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FILM REVIEW: RIPPER REVEALED

by Lance Reedinger | November 15, 2024 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Jack the Ripper is one of the most famous serial killers of all time. The mystery behind the Ripper has spawned countless films and written works for over a century. Celebrated genre artist Chris Shane Sanders takes a crack at the legend with his latest film, Ripper...

FILM REVIEW: DEVIL’S KNIGHT

by Lance Reedinger | November 14, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Kingdoms, damsels in distress, monsters, and badass warriors have always been a recipe for movie magic. This November the celebrated team from Mahal Empire bring the Horror-Nation their new take on old world lands of mystic horrors. With...

Son of Monsterpalooza 2024

by admin | November 14, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera Ascending out of the graves and escaping from the catacombs, Son of Monsterpalooza and its myriad of horrors once again served as a spine-tingling segue into Halloween, offering fright fans a surplus of thrills and chills for their proverbial...

L.A. Comic Con 2024

by admin | November 14, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera Just when we thought we were fresh out of colossal comic conventions for this year, L.A. ComicCon swoops from the sky and delivers a grandiose, superpowered weekend October 4 -6, filling an entire arena with celebrity booths, iconic cosplay,...

Terrifier 3 Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 16, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Damien Leone gave the Horror-Nation something they have been clamoring for, a new horror icon. Filmed in 2016, Terrifier was unleashed a few years later and word of mouth sprung an indie sensation that has become a mainstream franchise. A second film...

Broken Innocence Film Review

by admin | October 15, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryam Dailey Some topics are hard to tastefully tackle, especially in the realm of the “thriller,” or, “horror” movie genres. Broken Innocence manages to handle the subject of incest and sexual abuse in a respectful manner by not pushing the envelope in...

FILM REVIEW: SALEM’S LOT 2024

by Lance Reedinger | October 10, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1975, Stephen King unleashed his second novel, ‘Salem’s Lot. After the massive success of his debut novel, Carrie, all eyes were glued to the pages of his second work. Is this weird dude from Maine a one hit wonder, or the new master of horror? The...

Lollipop Chainsaw RePop Review

by admin | October 10, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The name James Gunn is synonymous with Films such as Slither, The Suicide Squad and The Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. To a certain sect of the horror nation, their first exposure to Gunn was probably 2012’s Lollipop Chainsaw, which 2024’s...

The Director’s Cut Review

by admin | October 10, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey If Scooby Doo met Half-Baked and had a child raised by Club Dread,its name would be The Director’s Cut. The Director’s Cut is a film by Steven Aripez airing on Tubi as of the time of this writing. The film focuses on a group of friends as...

Macabre Productions Review

by admin | October 9, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Static is proof positive that one does not need star-power, huge budget and fancy effects to provide an engaging narrative and a quality piece of cinema. Under the Macabre Productions umbrella, Static, directed by Anna Hammill and stars Shirley...

The Casting of Frank Stone Game Review

by admin | October 9, 2024 | Reviews, Video Game Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek/freeze tag in which a killer, both original and licensed, stalks survivors, again, original and licensed, as they scramble to repair generators to power an exit gate. The survivors...

The Crow 2024 Film Review

by admin | October 9, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey To paraphrase the 1994 Proyas/Lee cult classic, “I guess it’s not a good day to be a Crow fan.” The Crow 2024 suffers from Ghostbusters: Answer the Call syndrome. Reboot a classic franchise that has a devout following and a fan base that center...

NOVEL REVIEW: MEMORIALS

by Lance Reedinger | September 28, 2024 | Novel Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The last two fall spooky seasons celebrated genre author Richard Chizmar has owned the bookshelves with his Boogeyman novels. As the weather cools and leaves begin to turn autumn orange Chizmar returns with an original new novel,...

FILM REVIEW: FLESH OF THE UNFORGIVEN

by Lance Reedinger | August 28, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

A writer going into seclusion to concentrate and find inspiration is nothing new to the horror genre, made famous by Stephen King’s immortal classic, Misery. Writer/Director Joe Hollow attempts to put his take on this subgenre with...

FILM REVIEW: ALIEN: ROMULUS

by Lance Reedinger | August 27, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1979 Ridley Scott gave the world a Syfy/horror masterpiece with his slow burn sensation, ALIEN. Over four decades, the franchise has put out seven more films, a slew of shorts, mounds of collectable merchandise, and an ocean of books. This has made the...

Film Review: Death Bitch

by Lance Reedinger | August 14, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

I Spit On Your Grave set the bar for vigilante horror. The popular and often violent sub-genre has become one of the favorites of the Horror Nation. Modern films such as Becky and Mandy have gained a cult following, which has breathed new life into revenge...

Godzilla: Final Wars – Twenty Years Later

by admin | August 14, 2024 | Interviews | 0 Comments

A Retrospective Chat with Director Ryuhei Kitamura By Mike Lera Love him, hate him, adore him, abhor him, there’s just something about that 164-foot, 250-million-year-old laser-breathing beast named Godzilla that has captured our imaginations for over seven decades,...

San Diego Comic Con 2024

by admin | August 13, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera Suited up and ready for action, superhero fans and pop culture junkies from across the globe converged for a four-day sci-fi/fantasy/fright fest July 25-28 at San Diego Comic Con International, and in the wake of last year’s entertainment industry...

FILM REVIEW: BRING ME A SKIN FOR DANCING IN

by Lance Reedinger | August 13, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

A creepy trip to a cottage in the woods has been a staple in the horror genre. British horror maestro Chris Shane Sanders attempts to spin a new yarn in this age-old plot. Sanders has brought the Horror Nation some gems over the past few years, with popular...

FILM REVIEW: TRIM SEASON

by Lance Reedinger | July 13, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

From those crazy teens in Friday the 13th to horror comedy films such as Evil Bong, marijuana has always played a part in the horror genre. Smoking the wacky weed has been a multi-decade precursor which has invited terrifying trouble for the casts of horror...

FILM REVIEW: KILLER CAMPOUT 2

by Lance Reedinger | July 12, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

When the Godfather of Gore, Herschell Gordon Lewis, introduces a film, the viewer knows that they are in for a bloodbath. Such was the intro to the 2017 film, Killer Campout. Recognized for their old school no holds barred filmmaking, the...

The Unsung Boogeymen of Clive Barker

by admin | July 12, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By: Mike Lera Novelist. Playwright. Painter. Creature designer. Comic artist. Game developer. Graphic novelist. Photographer. Short story author. Poet. Actor. Producer. Screenwriter. Director. While it is almost impossible to fit all of these titles on his...

Monsterpalooza 2024

by admin | July 11, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera From what began as a simple little “mask” convention on the east coast in 2008 to what is now considered an epicenter for horror fans, Monsterpalooza celebrated its 15th year May 31-June 2 at Pasadena Convention Center (Pasadena, CA), adorned with its...

2024 SECOND HALF HORROR PREVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | July 10, 2024 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

The 2024 Horror year has been hit or miss. A new wave of horror original thought-provoking films attempted to usher in a more high brow reach to the genre. Late Night With The Devil and In A Violent Nature were both refreshing and slightly underwhelming. Abigal and...

MaXXXine Review

by admin | July 10, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The year is 1985. It was a simpler time.Kids rushing home when the streetlights started coming to life. There were no keyboard warriors taking up arms on the social media battleground. Disputes were settled face to face, online...

FILM REVIEW: IN A VIOLENT NATURE

by Lance Reedinger | June 4, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Word spread fast after a terrific screening at Sundance that a new style of horror film had just been unleashed. Quickly picked up by IFC Films for distribution, In A Violent Nature became the most eagerly anticipated horror film of 2024. After the strong showing of Late Night With The Devil, the team of Shudder […]

FILM REVIEW: ARENA WARS

by Lance Reedinger | June 3, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In 1987, Director Paul Glaser gave the world one of the first sub-genre of contest horror films. Based off the novel by Stephen King, The Running Man became an instant classic and a box office hit. Since then, novels and films such as, The Hunger Games and Battle...

Angelica: Short Film Review

by admin | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Ryan Dailey Angelica is a short film about something as mundane as picking up a child from school, only director Gianni Carbotti puts an almost M.Night Shyamalan type twist on the topic. A professional couple played by Riccardo Frezza and Nunzia Plastino sit...

FILM REVIEW: THE STRANGERS CHAPTER ONE

by Lance Reedinger | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 2008 writer/director Bryan Bertino gave the Horror Nation a modern classic with his fantastic suspense filled film, The Strangers. Carried by terrific performances from Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, the creepy thrill ride became a box office...

FILM REVIEW: REALM OF SHADOWS

by Lance Reedinger | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Anthologies have been a loved sub-genre of horror for decades. The allure of getting several terror tales at once has brought in hordes of horror hounds. This spring, director Jimmy Drain delivers an original concept in hopes of bringing...

Film Review: Sting

by admin | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Ryan Dailey Sting, as a popcorn movie serves its purpose just fine, granted, Arachnophobia and Eight Legged Freaks arguably did it better. Sting focuses on the story of Ethan (Ryan Corr) who is the superintendent for an apartment as well as being a comic book...

FILM REVIEW: ABIGAIL

by Lance Reedinger | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Universal Pictures has not had the best of luck with their attempt at rebooting the classic monster series that put the world-famous company on top of the world. After a series of critical and financial disappointments, the executives turned to the red-hot...

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: THE KILLING HOLE

by Lance Reedinger | May 28, 2024 | Novel Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Author Steve Niles became a sensation after writing the graphic novel, 30 Days of Night. The unique vampire tale was adapted into a Hollywood blockbuster and won over many fans, as well as brought a newfound crowd back into the horror...

FILM REVIEW: CRACKCOON

by Lance Reedinger | May 28, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

From Jaws to Grizzly, animals gone wild films have entertained horror fans for decades. Those seemingly cute exotic creatures that roam the earth and sea that humans view on television sets and zoos become monstrous bloodthirsty creatures in the wild, giving...

FILM REVIEW: PORCELAIN

by Lance Reedinger | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Childhood trauma has long been a staple for plots in horror films. Deep seeded psychological damage from the past has spurned countless genre works from Psycho to Friday the 13th. In her feature film directorial debut, Nicole Cinaglia attempts to put...

First Omen Review

by admin | April 18, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Omen, directed by Richard Donner in 1976 is a bonafide horror must see. It is essentially required viewing for any fan of the genre, much like The Exorcist. The original film still holds up today and set a bar for horror cinema. And...

Destroy All Neighbors Review

by admin | April 18, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Once upon a time, in a world before virtue signaling, woke ideologies and incessant pandering to the audience, the horror nation was full of films that were unapologetic and delivered dark comedy via spectacular practical effects and relatable...

FILM REVIEW: REMEMBER ME 2: FORGET ME NOT

by Lance Reedinger | April 18, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Loss of memory is a primal fear that ebbs through all humans. Such is the premise of Steven M. Smith’s feature film, Remember Me 2: Forget Me Not. 28 Days Later and The Walking Dead, opened with similar plots. Will this indie psychological drama be able to hold...

Stephen King Stories In Need Of Screen Debuts and Re-Do’s By Mike Lera

by admin | April 18, 2024 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

From inking out a living as a laundromat manager (before his wife Tabitha dug Carrie out of the trash and convinced him to "keep trying") to now having penned 65 novels/novellas and over 200 short stories that have sold over 400 million copies worldwide throughout his...

Wonder Con 2024 Featuring Chucky Cast By Mike Lera

by admin | April 17, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

More powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, Wonder Con 2024 swung into action once again at the Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, CA) March 29-31, catering to the legions of comic book fans and offering tons of cool, pop...

FILM REVIEW: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL

by Lance Reedinger | April 17, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The year is 1977 and cable television is in the infancy stage, with late-night programming becoming all the rage. Jack Delroy is the prince of after-hours television, but still lives in the shadow of the king, Johnny Carson. As Delroy’s numbers begin to slip, he turns...

Stopmotion Review

by admin | April 16, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The horror nation lives in a time where if it is not a reboot, prequel or a gender/ race swapped twisted version of a bonafide classic, the film will either A: not get made or B: not be welcomed or viewed as it is not being “palettable.”...

FILM REVIEW: WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY 2

by Lance Reedinger | April 16, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Last winter, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield, shocked the Horror-Nation with his film, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. At first, the horror adaptation of the beloved children’s tale was laughed off as a hokey cash in. Those laughs quickly turned into screams, then...

INTERVIEW WITH NEW CEMETERY DANCE EDITORS: DAN AND LISA LEBEL

by Lance Reedinger | April 16, 2024 | Interviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Down a long country road that rolls through scenic Forest Hill, Maryland, lies a seemingly quiet industrial park. Behind the walls of one of these buildings rest monsters of unspeakable horrors. This is the home of Cemetery Dance Publishing. Founded in 1988 by...

Suitable Flesh Review

by admin | April 16, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Suitable Flesh is a loose, gender swapped retelling of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Thing on the Doorstep. The film is mediocre, despite drawing inspiration from arguably one of the best writers of all time. In fact, the horror nation might find it...

THESE THINGS LINGER: NOVEL REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | February 3, 2024 | Novel Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The supernatural realm has been a consistent juggernaut in both horror film and literature. A natural human desire to ponder what lies beyond has sprung a multi-billion-dollar empire. From twenty-four-hour streaming services showing an abundant amount of paranormal...

Sluagh Awakens Review

by admin | January 24, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey Eddie Lengyel’s Sluagh Awakens manages to do multiple things at once. It manages to blend multiple genres together and keeps the story from going too far off the rails. The second thing it does is be a very independent film with bigger budget...

People of the Dead Film Review

by admin | January 24, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey Nate Thompson (Cult Leader, Record of the Dead) and his crew have done what Hollywood could not do or has not been able to do in almost a decade, and that is tell a compelling, well- filmed story. Not only does the crew accomplish this feat,...

LONG HAUL

by Lance Reedinger | January 23, 2024 | Novel Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

GRAPHIC-NOVEL REVIEW 30 Days of Night and of course, The Walking Dead, have set the standard for horror-based graphic-novels. These fantastic works of dark art feature a high tempo storyline coupled with fantastic imagery. Storm King Comics,...

Body Count Film Review

by admin | January 22, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Jennifer Nangle A.K.A. Malvolia, The Queen of Screams and an army of talented individuals bring the Horror Nation a new offering in the form of Body Count. While the title itself is not wholly original, the content contained therein is....

The Haunted Studio Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | January 22, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The Exorcist, Poltergeist, The Twilight Zone, and scores of other film productions have been the home to cursed sets. Writer/Director Chris Shane Sanders (Nest of Vampires) takes this mythology to the next level in his latest film, The Haunted Studio. Sanders brings...

XXX-Mas Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | January 8, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1974, director/producer Bob Clark set the standard for holiday horror films with his immortal classic, Black Christmas. Krampus, Gremlins, Evil Elves, Serial Killer Snowmen, Sinister Santas, and many other Christmas creatures have kept the Horror...

Talk To Me/The Boogeyman/It’s A Wonderful Knife Directors At L.A. Comic Con 2023

by admin | January 8, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera Danny Philippou (Dir/Talk To Me), Rob Savage (Dir/The Boogeyman/Host) and Tyler MacIntyre (Dir/It's A Wonderful Knife) convened at L.A. Comic Con Dec. 2 for a Fangoria-led panel, discussing horror film trends, the current horror gateways in younger...

L.A. Comic Con 2023

by admin | January 8, 2024 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera First introduced to us as "Comikaze Expo" in 2011 (then later “Stan Lee’s Comikaze”), L.A. Comic Con had entered its 12th year at the illustrious L.A. Convention Center Dec. 1-3, a buffet of assorted genres, comic book icons and cosplay that undoubtedly...

DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: DEAN MIDAS

by Lance Reedinger | January 8, 2024 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Some of the best directors in the genre have called England their home. Icons such as Neil Marshall and Clive Barker have entertained fear fans for decades. Hoping to follow in his countrymen’s footsteps is award winning director, Dean...

Thanksgiving 2023 Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | January 8, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Eli Roth burst onto the horror scene with his debut film, Cabin Fever. The no holds barred romp in the woods was a refreshing return to old school horror. Hostel, Roth’s second feature, grossed out audiences while grossing over eighty...

Split Review

by admin | January 8, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Split is a collaboration from White Gardenia and Jack Mulvanerty that can not be categorized, nor can it be reviewed as a traditional film. This is not a traditional film. It is an experience. Focusing on Gardenia’s contribution, Torture...

I Slay On Christmas Review

by admin | November 16, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey I Slay On Christmas is a holiday anthology film that is the most Troma-esque film to not be released by Troma. A man escapes into the forest to escape the less than savory life he has at home. The protagonist stumbles across four pine cones, each...

Locked In Review

by admin | November 15, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey Locked In, directed by Chase Dudley, is a film that would have fit in perfectly during the torture porn phase of the early 2000’s brought on by films like Hostel. The content was standard for movies of that type at that time. The plot centers...

Return to the Theatre of Terror Review

by admin | November 15, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey Film is a medium that can take the audience to another time and place. That is what good escapism entertainment does. It does not push agendas, it does not pander and it does not worry about box office returns. Return to the Theatre of Terror is...

The TRIP Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | November 14, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

George A. Romero set the standard for independent horror with his immortal classic, Night Of The Living Dead. Shot in rural Pennsylvania on a small budget, Night Of The Living Dead became an instant financial and critical success and gave hope to artists working...

Son of Monsterpalooza 2023

by admin | November 14, 2023 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By: Mike Lera Son of Frankenstein. Son of Kong. Daughter of Dracula. Nostalgic sequels to classic horror flicks. And what can possibly be as fun and exciting as a movie monster's offspring? How 'bout a child of one of the biggest, most popular monster...

Sleepaway Camp’s 40th Reunion

by admin | November 14, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

by Mike Lera Sleepaway Camp's 40th Reunion by Mike Lera Cult horror films dating back a few decades have either faded into VHS oblivion or continue to stand the test of time. For many of these low budget, 2 a.m. monster movies that have become successful...

Streets of Vengeance Film Review

by admin | November 14, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes Directors: Paul Ragsdale, Angelica De Alba Writers: Paul Ragsdale Stars: Delawna McKinney, Ginger Lynn Allen Runtime: 1hr 51m Someone is stalking the neon-soaked streets of San Fransisco, eyeing their next victim, offing strippers, cam girls and...

PROJECT EERIE

by Lance Reedinger | October 26, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The Fear Footage sent shivers down the spines of the Horror Nation in 2018. Presented with tremendous shot selections, beastly b-roll sound, and claustrophobic close ups, writer/director Ricky Umberger presented a terrifying found footage film that rivaled any...

Beneath Us All Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 19, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Coming off of his hit film, The Devil’s Left Hand, is the next fright feature from indie director, Harley Wallen. Wallen captured the attention of the Horror Nation with his original slasher film, Ash and Bone. This time around, Wallen...

Todd Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 19, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Psycho stalkers have been a fixture in the Horror Nation since the inception of the genre. From Norman Bates to Michael Myers, the seduction of the stalk coupled with the frightening facts that any stranger on the street could be harboring dark intentions, has...

Totally Killer Film Review

by admin | October 18, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Totally Killer, streaming on Amazon, is on a level of brilliance not seen since Happy Death Day. It is the perfect blend of Scream and Back to the Future. Nahnatchka Khan gives the horror nation a film packed with great one liners and...

Bloodthirst Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 17, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

The Mahal Empire team, based out of Las Vegas, has become the indie darlings of horror. This talented group has helmed a runaway terror train that is constantly pumping out fun fear with such films as: Art of the Dead, Attack of the Unknown, Bermuda Island, Bridge of...

Action! Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 16, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Found footage films have offered the Horror Nation a first-person perspective in fear as well as granting up and coming artist a cost-effective way to produce their works. When done properly, this guerilla style format can send shivers down the spines of the...

THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER

by Lance Reedinger | October 16, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

William Peter Blatty gave the world one of the greatest written works of all time with his smash hit, The Exorcist. Two years after the novel was unleashed, Blatty teamed up with William Friedkin to deliver a timeless terror juggernaut with a film version....

The Vance Institute Review

by admin | September 21, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey The Vance Institute draws inspiration from films like Saw and Midsommar and presents it through a lens that could have been held by Hitchcock or Argento. In The Vance Institute, a group of emotionally fragile individuals seek self-help...

SLOTHERHOUSE FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | September 21, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The financial and critical success of Cocaine Bear set off a craving craze of animals gone wild films. Crackcoon, from Fuzzy Monkey Films, is currently in production, and Cocaine Shark had the Horror Nation in stitches. Just when you thought this sub-genre might...

Bad Things Review

by admin | September 20, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey Bad Things watches as though it was written by some one binge watching some horrible reality show where unbearable people are crammed into a close living quarters after having a friend drunkenly explain Kubrick’s version of The Shining to them....

SHAKY SHIVERS: EXCLUSIVE FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | September 20, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Monster Squad, Ernest Scared Stupid, and more recently, Psycho Goreman, are films that have lightened the dark hearts of horror fans. These legendary movies not only capture the entertainment that the genre provides, but also can be enjoyed by fans of all ages....

Camp Smokey Review

by admin | September 19, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey Big N Funky has another cult classic on their hands with Camp Smokey. Directed by Vinnie Vineyard and Luke Walker and written by Luke Walker with an assist from Kandi Thompson and Vinnie Vineyard, the film manages to make the audience...

DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: KEN BREWER

by Lance Reedinger | September 19, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Before the age where every fan had a forum and horror films were dissected to death, the genre enjoyed an age where audiences could just sit back and have fun. The indie scene has seen a renaissance return to the golden age of popcorn horror. Films...

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

by admin | August 27, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

by Mike Lera Like "Superman", Dracula is one of those iconic, enduring characters who just can't help get repeated over and over throughout cinematic history. From classic Bela Lugosi to BBC's Claes Bang, hardly a decade goes by without some sort of new take or spin...

HORROR MOVIES THAT WERE, ARE OR WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN DEVELOPMENT HELL

by admin | August 27, 2023 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera Like watching a scary movie, it can be equally unsettling when we ponder over how and why so many highly anticipated horror films had never made it to the big or small screen. Mounds of unfinished scripts or red-lit projects remain locked within studio...

MIDSUMMER SCREAM 2023

by Liz Taylor | August 6, 2023 | Conventions | 0 Comments

Come join us at the Horror Nation on a wild ride of spooks, haunts, and haunting gear at the biggest SPOOKTACULAR show in hanut history. We were joined by ghouls, goblins, and anything that will make your teeth chatter. Midsummer Scream offers a variety of fun for the...

Zom 100 Review

by admin | August 2, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey If Simon Pegg’s Shaun of the Dead came from The Land of the Rising Sun, Zom 100 would be the result. A young man named Akira hates his job, lives in a pigsty and his crush is sleeping with his boss. The zombie apocalypse happens and our hero...

Talk to Me Review

by admin | August 1, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Talk to Me is the debut from Youtubers-turned-filmmakers Danny and MIcheal Phillipou. The film is a tour de force in the transmissible curse genre of horror, joining the ranks of It Follows, The Ring and Smile. The film is about a game...

SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL 2023

by admin | July 31, 2023 | Conventions | 0 Comments

Written by: Mike Lera With all the "stuff" happening in the entertainment world today, it's nice to see SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL still packing a walloping punch! Known as the biggest pop culture convention in the world, San Diego Comic Con 2023 once...

EXCLUSIVE EARLY REVIEW OF BECOMING THE BOOGEYMAN: BY RICHARD CHIZMAR

by Lance Reedinger | July 31, 2023 | Novel Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Sequels have always been associated directly to the horror genre. They are a true testament of the passion and adoration the fans have poured into their favorite films. Though series have been popular throughout literary history, direct sequels have...

There’s Someone Inside Your House Review

by admin | July 26, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey There’s Someone Inside Your House is as paint-by-numbers as teen slashers can get. An ensemble cast of twenty-somethings portray high school students that are dealing with all of the teenage angst flair. Daddy issues, drugs, dating and being...

THE DEVIL’S LEFT HAND FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | July 26, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Films based on paranormal events are some of the most popular sub-genres in all of horror. The allure of the other side coupled with demonic antagonist have sprung a multi-million-dollar media enterprise. From films to television series,...

Run Rabbit Run Review

by admin | July 7, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Motherhood. That one word can do so many things. It can be used as a label for a never-ending cycle of a woman’s life.This word can be shoe-horned into any cookie-cutter, paint by numbers Hallmark card to ensure a spike in sales during Mother’s...

Bedridden Review

by admin | July 6, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The widow finds an Ouija board that her husIt is easy to dismiss Bedridden as a complete waste of time within the first half hour or so. For those that sit through the Lifetime movie-esque opening are rewarded with a claustrophobic tale of...

HORROR NATION 2023 FILM PREVIEW: SECOND HALF

by Lance Reedinger | July 5, 2023 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

The beginning of 2023 kept the terror training rolling off of a massive 2022. Huge box office numbers from: Meg8n, Scream 6, and Evil Dead Rise lead the way, while another indie surprise, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, showed the world that horror was as strong as...

Nest of Vampires Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | July 5, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

One of the hardest things to do in any horror format is to bring something fresh to an iconic and age-old terror tale. That is what writer/director Chris Sanders attempts in his Vampire film, Nest of Vampires. With an alluring original plot and...

Interview with Molly Souza

by admin | July 5, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Written by: David Hughes 1) Not much can be gleaned about the real Molly Souza from the brief bio above, so would you like to tell us a bit more about yourself? How many cats do you have? Baking sounds fun! Would you be happy to supply this interviewer with...

The Hike Review

by admin | July 5, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Hike is the first film in The Smoky Mountain Chronicles from BigNFunky Productions, followed by WJHC. There is some hate on this movie online. But then again. The Internet is full of armchair, wanna-be filmmakers that cuck for elevated...

The Boogeyman Review

by admin | June 14, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey There is an old adage, “Less is more.” This saying holds true in many facets of life and it holds the most truth when it comes to adapting the works of Stephen King.King’s literary works have always been hit or miss. His longer novels can...

Review: Slasherlorette Party

by admin | June 14, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes Directors: Paul Ragsdale, Angelica De Alba Writers: Angelica De Alba, Paul Ragsdale Stars: Ginger Lynn, Nina Lanee Kent, Krystal Shay Runtime: 1hr 18m Here comes the bride, all dressed in…red. Blood red! A bride-to-be is taken to a...

MONSTERPALOOZA 2023

by admin | June 13, 2023 | Conventions | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera To my left stands the hideous Gorgon “Medusa”, complete with a full hive of snake hair and holding the decapitated head of “Perseus”! On my right is “Regan”, in a dirty vomit-stained gown with bright green, spellbound peepers fixed on mine! Taking our...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW: Brandon Krum

by Lance Reedinger | May 27, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Coming from the great state of Michigan is the multi-talented Brandon Krum. Brandon is recognized for his appearances on “TMZ Live,” as well as films such as, “Massacre Academy and “Stix.” Brandon has also stepped in as a producer in the UK production of “Nest of...

Interview: Debbie D

by admin | May 27, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes About Debbie D: The Singer: Debbie started her career as a singer/songwriter, but always dabbled in acting and modeling. While in her school years, she was the lead singer for many bands. She sang with several bands that toured up and down the...

Children of the Corn 2023 Review

by admin | May 26, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Fans of the short story, Children of the Corn tolerated the 40 year old original film of the same name, mostly for the camp factor. The modern day version lacks that much-needed campiness that made the original so memorable. The plot is...

FILM REVIEW: THE BARN 2

by Lance Reedinger | May 25, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 2016 writer/director Justin M. Seaman unleashed his love letter to campy horror films from the 80’s with his critically adored film, The Barn. The Barn quickly captured the dark hearts of horror fanatics. The grainy style of the film mixed with a fun monster...

Review: Puppet Master: Doktor Death

by admin | May 25, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: David Owain Hughes Director: Dave Parker Stars: Jenny Boswell, Chad Patterson, Emily Sue Bengtson Run Time: 59 minutes The good Doktor’s bedside manner is something to be desired… In this unconnected by-product of Retro Puppet Master, a beautiful...

The Retaliators Review

by admin | May 25, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey Life is full of disappointments. Receiving a pack of socks for Christmas instead of the NES Action Set with Super Mario/Duck Hunt. Waiting to become the legal age to get into a bar, only to find it is full of alcoholics with anger issues and broken...

FILM REVIEW: EVIL DEAD RISE

by Lance Reedinger | April 26, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

After many years, the mastermind behind the Evil Dead franchise, Sam Raimi, produced a fourth film in the iconic horror franchise. Up and coming director, Fede Alvarez helmed the reboot/sequel in 2013. The 2013 entry was a smash hit both financially and...

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: PROJECT PARANOIA

by Lance Reedinger | April 26, 2023 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

From Director Francesco Monti comes his debut film, Project Paranoia. The found footage feature is the first feature film from the rising horror company, GoreCulture. The film stars Andrew Lloyd Preston (Duality), Luke Endyan (Black Panther:Wakanda Forever),...

Review: Blade: Iron Cross

by admin | April 20, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes Director: John Lechago Writers: Brockton McKinney, Neal Marshall Stevens Stars: Tania Fox, Vincent Cusimano, and Griffin Blazi Run Time: 70 minutes Kill! All! Nazis…! In 1945 a psychic war journalist, Elisa (Tania Fox), gains a...

George A. Romero & Dawn of the Dead Art Exhibit Tribute

by admin | April 19, 2023 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

By Mike Lera As if the famous Michael Myer’s (actual 1978) house wasn’t hair raising enough, just next door is its equally terrifying neighbor, The SugarMynt Gallery, currently hosting an homage to one of the most influential filmmakers in horror movie history –...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN CEPONIS

by Lance Reedinger | April 19, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Before becoming an actor, Brian Ceponis had a couple different professions. He first worked in the financial services industry and then went on to play professional volleyball in Europe. Brian retired from pro volleyball in 2004 and moved to Los...

Easter Holocaust Film Review

by admin | April 8, 2023 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Micheal Leo Centi delivers unto the horror nation an Easter basket filled to the brim with intentionally terrible special effects, dialogue,acting and cinematography. The film pays great homage to films that come from the Troma camp as well as...

Full Moon Puppet Master PC Game Review

by admin | April 8, 2023 | Reviews, Video Game Reviews | 0 Comments

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Interview with Brinke Stevens

by admin | April 7, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes 1) What was it like to do Sorority Babes 2, especially after all these years? Did you ever think it would happen? Was there ever talk about a sequel in the early days? Did you co-direct it? Released in 1987, the original “Sorority...

Interview With Jonathan Edward Ondrashek Horror Writer/Publisher

by admin | April 7, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes Hey Jon, Tell us a bit about yourself. You are a writer and a publisher? Do you see yourself as one more than the other? What is your publishing house, Plumfukt Press, all about? *gasp* Did you just assume my career?!Writing is my calling...

Five of the Best Exorcism Films You Have to See

by admin | April 6, 2023 | Staff Picks, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

by Mike Lera Half a century ago, audiences were stunned, horrified, even sickened as they witnessed the body of a sweet, innocent 12-year-old named "Regan" become possessed by a demon in one of the scariest films in movie history, The Exorcist. Never had there been...

Review – Doomsday Stories

by admin | April 4, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By David Owain Hughes Directors Derek Braasch, Marcelo Fabani, and Phil Herman Writers Derek Braasch, Debbie D, and Marcelo Fabani Stars Lillian Lamour, Debbie D, and Joel D. Wynkoop Runtime: 2hrs In 2019, 5 million people worldwide were wiped out by a virus, with a...

First Annual CreepIECon Aftermath September2023

by Liz Taylor | April 3, 2023 | Conventions | 0 Comments

Here in southern California we are said to have some of the wildest horror cons. If you have visited CeepIECon for the past two years (premiered in 2022) then you know what’s going on! Fun for the entire family that will leave you with memories that last forever....

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH SPENCER MADISON

by Lance Reedinger | April 3, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Spencer Madison is a comedy and horror actor located on the East Coast of the United States in Columbus Ohio. With performances in The Demons Within and Phantom Fun World this talented actor has been a force in the horror film world. We...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH HANS HERNKE

by Lance Reedinger | April 3, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Acting since the age of seventeen is the talented Hans Hernke. Since graduating from the New York Film Academy, Hans has been a fixture in the horror genre. Recently his performances can be seen in the films: “Bermuda Island,” “Bridge of the Doomed,” and...

FILM REVIEW: KILL HER GOATS

by Lance Reedinger | March 23, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

With the forever talk of the glory years of 80s’ dominating just about every other conversation between horror fanatics, there has been a substantial lack of true 80s’ style horror through the last decade. Current big releases have made it almost...

That Cold Dead Look In Your Eyes Review

by admin | March 23, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The horror nation knows no borders. Gemstones in the genre come to the community from all nationalities. Onur Tukel (The Misogynists) is a Frenchman telling the tale of Leonard (Franck Raharinosy) as he descends into madness. A story that...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH MARK CANTU

by Lance Reedinger | March 22, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Originally from San Antonio, the mind behind Wolf Hollow, Mark Cantu, now calls Pittsburgh home. This amazing writer/director caught the eye of Horror Nation with his brilliant slasher Massacre Academy. Horror Nation speaks with Mr. Cantu about all...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH KAMARRA COLE

by Lance Reedinger | March 22, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

A horror fan since she was a little girl is the talented Kamarra Cole. After attending CCPAA, a Performing Arts Academy in San Diego, Kamarra has been a force in the entertainment industry. Horror Nation speaks with Kamarra about her upcoming...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE MANCINI

by Lance Reedinger | March 21, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Christine Mancini caught the acting bug while in grad school and has been performing ever since. Hailing from Pittsburgh, the talented performer brings her experience to the new Werewolf film, WOLF HOLLOW. Horror Nation sits down with Christine to discuss her latest...

SCREAM 6 FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | March 21, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The horror genre was dead. The glorious gory decade of the 80’s had passed. The major horror franchises had fizzled out. Home media became a more economical option for horror filmmakers than pushing against the tide of large studios who were trending toward more...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN PLOSKINA

by Lance Reedinger | March 21, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Acting since he was seven years old and now bringing his experience to the highly anticipated film, Wolf Hollow, is actor Jordan Ploskina. Jordan spoke with Horror Nation about his exciting role in this spring’s upcoming thrill ride. HN: What...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH LUCUS DUNAWAY

by Lance Reedinger | March 4, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Hailing from the great state of Kentucky is the talented Lucas Dunaway. Horror Nation sits down with Lucas to discuss his major role in Wolf Hollow. With several projects being released soon, Mr. Dunaway is making a big splash in the horror genre. HN: What is your...

WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY

by Lance Reedinger | March 3, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Fairy tales have always had deep roots in horror, but the announcement of a Winnie-the-Pooh horror feature film sent shockwaves throughout the cinematic universe. While subjects such as Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel have always been accepted terror...

Piggy Review

by admin | March 3, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sara is a young woman in a tiny Spanish village that suffers the slings and arrows of verbal abuse and fat-shaming at the hands of a small clique of “cool” girls. One day, a stranger decides to stand up for her when she will not. The stranger...

COCAINE BEAR

by Lance Reedinger | March 2, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

iller bear movies are nothing new to the Horror Nation. In 1976 the film Grizzly set the standard for all killer bear movies. More recently, Unnatural and the unfortunately real-life documentary Grizzly Man has shown that these gorgeous creatures should be admired...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH JESS UHLER

by Lance Reedinger | March 2, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Harrisburg is her city of origin, she now calls Pittsburgh her home, sitting down to discuss her new role in the highly anticipated Werewolf film, Wolf Hollow, is the talented Jess Uhler. The extremely in demand artist will also be featured in the upcoming...

Z-ERO

by Lance Reedinger | February 11, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The Horror Nation is now entering the second decade of Zombie-Mania. Since the massive success of the original Resident Evil film, followed by the Dawn of the Dead remake, along with the cult hit The Walking Dead, it appears as if the...

Knock at the Cabin Review

by admin | February 11, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Had the audience sitting in the theaters in 1999 watching The Sixth Sense been told what kind of anti-climatic yawn-fests would come out of then flavor of the week, M. Night Shyamalan, would dole out at the start of the new millennium and...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINA KRAKOWSKI

by Lance Reedinger | February 10, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Fresh off of her strong performance in Massacre Academy, Christina Krakowski takes center stage in the highly anticipated Werewolf film, Wolf Hollow. Christina discusses the upcoming film and much more with us at Horror Nation. HN: What is your favorite Werewolf...

Sadistic Pleasures Short Horror Film Review

by admin | February 10, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sadistic Pleasures is a short film from director SamHel, who has taken his understanding of sex and violence going hand in hand and turned it into a collection of porn/gore films that are interesting studies in the aforementioned correlation of...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH NOAH WELTER

by Lance Reedinger | February 9, 2023 | Interviews | 0 Comments

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes the tremendously talented Noah Welter. This theatre trained actor stars in Mark Cantu’s highly anticipated Werewolf film, Wolf Hollow. Noah sits down with Horror-Nation to discuss the genre. HN: What is your favorite Werewolf film?...

WOLF HOLLOW: EXCLUSIVE FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | February 1, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Where have all the bad wolves gone? It seems an age since the Horror Nation has seen an influx of Werewolf films. The cost of creating a modern monster has often hindered production teams from going down a full moon path. Simpler monsters such as Vampires and...

Sick Movie Review

by admin | January 22, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sick is a film set during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is an exercise in mediocrity. The film tries hard to take elements from Scream,The Strangers and almost every other home invasion/chase movie and the results are not very good. In this...

Skinamarink Review

by admin | January 21, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Skinamarink is the micro-budget horror offering brought to the horror nation by writer/director Kyle Edward Ball and filmed entirely in his childhood home. Opting to deviate from traditional stor-telling means, and tries to recreate the feeling...

BERMUDA ISLAND FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | January 21, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The Mahal team has taken no time off after their slew of successful releases in 2022. These indie giants kick off 2023 with their latest film, Bermuda Island. After working on several projects as first assistant director, Adam Werth steps up to helm...

Blades in the Darkness Review

by admin | January 20, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Alex Visani and writers Alessandro Albertini,Lorenzo Lepoti bring to the table a tale of chaos left in the wake of the fall of Communism. Tirana, 1997, Matia (Matiia Çobanaj) seeks refuge from his bullying classmates in one of the...

Bugs-A Trilogy Review

by admin | January 20, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Bugs: A Trilogy, on the surface appears to be an anthology film of short horror stories centered around various types of bugs and parasites. However once the viewer starts to peel back the layers of this well done, small-budget film, it is...

Evil Lurks Review

by admin | January 19, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Evil Lurks plays out as though David Lynch, Rosemary’s Baby and The Omen were involved in a metaphorical three-car pile up and nothing can be salvaged from the wreckage. Evil Lurks is written and directed by Aaron Hawkins and Chris Shern and...

DOWN AND OUT IN VAMPIRE HILLS: SHORT FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | January 19, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The Twilight series sparked a vampiric cinematic revolution that continues to be portrayed to this day. Age old immortal bloodsuckers continue to fill film, television, and literature, eagerly anticipated by hordes of fang fans. Director Craig Railsback, from a...

Slayers Review

by admin | January 12, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Slayers comes from the same place as Grimcutty in that it is a very mediocre film with an underlying message of what is wrong with the influencers on The Web, the gullible, young followers and the generation that came before them and pits them...

M3GAN Movie Review

by Lance Reedinger | January 11, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The theme of Artificial Intelligence is nothing brand new to the Horror Nation. Wes Craven touched on the subject with his cult classic Deadly Friend. More recently, the very ordinary reboot to Child’s Play incorporated the ever-evolving technology into...

The Fireplace A.K.A. Yule Log Review

by admin | January 11, 2023 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The scene is a peaceful one. Yellow-orange flames dance around and lick the wood placed in the andiron. The room is filled with the sound of crackling embers. The snow falls on the outside while the flames rise on the television. The...

River City Review

by admin | December 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey River City is a horror comedy cartoon that plays out like Dodgeball and Shaun of the Dead collided and this show crawled from the wreckage and found a home on late 1990’s Icebox.com, nestled somewhere between Mr. Wong and Happy Tree Friends....

ASH AND BONE (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | December 28, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Small towns with a dark past are nothing new to the Horror Nation, but award-winning actor/director Harley Wallen takes a stab at this time-tested plot with his newest film, Ash and Bone. Wallen teams up with writer Bret Miller in an...

Christmas Bloody Christmas Review

by admin | December 17, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Christmas Bloody Christmas sets viewer expectations right from the start. The faux commercials that open this holiday cinematic experience could take the audience out of the movie, IF that movie was not about a homicidal robot Santa. ...

BED REST (TUBI ORIGINAL FILM)

by Lance Reedinger | December 16, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Over the last few years, Tubi streaming network has stolen the undead hearts of the Horror Nation. With a monster line up of horror films spread through their catalog, the free streaming service has quickly become a beacon of dark light for horror fanatics. This...

Sellers/Firefly: Blood Brothers Life Harvest Interview

by admin | December 15, 2022 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Written and interviewed by: Ryan Dailey Horror-Nation So what made you guys choose the zombie sub genre of horror? Diana We love zombies. Brit We've always wanted to make zombie movies, we've always wanted to explore the horrible fascination of living past...

Blood Brothers Life Harvest Trailer Review

by admin | December 15, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The zombie sub-genre of horror has known many kings. Romero,Fulci,Sang-Ho and Snyder have all donned the crown. And, much like how mainstream Hollywood is burning and the independent scene is rising from the ashes,The patriarchy of zombie...

NIGHT OF THE TOMMYKNOCKERS

by Lance Reedinger | November 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Director Michael Su along with Mahal Empire productions have been taking the Horror Nation on a full speed terror train as of late. Night of the Tommyknockers is the third film in 2022 that is being released from this talented team,...

Barbarian Review

by admin | November 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sometimes, multiple, different flavors collide and the world is an instantly better place. When chocolate had a meeting with peanut butter a Halloween staple was born. Rap met metal and gave the world a love/hate relationship with a whole new...

Don’t Fuck In The Woods 2 Review

by admin | November 12, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Don’t Fuck In The Woods 2 Feels like every late night horror movie Cinemax ever showed during the eighties and early nineties. Corn syrup soaked breasts and awkward feined sex is the name of the game in this cinematic romp. This is not a bad...

THE DARK ROOM T.V. SERIES REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | November 12, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Writer/Director Anjelica Hymel presents an original take on old lore with her fantastic web series, The Dark Room. A two-episode creepy claustrophobic crawl leading through a tunnel of the occult. In the first episode, Words with Friends, three young adults put their...

VHS 99 Review

by admin | November 11, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey This film franchise continues the downward spiral that started with the third installment. V/H/S as a series could have been this amazing, wild thing in the vein of Liquid Television. It could have been the punk rock of found footage horror....

The Sawyer Massacre Review

by admin | November 11, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Once again, the horror community banded together and showed Hollywood the proper way to continue a narrative properly and give the fans more of what they want. The Sawyer Massacre is a completely crowd-funded project that serves as not only the...

FILM REVIEW: BRIDGE OF THE DOOMED

by Lance Reedinger | November 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Mahal Empire Productions has been pumping out high quality horror films at break-neck pace. The talented team has gained cult status among the horror nation since their terrific film, Bus Party to Hell. Fresh off his latest Mahal produced film, Death Count,...

NEW WORLD MONSTERS

by Lance Reedinger | October 20, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

A LITERARY WORK OF DARK POETRY AND ART FROM: JEFF OLIVER DR. CHRIS MCAULEY AND DAN VERKYS PUBLISHED BY: HELLBOUND BOOKS Fresh off his sensational and critically acclaimed poetry book VENOMOUS WORDS, Jeff Oliver collaborates with StokerVerse co-creator Dr. Chis...

Grimcutty Film Review

by admin | October 19, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Grimcutty, despite the fact that, at times, it looks and plays out like the straight to streaming horror movie that it is,like an onion, has a delightful amount of layers to it. And much like when chopping said onion, one must put up with...

FILM REVIEW: HALLOWEEN ENDS

by Lance Reedinger | October 18, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 2018, the team of David Gordon Green and Danny McBride partnered with Blumhouse Productions to bring back the iconic Michael Myers. Eyebrows were raised as this new installment was asking fans to ignore all of the previous installments...

WJHC AM Review

by admin | October 17, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey WJHC AM is another one of the micro budget movies that are floating around the horror community that restores faith in the horror genre and movies as a whole. This film takes the audience back to a simpler time in the way it is written and...

Hellraiser Film Review 2022

by admin | October 14, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey Hellraiser (2022) is a “re-imaging of the Clive Barker novella, The Hellbound Heart and the 1987 film, Hellraiser, which Barker wrote and directed that version of his prose. Like most fans of the genre, this reviewer was very skeptical about rebooting...

Smile Film Review

by Lance Reedinger | October 12, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

This horror season has been lambasted with old icons from the past. The Creeper has returned in abysmal fashion. Chucky is set to make a triumphant return to the small screen. The horror nation is in a frenzy over the return of Art The Clown, and last but...

Pearl Review

by admin | October 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By: Ryan Dailey Very rarely, especially in the horror genre does a sequel come along and not only compliment the film that came before it, but completely re-contextualizes the original. This is quite the feat, since the film that came before was the well-received and...

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | October 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Grady Hendrix is arguably the top horror author working today. Many are calling the talented novelist, the Stephen King of the future. It is hard to find any other author than Mr. King who has had their works adapted to film and television. Those works are...

FILM REVIEW: TERRIFIER 2

by Lance Reedinger | October 9, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Released in 2016, Terrifier quickly became an independent film sensation. The film’s creator/director/writer, Damien Leone, gave the horror nation a fantastic old school style slasher and created a new icon, Art The Clown. Featuring one of the most brutal kills in...

The Munsters Review

by admin | September 28, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By : Ryan Dailey The Munsters encapsulates everything that was great about the original. Rob Zombie even takes his color pallette from the instances when The Munsters were presented to us in Technicolor, such as in their first movie back in 1966. The amount of...

FILM REVIEW: JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN

by Lance Reedinger | September 20, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

After the downtick of horror films in the late 90’s, the turn of the century marked a revival for the genre. Final Destination made death fun. The Blair Witch Project launched the found footage sub-genre. Resident Evil gave birth to a multi-decade zombie...

DAY SHIFT (NETFLIX)

by Lance Reedinger | August 25, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

James Woods set the tone for the ultimate vampire hunter with his fangtastic performance in John Carpenter’s 1998 film, VAMPIRES. That same year, Wesley Snipes topped Woods with his legendary performance as BLADE. Academy Award winning actor Jamie Foxx attempts to up...

You’re Not Alone (2020)

by admin | August 24, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By Kevin Nickelson It is inevitable, whether you be a veteran reviewer or just a fan, that the horror genre archetypes tend to repeat themselves. Almost like that recurring nightmare that can linger with some folks for years. The slasher killer stalking the pretty...

PREY FILM REVIEW (PREDATOR PREQUEL)

by Lance Reedinger | August 22, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Predator was released in 1987 and quickly became one of the most iconic films in history. Trading in a traditional jungle for a concrete one, Predator 2, released in 1990, was a worthy sequel. Since then, four follow up films along with scores of comic books and...

The Reef: Stalked Review

by admin | August 3, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Andrew Tarucki visits the aquatic realm once again in The Reef: Stalked. The premise is simple, as most shark movies are not that complicated. Four women paddle their kayaks from point A to point B. Simple enough. The writer/director...

NOPE

by Lance Reedinger | August 2, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Acclaimed writer/director/producer, Jordan Peele, burst onto the scene with his Academy Award winning film, GET OUT. Peele’s body swap masterpiece had fans and critics calling him the Hitchcock of our time. Peele’s next film, US, was another box office smash, but...

La Tristesse Short Film Review

by admin | July 25, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey La Tristesse is a twenty-seven minute short film by Vivian Kay Quintero and Embryo House. It stars writer/director/editor Vivan Kay Quintero. While the film is not long, it definitely has a lot to unpack. To this reviewer, the film is a...

DEATH COUNT FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | July 19, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The talented team at Mahal Empire has quickly become one of the biggest players in all of independent horror films. Since their smash hit, Bus Party to Hell, Mahal has been producing high quality horror productions at a lightning pace. The...

SUMMER OF SLAUGHTER

by Lance Reedinger | July 7, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

For the Horror Nation, summertime is a sun-drenched delay before spooky season begins. For others, this is the time to take a much-needed break and head to the beach, woods, or various places of relaxation. Though the days are long, and the sun takes precedence over...

Offseason Review

by admin | July 6, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Offseason opens with Marie (Jocelin Donahue) receiving a letter informing her that her mother’s grave has been vandalized. She and her boyfriend George (Joe Swanberg) make the two day road trip to Lone Palm Beach Florida during a fairly serious...

The Black Phone Review

by admin | July 5, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Black Phone, based on the short story of the same name by Joe Hill, is a reunion of the minds behind Sinister, being directed by Scott Derrickson, co-written by Robert Cargill and starring Ethan Hawke. The Black Phone is the tale of Hawke’s...

Studio 666 Review

by admin | July 5, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey If Tales From the Crypt and This is Spinal Tap shared one night of passion in the bed of Sam Raimi, Studio 666 would be the result of this union. This film is everything a schlock horror film should be. The chemistry on-screen between The Foo...

DEATH FROM BELOW

by Lance Reedinger | June 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Twenty years before “Jaws” made humans afraid to leave the sand for the surf, “Creature From The Black Lagoon” sent the first shivers from the shore. Producer William Alland was fascinated by a local legend about half-fish, half-humans that stalked the Amazon. As...

The Cookbook for Every Horror Fan: The Kitchen Under the Stairs Unofficial Horror Movie Recipe Collection

by Liz Taylor | June 9, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Most every lover of the horror genre collects something horror movie related rather it be from Scream to IT or Reanimator. There is a massive collection of horror memorabilia to be collected but one thing that has never been introduced to us horror crazy admirer’s is...

Father of Flies (2021)

by admin | June 9, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer (Immortalis) Father of Flies sits on the cusp of bleak folklore and supernatural horror, the genre designation is subject to the audience’s interpretation until the very end. It is an atmospheric film set in winter’s...

Guest Adam Freeman

by Liz Taylor | June 1, 2022 | Podcasts | 0 Comments

Director of Deadly Blessings and actor in Truly Madly (please click picture below) https://anchor.fm/Horror-Nationthepod/episodes/Horror-Nation-Podcast-Guest-Adam-Freeman-e1jd08n

The Sadness Review

by admin | May 28, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Ryan Dailey Hollywood, listen up. The Sadness is the type of tension filled, somewhat politically driven horror film that is possible to be created when you do not handle your audience with kid gloves and not play to them as though they are ignorant. Rob...

Firestarter Review

by admin | May 27, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Ryan Dailey In the world of film, most of the time one can turn off their minds and the story projected before them can allow them to sit there for the duration of the run time and let them be mindlessly entertained. As a film reviewer, I do not have that...

Martyrs Lane

by admin | May 26, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By Kevin Nickelson There are the filmmakers who have the intent to deliberately pace a project so as to cement in mood such as is necessary to frame a horror film properly. It is often the dread, the bleakness, the sad pall enveloping characters throughout. It is a...

Room 203 Review

by admin | May 25, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Ryan Dailey The horror genre is fraught with stories of some sort of dwelling plagued with ghosts and/or some kind of curse. This is old hat beyond a shadow of a doubt. Room 203 tries to inject fresh blood into this tired concept by interweaving a coming of...

VENOMOUS WORDS (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | May 17, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

BY: JEFF OLIVER AND GORDON REILLY VENOMOUS WORDS (2022) BY: JEFF OLIVER AND GORDON REILLY Horror films and books starring venomous creatures have littered the genre for decades. The nuclear age sprung hundreds of productions such...

SLAPFACE Review

by admin | May 5, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Victoria Obsorn Directed and written by Jeremiah Kipp (‘Black Wake’; ‘Painkiller’), this full length movie is based on a short Kipp also directed/ written. It starts out with a young boy and an older boy taking turns slapping each other in the...

We Need To Do Something Review

by admin | May 5, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey We Need To Do Something is a dandelion growing up through the cracks of the barren, aged concrete known as the horror genre. Based on the novella of the same name by Max Booth III, We Need To Do Something is a tale of the end of the world told...

THE LONG NIGHT (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | May 4, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

As modern mainstream horror consistently becomes increasingly redundant, the Horror Nation has called out for more original productions. “The Long Night” and the talented team behind this dark terror tale answer. Horror films featuring home invasion and cults are...

2022 SUMMER SCREAM SCHEDULE

by Liz Taylor | May 3, 2022 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

While most of the world only gets into the horror spirit once the summer heat breaks, the frenzy fright fans of the Horror Nation need their fear fix all year round. Here at Horror-Nation.com, we have the most up to date listings of this summer’s films, shows, and...

Virus 32 Review

by admin | April 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Virus:32 is a Spanish language horror film that debuted on Shudder in April of this year (2022.) It is directed by Gustavo Hernandez (La Casa Muda) and stars Paula Silva, Daniel Hendler and Sofia Gonzalez. The plot is an interesting take on the...

Scream:Legacy Review

by admin | April 28, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Set roughly 22 years after the events of Scream 3, Scream: Legacy is a very well written, directed and acted fan film based on the characters created by Kevin Williamson. This Zenhouse Studio production, while obviously not associated with the...

They Live in the Grey Film Review

by admin | April 27, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer They Live in the Grey is a very heavily layered movie that intertwines a ghost story with a tale about loss. Claire Yang is a social worker estranged from her husband Peter following the tragic death of their son, the details of his death...

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

by admin | April 14, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Victoria Osborn Travel back in time with us. 100 years ago to be precise! A film debuted first in the Netherlands in February 1922, then later again in Germany in March of that same year. A film which would go on to be such a controversy that a...

Horror-Nation The FEAR Podcast Episode 1 A Game for the Ages

by Liz Taylor | April 13, 2022 | Podcasts | 0 Comments

Read by Liz Taylor Matthew gets in over his head when he searches for a game he's been looking for, for years. He gets more than he's bargained for when evil, blood, death, and destruction is unleashed.

Mister Stitches (2018) Movie Review

by admin | April 13, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By Kevin Nickelson Those maestros of the micro-budget nightmare at Raven Hill Pictures are at it again. This time, director Michael Smith is transporting us back to 1936 small town America for what starts out to be an homage to the gangster pics of Hollywood’s Golden...

MORBIUS (2022) Movie Review

by Lance Reedinger | April 12, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1998 “Blade” put Marvel on the big screen map by earning over 130 million in gross sales, and by being praised by horror and mainstream critics alike. In the original ending to “Blade,” the day walker spots a mysterious figure peering at him from a skyscraper. That...

The Platform (2019)

by admin | April 7, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Throwback Thursday By Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer A sumptuous banquet is prepared under the strict instructions of an executive chef, every dish examined for its perfection. Each plate perfectly crafted and carefully placed. There are three kinds of people; the ones...

House of the Vampire (2021)

by admin | April 6, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By Kevin Nickelson Even the cross that indie filmmakers must bear is the notion that the ambition outweighs reality of the resources available to create. Specifically, as it pertains to budget. Success in a project comes down to simply making the most creatively out...

THE EASTER BUNNY MASSACRE (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | April 6, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Holiday horror is one of the most popular themed sub-genres in the horror nation. While Halloween is king, productions featuring other holidays are amongst the most viewed and adored. Something about a calendar date revives a thrill for the classics. Which horror...

Umma (2022)

by admin | April 5, 2022 | Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer Umma is essentially built on a good premise, unfortunately the narrative shows its hand at the beginning making the rest of the story predictable. The opening sequence comprises two scenes; a child electrocuted by her mother for...

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

by admin | April 4, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Reviewed by Victoria Osborn This is a pseudo-documentary with an extraordinary cast and crew that you will have a hard time ever forgetting. It is always a risk to make a documentary type film, even if the events it captures are the truth. The risk is even...

Top 5 Easter Horror Films

by Liz Taylor | March 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Hippity hoppity, Easters on its way! For most of us that love horror films, we love the cheesy holiday horror films that comes along with the genre. One thing is for certain, we just don’t have enough Easter horror flicks to sink our teeth into. We truly need to see...

Lantern’s Lane (2021)

by admin | March 29, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Victoria Osborn “Lantern’s Lane” written and directed by Justin LaReau {‘A Demon Within’, ‘The Escape’}. It starts out with upbeat music as you watch a red car driving down the veryn long road until she parks at a bar called “Suds” that...

Boy Behind the Door (2020)

by admin | March 27, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Boy Behind the Door’s premise is visceral, terrifying and could be pulled from the headlines of any news source on any given day. Two pre-teen boys are kidnapped in broad daylight, bound and whisked away to a house that lays isolated from...

X (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | March 26, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Writer/Director Ti West entered the horror nation with his critically acclaimed independent debut film, “The Roost.” West would then go on to win the dark hearts of horror fans with the fantastic, “The House Of The Devil.” After a few films and several stints...

No Exit (2022)

by admin | March 24, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

By Kevin Nickelson A bleak, snowbound location. A small group of disparate strangers. A horrific secret uncovered. A heroine in complete mental and detoxification spiral. An ardent viewer of thriller fare will recognize the tropes being dusted off for use in director...

Fresh

by admin | March 22, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Reviewed by Victoria Osborn Are you hungry for a slow-cooked horror flick? Well, get ready for an odd feast. Noa, played by the very talented Daisy Edgar-Jones, {‘Normal People’, ‘War of the Worlds’} is a plain girl looking for love in all the wrong...

Horror of the Week Artist Jamie S.

by Liz Taylor | March 21, 2022 | Horror of the Week | 0 Comments

This week in horror of the week we have chosen an artist from Germany named Jamie S. His art is unique and stunning. These are all spray painted on an old, abandoned paper factory located in Spessart forest, Germany. He uses a combination of stencils and free handing....

Last Night in Soho (2021) Review

by admin | March 16, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Last Night in Soho is a fantastic homage to the Giallo films and Hitchcock films of long ago. The tale is one of Elouise (Thomasin McKenzie) who leaves her small town to attend school to pursue her dreams of being a fashion designer. The good...

Horror of the Week: Tabitha Sushko

by Liz Taylor | March 15, 2022 | Horror of the Week | 0 Comments

Welcome to this week’s horror of the week pick, Tabitha Sushko from Pennsylvania. Her art includes beautiful hand painted 3D portraits, bone mandalas, and skulls. All these items can be purchased from her Esty:...

The Seed (2021)

by admin | March 14, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Valkyrie Kerry and Bret Dyer Three girls; Deidre, Heather and Charles, escape to Heather’s father’s villa, a remote, utopic oasis isolated in the Mojave Desert. Arriving by taxi, they are clearly cut off from the outside world. Their only connection is...

The Privilege 2022

by admin | March 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Kevin Nickelson When a critic reviews any film, let alone horror films, there is a mental mindset of what to expect that is a blueprint (so to speak) of what to reasonably anticipate from the picture currently flickering before their eyes. Critics of a...

THE CURSED (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | March 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Werewolf films have taken a back seat to zombie mania, slasher sensations, and popular vampire films and television series for the last decade. In 2010, not even Anthony Hopkins or Benicio Del Toro could resurrect Lycan lore, with the beleaguered remake of “The...

“Are you afraid of the dark?- The Tale Of The Lonely Ghost”

by admin | March 10, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Victoria Osborn Are you a horror fan? Well, you must be if you are on this page. But sometimes you have to be responsible for young minds. Right? Exhausted from watching yet another family-friendly show that has no horror to it at all. ...

THE DEVIL’S WHISPERS (TCK PUBLISHING 2022)

by Lance Reedinger | March 9, 2022 | Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Many fans of horror were originally captivated by the old-world films and novels that sparked the flame of the genre that still burn bright today. Nothing captured the gothic atmosphere like creepy castles inhabited by dashing counts, who...

The Rideshare Killer (2022) Film Review

by admin | March 4, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Ryan Dailey Modern times have brought with many advancements in not only technology, but also in how we, as people, do things. No longer does the human race have to stare at a ringing telephone, having no idea who is on the other end of the line. Gone are...

Werewolves Within Film Review

by admin | March 3, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey The translation from video game to film can be a very rough length of road to traverse. Super Mario Brothers the vast majority of Uwe Boll’s filmography serve as the potholes and the cracked asphalt that makes up the afore-mentioned...

SHRIEKSHOW (FUZZY MONKEY FILMS 2022)

by Lance Reedinger | February 26, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Iconic horror director Tobe Hooper set the standard for all dark carnival-based films with his 1981 production of “The Funhouse.” Working with the allure of creepy carnies and spooky sets even got the famed American Horror Story series to set an entire season...

First annual CreePIEcon Convention in Ontario, California

by Liz Taylor | February 20, 2022 | Conventions | 0 Comments

We have visited many conventions though out southern California, but CreepIEcon is defiantly one of the biggest and best in Inland Empire. The day was filled with cosplayers, vendors of any horror lovers desire, and even a clown with less than typical humor. We were...

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022 NETFLIX)

by Lance Reedinger | February 20, 2022 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1974, Tobe Hooper created an American iconic film with his gritty gorefest “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Legendary studios acquired the rights to this celebrated franchise after Lionsgate lost the rights due to their inability to produce a follow-up to their 2017...

BRIMSTONE INCORPORATED

by Lance Reedinger | February 16, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Directors James L. Edwards and Brad Twigg collaborate to bring the horror nation a new anthology straight from the depths of hell. From “Tales From The Darkside” to “Trick R Treat,” anthology films are some of the most adored sub-genres in all of horror. The...

Top 20 Sexiest Horror Movie Villains

by Liz Taylor | February 11, 2022 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

Its that time again when the store fill up with chocolates, red decorations, and gifts that cupid himself would be jealous of. Valentines bring out the love and lust in us at one point of our lives. Those who love horror films have had the hots for a villain at one...

FOUNTAINE AND THE VENGEFUL NUN THAT WOULDN’T DIE: Film Review

by admin | February 11, 2022 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Daily The nostalgia runs deep throughout this film. Fountaine and the Vengeful Nun Who Wouldn’t Die takes every trope from the Grindhouse and exploitation films of the 1970’s and presents them in a very well done, $35,000 love letter. James Dean...

TRULY, MADLY FILM REVIEW

by admin | February 10, 2022 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by Ryan Dailey Truly. Madly, written and directed by Brian Dorton, is a well-written tribute to the Grindhouse/exploitation/slasher films of old. Anthony (Adam Freeman), who is Atheist and openly gay lives with his mother Barbara (Sondra Carver) who has...

AMITYVILLE SCARECROW (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | February 9, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Jay Anson’s 1977 true life hell house novel, “The Amityville Horror,” gave birth to an iconic American horror home. Forty plus years later, the origins of the famous abode are still being used to market everything from witches to zombies, to crazy cults. The...

HER NAME WAS CHRISTA

by Lance Reedinger | February 8, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes an unusual love story from writer/director, James L. Edwards. Tales of undead hearts have cloaked the horror genre since inception. From Dracula’s immortal vengeance to reclaim his long-lost love to Candyman’s eternal lust...

SCREAM (2022)

by Lance Reedinger | January 26, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The year was 1994 and horror was in trouble. While theaters and bookstores were swamped with horror mad fans awaiting the next super slasher film and small-town supernatural novels during the glory years of the 1980s, the turn of the decade signaled a severe downtick...

MURDER HOUSE

by Lance Reedinger | January 18, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

From the Father-Son duo that wrote the critically acclaimed book “Widow’s Point,” comes a new trip into terror. Richard and Billy Chizmar both write and helm this throwback haunted house, short film, that is set during the peak of the satanic...

2022 Horror Preview

by Lance Reedinger | January 13, 2022 | Reviews | 0 Comments

2021 saw the horror nation slowly return to theatres to welcome back some of our favorite icons as well as be introduced to some new not so friendly fiends. James Wan once again cemented his iconic status with a fresh take on multiple personality disorder with...

MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW: STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | December 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Fresh off of his smash hit, “The Only Good Indians,” New York Times best selling author, Stephen Graham Jones returns with a heartfelt homage to horror. Some of Jones’s best childhood memories (as he explains in his acknowledgements section of the novel) were...

RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | December 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 2002, “Resident Evil” sprung forth a zombie tidal wave that has left all other sub-genres in its wake. The film grossed over 100 million dollars and was responsible for getting Mr. Romero financed for two new films (Romero was originally linked to the film,)...

CORPSE CONTROL (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | November 24, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Horror comedy is one of the hardest sub-genres to pull off in media. When done right, productions can be immortalized and scenes and dialogue quoted for decades. Such is the case in films such as “Scary Movie” and “Shaun of the Dead.” When done wrong, this difficult...

WITCH HUNT (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | November 24, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Besides Robert Eggers terrific “The Witch” in 2017 the horror nation has sadly been lacking in film productions revolving around the world of witches. Writer/Director Elle Callahan brings forth some new lore and a fresh take on the ancient sub-genre. Callahan attempts...

Antlers Film Review 2021

by Liz Taylor | November 15, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Everyone has heard of some kind of fairy tale, myth, or spooky story sometime in their life. We live in a world of man-made monsters and real monsters in a different type of sense. A great deal of cultures inhabits our world with that comes traditions and...

THE HADDONFIELD NIGHTMARE (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | November 15, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Fan films erupted post 2000 with an emergence of fun takes on the iconic “Star Wars” films. It was only a matter of time until the passionate horror fans started adapting their favorite films into their own works. With technology becoming cheaper and free...

NIGHT TEETH (2021 NETFLIX)

by Lance Reedinger | November 14, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

While the horror nation waits with bated breath for the release of the much-anticipated Morbius, Netflix has stepped up to the fang plate and delivered a new vampire film filled with fresh lore. The streaming giants have released some fantastic original films over the...

IT CAME FROM THE ‘90s: STRANGELAND (1998)

by Lance Reedinger | October 28, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Before the era when social media ruled the world, the internet was a niche platform, mostly used by businesses, pornography sites, and social chat rooms. Writer and lead actor, iconic front man of the band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider, used this new age means of...

HIGH DESERT HAUNTED HOUSE: THE HAUNT GEM OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT

by Liz Taylor | October 27, 2021 | Reviews, Staff Picks | 0 Comments

Any Halloween fan is always excited when they hear the words, “haunted house.” For some it’s the scare and others it’s the décor. No matter what those that love the feeling of the haunt have one thing in common, fear. People like to be scared for a reason especially...

13 FANBOY (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 27, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

After the very financially successful “Friday The 13th” reboot in 2009 and the release of the franchise video game, series creator Sean Cunningham and original scribe Victor Miller launched a lawsuit against each other that has lasted a decade. Drowning, hanging,...

THE CULT LEADER REVIEW (2021)

by admin | October 27, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Ryan Dailey This review started as a single review for “The Cult Leader,” and turned into so much more. That is due in large part because the works of Nate Thompson are also so much more. His complete current works run over twenty minutes roughly and the...

NIGHT OF THE ANIMATED DEAD (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 26, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

George Romero lit a match in 1968 with his immortal classic “Night Of The Living Dead” and the flames from that film still burn bright today. The box office returns from 2002’s “Resident Evil” reanimated the zombie genre. From Zack Synder’s terrific “Dawn Of The Dead”...

HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 26, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

When Blumhouse announced that they were going to take on the iconic “Halloween” franchise half of the horror nation cheered while the other half cringed. While films from this production company have thrived financially, critically, they have always received a split...

BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 15, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Streaming horror service Shudder had a rough start when it launched in 2015. More recently the company has been putting out fantastic fright films and series which has really shot to the forefront of horror media with such films as: “The Cleansing Hour,” “Critters: A...

MIDNIGHT MASS (NETFLIX 2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 13, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Netflix has kicked off spooky season with “Midnight Mass,” a seven-part dramatic supernatural series. Created and directed by popular showrunner Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House.) A master of dialogue, does Flanagan add enough visual style and action set...

THE AMITYVILLE MOON (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | October 1, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Demons, clocks, dolls, and now a werewolf. The poor town of Amityville, New York has seen it all. With the success of, “The Wolf Of Snow Hollow” and many other werewolf films now in production, Lionsgate sets out to ride the new wave of werewolf phenomenon with “The...

DEVELOPMENT HELL: THE STORY BEHIND THE FILMS THAT NEVER MADE IT

by Lance Reedinger | September 30, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In a genre famous for sequels and quick greenlights for economically successful projects, the horror nation has missed out on some epic, and not so epic films, that never made it to the cutting room floor. Here is a list of four films that had horror hounds drooling...

HORROR SEASON PREVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | September 20, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The horror nation watches, reads, and celebrates the world of dark entertainment all year round. Once fall hits, we all go a bit mad though. Production teams fight to get their products ready in attempt to cash in on not just the horror hounds...

BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR REVIEW (2021)

by admin | September 19, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Ironically, a Brand New Cherry flavor is just what I need to cleanse my palette after watching Malignant. Brand New Cherry Flavor is a breath of fresh air yet, is coming out of a place of familiarity. As the audience follows Lisa (Rosa...

MALIGNANT REVIEW (2021)

by admin | September 19, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Director James Wan has dropped the proverbial ball with his non-Conjuring universe offering, Malignant. The film moves along slowly, which is typically a great story-telling device…IF there is a story being told during that time. It seems as...

1988: THE BOOGEYMAN COMETH

by Lance Reedinger | September 6, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The deadly decadence of the 1980’s is considered the golden age of horror. 1988 is arguably the pinnacle of this period with well over 40 cinematic releases and dozens of original literary works from Rice’s “The Queen Of The Damned” to Barker’s “Cabal” filling...

FILM REVIEW: CANDYMAN 2021

by Lance Reedinger | September 5, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Based on the short story “The Forbidden” by horror icon Clive Barker, “Candyman” became one of the most iconic films in horror history. Barker, infuriated with the production of “Rawhead Rex,” was strictly only going to do film adaptions of his written work...

HORROR BOOK REVIEW: THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP BY GRADY HENDRIX (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | August 27, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Coming off his smash hit, “The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires,” celebrated horror author Grady Hendrix releases his next terror tale, “The Final Girl Support Group.” The final girl culture has exploded over the last decade, making cinematic...

DON’T BREATHE 2 (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | August 26, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Fresh off of his smash hit Evil Dead remake, director Fede Alvarez gave the horror nation a terror treat with his atmospheric masterpiece “Don’t Breathe.” The film grossed close to 160 million from a 10-million-dollar budget. Alvarez and cowriter Rodo Sayagues...

BLOOD RED SKY: NETFLIX (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | August 15, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Coming off the heels of “Fear Street” and “A Classic Horror Story,” Netflix continues its summer of horror with the original German film, “Blood Red Sky.” Think Snakes on a Plane with fangs, but no comedic tones are set in this original thrill ride. After a brief...

HORROR BOOK REVIEW: GOBLIN BY JOSH MALERMAN (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | August 14, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Author Josh Malerman exploded onto the mainstream market when his 2014 novel ‘Bird Box’ was adapted by Netflix and became an international sensation. Malerman’s newest work, ‘Goblin’, is a collection of six novellas that takes the reader to a town shrouded in dark...

American Horror Stories Review

by admin | August 1, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey American Horror Stories is a HULU exclusive that drops a new episode weekly. Some of the stories take place in the same universe as the flagship show, while others do not. This premise sounds amazing on paper, as American Horror Story continues...

A CLASSIC HORROR STORY (NETFLIX 2021)

by Lance Reedinger | August 1, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

With a rich history of Giallo cinema and legendary artist such as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci, Italian horror has been amongst the most celebrated in the genre. The horror nations around the world have eagerly awaited the next ray of darkness to shine from the...

FILM SERIES REVIEW: FEAR STREET (NETFLIX 2021)

by Lance Reedinger | July 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

While some bash Netflix for a mediocre selection of horror entertainment, the streaming service juggernaut has provided the horror nation with many great original productions. From original films such as “The Babysitter” to great horror series like “Hemlock...

THE GATEWAY SHORT FILM REVIEW

by Liz Taylor | July 14, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

We have all lost a loved one at one point in our lives. We give and we take what memories we have and tuck them in our souls forever. The Gateway is a short horror film written and directed by Charles Chudabala (Ugly Sweater Party and Irrational Fear) and stars...

2021 SECOND HALF RELEASE SCHEDULE

by Lance Reedinger | July 14, 2021 | Reviews, Staff Picks | 0 Comments

As the world rapidly reopens, production companies are ready to roll out the screams that have been sitting idly on the shelves. With such films as, “A Quiet Place 2” bringing in over 250 million, releases have once again become economically viable. Horror Nation...

Butchers (2020) Review

by admin | July 6, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Butchers debuted on the Telluride Horror Show (Shelter-In Place Edition) in October of 2020. In these trying times, where major Hollywood productions are faced with delays due to world events, it is good to see that not only are small,...

HORROR NATION SUMMER HORROR READING RECOMMENDATIONS (2021) by: LANCE REEDINGER

by Lance Reedinger | June 24, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1974, Peter Benchley delivered his novel “Jaws” to the world, setting the precedent for the ultimate beach read. While the classic sinister shark tale kept most beachgoers stapled to the sand, horror book worms have been burrowing on the shore and in the woods...

THE FEAR FOOTAGE 3AM (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | June 24, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 2018 creator Ricky Umberger, a passionate supporter of found footage films, set out to deliver his personal take on the sub-genre. His small flake of an idea snowballed into a highly acclaimed independent phenomenon. The grit and realism of the first film...

THE FEAR FOOTAGE 2: CURSE OF THE TAPE (2020)

by Lance Reedinger | June 13, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, Horror-Nation finally got a chance to view and review the much talked about and highly decorated independent film, “The Fear Footage.” Writer/Director Ricky Umberger stole horror hearts with his fast paced, brilliantly edited, fear fest. Never setting...

INTERVIEWING MONSTERS AND BIGFOOT (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | June 13, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

At Horror Nation, we work around the clock to bring our supporters the latest updates on all the happenings in the world of horror entertainment. It was shocking to our staff to uncover a new movie, “Interviewing Monsters and Bigfoot,” which was released direct...

Movie Review: A Quiet Place 2

by admin | June 2, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey The sequel to John Krasinski’s 2018 film A Quiet Place carries on the theme of A Quiet Place being the story of a family wrapped in a horror/sci-fi wrapper. A Quiet Place opens things up with an extended prequel segment, telling the tale of the...

ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021) V DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)

by Lance Reedinger | May 26, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Iconic director Zack Snyder burst to the pinnacle of the cinematic mountain with his first feature, “Dawn of the Dead.” Hatred and loathing are the best descriptions for the pre-release announcement of the film. Legions of fanatical fans of Romero’s original...

EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: MASSACRE ACADEMY (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | May 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The 1980’s ushered in a golden era of horror cinema. Crossing over from fun film genre to pop culture, horror films ignited a passionate flame in fans that still burns bright today. A consistent call for new icons and gritty shooting style have only been answered...

SPIRAL: THE BOOK OF SAW FILM REVIEW (2021)

by Liz Taylor | May 20, 2021 | Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Horror fans all around have heard of the Saw franchise at one time since the fist release of Saw in 2003. Jigsaw (2017) was the last film that connected all the original films together which included actor Tobin Bell as well as a sensational cast throughout the years....

FILM REVIEW: THE CLEANSING HOUR (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | May 18, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

With tons of streaming platforms available to artist, anyone who ever wanted to work in entertainment now has the opportunity to stream their dreams. However, the saturation of the media market has every dreamer doing everything and anything to stand out from the...

SEPERATION FILM REVIEW 2021: The True Terror of Separation

by admin | May 17, 2021 | Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Liz Taylor and edited by Lance Reedinger Who ever said that dolls with a killer revenge tale aren’t creepy? As horror fans we are all familiar with Annabelle, Chucky, the underrated Dollie Dearest and of course the little fiendish friends from the cult hit...

INDIE FILM REVIEW: THE EMBALMERS (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | May 16, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Tackling your first full feature film is a daunting enough task. Throw in an unprecedented international pandemic and most productions, from indie to studio, would and have, shelved their projects. Admirably, the team at Schwestern Sky Films went through hell and back...

Horror Nation Picks: VACATION FILMS TO WATCH IN 2021

by admin | May 15, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey In all films, be it horror to drama, the setting is just as much of a character as the protagonists are. In a vacation horror film, characters are introduced to their first enemies, alienation and dislocation. Our heroes leave the comforts of...

IT CAME FROM THE 90’S: NEW NIGHTMARE

by Lance Reedinger | May 10, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The 1980’s are without a question the most celebrated decade in all of horror cinema history. With new releases nearly every week, iconic monsters slicing through the screen every year, and the suddenly affordable price of home theatre systems...

HORROR REVIEW: THE SEVENTH DAY (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | May 1, 2021 | Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Religious themed horror films are usually the most difficult productions to pull off. When done right, the horror nation adopts these works as gospel, when done wrong, audiences lambast the films for promises broken. Writer/Director Justin P. Lang puts in a good...

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by admin | April 27, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written By: Strega Cerbone-Colangelo Slaxx: a horror comedy that serves as a social commentary with an incredibly unique tale. Think about it. We've all been there. Stepping into that globally sourced, ethically made, GMO free and sweatshop free. However, do we...

FILM REVIEW: THE FEAR FOOTAGE

by Lance Reedinger | April 26, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

In 1999, the entire film universe was upended with the release of, “The Blair Witch Project.” Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez changed the game as the highly original concept production brought in nearly two-hundred-fifty million in gross sales off a...

The Vigil Review

by admin | April 20, 2021 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey Keith Thomas’ directorial debut comes to the cinematic world via the minds at Blumhouse, Boulderlight Pictures and Angry Adam Productions. Distributed by IFC Midnight with a run time of one hour and twenty-nine minutes, this rated PG-13 film is...

EARLY PREVIEW: MASSACRE ACADEMY

by Lance Reedinger | April 13, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The hottest trailer to hit the horror circuit over the last week has been, “Massacre Academy.” With nearly two decades of experience, writer/director/producer Mark Cantu appears to be brining the horror nation a new icon. A gorgeous looking...

HOLY HORROR

by Lance Reedinger | April 2, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Religious based horror media has been one of the most financially and critically successful sub-genres in all of the dark arts. Both film and print have raked in well over a few billion dollars in gross profits since the 1960’s. “The Exorcist,” Paranormal...

Psycho Goreman Movie Review

by admin | March 31, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Written by: Ryan Dailey This film is a time capsule filled by Lloyd Kaufman and buried in the backyard of Thom Eberhardt by Shane Black and Fred Dekker. Psycho Goreman is a film written and directed by Steven Kostanski, whose work includes the “W” segment in The ABC’s...

THE SAWYER MASSACRE: A TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE FAN FILM

by Lance Reedinger | March 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Fans of Leatherface, Chop Top, and ole Grandpa are in for a real treat coming from north of the border. Yes, we said north of the boarder. From Canadian writer/director/producer, Steve Merol, comes a fan film prequel to the immortal, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” The...

2 JENNIFER (2016) FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | March 15, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

With modern cameras and editing programs at historically low pricing, the question has floated through the entertainment industry. Can anyone make a movie now? Budgets ranging from a thousand to fifteen thousand dollars to make an independent film has everyone with a...

AN IRISH LEGEND: THE TALE OF RAWHEAD REX

by Lance Reedinger | March 10, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Ole Rawhead first came to life in Clive Barker’s “Books of Blood Vol. 3” in 1984. The short story depicts Rawhead as an ancient creature long forgotten by the newly gentrified English town of Zeal, that reemerges and wreaks bloody havoc upon its citizens. After...

“The True” Mother Noose Presents: Once Upon a Nightmare Film Review (2021)

by Liz Taylor | March 3, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Every movie goer that loves the horror genre finds one of those films that they just cannot get their head around. Directed by Dan Beck, Eric E Poe, and Richard Tannar. Surprisingly, Mother Noose Presents was one of those films. There is a thin line between what is...

WRONG TURN (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | February 25, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Wes Craven’s Scream brought horror back big time in 1996, but the success of the film also ushered in a new wave of bubble gum horror. The major studios felt safe with box office returns by producing horror films that would appeal to a younger audience. In turn,...

Ghost of the Deadlands: Proof of Concept Short Film Review (2021)

by Lance Reedinger | February 21, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

As the horror nation continues to drown in a pool of remakes, rehashes, and reboots, there is always a sliver of light that blurs above the surface. That light usually comes from fresh new artist from the indie world. Director Joseph Daniel Rodriguez shines in his new...

FREAKY (2021) FILM REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | February 18, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

The entire film world has become a desert of releases during the pandemic. Financial risk that come with home releases have forced production companies to halt or delay most mainstream productions. Blumhouse took a huge risk with the release of “Freaky” in select...

TOP 10 VALENTINE’S DAY HORROR FILMS

by Liz Taylor | February 11, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Valentines Day is that one holiday that tickles your inner sweet senses but, for some, instead of chocolates, a nice old fashion horror flick is what satisfies that hunger. There's nothing like a decent bloody, gory, bone curdling, love crushing feature to stir the...

“THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB’S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPIRES” HORROR BOOK REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | February 9, 2021 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Grady Hendrix’s has quickly become a star in the horror universe. Original written works such as, “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” and “Horrorstor,” along with the screenplay for “Satanic Panic,” have cemented this talented writers place at the top...

THE MAGNIFICENT ODDITY OF PART 3’s

by Lance Reedinger | February 9, 2021 | Reviews, Staff Picks | 0 Comments

While many critics in Hollywood have lambasted the horror genre for their excessive number of sequels, no other format of film has ever come close to garner such a fanatical fan base. Horror fans are simply the most passionate group of supporters in all of media....

AN EVENING WITH ARTIST WILLIAM ROSA: MODERN DAY ART WITH ALL THE SPUNK

by Liz Taylor | January 19, 2021 | Horror of the Week, Interviews | 0 Comments

Ever seen one of those artistic pieces that just catch your eye? Something new and unique. That’s what artist William Rosa has to offer. His immaculate and pixie like horror inspired characters have a personality of their own. His work will tickle the fancy of any...

BABY IT’S DEAD OUTSIDE: HORROR VIEWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WINTER

by Lance Reedinger | January 12, 2021 | Movie Reviews, Reviews, Staff Picks | 0 Comments

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, most of the Horror-Nation will be bundled up, cloaked in a wintry darkness for at least the next several weeks. Typically a down period for entertainment, some of the best films and television productions have...

2021 Horror Movie Release Schedule/Preview

by Lance Reedinger | January 4, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

The closing of theatres across the country put a huge damper on theatre releases in 2020 leaving horror hounds barking for some big budget bones. A smart move by major distributors as financial returns from online releases as opposed to theatrical would only bring in...

Come Play (2020)

by admin | December 15, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Written by: Strega Cerbone-Colangelo Little Oliver is autistic. While autism is frequently discussed, autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors,...

DEVIL’S PREY (2020)

by Lance Reedinger | December 15, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Stalked by his hideous past, a serial child killer is fought over by a demon looking to claim his soul for eternal darkness and a fallen angel looking to bring out salvation in one of God’s most hideous creations. Such is the plot of the new supernatural...

FRIDAY THE 13TH: VENGEANCE REVIEW

by Lance Reedinger | November 13, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Fan films began to take shape after a series of terrific films were put out by Star Wars fanatics. It was only a matter of time until the passionate and talented horror fans began to do the same. No fewer than at least twenty fan films of merit have been put out...

ATTACK OF THE UNKNOWN (2020)

by Lance Reedinger | November 11, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

From the Production team of the cult hit, “Bus Party to Hell,” comes a new alien invasion film. What at first appears as a low budget version of “Battle: Los Angeles,” turns out to be a fun thrill ride littered with several film veterans such as Richard Grieco,...

Scare Package Review (2020)

by admin | October 29, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Strega Cerbone In an era where horror anthologies are a dime-a-dozen and reboots outweigh any sense of creativity, Scare Package is an incredibly refreshing, funny while bloody - alternative. Ask any horror aficionado and they will tell you that to be a horror fan...

THE SHAPE OF IT ALL: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE HALLOWEEN FILM FRANCHISE

by Lance Reedinger | October 29, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Spanning forty-two years and eleven films, “Halloween,” has become one of the most recognizable film franchises on the planet. Conventions, fan films, podcast, and just about every media format available continues to celebrate, re-create, and debate over the ups...

Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest Review (2020)

by Liz Taylor | October 18, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

Take a ride into an alternate dimension of the land of the forgotten between psychosis and possession. A modern day tale of a Losers Club kind of feel with children as the protagonists instead of adults. At times it was like watching IT but instead a killer clown, a...

THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW (2020)

by Lance Reedinger | October 18, 2020 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

While “Resident Evil” and “Twilight” busted open box office records, ushering in a wave of pop culture zombie and vampire films, the horror nation has been patiently panting for a furtastic film to bring us some new werewolf works. An economic bomb, 2010’s “The...

Horror Nation’s First Video Review: Phoenix Comics + Toys (Horror Host Figures). Featuring Monster.

by Liz Taylor | October 11, 2020 | Reviews, Staff Picks | 0 Comments

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ALTERNATIVE OCTOBER VIEWING: ZOMBIE

by Lance Reedinger | October 11, 2020 | Staff Picks | 0 Comments

2002’s “Resident Evil” smashed the box office and ushered in a new era of zombie culture which has become a world-wide phenomenon. AMC’s ratings record breaking “The Walking Dead” has made this subgenre of horror not only popular but part of everyday culture. Lovers...

Time Cut Review

by admin | December 6, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

BY Ryan Dailey Netflix is typically an overpriced streaming service that is overflowing with subpar content for the most part. Any one with any resemblance of a green thumb knows that the best things grow from fertilizer. Time Cut is one such example. The premise is...

Bloody Summer Camp Review

by admin | December 5, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Ryan Dailey Typically, a movie review would start off with a synopsis of the plot or some behind the scenes facts or the like. This critic wants to start off this review by giving a huge shout out to the two components of this film that could easily turn into six...

FILM REVIEW: THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLES

by Lance Reedinger | December 5, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

When a cast features horror icons Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, Tony Todd, Angus Scrimm, and Bill Moseley, you know expectations will be high. From award winning writer/director Joe Hollow comes an all-star supernatural fantasy...

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by admin | December 4, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Ryan Dailey If Mr. Crocket is not in your Halloween movie rotation, nestled somewhere in the middle of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Shocker, Trick R Treat and Creepshow, are you even doing Halloween correctly? This 2024 film directed by Brandon Epsy...

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by admin | December 4, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews | 0 Comments

By Ryan Dailey The Substance is the story of an aging star by the name of Elizabeth Sparkle,(Demi Moore)as she finds herself in the grasp of an existential crisis. Society and the fitness landscape which she has been a part of for most of her life, is starting to turn...

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Apr 8, 2023

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Interview with Brinke Stevens

Apr 7, 2023

By David Owain Hughes 1) What was it like to do Sorority Babes 2, especially after all these...

Interview With Jonathan Edward Ondrashek Horror Writer/Publisher

Apr 7, 2023

By David Owain Hughes Hey Jon, Tell us a bit about yourself. You are a writer and a publisher? Do...

Five of the Best Exorcism Films You Have to See

Apr 6, 2023

by Mike Lera Half a century ago, audiences were stunned, horrified, even sickened as they...

Review – Doomsday Stories

Apr 4, 2023

By David Owain Hughes Directors Derek Braasch, Marcelo Fabani, and Phil Herman Writers Derek...

First Annual CreepIECon Aftermath September2023

Apr 3, 2023

Here in southern California we are said to have some of the wildest horror cons. If you have...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH SPENCER MADISON

Apr 3, 2023

Spencer Madison is a comedy and horror actor located on the East...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH HANS HERNKE

Apr 3, 2023

Acting since the age of seventeen is the talented Hans Hernke. Since graduating from...

FILM REVIEW: KILL HER GOATS

Mar 23, 2023

With the forever talk of the glory years of 80s’ dominating just about every...

That Cold Dead Look In Your Eyes Review

Mar 23, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey The horror nation knows no borders. Gemstones in the genre come to the...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH MARK CANTU

Mar 22, 2023

Originally from San Antonio, the mind behind Wolf Hollow, Mark Cantu, now calls...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH KAMARRA COLE

Mar 22, 2023

A horror fan since she was a little girl is the talented Kamarra Cole....

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE MANCINI

Mar 21, 2023

Christine Mancini caught the acting bug while in grad school and has been performing ever since....

SCREAM 6 FILM REVIEW

Mar 21, 2023

The horror genre was dead. The glorious gory decade of the 80’s had passed. The major horror...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN PLOSKINA

Mar 21, 2023

Acting since he was seven years old and now bringing his experience to the...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH LUCUS DUNAWAY

Mar 4, 2023

Hailing from the great state of Kentucky is the talented Lucas Dunaway. Horror Nation sits down...

WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY

Mar 3, 2023

Fairy tales have always had deep roots in horror, but the announcement of a Winnie-the-Pooh...

Piggy Review

Mar 3, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sara is a young woman in a tiny Spanish village that suffers the slings...

COCAINE BEAR

Mar 2, 2023

iller bear movies are nothing new to the Horror Nation. In 1976 the film Grizzly set the standard...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH JESS UHLER

Mar 2, 2023

Harrisburg is her city of origin, she now calls Pittsburgh her home, sitting down to discuss her...

Z-ERO

Feb 11, 2023

The Horror Nation is now entering the second decade of Zombie-Mania....

Knock at the Cabin Review

Feb 11, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Had the audience sitting in the theaters in 1999 watching The Sixth Sense...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINA KRAKOWSKI

Feb 10, 2023

Fresh off of her strong performance in Massacre Academy, Christina Krakowski takes center stage...

Sadistic Pleasures Short Horror Film Review

Feb 10, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sadistic Pleasures is a short film from director SamHel, who has taken his...

WOLF HOLLOW INTERVIEW WITH NOAH WELTER

Feb 9, 2023

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes the tremendously talented Noah Welter. This theatre trained...

WOLF HOLLOW: EXCLUSIVE FILM REVIEW

Feb 1, 2023

Where have all the bad wolves gone? It seems an age since the Horror Nation has seen an...

Sick Movie Review

Jan 22, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sick is a film set during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is an exercise...

Skinamarink Review

Jan 21, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Skinamarink is the micro-budget horror offering brought to the horror...

BERMUDA ISLAND FILM REVIEW

Jan 21, 2023

The Mahal team has taken no time off after their slew of successful releases in...

Blades in the Darkness Review

Jan 20, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Alex Visani and writers Alessandro Albertini,Lorenzo Lepoti bring to...

Bugs-A Trilogy Review

Jan 20, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Bugs: A Trilogy, on the surface appears to be an anthology film of short...

Evil Lurks Review

Jan 19, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Evil Lurks plays out as though David Lynch, Rosemary’s Baby and The Omen...

DOWN AND OUT IN VAMPIRE HILLS: SHORT FILM REVIEW

Jan 19, 2023

The Twilight series sparked a vampiric cinematic revolution that continues to be portrayed...

Slayers Review

Jan 12, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey Slayers comes from the same place as Grimcutty in that it is a very...

M3GAN Movie Review

Jan 11, 2023

The theme of Artificial Intelligence is nothing brand new to the Horror Nation. Wes...

The Fireplace A.K.A. Yule Log Review

Jan 11, 2023

Written by: Ryan Dailey The scene is a peaceful one. Yellow-orange flames dance around and...

River City Review

Dec 29, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey River City is a horror comedy cartoon that plays out like Dodgeball and...

ASH AND BONE (2022)

Dec 28, 2022

Small towns with a dark past are nothing new to the Horror Nation,...

Christmas Bloody Christmas Review

Dec 17, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Christmas Bloody Christmas sets viewer expectations right from the start....

BED REST (TUBI ORIGINAL FILM)

Dec 16, 2022

Over the last few years, Tubi streaming network has stolen the undead hearts of the Horror...

Sellers/Firefly: Blood Brothers Life Harvest Interview

Dec 15, 2022

Written and interviewed by: Ryan Dailey Horror-Nation So what made you guys choose the...

Blood Brothers Life Harvest Trailer Review

Dec 15, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey The zombie sub-genre of horror has known many kings. Romero,Fulci,Sang-Ho...

NIGHT OF THE TOMMYKNOCKERS

Nov 29, 2022

Director Michael Su along with Mahal Empire productions have been...

Barbarian Review

Nov 29, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Sometimes, multiple, different flavors collide and the world is an...

Don’t Fuck In The Woods 2 Review

Nov 12, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Don’t Fuck In The Woods 2 Feels like every late night horror movie Cinemax...

THE DARK ROOM T.V. SERIES REVIEW

Nov 12, 2022

Writer/Director Anjelica Hymel presents an original take on old lore with her fantastic web...

VHS 99 Review

Nov 11, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey This film franchise continues the downward spiral that started with the...

The Sawyer Massacre Review

Nov 11, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Once again, the horror community banded together and showed Hollywood the...

FILM REVIEW: BRIDGE OF THE DOOMED

Nov 10, 2022

Mahal Empire Productions has been pumping out high quality horror films at break-neck pace....

NEW WORLD MONSTERS

Oct 20, 2022

A LITERARY WORK OF DARK POETRY AND ART FROM: JEFF OLIVER DR. CHRIS MCAULEY AND DAN VERKYS...

Grimcutty Film Review

Oct 19, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Grimcutty, despite the fact that, at times, it looks and plays out ...

FILM REVIEW: HALLOWEEN ENDS

Oct 18, 2022

In 2018, the team of David Gordon Green and Danny McBride partnered...

WJHC AM Review

Oct 17, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey WJHC AM is another one of the micro budget movies that are floating around...

Hellraiser Film Review 2022

Oct 14, 2022

By: Ryan Dailey Hellraiser (2022) is a “re-imaging of the Clive Barker novella, The Hellbound...

Smile Film Review

Oct 12, 2022

This horror season has been lambasted with old icons from the past. The Creeper has...

Pearl Review

Oct 10, 2022

By: Ryan Dailey Very rarely, especially in the horror genre does a sequel come along and not only...

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM FILM REVIEW

Oct 10, 2022

Grady Hendrix is arguably the top horror author working today. Many are calling the...

FILM REVIEW: TERRIFIER 2

Oct 9, 2022

Released in 2016, Terrifier quickly became an independent film sensation. The film’s...

The Munsters Review

Sep 28, 2022

By : Ryan Dailey The Munsters encapsulates everything that was great about the original. Rob...

FILM REVIEW: JEEPERS CREEPERS: REBORN

Sep 20, 2022

After the downtick of horror films in the late 90’s, the turn of the century marked a...

DAY SHIFT (NETFLIX)

Aug 25, 2022

James Woods set the tone for the ultimate vampire hunter with his fangtastic performance in John...

You’re Not Alone (2020)

Aug 24, 2022

By Kevin Nickelson It is inevitable, whether you be a veteran reviewer or just a fan, that the...

PREY FILM REVIEW (PREDATOR PREQUEL)

Aug 22, 2022

Predator was released in 1987 and quickly became one of the most iconic films in history. Trading...

The Reef: Stalked Review

Aug 3, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Andrew Tarucki visits the aquatic realm once again in The Reef: Stalked....

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Aug 2, 2022

Acclaimed writer/director/producer, Jordan Peele, burst onto the scene with his Academy Award...

La Tristesse Short Film Review

Jul 25, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey La Tristesse is a twenty-seven minute short film by Vivian Kay Quintero...

DEATH COUNT FILM REVIEW

Jul 19, 2022

The talented team at Mahal Empire has quickly become one of the biggest...

SUMMER OF SLAUGHTER

Jul 7, 2022

For the Horror Nation, summertime is a sun-drenched delay before spooky season begins. For others,...

Offseason Review

Jul 6, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Offseason opens with Marie (Jocelin Donahue) receiving a letter informing...

The Black Phone Review

Jul 5, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Black Phone, based on the short story of the same name by Joe Hill, is...

Studio 666 Review

Jul 5, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey If Tales From the Crypt and This is Spinal Tap shared one night of passion...

DEATH FROM BELOW

Jun 10, 2022

Twenty years before “Jaws” made humans afraid to leave the sand for the surf, “Creature From The...

The Cookbook for Every Horror Fan: The Kitchen Under the Stairs Unofficial Horror Movie Recipe Collection

Jun 9, 2022

Most every lover of the horror genre collects something horror movie related rather it be from...

Father of Flies (2021)

Jun 9, 2022

Written by: Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer (Immortalis) Father of Flies sits on the cusp of bleak...

Guest Adam Freeman

Jun 1, 2022

Director of Deadly Blessings and actor in Truly Madly (please click picture below)...

The Sadness Review

May 28, 2022

Written by Ryan Dailey Hollywood, listen up. The Sadness is the type of tension filled, somewhat...

Firestarter Review

May 27, 2022

Written by Ryan Dailey In the world of film, most of the time one can turn off their minds and the...

Martyrs Lane

May 26, 2022

By Kevin Nickelson There are the filmmakers who have the intent to deliberately pace a project so...

Room 203 Review

May 25, 2022

Written by Ryan Dailey The horror genre is fraught with stories of some sort of dwelling plagued...

VENOMOUS WORDS (2022)

May 17, 2022

BY: JEFF OLIVER AND GORDON REILLY VENOMOUS WORDS (2022) BY: JEFF OLIVER AND GORDON REILLY...

SLAPFACE Review

May 5, 2022

Written by Victoria Obsorn Directed and written by Jeremiah Kipp (‘Black Wake’; ...

We Need To Do Something Review

May 5, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey We Need To Do Something is a dandelion growing up through the cracks of...

THE LONG NIGHT (2022)

May 4, 2022

As modern mainstream horror consistently becomes increasingly redundant, the Horror Nation has...

2022 SUMMER SCREAM SCHEDULE

May 3, 2022

While most of the world only gets into the horror spirit once the summer heat breaks, the...

Virus 32 Review

Apr 29, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Virus:32 is a Spanish language horror film that debuted on Shudder in...

Scream:Legacy Review

Apr 28, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Set roughly 22 years after the events of Scream 3, Scream: Legacy is a...

They Live in the Grey Film Review

Apr 27, 2022

Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer They Live in the Grey is a very heavily layered movie that...

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

Apr 14, 2022

Written by Victoria Osborn Travel back in time with us. 100 years ago to be precise! A film...

Horror-Nation The FEAR Podcast Episode 1 A Game for the Ages

Apr 13, 2022

Read by Liz Taylor Matthew gets in over his head when he searches for a game he's been looking...

Mister Stitches (2018) Movie Review

Apr 13, 2022

By Kevin Nickelson Those maestros of the micro-budget nightmare at Raven Hill Pictures are at it...

MORBIUS (2022) Movie Review

Apr 12, 2022

In 1998 “Blade” put Marvel on the big screen map by earning over 130 million in gross sales, and...

The Platform (2019)

Apr 7, 2022

Throwback Thursday By Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer A sumptuous banquet is prepared under the...

House of the Vampire (2021)

Apr 6, 2022

By Kevin Nickelson Even the cross that indie filmmakers must bear is the notion that the ambition...

THE EASTER BUNNY MASSACRE (2022)

Apr 6, 2022

Holiday horror is one of the most popular themed sub-genres in the horror nation. While Halloween...

Umma (2022)

Apr 5, 2022

By Valkyrie Kerry and Brett Dyer Umma is essentially built on a good premise, unfortunately the...

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

Apr 4, 2022

Reviewed by Victoria Osborn This is a pseudo-documentary with an extraordinary cast and crew that...

Top 5 Easter Horror Films

Mar 29, 2022

Hippity hoppity, Easters on its way! For most of us that love horror films, we love the cheesy...

Lantern’s Lane (2021)

Mar 29, 2022

Written by: Victoria Osborn “Lantern’s Lane” written and directed by Justin LaReau {‘A Demon...

Boy Behind the Door (2020)

Mar 27, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey The Boy Behind the Door’s premise is visceral, terrifying and could be...

X (2022)

Mar 26, 2022

Writer/Director Ti West entered the horror nation with his critically acclaimed independent...

No Exit (2022)

Mar 24, 2022

By Kevin Nickelson A bleak, snowbound location. A small group of disparate strangers. A horrific...

Fresh

Mar 22, 2022

Reviewed by Victoria Osborn Are you hungry for a slow-cooked horror flick? Well, get ready for an...

Horror of the Week Artist Jamie S.

Mar 21, 2022

This week in horror of the week we have chosen an artist from Germany named Jamie S. His art is...

Last Night in Soho (2021) Review

Mar 16, 2022

Written by: Ryan Dailey Last Night in Soho is a fantastic homage to the Giallo films and Hitchcock...

Horror of the Week: Tabitha Sushko

Mar 15, 2022

Welcome to this week’s horror of the week pick, Tabitha Sushko from Pennsylvania. Her art includes...

The Seed (2021)

Mar 14, 2022

Written By: Valkyrie Kerry and Bret Dyer Three girls; Deidre, Heather and Charles, escape to...

The Privilege 2022

Mar 10, 2022

Written by: Kevin Nickelson When a critic reviews any film, let alone horror films, there is a...

THE CURSED (2022)

Mar 10, 2022

Werewolf films have taken a back seat to zombie mania, slasher sensations, and popular vampire...

“Are you afraid of the dark?- The Tale Of The Lonely Ghost”

Mar 10, 2022

Written by: Victoria Osborn Are you a horror fan? Well, you must be if you are on this page. ...

THE DEVIL’S WHISPERS (TCK PUBLISHING 2022)

Mar 9, 2022

Many fans of horror were originally captivated by the old-world films and...

The Rideshare Killer (2022) Film Review

Mar 4, 2022

Written by Ryan Dailey Modern times have brought with many advancements in not only technology,...

Werewolves Within Film Review

Mar 3, 2022

Written By: Ryan Dailey The translation from video game to film can be a very rough length of road...

SHRIEKSHOW (FUZZY MONKEY FILMS 2022)

Feb 26, 2022

Iconic horror director Tobe Hooper set the standard for all dark carnival-based films with...

First annual CreePIEcon Convention in Ontario, California

Feb 20, 2022

We have visited many conventions though out southern California, but CreepIEcon is defiantly one...

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022 NETFLIX)

Feb 20, 2022

In 1974, Tobe Hooper created an American iconic film with his gritty gorefest “The Texas Chainsaw...

BRIMSTONE INCORPORATED

Feb 16, 2022

Directors James L. Edwards and Brad Twigg collaborate to bring the horror nation a new...

Top 20 Sexiest Horror Movie Villains

Feb 11, 2022

Its that time again when the store fill up with chocolates, red decorations, and gifts that cupid...

FOUNTAINE AND THE VENGEFUL NUN THAT WOULDN’T DIE: Film Review

Feb 11, 2022

Written by: Ryan Daily The nostalgia runs deep throughout this film. Fountaine and the Vengeful...

TRULY, MADLY FILM REVIEW

Feb 10, 2022

Written by Ryan Dailey Truly. Madly, written and directed by Brian Dorton, is a well-written...

AMITYVILLE SCARECROW (2022)

Feb 9, 2022

Jay Anson’s 1977 true life hell house novel, “The Amityville Horror,” gave birth to an iconic...

HER NAME WAS CHRISTA

Feb 8, 2022

Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes an unusual love story from writer/director, James L....

SCREAM (2022)

Jan 26, 2022

The year was 1994 and horror was in trouble. While theaters and bookstores were swamped with...

MURDER HOUSE

Jan 18, 2022

From the Father-Son duo that wrote the critically acclaimed book “Widow’s...

2022 Horror Preview

Jan 13, 2022

2021 saw the horror nation slowly return to theatres to welcome back some of our favorite...

MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW: STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES (2021)

Dec 21, 2021

Fresh off of his smash hit, “The Only Good Indians,” New York Times best selling author,...

RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY (2021)

Dec 21, 2021

In 2002, “Resident Evil” sprung forth a zombie tidal wave that has left all other sub-genres...

CORPSE CONTROL (2021)

Nov 24, 2021

Horror comedy is one of the hardest sub-genres to pull off in media. When done right, productions...

WITCH HUNT (2021)

Nov 24, 2021

Besides Robert Eggers terrific “The Witch” in 2017 the horror nation has sadly been lacking in...

Antlers Film Review 2021

Nov 15, 2021

Everyone has heard of some kind of fairy tale, myth, or spooky story sometime in their life. We...

THE HADDONFIELD NIGHTMARE (2021)

Nov 15, 2021

Fan films erupted post 2000 with an emergence of fun takes on the iconic “Star Wars” films....

NIGHT TEETH (2021 NETFLIX)

Nov 14, 2021

While the horror nation waits with bated breath for the release of the much-anticipated Morbius,...

IT CAME FROM THE ‘90s: STRANGELAND (1998)

Oct 28, 2021

Before the era when social media ruled the world, the internet was a niche platform, mostly used...

HIGH DESERT HAUNTED HOUSE: THE HAUNT GEM OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT

Oct 27, 2021

Any Halloween fan is always excited when they hear the words, “haunted house.” For some it’s the...

13 FANBOY (2021)

Oct 27, 2021

After the very financially successful “Friday The 13th” reboot in 2009 and the release of the...

THE CULT LEADER REVIEW (2021)

Oct 27, 2021

Written By: Ryan Dailey This review started as a single review for “The Cult Leader,” and turned...

NIGHT OF THE ANIMATED DEAD (2021)

Oct 26, 2021

George Romero lit a match in 1968 with his immortal classic “Night Of The Living Dead” and the...

HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021)

Oct 26, 2021

When Blumhouse announced that they were going to take on the iconic “Halloween” franchise half of...

BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL (2021)

Oct 15, 2021

Streaming horror service Shudder had a rough start when it launched in 2015. More recently the...

MIDNIGHT MASS (NETFLIX 2021)

Oct 13, 2021

Netflix has kicked off spooky season with “Midnight Mass,” a seven-part dramatic supernatural...

THE AMITYVILLE MOON (2021)

Oct 1, 2021

Demons, clocks, dolls, and now a werewolf. The poor town of Amityville, New York has seen it all....

DEVELOPMENT HELL: THE STORY BEHIND THE FILMS THAT NEVER MADE IT

Sep 30, 2021

In a genre famous for sequels and quick greenlights for economically successful projects, the...

HORROR SEASON PREVIEW

Sep 20, 2021

The horror nation watches, reads, and celebrates the world of dark...

BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR REVIEW (2021)

Sep 19, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey Ironically, a Brand New Cherry flavor is just what I need to cleanse my...

MALIGNANT REVIEW (2021)

Sep 19, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey Director James Wan has dropped the proverbial ball with his non-Conjuring...

1988: THE BOOGEYMAN COMETH

Sep 6, 2021

The deadly decadence of the 1980’s is considered the golden age of horror. 1988 is arguably...

FILM REVIEW: CANDYMAN 2021

Sep 5, 2021

Based on the short story “The Forbidden” by horror icon Clive Barker, “Candyman” became one...

HORROR BOOK REVIEW: THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP BY GRADY HENDRIX (2021)

Aug 27, 2021

Coming off his smash hit, “The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires,” celebrated...

DON’T BREATHE 2 (2021)

Aug 26, 2021

Fresh off of his smash hit Evil Dead remake, director Fede Alvarez gave the horror nation a...

BLOOD RED SKY: NETFLIX (2021)

Aug 15, 2021

Coming off the heels of “Fear Street” and “A Classic Horror Story,” Netflix continues its...

HORROR BOOK REVIEW: GOBLIN BY JOSH MALERMAN (2021)

Aug 14, 2021

Author Josh Malerman exploded onto the mainstream market when his 2014 novel ‘Bird Box’ was...

American Horror Stories Review

Aug 1, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey American Horror Stories is a HULU exclusive that drops a new episode...

A CLASSIC HORROR STORY (NETFLIX 2021)

Aug 1, 2021

With a rich history of Giallo cinema and legendary artist such as Dario Argento and Lucio...

FILM SERIES REVIEW: FEAR STREET (NETFLIX 2021)

Jul 21, 2021

While some bash Netflix for a mediocre selection of horror entertainment, the streaming...

THE GATEWAY SHORT FILM REVIEW

Jul 14, 2021

We have all lost a loved one at one point in our lives. We give and we take what memories we have...

2021 SECOND HALF RELEASE SCHEDULE

Jul 14, 2021

As the world rapidly reopens, production companies are ready to roll out the screams that...

Butchers (2020) Review

Jul 6, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey Butchers debuted on the Telluride Horror Show (Shelter-In Place Edition)...

HORROR NATION SUMMER HORROR READING RECOMMENDATIONS (2021) by: LANCE REEDINGER

Jun 24, 2021

In 1974, Peter Benchley delivered his novel “Jaws” to the world, setting the precedent for...

THE FEAR FOOTAGE 3AM (2021)

Jun 24, 2021

In 2018 creator Ricky Umberger, a passionate supporter of found footage films, set out to...

THE FEAR FOOTAGE 2: CURSE OF THE TAPE (2020)

Jun 13, 2021

A few weeks ago, Horror-Nation finally got a chance to view and review the much talked about and...

INTERVIEWING MONSTERS AND BIGFOOT (2021)

Jun 13, 2021

At Horror Nation, we work around the clock to bring our supporters the latest updates on all...

Movie Review: A Quiet Place 2

Jun 2, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey The sequel to John Krasinski’s 2018 film A Quiet Place carries on the...

ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021) V DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)

May 26, 2021

Iconic director Zack Snyder burst to the pinnacle of the cinematic mountain with his first...

EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: MASSACRE ACADEMY (2021)

May 21, 2021

The 1980’s ushered in a golden era of horror cinema. Crossing over from fun film genre to pop...

SPIRAL: THE BOOK OF SAW FILM REVIEW (2021)

May 20, 2021

Horror fans all around have heard of the Saw franchise at one time since the fist release of Saw...

FILM REVIEW: THE CLEANSING HOUR (2021)

May 18, 2021

With tons of streaming platforms available to artist, anyone who ever wanted to work in...

SEPERATION FILM REVIEW 2021: The True Terror of Separation

May 17, 2021

Written by: Liz Taylor and edited by Lance Reedinger Who ever said that dolls with a killer...

INDIE FILM REVIEW: THE EMBALMERS (2021)

May 16, 2021

Tackling your first full feature film is a daunting enough task. Throw in an unprecedented...

Horror Nation Picks: VACATION FILMS TO WATCH IN 2021

May 15, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey In all films, be it horror to drama, the setting is just as much of a...

IT CAME FROM THE 90’S: NEW NIGHTMARE

May 10, 2021

The 1980’s are without a question the most celebrated decade in all of...

HORROR REVIEW: THE SEVENTH DAY (2021)

May 1, 2021

Religious themed horror films are usually the most difficult productions to pull off. When...

SLAXX: A HORROR COMEDY THAT SERVES AN INCREDIBALY UNIQUE TALE

Apr 27, 2021

Written By: Strega Cerbone-Colangelo Slaxx: a horror comedy that serves as a social commentary...

FILM REVIEW: THE FEAR FOOTAGE

Apr 26, 2021

In 1999, the entire film universe was upended with the release of, “The Blair Witch Project.”...

The Vigil Review

Apr 20, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey Keith Thomas’ directorial debut comes to the cinematic world via the minds...

EARLY PREVIEW: MASSACRE ACADEMY

Apr 13, 2021

The hottest trailer to hit the horror circuit over the last week has...

HOLY HORROR

Apr 2, 2021

Religious based horror media has been one of the most financially and critically successful...

Psycho Goreman Movie Review

Mar 31, 2021

Written by: Ryan Dailey This film is a time capsule filled by Lloyd Kaufman and buried in the...

THE SAWYER MASSACRE: A TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE FAN FILM

Mar 21, 2021

Fans of Leatherface, Chop Top, and ole Grandpa are in for a real treat coming from north of the...

2 JENNIFER (2016) FILM REVIEW

Mar 15, 2021

With modern cameras and editing programs at historically low pricing, the question has floated...

AN IRISH LEGEND: THE TALE OF RAWHEAD REX

Mar 10, 2021

Ole Rawhead first came to life in Clive Barker’s “Books of Blood Vol. 3” in 1984. The short story...

“The True” Mother Noose Presents: Once Upon a Nightmare Film Review (2021)

Mar 3, 2021

Every movie goer that loves the horror genre finds one of those films that they just cannot get...

WRONG TURN (2021)

Feb 25, 2021

Wes Craven’s Scream brought horror back big time in 1996, but the success of the film also...

Ghost of the Deadlands: Proof of Concept Short Film Review (2021)

Feb 21, 2021

As the horror nation continues to drown in a pool of remakes, rehashes, and reboots, there is...

FREAKY (2021) FILM REVIEW

Feb 18, 2021

The entire film world has become a desert of releases during the pandemic. Financial risk that...

TOP 10 VALENTINE’S DAY HORROR FILMS

Feb 11, 2021

Valentines Day is that one holiday that tickles your inner sweet senses but, for some, instead of...

“THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB’S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPIRES” HORROR BOOK REVIEW

Feb 9, 2021

Grady Hendrix’s has quickly become a star in the horror universe....

THE MAGNIFICENT ODDITY OF PART 3’s

Feb 9, 2021

While many critics in Hollywood have lambasted the horror genre for their excessive number of...

AN EVENING WITH ARTIST WILLIAM ROSA: MODERN DAY ART WITH ALL THE SPUNK

Jan 19, 2021

Ever seen one of those artistic pieces that just catch your eye? Something new and unique. That’s...

BABY IT’S DEAD OUTSIDE: HORROR VIEWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WINTER

Jan 12, 2021

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, most of the Horror-Nation will be...

2021 Horror Movie Release Schedule/Preview

Jan 4, 2021

The closing of theatres across the country put a huge damper on theatre releases in 2020 leaving...

Come Play (2020)

Dec 15, 2020

Written by: Strega Cerbone-Colangelo Little Oliver is autistic. While autism is frequently...

DEVIL’S PREY (2020)

Dec 15, 2020

Stalked by his hideous past, a serial child killer is fought over by a demon looking to claim his...

FRIDAY THE 13TH: VENGEANCE REVIEW

Nov 13, 2020

Fan films began to take shape after a series of terrific films were put out by Star Wars fanatics....

ATTACK OF THE UNKNOWN (2020)

Nov 11, 2020

From the Production team of the cult hit, “Bus Party to Hell,” comes a new alien invasion...

Scare Package Review (2020)

Oct 29, 2020

By Strega Cerbone In an era where horror anthologies are a dime-a-dozen and reboots outweigh any...

THE SHAPE OF IT ALL: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE HALLOWEEN FILM FRANCHISE

Oct 29, 2020

Spanning forty-two years and eleven films, “Halloween,” has become one of the most...

Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest Review (2020)

Oct 18, 2020

Take a ride into an alternate dimension of the land of the forgotten between psychosis and...

THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW (2020)

Oct 18, 2020

While “Resident Evil” and “Twilight” busted open box office records, ushering in a wave of pop...

Horror Nation’s First Video Review: Phoenix Comics + Toys (Horror Host Figures). Featuring Monster.

Oct 11, 2020

https://youtu.be/Zb6HB8IVuQU

ALTERNATIVE OCTOBER VIEWING: ZOMBIE

Oct 11, 2020

2002’s “Resident Evil” smashed the box office and ushered in a new era of zombie culture which has...

Time Cut Review

Dec 6, 2024

BY Ryan Dailey Netflix is typically an overpriced streaming service that is overflowing with...

Bloody Summer Camp Review

Dec 5, 2024

By Ryan Dailey Typically, a movie review would start off with a synopsis of the plot or some...

FILM REVIEW: THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLES

Dec 5, 2024

When a cast features horror icons Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens,...

Mr. Crocket Review

Dec 4, 2024

By Ryan Dailey If Mr. Crocket is not in your Halloween movie rotation, nestled somewhere in the...

The Substance Review

Dec 4, 2024

By Ryan Dailey The Substance is the story of an aging star by the name of Elizabeth Sparkle,(Demi...

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