by Lance Reedinger | Jul 12, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...
by admin | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Conventions
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...
by Lance Reedinger | Jul 10, 2024 | Staff Picks
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...
by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...
by Lance Reedinger | Jun 4, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...
by Lance Reedinger | Jun 3, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized
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...
by admin | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...
by Lance Reedinger | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...
by Lance Reedinger | May 29, 2024 | Movie Reviews, Reviews
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...