The Shaman and Other Shadows Description: A horror and dystopian SF short stories collection, that explores the supernatural terror and the human violence. It contains six short stories: “The Mount Meru“: Tanzania, Chicka and her son Ga-Gorib are making a journey to the slopes of the sacred mountain, meeting on their way a group of mercilessly raiders, who’ll unleash all …

Big fans of the work of director Mike Mendez here at HNN and this one sounds like a crazy, silly good time. Mike’s next film with return him to the world of giant arachnids  – his last film being of course – ‘Big Ass Spider’.  This time around he’s tackling a different beast though.  Not only are the spiders huge …

It’s Alive, Larry Cohen’s 1974 cult thriller starring John P. Ryan, Sharron Farrell, James Dixon and Guy Stockwell, is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary with a screening at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles.  The film will be screening on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 10:00 pm.  Director Cohen and actress Farrell are scheduled to appear in person to discuss the …

SYNOPSIS: Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge. REVIEW: First time writer/director, Travis Oates, hits one out of the park with his debut feature, Don’t Blink. A deceptively simple story about a group …

SYNOPSIS: Karen’s nightmares pick up exactly where they left off every single night and it’s affecting her new marriage to Sam. She wants to finally get control her dreams – but she’s not the one creating them. REVIEW: Overall, the general themes explored by Lucid are interesting and unusual; however, I’m not sure if it was executed as well as …

REVIEW: This is another great little film by the talented young director, Joseph Catté. I had the honour of reviewing another one of his (‘Like A Doll’) earlier on this year and his follow up certainly does not disappoint. He uses the same light-hearted approach to make Wasted Night, in which he manages to get the balance of being quirky …

SYNOPSIS: A young couple is excited once they find out that they are having their first baby. Too bad the baby is pure evil. REVIEW: The Devil Incarnate is a strange little movie and I’m not sure if the people behind it knew exactly what they wanted to do with it. It’s a half-assed found footage film at times (and …

SYNOPSIS: Kylie Bucknell is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention. Her punishment is made all the more unbearable by the fact she has to live there with her mother Miriam – a good natured blabbermouth who’s convinced that the house is haunted. Kylie dismisses Miriam’s superstitions as nothing …

SYNOPSIS: A typical weekend down the shore takes a bizarre turn as six girls and five obnoxious fist-pumpers become the unsuspecting targets of a deranged killer. REVIEW: There is no denying that reality television is a driving force behind pop culture in the modern era. It has taken over television and become one of the most popular program styles in …

Demons Genre: Horror Production year: 1985 Director: Lamberto Bava Stars: Urbano Barberini, Natasha Hovey, Geretta Geretta, Bobby Rhodes THEY WILL MAKE CEMETERIES THEIR CATHEDRALS, AND CITIES WILL BE YOUR TOMBS! From the minds of Dario Argento and Lamberto Bava comes the horrific Heavy Metal splatter film classic, DEMONS! Presented in a stunning new high-definition transfer and re-mastered audio!

SYNOPSIS: In the early 1600’s, Countess Elizabeth Bathory slaughtered more than 600 young women, believing if she bathed in the blood of virgins that she would stay young and beautiful forever. Still alive today, she’s found a perfect hunting ground for her ‘botox’ as an abstinence educator in conservative America, and the young ladies of San Griento High are poised …

With only four months left of 2014 and Halloween rapidly approaching, the horror genre is in full force. The season of spook promises to incite fear into every extremity of your withering body. This year’s offerings include sequels, prequels, and a few new story lines that are sure to get your blood pumping. Tusk [R] Release Date:September 19, 2014

SYNOPSIS: In a future where we have lost the ability to dream, people have turned to Fantasites, a parasite that induces the user’s wildest fantasies. When socially awkward Charles starts using the miracle product he finally meets the girl of his “dreams.” However, Fantasites come with some disturbing side effects that leave his chances with her squirming away. REVIEW: From …

The notorious Japanese mock-snuff-film series that prompted an FBI investigation at the urging of Charlie Sheen is being revived in the United States, and Philip Anselmo’s HousecoreTM Horror Film Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of director Stephen Biro’s sick new addition to the GUINEA PIG horror franchise! In the history of independent horror films, never has a …

Two George A. Romero Classics Make Their Blu-ray Debuts November 18th, 2014 from Shout! Factory This fall, Scream Factory will release The Dark Half and Monkey Shines, two horror favorites from acclaimed director George A. Romero. Making their Blu-ray debuts on November 18th, 2014, each release also boasts brand new bonus features including all new audio commentaries with George A. …

IN THEATERS, VOD AND iTUNES: October 10, 2014   CAST: Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Mikey Roe and Jeff Larson