Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

Sam's debut novel, The Moor, was published by Unbound in 2018.

By Sam Haysom

Netflix's 'Jentry Chau vs the Underworld' teaser has anime Ali Wong slaying demons

High school and monsters.

15 hours ago

An anime image shows a girl walking through the doors of a high school while other students stand around talking.

An anime image shows a girl walking through the doors of a high school while other students stand around talking.

'Caddo Lake's twisty ending, explained

Well that was a lot to unpack.

22 hours ago

A man in a motorboat travels through a tree-filled lake.

A man in a motorboat travels through a tree-filled lake.

Jon Stewart responds directly to Elon Musk's Trump rally appearance

"He's acting like a guy who won a radio contest."

10/08/2024

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of another man in a dark baseball cap with a crowd behind him.

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of another man in a dark baseball cap with a crowd behind him.

Jimmy Kimmel gleefully responds to yet another angry Trump post about him

"He's still whining about a joke I made about him seven months ago."

10/08/2024

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. Next to him is a screenshot of a post from Donald Trump on Truth Social.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. Next to him is a screenshot of a post from Donald Trump on Truth Social.

Shudder's best horror comedies to scare you AND make you laugh

HahahahaAAAAAAARGHHHHHHH!

10/08/2024

A roundup of monsters and characters from different Shudder horror films.

A roundup of monsters and characters from different Shudder horror films.

Kamala Harris appears on 'Don't Call Her Daddy' podcast for 40-minute interview

"You don't have to abandon your faith or your deeply held beliefs to agree the government shouldn't be telling her what to do."

10/07/2024

A side-by-side image shows two women sitting in front of microphones.

A side-by-side image shows two women sitting in front of microphones.

The scariest horror movies on Shudder to keep you up at night

Cushions at the ready...

10/04/2024

A group of scary images from different horror films are shown in a collage, with the word "Shudder" at the centre.

A group of scary images from different horror films are shown in a collage, with the word "Shudder" at the centre.

'The Platform 2' review: A lesson in how to make a sci-fi sequel

Same setting, different rules.

10/04/2024

A woman stands on the edge of a concrete platform, peering down towards the camera.

A woman stands on the edge of a concrete platform, peering down towards the camera.

'The Platform 2's twisty ending, explained

Well that was a lot to digest.

10/04/2024

A close-up of a topless, bald man holding a lit lighter.

A close-up of a topless, bald man holding a lit lighter.

'V/H/S/Beyond' review: Should you watch if you're new to the franchise?

A first-timer's perspective.

10/04/2024

A group of skydivers in a plane grin at the camera.

A group of skydivers in a plane grin at the camera.

'Daily Show' mocks Trump's lack of reaction to the VP debate

"Seeing this tweet must have been rough for JD Vance."

10/03/2024

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top-left is a screenshot from X.

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top-left is a screenshot from X.

Stephen Colbert shuts down JD Vance's attempts to normalise Trump in VP debate

The "Late Show" host is not having it.

10/03/2024

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

'Salem's Lot' review: Stephen King adaptation has stereotypes, but also surprises

Nightmarish fun.

10/03/2024

A group of people stand at the foot of a hill, looking up at a large house.

A group of people stand at the foot of a hill, looking up at a large house.

'The Daily Show' breaks down the cringiest VP debate moments

Here we go again.

10/02/2024

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top-left is a side-by-side image of two other men in suits.

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top-left is a side-by-side image of two other men in suits.

Stephen Colbert breaks down the most awkward VP debate moments

A live recap of the, er, highlights.

10/02/2024

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

Every single 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 end credits Easter egg

Lager, posters, and pet pigs.

10/01/2024

Two older men and a younger woman stand together in a party, looking shocked.

Two older men and a younger woman stand together in a party, looking shocked.

Jon Stewart uses handy charts to break down Trump's interview answers

You can probably guess how it goes.

10/01/2024

A man sits behind a talk show desk holding a chart. In the top-left is an image of another man wearing a suit.

A man sits behind a talk show desk holding a chart. In the top-left is an image of another man wearing a suit.

Netflix's 'No Good Deeds' teaser has a stacked cast and a murderous house sale

From "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman.

09/30/2024

A couple sit in a room looking suspicious.

A couple sit in a room looking suspicious.

X's value is down horribly, according to company that helped Elon Musk buy it

Yikes.

09/30/2024

Stephen Colbert gives a line-by-line response to Trump's angry Truth Social rant about him

He can't stop ranting about late night hosts.

09/26/2024

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. An screenshot of a Donald Trump Truth Social post is at the bottom of the image.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. An screenshot of a Donald Trump Truth Social post is at the bottom of the image.

'Colin From Accounts' Season 2 review: The best TV comedy of 2024 so far

Awkwardness and hilarity in equal measure.

09/26/2024

A man and a woman stand on the doorstep of a suburban road, looking excited.

A man and a woman stand on the doorstep of a suburban road, looking excited.

'Daily Show' has a blunt response to Trump's attempt to win over women voters

"Er I'm actually meeting someone here, I have a boyfriend! Thank you so much though!"

09/25/2024

A woman sits at a talk show desk. In the top-left is an image of a man standing at a podium in front of a crowd.

A woman sits at a talk show desk. In the top-left is an image of a man standing at a podium in front of a crowd.

Jimmy Kimmel has a brutal response to Trump calling him 'one of the dumbest human beings ever'

His wife Molly McNearney makes a powerful cameo too.

09/25/2024

A side-by-side image shows two men in suits, one on a talk show stage and one standing on a podium in front of a large crowd.

A side-by-side image shows two men in suits, one on a talk show stage and one standing on a podium in front of a large crowd.

'V/H/S/BEYOND' trailer teases genuinely stomach-churning found footage horror

Do not watch if you're eating.

09/24/2024

A grainy image of a woman standing in the desert.

A grainy image of a woman standing in the desert.

'Disclaimer' trailer is 150 seconds of affairs, secrets and revenge

Looks twisty.

09/24/2024

A woman sits at a table in a packed, dimly lit room, staring directly into the camera.

A woman sits at a table in a packed, dimly lit room, staring directly into the camera.

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