SHUDDER OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS JOHN CARPENTER’S HALLOWEEN (1978) — available Monday, October 1 Before you experience David Gordon Green’s 2018 Halloween—a direct sequel to Carpenter’s original set 40 years later—revisit the classic that popularized the “slasher” genre and introduced the world to Michael Myers. NEW SERIES TRUE HORROR – available Thursday, October 4 Each episode tells one real horror story, based …
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Annabel de Vetten of Conjurer’s Kitchen Bring Her Creepy Confections To FannibalFest 2018
Also known as “Annabel Lecter,” trained artist and taxidermist de Vetten has made a name for herself by baking a long list of disturbing desserts, all of which look revoltingly realistic. As a big fan of the Thomas Harris novels and cinematic adaptations of the Hannibal character, she is quite enamoured of the TV show. “I love how Hannibal is …
Read More »PRODIGY Lands on NETFLIX
The feature film Prodigy makes its Netflix debut on Wednesday, August 22. This “little indie that could” has chugged all the way to the top of the streaming food chain. Released by Gravitas Ventures in March, the title performed so well On Demand, it caught the eye of the industry giant when it came time to find a more permanent …
Read More »Film Review: Prodigy (2017)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A secret branch of the military calls upon psychologist James Fonda to take the case of a dangerous patient, nine-year old Ellie. As their session begins, the young girl dissects Dr. Fonda’s unconventional methods, revealing her genius-level intellect. Only by challenging her to a battle of wits does Fonda begin to unravel the supernatural mystery surrounding …
Read More »Second Annual FannibalFest Will Take Place October 2018 in Toronto
Fans of the TV series ‘Hannibal’ (known as Fannibals) started the convention in 2017 The second annual FannibalFest will take place from Octobe r 11 – 14, 2018 at the Marriott Toronto Airport hotel. Although the show went off the air in 2015, the Fannibals’ love remains strong, and it is this enthusiasm that’s at the heart of FannibalFest Toronto. …
Read More »Comedian and Actor Scott Thompson Joins The FannibalFest 2018 Guest Lineup
Thompson portrayed crime scene investigator Jimmy Price on all three seasons of ‘Hannibal.’ Best known for Canadian ensemble sketch comedy series The Kids in the Hall, Thompson was a member of Hannibal’s “Team Sassy Science,” along with Hettienne Park (“Beverley Katz”) and Aaron Abrams (“Brian Zeller”). He also hosted the popular “Post Mortem” series on the Hannibal Blu-ray releases. …
Read More »Director Vincenzo Natali Announced as Special Guest for FannibalFest 2018
Natali has directed TV shows such as ‘Orphan Black,’ ‘American Gods,’ and ‘Westworld’ TORONTO, ON, Known for films like Cube , Splice , The ABCs of Death 2 , and Haunter , Vincenzo Natali also directed six episodes of the Hannibal TV series (“Dolce,” “Secondo,” “Primavera,” “Antipasto,” “Naka-Choko,” and “Su-zakana”)
Read More »Film Review: Chaw (2009)
Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A black comedy about the events that are set into motion in a town after a man-eating boar goes on a rampage. REVIEW: CHAW (2009) Director: Jeong – won shin Producer: Wonsuk Chin Cinematographer: Barry Stone Cast: Tae – woong Eom * Yoon Jae – Moon * Yu – mi Jeong * Josiah D. Lee Korea …
Read More »SHUDDER welcomes Summer with an Exclusive Collection of Films
SHUDDER is officially kicking off Summer with an exclusive collection of horror films. Said collection includes 30 critically-acclaimed titles hand-picked by SHUDDER curators. Films like Brandon Christensen’s postpartum haunter, Still/Born; Taneli Mustonen’s Lake Bodom; Rob Zombie’s 2016 reimagining of a deathmatch fantasy, 31; Joe Lynch’s Mayhem; Stefan Ruzowitzky’s Cold Hell; Ryuhei Kitamura’s Downrange, and Chris Peckover ‘s Better Watch Out …
Read More »Interview: Richard Neil (Prodigy)
Hi Richard, How are you? I watched “Prodigy” and I loved it! I told Alex (one of the directors) that I loved it and Savannah who plays Ellie kind of reminded me of a little, mini Hannibal Lecter. Richard- Oh wonderful. Sure! I also loved the back and forth between you and Savannah. It was very intense. How did you …
Read More »Film Review: The Lullaby (2018)
SYNOPSIS: Chloe is overwhelmed by the birth of her first child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia sends her into depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, Chloe sees danger in every situation. She starts to hear voices, the humming of a childhood lullaby and sees flashes of a strange entity …
Read More »Film Review: Hellraiser: Judgment (2018)
SYNOPSIS: Detectives Sean and David Carter are on the case to find a gruesome serial killer terrorizing the city. Joining forces with Detective Christine Egerton, they dig deeper into a spiraling maze of horror that may not be of this world REVIEW: 2018 starts out with a bang by delivering (to fans of the franchise) yet another inclusion of horror …
Read More »Netflix Series Marvel’s The Punisher *** Season 2 Announcement
Frank’s just getting started and he’s got more work to do. Netflix announced today that Marvel’s THE PUNISHER has been renewed for a second season. Check out Marvel’s THE PUNISHER Season 2 Announcement on Facebook Watch Marvel’s THE PUNISHER About Marvel’s THE PUNISHER: After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle (Jon …
Read More »Film Review: Red Dragon (2002)
SYNOPSIS: A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down “The Tooth Fairy”, a mysterious serial killer; aiding him is imprisoned criminal genius Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter. REVIEW: It feels fitting to finally take on the review of Red Dragon with the TV show Hannibal now in mid season 2. “Red Dragon” is one of the …
Read More »Sequential Nightmares – Ten Comics for Halloween
Not that we need one, but Halloween season is the annual excuse to gorge on horror. It goes without saying that we’ll revisit the classics, but it’s also the perfect time to search out new scares. When it comes to comics, you’ll doubtless be steered toward the likes of Hellboy and The Walking Dead, and while they’re great, here’s a …
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