18 terrifying Christmas horror films streaming now in the UK, from festive slashers to supernatural thrillers. Perfect for horror fans seeking alternative holiday entertainment.
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Irish actor and Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd shares her recovery journey after second below-knee amputation. Discover her inspiring story and future plans.
Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog serves exclusively British produce with one exception - tonic water due to quinine. Discover his strict local sourcing rules and new British ketchup.
Italian horror game Horses faces Steam ban over explicit content concerns, launching December 2 on Epic Games Store. Developer fears financial collapse without Steam access.
Zoe Slater's stalker nightmare escalates in EastEnders Christmas special as she accuses brother Tommy. Read the shocking spoilers and dramatic twists ahead.
Celebrating the life of Ian Marchant, a writer and broadcaster whose unique work explored British counterculture, railways, and nightlife. Discover his remarkable legacy.
A 65-year-old Thai grandmother narrowly avoided being cremated alive after waking up in her coffin moments before her funeral. Read this incredible survival story.
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.