Best Christmas Films on UK TV 2024
Discover the ultimate festive viewing guide, featuring family fun with A Minecraft Movie, the perfection of Paddington 2, and epic dramas like Oppenheimer. Plan your Christmas TV schedule now.
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Black Christmas: A 50-Year-Old Horror That Still Haunts
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.
Hidden Gem Christmas Films: Readers' Ultimate Guide
Discover the festive films flying under the radar, from dark comedies to heartwarming animations, as recommended by Guardian readers. Find your next Christmas classic.
Look Outside review: A bizarre EarthBound horror mash-up
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.
The Ice Tower: Marion Cotillard in 2025's Top US Film
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, ranks No. 3 in the US best movies of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy and idolisation. Read our full review.
Guardian Writers' Picks for Underrated Christmas Films
Discover a festive tour de force of overlooked Christmas movies, from 1940s comedies to dark thrillers, as recommended by Guardian film critics. Find your new holiday tradition.
Marty Supreme: Chalamet's 2025 Film Triumph
Timothée Chalamet defies expectations in Marty Supreme, a rich 1950s character drama. Discover why this film about a Jewish ping-pong hustler is a top US movie of 2025.
Paranormal Activity Stage Show Review: A West End Fright
The Paranormal Activity stage play at London's Ambassadors Theatre delivers masterful horror, leaving audiences terrified and awestruck. Read our full review.
Paranormal Activity Stage Show Terrifies West End Audiences
The West End stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' at the Ambassadors Theatre is a masterclass in horror, directed by Felix Barrett of Punchdrunk. ★★★★ review.
TV Horror Masterpiece: It: Welcome to Derry Beats Stranger Things
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.
Netflix Acquires Warner Bros, Shaking Up Hollywood
Netflix's landmark acquisition of Warner Bros signals a seismic shift for the film industry. We analyse the streaming giant's quest for Oscars and blockbusters. Read the full story.
Horses horror game banned from Steam and Epic Games Store
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.
The Wild World of Fake Movies Within Real Films
From 'Home Alone' to 'The Holiday', fake films within movies are a fascinating art form. Discover how they're made and why audiences wish they were real.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 branded one of year's worst films
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.
Routine: 13-Year Sci-Fi Horror Finally Releases
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.
Love Actually Hits Netflix for Christmas 2025
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
Poll settles debate: Die Hard is not a Christmas film
A new UK poll reveals the public's verdict on the Die Hard Christmas debate, with Bruce Willis himself weighing in. Discover the nation's favourite festive films.
Netflix Quietly Adds Anne Rice Horror Thriller Series
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.
90s Horror Classic 'The Blair Witch Project' Hits Netflix
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.
Troll 2 sequel now streaming on Netflix
The sequel to Netflix's record-breaking Norwegian monster movie 'Troll' is now available. Can 'Troll 2' match the success of the original 103 million-view hit?
18 Christmas Horror Films to Stream This Festive Season
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.
Hook: Spielberg's Classic Hits Amazon Prime UK
Steven Spielberg's beloved 1991 film Hook, starring Robin Williams, is now free for Amazon Prime subscribers in the UK. Relive the magic of Neverland today!
Dating app horror: Oral offer in 15 minutes
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.
7 Best Films to Watch on TV This Week
Discover this week's top TV picks including Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer's Christmas film Oh. What. Fun. Streaming now across major platforms.
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Notting Hill: Free Screening of 1999 Rom-Com
Watch the beloved 1999 rom-com Notting Hill for free on Film 4 this Friday. Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant star in this London-set classic that fans call 'life-changing'.
Ruth Codd announces second leg amputation recovery
Irish actor and Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd shares her recovery journey after second below-knee amputation. Discover her inspiring story and future plans.
The 20 Best Films Set on Water – Ranked!
Dive into our definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, discover which aquatic masterpiece claims the top spot.
Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Heads to Epic
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.
Jingle Bell Heist: Netflix's London Christmas Comedy Review
Netflix's Jingle Bell Heist brings festive cheer with Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells in a London-set Christmas robbery comedy. Read our full review of this seasonal offering.
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