Atrocious is a provocative title, so when I read it I was immediately intrigued. Using a singular adjective as a title to describe the issues to come in a horror film typically implies that it means business. Take Creep, or Scream, or Insidious – the list goes on.

Spanish film is finally establishing itself on the global cinema map, and it seems that horror is fast becoming one of their strong points. Both Rec and Rec 2 have impressed and The Orphanage has received much praise. And now Hierro. This thriller horror, directed by Gabe Ibáñez is another excellent example of what our [...]