Cheap Scares: Low Budget Filmmakers Share Their Secrets By Greg Lamberson. Most low budget filmmakers have a well-thumbed copy of “Rebel Without a Crew”; it has been the bible for independent filmmakers to get inspiration and information. No book had successfully tackled low budget horror movies the way the Robert Rodriguez’s book had with the low budget action genre. Horror …

SYNOPSIS: All hell literally breaks loose when young Hoax runs across a “Horrorscope” number that changes his miserable existence in the worst way. REVIEW: Before going to a life of gay p*rn Stephen Geoffreys committed himself to two of the 80’s greatest gems, those being Fright Night and this little beauty of a monster flick, 976-EVIL. Now in this movie …

Jennifer Blanc, one of the stars of the upcoming film The Victim is, in one word, spunky. You’ll recognize her from Dark Angel and Party of Five as well as a long line of film and television projects. Her character Annie is about finding the party, capturing the fun. Annie and her friend Mary (played by Danielle Harris) are trying …

When Werewolves Attack: A Field Guide to Dispatching Ravenous Flesh-Ripping Beasts Are werewolves a problem in your neighborhood? Ever wonder what to do if you are attacked by a lycanthrope? Interested in a career in hunting werewolves? Maybe you are just curious about the history of werewolves and want to know more about them, or maybe you just wanted to …

Oh! Good evening to all of you, my minions! As I belch these words out onto the net’ I feel my army growing ever so stronger…so much more aware of their wondrous leader (that would be me – Black Saint….remember)? And eagerly await whatever news he has for them with blood dripping from their canines & their bills for the …

Marilyn Manson’s Alice project ain’t looking so good right now. The synopsis: A haunted writer in an isolated castle is tormented by sleepless nights and visions of a girl named Alice. He finds himself becoming a symptom of his own invention. NME, the studio that is bringing Manson’s crazy project to life isn’t too keen on his creepy haunted visions …

Paramount announced how YOU can see Paranormal Activity 2 first…. Paramount Pictures will debut PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 for the fans that “Demand” to see it first. The Demand it!® campaign launches at midnight tonight, and the first 20 cities with the highest “demands” for the movie will be invited to attend a free screening on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:59 …

We have twin Women’s Studies events on two sides of the U.S. this weekend. On the west coast is the BlueLight Cinemas “Week of Terror” running September 17 – 23 in Cupertino, CA. Women’s Studies screens twice; Sunday the 19th at 6pm and Tuesday the 21st at 11pm. Tickets are $10 and info can be found here: http://www.bluelightcinemas.com/index.asp?page=events#17 Closer to …

Sarah Court by Craig Davidson and The Hair Wreath and Other Stories by Halli Villegas are now available in trade paperback and eBook formats from ChiZine Publications (CZP) and online retailers. The third and fourth of CZP’s Fall 2010 titles, these two short story collections not only illustrate ChiZine Publications’ celebration of dark urban fiction, but also their flexibility of …

Come on, we’ve all thought that at some point or other. When sitting in front of some less-than-brilliant horror flick. It’s a natural reaction. We all think we can do better. Thankfully, there are those amongst us that are actually going that extra step further and getting out of their chairs and making something themselves. We’re in an age where …

I feel before I get right to the meat of this review for Day by Day Armageddon: Beyond Exile I should confess a few things. Firstly, the ‘diary format’ is not one of my favorites. I think daily diary entries limit the amount of action, suspense, and character a writer can give you. Typically I avoid ‘dairy’ books like I …

SYNOPSIS: 5 strangers get stuck on an elevator & while waiting to be rescued realize that they might not be alone & who or whatever is with them is killing them off one at a time…. REVIEW: You know it’s funny, when “The Sixth Sense” was released everybody was falling over themselves with praise for director M. Night Shymalan. After …

BIO: Nicola Fiore was born October 21, 1979 and grew up on a tour bus with her parents who were musicians. She began modeling at age 13, dabbled in music, was a drama club member in high school, and attended film school in 1999.While she was working at the local movie theater she met some friends who were taking film …

  SYNOPSIS: Following the death of their mother, sisters Su-mi and Su-yeon are sent to a mental hospital. When they are released, they are greeted by their father and taken home. Once there, it becomes obvious that this isn’t the wholesome family unit that the girls’ new stepmother wishes it was. Disturbing and seemingly unexplainable events happen and it soon …

The long talked about Criterion Collection edition of Guillermo del Toro’s Cronos is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on December 7. Featuring cover art by Mike Mignola, this presentation harbors a bevy of extras. art. Synopsis: “In 1536, fleeing from the Inquisition, the alchemist Humberto Oganelli disembarked in Veracruz, Mexico. Appointed official watchmaker to the viceroy, Oganelli was determined to …

[dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xeu3ks_let-me-in-clip6_shortfilms[/dailymotion] [dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xeu3kh_let-me-in-clip7_shortfilms[/dailymotion] [dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xeu3if_let-me-in-clip-8_shortfilms[/dailymotion] Matt Reeves’ Let Me In stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas, Cara Buono and Sasha Barrese. Here, twelve-year old Owen is viciously bullied by his classmates and neglected by his divorcing parents. Achingly lonely, Owen spends his days plotting revenge on his middle school tormentors and his evenings spying on the other inhabitants of …