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Tales of Frankenstein (2018 Film Review): A Classic Monster Throwback Anthology

There are few iconic images in horror history as recognizable as Frankenstein’s monster, a creature originating from the 19th century English novelist, Mary Shelley, in her allegory story, Frankenstein. Shelley’s work captured horrific beauty immortalizing a misunderstood monster that has gone on to see countless inspirational onscreen variations throughout time. …

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Interview with Jamie Bernadette: From Leading to Writing and Producing

Last time I spoke with Jamie Bernadette (read that interview here), the up-and-coming actress was preparing to leave for South Africa for a leading role in the film The Furnace with award-winning director Darrell Roodt. Since then, she has become increasingly busy with several projects including her latest film, The …

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Interview With Deron Miller: A Love for Music and Horror

After taking a break from the music scene, former frontman of the rock band CKY, Deron Miller, is back with a new band, 96 Bitter Beings. Their recent album, Camp Pain, debuted last November and has since received outstanding feedback by fans. With a passion for horror, Deron has also dabbled in …

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Interview with Jimmy Lee Combs: Driven by the Heyday of Horror

Most horror fanatics would agree that the ’80s and ’90s were the heyday of horror. It was an era that pushed the limits and created nearly every subgenre we know and love today. Driven by his love for the genre, Jimmy Lee Combs explored the roots of some of these …

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Nightshade (2019): A Directorial Debut of Artistic Horror Fantasy – Movie Review

Nightmares of dark fantasy through the eyes of a child can quite be terrifying. Just look at the flying monkeys from the award-winning classic The Wizard of Oz or the wheeler creatures from Walter Murch’s ’85 follow-up, Return to Oz, starring Fairuza Balk. Ugly Sweater Party’s Charles Chudabala (read our interview …

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Interview With Julie Anne Prescott: An Undying Love for Indie Horror

In celebration of Women in Horror Month, I had a blast speaking with Julie Anne Prescott about her countless upcoming film projects and her love for indie horror. Discussing everything from her start as a spokesmodel for Troma Entertainment to the time she was an extra in Rock of Ages …

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‘That Night’ (2019): A Short of Shock and Terror

Few phrases catch my attention quicker than “based on true events,” especially when it pertains to horror! So, my excitement peaked when I heard that PROco PROduction coMPANY, Queen Scream and Chronix EFX, a trio that I’ve been following for awhile, were collaborating for a short horror film called That …

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Interview with Yan Birch: From Under the Stairs and Beyond

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a horror fan who has not at least heard of the ’90s cult classic horror films The Slumber Party Massacre III and Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yan Birch, a man whose career in American film was launched by …

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‘Mandao of the Dead’ (2018) Movie Review

Spoofing works of horror is one thing, but pulling off an original horror comedy requires a whole other level of creativity, wit and balance. Writer/director Scott Dunn (Schlep 2016) tackles this challenge with his first feature that dabbles in the genre, Mandao of the Dead. How does it hold up? …

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‘Agramon’s Gate’ (2019) Movie Review

Conducting a séance at a house party is all fun and games… that is, until the devil’s left hand uses the spiritual opening to breach the land of the living. Writer/director Harley Wallen (Moving Parts) uses this devious opening to deliver chills in his latest horror feature, Agramon’s Gate. Creating …

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