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10 Worst Films Of 2016

Fifty years from now, 2016 will be remembered as a outstanding year for horror films in general. There were some sizable horror hits at the box office this year, and while not all of the bigger hits were especially good films, it’s never a bad thing if the genre you’re particular to has a good year. But I’m not here …

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Most Uncomfortable Horror Movie Scenes To Sit Thru- Part 1

Being a horror fan, it goes with the territory that there’s a high likelihood of watching that one film that pushes the boundaries of typical horror cinema and makes you squirm more than you ever have before. Extreme cinema is certainly an acquired taste and often gains you some surprised and concerned looks when you discuss with other film fans …

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Interview: Bailey Noble (Martyrs)

Actress Bailey Noble (“True Blood” “Glee”) stars in “Martyrs” directed by Kevin Goetz and Michael Goetz. How did you prepare to play your character in “Martyrs?” Bailey- It’s kind of all in the script. The material is so emotional, rich and physically demanding that I didn’t have to do anything demanding to prepare for it really. What was it like …

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Film Review: Martyrs (2015)

SYNOPSIS: A woman and her childhood friend seek out revenge on those who victimized and abused them. REVIEW: The film Martyrs written by and originally presented in 2008 was an important film for the genre. Pascal Laugier managed to walk away from this one with many referring to him as a “visionary”. In the same respect, it became an instant …

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MARTYRS (Remake) – Just Announced for Bluray release!

ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT presents “MARTYRS” In Theaters and Digital HD January 22nd On DVD, Blu-ray™ and On Demand February 2nd  Anchor Bay Entertainment announces the release of the highly anticipated action, horror film MARTYRS, which will be released in theaters and Digital HD on Jan. 22, 2016 and On Demand, DVD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 2, 2016. Directed by Kevin …

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MARTYRS (US Remake) Cult Sensation Hits This Jan

Anchor Bay Entertainment will be releasing MARTYRS in Theaters and Digital HD on January 22nd and on VOD on February 2nd. MARTYRS is a retelling of the French 2008 horror cult film written and directed by Pascal Laugier.  This MARTYRS film’s screenplay was written by Mark L. Smith who is also the co-writer of THE REVENANT screenplay along with Alejandro González …

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Podcast: Horror News Radio – Eps 97 – Jupiter Ascending – Zombie Killers

The HNR Grue-Crew balance the zany sci-fi train-wreck Jupiter Ascending against the rollicking horror film Zombie Killers: Elephant’s Graveyard on this week’s episode. On one side we have Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and Eddie Redmayne; while on the other, we have Billy Zane, Dee Wallace and Mischa Barton. Who comes out ahead, The Wachowskis or Harrison Smith? Dave shares the horror news of the week with …

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Film Review: Martyrs (2008)

SYNOPSIS: A young woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity. REVIEW: We’ve been through this before. A film comes along that gets talked about, featured and anticipated months before …

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Daniel Stamm Signs On for MARTYRS Remake

The LA Times is reporting that the producers of MARTYRS have nabbed director Daniel Stamm (THE LAST EXORCISM) to rework the popular French torture film for an American audience. Martyrs tells the story of two abused orphan girls, Lucie and Anna, who meet and become friends. Fifteen years after she was kidnapped and subjected to prolonged torture, a mentally unstable Lucie seeks revenge on …

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Extreme Cinema: Top 25 Most Disturbing Films of all time – part2

__________________THE LIST___________________   1) “The Guinea Pig Collection” (1980’S) – 7 FILMS This collection has long been the reigning champ for its purely visceral lack of humanity. Extreme torture, extreme gore….it really doesn’t get much more bare bones than this. The trouble either is that the films are not that good. They are simply pieces for extreme sake only. Viewers often …

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