Absurdist fiction is a favorite subgenre of mine that Quentin Dupieux does well. I will say that while you can never really know what to expect from a Dupieux film, I think the trailer for Smoking Causes Coughing gave me a fairly different impression of what the movie would be. …
Read More »The ‘V/H/S’ Franchise: An Ode to Found Footage
Growing up as an 80s baby, I had heavy console televisions equipped with burnt-out picture tubes, usually with a smaller television stacked on top. It was a classy joint! I loved watching any movie really, but I was always drawn to the world of horror features and shows. What Was …
Read More »‘Wild Things’ (1998): 25 Years of Twists and Turns
Wild Things (1998) should have been called ‘Wild Ride’ because I am still recovering from the whiplash from all the twists and turns. Sit down and buckle up as we revisit this thriller and count the plot twists! **Spoilers ahead** Wild Things (1998) was directed by John McNaughton and stars …
Read More »Unearthed Films Bringing a New 4K Copy of The Grand Tour
Unearthed Films is releasing a new 4K scan of the classic action-adventure sci-fi thriller directed by David Twohy (Pitch Black), The Grand Tour (AKA Timescape). The film stars Jeff Daniels (Arachophobia), Ariana Richards (Jurassic Park), and Jim Haynie (The Right Stuff). It will be available on March 14, 2023. Synopsis: …
Read More »TetroVideo Releases Official Images For Alex Hernández’s ‘Justine’
TetroVideo has just released official images from director Alex Hernández’s (read our interview with Alex HERE) new horror project from Mexico, the extreme erotic film Justine. The film is freely based on the Marquis de Sade’s novel Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue. It stars Dan Zapata (Bella y Loca) …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: ‘How to Blow Up a Pipline’
Coming soon to theaters from Neon and director Daniel Goldhaber (Cam) is a new thriller, How to Blow Up a Pipeline. The film stars Ariela Barer (Runaways), Kristine Froseth (Sharp Stick), and Lukas Gage (Euphoria). It will hit theaters April 7, 2023. Synopsis: A crew of young environmental activists execute …
Read More »Available Soon On Digital and On Demand: ‘Followers’
Coming soon to Digital and On Demand from Terror Films and director Marcus Harben (The Blood of Wynter) is a new horror/comedy, Followers. The film stars Nina Wadia (Aladdin – 2019), David Sterne (A Knight’s Tale), and Harry Jarvis (The Dare). It will be available March 24, 2023. Synopsis: Jonty, …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: New Thriller ‘THE TUTOR’ (2023)
Coming soon to theaters from Vertical Entertainment and director Jordan Ross (Thumper) is a new thriller: The Tutor. The film stars Garrett Hedlund (Mudbound), Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things – TV Series), and Victoria Justice (The Outcasts). The Tutor (2023) Synopsis An in-demand tutor for the East Coast monied elite, Ethan …
Read More »Astronomicon 6 (Detroit Area) Happening This Weekend!
Live in the Detroit Area? Astronomicon 6 is happening this weekend (March 3, 4, and 5) in Livonia, MI. This Detroit area pop culture con has a fun-filled weekend planned with cosplay and tattoo contests, concerts, movies, trivia, and panels! The celebrity lineup this year isn’t too shabby! Kevin Smith …
Read More »Alan Ruck Joins Stacked Cast in Sean Whalen’s ‘CRUST’
Alan Ruck (The Exorcist – TV Series) has signed on to director Sean Whalen’s horror creature feature film: Crust. The film also stars Daniel Roebuck (3 From Hell) and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp). Crust Synopsis The film tells the story of a lonely laundromat owner, Vegas Winters (Whalen), who keeps …
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