“I want to study Gothic literature and film adaptations.” “Oh?” The professor advising me on my academic career path sat back in his chair. “Do you think you might know a time period?” “I haven’t decided on that. I was thinking post-World War II. Begin with Lovecraft, work my way up to Bloch, Matheson, Blatty.” “Hmm…well, for the time period you’re speaking of, it’s …
Read More »‘Corpse Party’ arrives on XSEED Games for PlayStation®Portable this Fall
XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, today announced it has picked up the North American rights to publish Corpse Party, a unique twist on horror action, for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. A cult favorite in its native Japan when it was released, Corpse Party promises to deliver a tense and bone-chilling experience for all who dare step foot into situations they …
Read More »Trailer: Shattered Hopes The True Story of the Amityville Murders (2012)
Trailer: Shattered Hopes The True Story of the Amityville Murders (2012) A docudrama exploring the infamous 1974 mass murder of the DeFeo family by their eldest son and sibling. The case went on to spawn the “Amityville Horror” franchise of films.
Read More »Black Box TV: New Horror Web Series on Blip.TV
We wanted to pass along some info on a great new show on blip, specifically one of the most popular among the thousands on blip.tv – Black Box TV. While not a feature film, we’d love your audiences to know about blip as a great destination for horror programming not available on traditional cable TV or in the theaters. Black Box TV …
Read More »Film Review: Ironclad (2011)
SYNOPSIS: In 13th-century England, a small group of Knights Templar fights to defend Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John. REVIEW: Written and Directed by Jonathan English Starring: Paul Giamatti, James Purefoy, Jason Flemyng, Brian Cox I wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw this movie come through the queue. It quite obviously isn’t a horror movie, and …
Read More »Hostile Rebirth of Horror: The Morality of Eli Roth’s Hostel 1 and 2
Not since the late 1970s and early 1980s when woman revenge films like I Spit on Your Grave and social critiques like Cannibal Holocaust were released has the horror industry produced a burst of socially provocative films like the current wave of violently graphic horror flicks conversing with the existence of torture in Western society. Recent productions over the past decade …
Read More »Takashi Shimuzo’s ‘Tormented’ and ‘Shock Labyrinth’ – Now under Well Go USA
TORMENTED WILL PREMIERE IN VENICE FOLLOWED BY A COMPETITION SLOT IN SITGES PLANO, TEXAS. (August 29, 2011) — Well Go USA has preemptively acquired all North American distribution rights including theatrical, DVD, Digital, VOD and Television to the upcoming 3D horror thriller TORMENTED from Hong Kong/Netherlands-based Fortissimo Films. They have simultaneously also acquired all rights to the 2010 horror classic …
Read More »Film Review: The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter (2009)
SYNOPSIS: “The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter” walks in the footsteps of the Manson Family, visiting over 40 locations related to the infamous Tate/LaBianca murders, and tying together the dozens of odd connections between Charles Manson and the Hollywood elite. Entertainingly led by famous Hollywood historian Scott Michaels (E!’s 20 Most Horrifying Hollywood Murders, Dearly Departed: Vol. 1, FindADeath.com), this …
Read More »New British – Young, High and Dead – exclusive stills and trailer
Presenting new stills and promo clips from the production of Young, High and Dead As we are told, “Young, High and Dead” is the brainchild of Luke Brady. Half autobiographical, half fantasy, the film is based on the relationships between of many of his close friends and fused together with a ‘what if?’ horror story. Check out gallery of stills …
Read More »Comic Review: The Vault – Issue 1
A team of experts have gathered on an expedition visit to Oak Island, a mysterious location that is rumored to contain the whereabouts of lost treasures. Headed by Gabrielle Parker and Dr. Michael Page, they are determined to excavate a dig in the hopes of buried treasure that will fund their expedition and bring them great profit. This location has …
Read More »Magazine Review: Famous Monsters Magazine – Issue 255
By the look of this cover, it appears that FM has taken a special interest in all things LoveCraft. Those tentacled beasts, those brooding stories that creep into your skin like black ink permeating directly to your soul. Yes, it’s an issue dedicated to the works of H.P. Lovecraft, so hang on for the journey. “The Re-making of Thriller” recounts …
Read More »Fright Night (2011) Poster version 6
Had enought Fright Night? Apparently the marketing department hasn’t! This sudden wave of horror features means only 1 thing…..Halloween season is approaching
Read More »Don’t Be Afraid of The Dark – poster Version 7
Who’s gearing up for this weekend’s showing? Stay tuned as we post a review on this soon! A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.
Read More »Texas Killing Fields – Look at new poster!
Some new promos have come our way, first on the list is this debut poster for “Texas Killing Fields” In the Texas bayous, a local homicide detective teams up with a cop from New York City to investigate a series of unsolved murders.
Read More »Ron Atkins & Harry Russo prepare us for ‘The Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell’
Director Ron Atkins releases his latest and most ambitious film, “The Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell” on DVD, August 31, 2011. “The Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell” follows the character of Harry Russo (“Schizophreniac” and “Necromaniac”), returning to a plauge-infested Las Vegas for a supernaturally-ordained meeting with Terry Hawkins (“The Last House On Dead-End Street” aka “The Funhouse”). Set in the near …
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