He loves horror.
She’s not convinced.
Two perspectives. One shared love of movies. Plenty of disagreements along the way.
The Fear Review is an independent horror publication and podcast founded by William Howard and co-hosted with his wife, Amy. From theatrical releases to independent discoveries, we bring two different perspectives to every movie we watch.
From movie nights to a horror community.
The Fear Review started with a simple idea: horror movies are more fun when you have someone to experience them with, especially when that person sees things completely differently.
What began as a passion for watching and discussing horror has grown into written reviews, horror news, filmmaker interviews, festival screenings, and early looks at upcoming releases.
We cover major studio productions alongside independent films that might otherwise struggle to find an audience.
Two different perspectives. One great conversation.
Get to know the people behind the ratings. Our opinions are independent, and our differences are part of the point.
William Howard
A lifelong horror enthusiast with experience working on independent horror films, William appreciates everything from supernatural dread and slashers to creature features, practical effects, and unconventional productions.
He considers storytelling, performances, atmosphere, filmmaking, and how effectively a movie delivers on its premise. Sometimes an entertainingly over-the-top kill is exactly what the genre needs.
Read William’s Reviews & Articles →
Amy Howard
Amy approaches horror as a more casual viewer. A movie has to earn her enthusiasm with compelling characters, an engaging story, or scares that genuinely deliver.
She’s not afraid of a terrifying movie. Some of her favorite horror experiences are the ones that scared her the most. Her perspective helps viewers decide whether a film is worth facing their fears.
Read Amy’s Reviews →Two perspectives.
Independent opinions.
Different reactions.
William might appreciate the craft or creative risks of a film that Amy finds difficult to enjoy. Amy might connect with a story or character in a way William doesn’t.
No forced agreement.
Neither perspective is more important. We don’t try to reach a shared verdict, and our goal isn’t to tell you what to think. It’s to help you decide what’s worth your time.
Six ratings.
Two perspectives.
Instead of stars or percentages, our ratings answer a simpler question: What’s this movie worth to you?
Buyer
Full Price
Matinee
Renter
Streamer
Don’t BotherReviews. Interviews.
Festivals. And more.
We’re especially interested in independent horror and the filmmakers bringing original ideas to the genre. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Independent opinions. Real perspectives.
Our reviews reflect our own experiences with each film. We receive advance screeners, festival access, and opportunities to see films before release, although access never guarantees a positive review, a particular rating, or editorial approval.
We aim to give every movie a fair chance, whether it’s a major studio release or a low-budget independent production. Horror is subjective, and that’s why we believe two perspectives are better than one.
Let’s talk horror.
We welcome inquiries from studios, distributors, publicists, filmmakers, and festival organizers about screeners, interviews, festival invitations, and relevant opportunities.