SYNOPSIS: The film stars actress and gravure idol Rina Akiyama as Yuki, a girl who lives at home in peace until one day a unit of assassins breaks in and slaughters her mother. In order to reveal the truth behind the seemingly senseless murder, Yuki transforms herself into a demon of vengeance by donning gothic lolita clothing, wielding a parasol …
Read More »Film Review: Text (2008)
SYNOPSIS: Four friends search for the answers to a series of deadly text messages killing students at their high school. REVIEW: Oh my gosh, did you ever see one of those films that drags so much, is so incomprehensible, is littered with mundane acting and had no plot points that you can even really grasp any meaning of? Well “Text” …
Read More »Trailer: Knife Point (2009)
Trailer: Knife Point (2009) An evangelical family offers a traveling knife salesman a ride on their way through upstate New York.
Read More »Film Review: The Unborn (2009)
SYNOPSIS: Tortured by frightening dreams at night and the ghost of a young boy during the day, young Casey (Odette Yustman) turns to a spiritual adviser named Rabbi Sendak (Gary Oldman) for help. Together, the two uncover and try to stop a powerful family curse dating back to the Nazi era. David S. Goyer writes and directs this supernatural thriller …
Read More »Film Review: The Blackout (2009)
SYNOPSIS: And things we’re going so well…. gosh what does a mean rouge creature in a condo have in common with a bunch of yuppies. No its not a comedy even though portions will make you laugh and not for humor value. It’s Christmas Eve, the city goes dark, and the few remaining tenants of The Raven wood find themselves …
Read More »Book Review: Gore Noir Magazine – Issue 1
Gore Noir Magazine – Issue 1 We were recently contacted by a new magazine on the scene by the name of Gore Noir Magazine. It’s in its infancy with a clear direction focused on horror culture without the film coverage aspect. I’ve seen a couple of like mags pop up with this intention, but only time will tell if its …
Read More »Nuevo Retro Short film competition
NUEVO RETRO SHORT FILM COMPETITION – “Yesterday’s Tomorrows Today!” A CHALLENGE TO MAKERS OF SHORT FILMS EVERYWHERE! AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOUR THE GREAT BLACK & WHITE SCIENCE FICTION FILMS OF YESTERYEAR! To be screened in conjunction with CON 9 FROM OUTER SPACE held 14-15 JULY 2012 at THE AMORA HOTEL (649 Bridge Road, Richmond) MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. * No restriction on …
Read More »Film Review: The Icons of Suspense: Hammer Films (2010)
SYNOPSIS: Hammer Films made their name with monsters and vampires, but this third complication from Columbia Pictures – all new to DVD – proves they could frighten you without them. Topping the set is the uncut version of the futuristic classic THESE ARE THE DAMNED, directed by the legendary Joseph Losey. Peter Cushing and Andre Morell match wits in CASH …
Read More »Film Review: The Box (2009)
SYNOPSIS: Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another …
Read More »Film Review: The Crypt (2009)
SYNOPSIS: In this chilling thriller, six friends descend into underground crypts to steal jewelry and other valuables from the Depression-era remains. But they soon discover that the dead won’t give up their treasures without a gruesome fight. Trapped in the deep dark catacombs, the six struggle to stay alive among the dead and find a way out of their living …
Read More »Film Review: The Dead Don’t Scream (2007)
SYNOPSIS: A group of college kids go on a road trip to hell when they stumble across a small Texas Town with an entire economy based upon stealing cars and selling the parts. But what’s the town to do with the group of people that came with the set of wheels worth a mint? Easy, just chop them too! Callie …
Read More »Film Review: The Children (2008)
SYNOPSIS: A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents REVIEW: And just when you thought cute little kids couldn’t be scary! Director Tom Shankland has managed to drum up a pretty effective fright fest that proves that not all little things are adorable all of the time. The …
Read More »Film Review: Dead Space Aftermath (2011)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: The year is 2509 and not only has Earth lost contact with the Ishimura and Isaac Clarke, but now also the USG O’Bannon, the first responder ship sent to rescue them. Four crew members of the O’Bannon have survived. But what happened to the rest of the crew? What were they doing? What secrets are they …
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