Earlier this month marked the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most uncompromising additions to modern horror – Eli Roth’s Hostel. In 2005, when Hostel was unleashed at the Toronto International Film Festival, the United States and beyond were facing some diabolical issues. Issues such as terrorism, war, and the …

After many moons of not having the visionary Richard Stanley sit in the Director’s Chair for a feature film, the Universe (and SpectreVision) has heeded to so many of our cries. Stepping back into the limelight and delivering one of his passion projects, Stanley presents a dazzling cinematic rendering of …

It’s been a few years now since I have seen Jared Bratt’s psychodrama, Streamer, and I still find myself thinking about scenes from that movie. It is a raw, genuine and haunting depiction of loneliness and the need for a connection. Taking on the roles of editor, writer, director and …

In case you weren’t yet aware of who Jovanka Vuckovic is, I am happy to enlighten you. The woman has been a cornerstone in our beloved genre. She had a long successful stint as editor of the famed Rue Morgue Magazine and earned a Gemini Award for her incredible visual …

Last weekend, the latest theatrical horror release, Ready or Not, opened to excited audiences. The trailer promised laughs, bloodshed, and violence, and that is exactly what it delivered. Full of inventive kills, Ready or Not was highly entertaining. With horror comedies not always hitting the mark, this one found a …

Jovanka Vuckovic has been a champion of women in film for quite some time now and it is inspiring! I have been a fan of Vuckovic since her days at Rue Morgue Magazine, and I have followed her career with incredible enthusiasm. But now, finally, Vuckovic can add feature filmmaker …

Kôji Shiraishi, the provocative mind behind the films Grotesque, Carved, and The Ring vs. The Grudge finally found a loving and nurturing home at Unearthed Films for his 2014 feature, A Record of Sweet Murder. Delivering on their promise of one new release a month, the distribution company enthusiastically added this …

Jabbing at the social hierarchy that exists in Brazil with pure bloody brilliance is Writer/Director Guto Parente’s film, The Cannibal Club. In a colorful and satirical way, Guto blends violence, sex, and social standing, putting it all on display unapologetically in this wicked tale with one randomly jazzy score. Otavio …

My love for The Exorcist knows no bounds, and December 26, 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of the celebrated classic, a film that has never strayed from my favorites list. This film profoundly moved me. It truly terrified me with my first viewing experience and has only crept under my skin …

No matter how you may feel towards filmmaker Lars von Trier personally, it’s hard to negate the fact that he has the ability to make some incredibly unique pieces of art. But his craft comes at a price, a price many are not willing to pay. His previous films have …