I’ll say, straight off the bat, that I’m not the biggest fan of Horror anthologies, where there is a series of short stories interwoven with a greater arc that unites them all. The result is usually a mixed bag, with one or two strong entries and the rest flailing in the wind and easily forgotten.

So, to say that I was a little apprehensive is a fair statement when I came across this straight to VOD release, hoping to tap into the dark Web world and ensnare viewers with a bent or intriguing interest.

It’s an ambitious move considering the low budget attached to the feature and the constraints that come with it, as audience members drawn to this style of film, will be hoping for a gratuitous, gore-laden torture fest. Too heavy and you lose your average punter, too laid back and you’ll lose your core group, first drawn to the movie.

Where Midnight Peepshow excels is in the manner that it ensnared you, enticing you down the rabbit hole with a warped metaphor of Alice in Wonderland, tempting you to chase the Black Rabbit.

We’re presented with three tales to embark upon as we’re guided through various tales of mistrust, sexual masochistic vibes and debauchery.

The first tale, Personal Space (Directed by Airell Anthony Hayles) aims to set the precedent with a home invasion with a twist, as a couple are forced to endure a harrowing ordeal and their relationship is pushed to the limits.

The second is just as tense but with a more comedic tone as 3 guys and a girl awaken to find themselves bound and tied and only through a series of gruesome tasks can escape be possible. Presenting them with their challenges entitled, Fuck, Marry, Kill (Directed by Andy Edwards) is an unseen Gamesmaster, voiced by Zach Galligan.

Before, rounding out the trio of macabre narratives, The Black Rabbit (Directed by Jake West)  a man tries to win back the heart of his wife and follows her deeper into the dark Web only to face the most horrifying experience that he could have imagined.

The Prognosis:

The bond that ties the stories together may feel a little loose and unconstrained, but the journey is a twisted mix of curiosity, dark humour, and monstrosity that can only lead to ruin. It may struggle to ignite some passionate voyeurs, but there’s enough of a scent to lure you in and lean into the dank milieu from the three creators, despite its misgivings.

• Saul Muerte