Taker is a short horror by Alexander Blackwood inspired by a study into the blind people and nightmares. It was filmed at Burrator Reservoir in Devon
Horror
Hell-Tor Gothic film festival puts Devon on horror map
A new festival in Exeter celebrating Dartmoor and Devon’s rich history of ghosts, ghouls and witchcraft – Hell-Tor – will take place this November.
Screen horror South West: top scary movies for the region
What scares the south west? Here’s what purports to be a definitive list of horror film shockers for the South West
Special screening of ground-breaking animated horror-doc Borley Rectory in Exeter
The tale of Borley Rectory was well-known for its hauntings. Exeter director Ashley Thorpe is back in Exeter with his ground-breaking animated horror doc for a special screening at the Exeter Phoenix
The Ritual author picks his top 5 horror films
What better day for a traditional horror film to be released than Friday 13, and today (take a look at the date stamp) is the release of The Ritual, which will be eaten up by connoisseurs, apparently. The Ritual was adapted from a story by Devon-based horror master Adam Nevill. (Watch at your own peril.)