SYNOPSIS: “After a harrowing ride through the Carpathian mountains in eastern Europe, Renfield enters castle Dracula to finalise the transferal of Carfax Abbey in London to Count Dracula, who is in actuality a vampire. Renfield is drugged by the eerily hypnotic count, and turned into one of his thralls, protecting him during his sea voyage to London. After sucking the …

SYNOPSIS: “A scientific expedition searching for fossils along the Amazon River discover a prehistoric Gill-Man in the legendary Black Lagoon. The explorers capture the mysterious creature, but it breaks free. The Gill-Man returns to kidnap the lovely Kay, fiancée of one of the expedition, with whom it has fallen in love.” (courtesy IMDB) REVIEW: The Thing From Another World (1951) …

I have always been pretty interested in the paranormal, and since there are so many fans of shows like Ghost Hunters, Haunted Collector, and many others it is obvious that I am not alone. Mackenzie Knight is a paranormal researcher/investigator, host of her own celebrity paranormal radio show called “Unearthly Encounters Live!” on Blog Talk Radio, and an author. Needless …

An independent film maker named Kyle is drowning in debt and is desperate for any paying job that will help his dire financial situation. A bizarre old man soon offers him a staggering amount of money to shoot a documentary on a sinister apocalyptic cult called The Temple of the Last Days (which met a grisly end back in 1975). …

Starting this November, RUE MORGUE, the world’s leading horror in culture and entertainment magazine, will begin regular distribution in over 800 BLOCKBUSTER stores across the United States. The initiative sees the leading genre brand find a new home in one of the country’s most reputable home video chains. “We are thrilled to be welcomed into the Blockbuster family of magazines …

Internationally-renowned Directors Kim Ji-woon (I Saw the Devil, The Good, The Bad, the Weird) and Yim Pil-sung (Hansel & Gretel) present three interpretations on an apocalyptic theme in the anthology film DOOMSDAY BOOK, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital December 11th from Well Go USA Entertainment. In the first film, Director Yim Pil-Sung opens with Brave New World, starring Ryoo …

XLrator Media, LLC (xlratormedia.com) announced the launch of “Screamfest” and “Macabre” multi-platform releasing labels to bring the best in horror and genre films to North American audiences. The labels will showcase thrilling new horror visions from American and international filmmakers. The first films set for release under the “Screamfest” banner will be zombie actioner OUTPOST: BLACK SUN and the Norwegian …

ZOMBIE MOVIES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (PAPERBACK) by Glenn Kay Forward by Stuart Gordon Published by Chicago Review Press; Second Edition Publication Date: 2008, 2012 Format:B&W / some color – 432 pages Price: $24.95 Glenn Kay sure loves his zombies! You would have to, to dedicate so much time to reviewing, categorizing and explaining the hugely wide gamut of titles on the …

SYNOPSIS: Frank (Richard Coyle) is a medium sized dope dealer looking for a huge score. When a friend of a friend approaches him to get their hands on a kilo of cocaine Frank jumps at the chance of easy, big time money. Complications soon arise after he’s had the product fronted and cannot pay back Milo (Zlatko Buric), a mob …

It’s all very well to be critical of the output of publishers and movie studios, but sometimes some simple praise is needed. Permuted Press deserve some kudos for what they’ve been doing in recent times for horror fiction. Be they printed or ebooks, the releases from Permuted Press offer a different take on the apocalyptic fiction which has seeped into …

SYNOPSIS: Mary is a medical student hoping to become a surgeon when a tragic event changes her course. She decides to pursue a career in body modification but with dire consequences. REVIEW: The rape-revenge subgenre of horror is a lively one, and one laden with cliché most of the time. I’ve always loved films like I Spit on Your Grave …

AMC’s Fearfest 2012 Previews 10 Shockumentaries! “Get Your Shock On!” AMC’s Fearfest 2012 continues with its horrifying film schedule that includes classic and modern films. The Friday the 13th marathon, which began Oct. 13th, continues with Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Saturday, October 20th. Jason Voorhees returns in this sequel to face members of his own family. …

SYNOPSIS: It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in. REVIEW: It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 years since the first “Paranormal Activity” film graced movie screens nationwide. I remember seeing it on opening day & thinking …

Update: Free download!  You can download  “The Dead of Winter” by Jack Night  for free 3 days in a row to celebrate Halloween! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092GI2LW 10/30/2012 – 11/01/2012

Podcast: Monster Movie Podcast Eps 25 – Sinister – Lords of Salem – Walking Dead Join hosts Doc Rotten and Thomas M this week on the Monster Movie Podcast for the evil of Mr. Boogie, the twisted vision of Rob Zombie and the invasion of horror on television. This is a fun week where Doc and Thomas review the latest …

Satanic Rave 14 at JC Dobbs featuring the return of THE WOODMEN! Halloween – The Night Jabber Came Home ( Philadelphia will never be the same again ).  Oct. 31st, 2012