SYNOPSIS: A family allows their young daughter’s exorcism to be recorded secretly. REVIEW: You know acolytes, I think I’ve made it clear in the past that if there is one thing The Black Saint doesn’t like to watch are films that deal with Satanic possessions. Ever since the summer of 73′ when I first viewed “The Exorcist” (the only time …
Read More »Film Review: Vanishing On 7th Street (2010)
SYNOPSIS: When a massive power outage plunges the city of Detroit into total darkness, a disparate group of individuals find themselves alone. The entire city’s population has vanished into thin air, leaving behind heaps of empty clothing, abandoned cars and lengthening shadows. Soon the daylight begins to disappear completely, and as the survivors gather in an abandoned tavern, they realize …
Read More »Latin Horror: Cinco De Miedo
The Black Saint was lucky enough to be in attendance last night for an evening of horror shorts. All of them either written, produced or directed by Latinos. Subtitled “Cinco De Miedo (a nice take on Cinco De Mayo), The event was held at the Anthology Film Archives on the lower East side of Manhattan & featured a nice selection …
Read More »“Priest” 3D screening in NY #3
Hey there Acolytes! The Black Saint has some pretty awesome news for those of you living in the NYC area. On Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Sony’s Lincoln Square (68th & Broadway), FANGORIA will be hosting a FREE 3D special presentation on PRIEST, the new Screen Gems postapocalyptic action/horror film. Best of all, acclaimed actor Paul Bettany and director …
Read More »Plan Nine – A re-imagining of the infamous Ed Wood classic
Hey Acolytes old & new, The Black Saint is here to hip all of you to an upcoming release from Darkstone Entertainment. A re-imagining of the infamous Ed Wood classic “Plan Nine From Outer Space” to be called simply “Plan Nine”!! “Plan Nine” is in the words of it’s director John Johnson, “A serious minded retelling of the original story, …
Read More »Interview: Gerard Lough (The Boogeyman, Deviant)
Hey there acolytes of mine! The Black Saint has a special treat for all of you on this fine day. Gerard Lough is a filmmaker that comes to us all the way from Ireland with a highly acclaimed short called “The Boogeyman” which is based on the short story of the same name by Stephen King. He is also hard …
Read More »Film Review: Son of Terror (2008)
SYNOPSIS: We are witnesses to a step by step transformation of a tortured soul as he becomes his alter ego, a murderous fiend who kills without quarter. The war between good and evil in his mind propels him into a hell of his own design. REVIEW: You know acolytes, The Black Saint loves him some horror movies. I like em’ …
Read More »Film Review: Sucker Punch (2011)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A young girl is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her & her friends escape from the facility. REVIEW: The Black Saint has a lot of respect for Zack Snyder, I really do. First , he remakes a genre standard “Dawn …
Read More »Top 15 favorite horror movies of the 70’s – Black Saint – part 2
The Black Saint has been very busy as of late. What with dealing with gale force winds buffeting my mausoleum & some uncommonly warm weather for February, I was in a bit of a tizzy for awhile. Then I had to figure out whether I wanted to eat or pay the mortgage on the mausoleum. I decided on food. I …
Read More »Top 15 favorite Horror Movies of the 70’s (Part 1)
As I peruse the varied articles posted here on Horrornews.net I am constantly amazed at the amount of information that is disseminated each & everyday. I’m especially intrigued by the “Lists” columns. There are so many categories of lists that I never would have thought of posted weekly, And all of them are very entertaining & informative. I thought about …
Read More »Film Review: Hatchet II (2010)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Marybeth escapes the clutches of the deformed, swamp-dwelling iconic killer Victor Crowley. After learning the truth about her family’s connection to the hatchet-wielding madman, Marybeth returns to the Louisiana swamps along with an army of hunters to recover the bodies of her family and exact the bloodiest revenge against the bayou butcher. REVIEW: Hey acolytes, what’s …
Read More »Film Review: Killing Zoe (1993)
SYNOPSIS: An American safe-cracker (Zed) meets up with an old friend (Eric) in Paris. Eric and his gang have planned to rob a bank in the city which is open on Bastille day. Unfortunately, Zed is trapped in a situation beyond his control when heroin abuse, poor planning and a escort named Zoe all conspire to turn the robbery into …
Read More »Film Review: Jaws (1975)
SYNOPSIS: The people of the small island town of Amity are being attacked by a giant Great White shark during their busy summer season when tourists flood the town. Three men (The Police Chief, a Marine Biologist & a grizzled fisherman) set out to hunt it down & kill it before it can claim any more victims in it’s razor …
Read More »Interview: Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism)
This week sees the DVD/BluRay debut of “The Last Exorcism” from Lionsgate films. To celebrate the launch of the film The Black Saint got to speak to one of the film’s stars (& Independent Spirit Award nominee for Beat Supporting Actress), Miss Ashley Bell. If you haven’t seen the film yet now is your chance to see a truly terrifying …
Read More »Film Review: The Last Exorcism (2010)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A shyster reverend with financial problems decides to answer the plea of a farmer & remove his daughter from under the influence of a demonic possession. He decides to bring a film crew along with him to chronicle the exorcism for financial gain. REVIEW: A great & grand f*ck you to all of my acolytes & …
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