SYNOPSIS: The demon clown Killjoy is on trial in Hell! Having failed in his last outing to claim his victim’s soul, he must face the devil himself in Hell’s courtroom and prove that he’s evil and worthy of a demon. His only hope is the testimony of his last victim and a trial by combat. Killjoy’s murderous minions Batty Boop, …
Read More »Film Review: The Dead and the Damned (2010)
SYNOPSIS: Hot on the trail of a renegade Apache warrior, gun-slinging bounty hunter Mortimer passes through an 1849 California gold rush town, where local miners direct him into the mountains to track his prey. While he is gone, the miners unearth a meteor that has landed in their sleepy town. As they crack it open, an explosion releases toxic spores, …
Read More »Film Review: The Grapes of Death (1978)
SYNOPSIS: Jean Rollins’ acclaimed cult horror film Grapes of Death stars Brigitte Lahaie as a woman whose vacation takes a horrific turn when she finds herself in a town full of zombie-like killers. Fighting to stay alive, she begins to think the town winery has got something to do with these evil transformations. Could the pesticides used on the grapes …
Read More »Film Review: Death of a Ghost Hunter (2007)
SYNOPSIS: In 2002, renowned Ghost Hunter, Carter Simms, was offered $5,000 to conduct a 3-day and 3-nihgt paranormal investigation of the infamous Masterson House. Twenty years earlier, Minister Joseph Masterson and his family were brutally murdered inside their home. With the aid of a videographer, a reporter, and spiritual advocate, Carter set out to prove or disprove claims that the …
Read More »Film Review: Kidnapped (1974)
SYNOPSIS: A brutal tale of abduction and psychological torment, Kidnapped involves a gang of criminals who, when their robbery goes wrong, take a woman, man, and sick child hostage and embark on a tension-fueled getaway. In a departure from his more audacious visual style, Bava keeps the action claustrophobic and the tension wound tight, building to an unexpected (and unforgettable) …
Read More »Book Review: The Slasher Movie Book – Author J. A. Kerswell
Much like the villains they depict, slasher films will not die. Reviled yet prolific, the slasher is arguably horror’s most popular subgenre. Author J. A. Kerswell took on the daunting task of writing a comprehensive book on slasher movies, appropriately titled The Slasher Movie Book. The publication was previously released in the UK under the name Teenage Wasteland: The Slasher …
Read More »Film Review: Nobody Can Cool (2013)
SYNOPSIS: Nobody Can Cool is a suspenseful thriller of a young couple, Susan and David, who travel to the mountains for the weekend where they find their borrowed cabin already occupied by Len, and his pregnant girlfriend, Gigi, who have overstayed their welcome. Reluctantly, they all agree to share the cabin for the night. An uncomfortable evening amongst strangers turns …
Read More »Film Review: Puppet Master X: Axis Rising (2012)
SYNOPSIS: After foiling a plot to blow up an American arms plant, Danny Coogan and his girlfriend, Beth, quickly find that their troubles have just begun. One of Toulon’s mysterious Puppets has been kidnapped by the Nazis, and under the wicked, watchful eye of the occultist Commandant Moebius, the Puppets’ life-giving serum is synthesized to create a master race of …
Read More »Film Review: The Wicker Tree (2010)
SYNOPSIS: Two young missionaries from Texas head to Scotland to educate the Scottish heathens in the way of Christ. They are initially charmed by the locals in the town of Tressock, and agree to become the local Queen of the May and Laddie for the annual town festival. But the couple is not prepared for the frightening consequences of their …
Read More »Film Review: Witch’s Brew (2011)
SYNOPSIS: When two micro-brewers screw over the town witch, she curses their latest batch of beer. From that point on, everyone who drinks it suffers a gruesome ironic death. REVIEW: Any movie that opens with the death of a child is an instant attention grabber. When said child’s flesh ripples and boils with good practical special effects before bursting into …
Read More »ABCs of Death 2 Contest Entry M is for Mundane Premieres
New England-based independent production company Wicked Bird Media is proud to present M is for Mundane, their submission for the ABCs of Death 2 ‘Search for the 26th Director’ contest. Watch and vote for M is for Mundane here. All you have to do is click the little “like” button above the video to cast your vote. M is for …
Read More »Celebrate Night of the Demons 25th Anniversary with Limited Edition Screenprint
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Kevin Tenney’s cult classic, Night of the Demons. To commemorate the anniversary, the folks over at Strange Kids Club have released an awesome screenprinted poster featuring the film’s cast. There are only 50 of these bad boys available. Strange Kids Club is having a party. You’ll have a hell of a …
Read More »Blood and Guts with Scott Ian Returns for Season 3 on Nerdist Channel
Following two successful seasons, Blood and Guts with Scott Ian has returned to the Nerdist Channel with Season 3. A new episode will debut every Thursday, leading up to the season finale on Halloween. The Season 3 premiere – which features Johnny Depp’s regular makeup designer, Joel Harlow – can be viewed below: Blood and Guts is hosted by Scott …
Read More »Fright-Rags Release Limited Edition Halloween and Halloween 4 Merchandise
Fright-Rags has released exclusive shirts and posters to commemorate the 35th anniversary of one of the most influential horror film’s of all time, John Carpenter’s Halloween, as well as the 25th anniversary of the fan-favorite sequel, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. These items are officially licensed by Trancas International Films. Fans can celebrate “The Night He Came Home” …
Read More »Film Review: Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970)
SYNOPSIS: Industrialist George Stark invites a small group of wealthy friends to his private island for a weekend of relaxation and light business. He wants them to meet the brilliant chemist Gerry Farrell who has invented a new chemical process. Against his wishes, Farrell is engaged in business discussions revolving around millions of dollars worth of investment. As each of …
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