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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘Spooktacular!’ Heartfelt Doc Highlighting The Glory Days Of Spooky World

Many moons ago, horror fandom was not embraced the way it is today. There weren’t circuits of conventions, there were minuscule amounts of merchandise catering to the demographic, and the idea of an interactive theme park celebrating all things spooky was a fledgling one, to say the least. But thanks …

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‘Elvira: Mistress of the Dark’ (1988) – 35 Years of (Un)pleasant Dreams

I had the pleasure of meeting Elvira, aka Cassandra Peterson in 2010. I waited in line at Canada’s Fan Expo where she was a guest, signing autographs and posing for photos with fans. I had something special with me: the sleeve of an old VHS tape I had possessed through …

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Interview: ‘GALE’ Director Daniel Alexander + Chilling Co-Founder Christopher Graham

Gale

Daniel Alexander’s Gale, an interesting take on The Wizard of Oz, has premiered on the new streaming network, Chilling. We wanted to ask Alexander about this short film, and also learn about the Chilling streaming service from one of its co-founders, Christopher Graham. Here is the trailer: Interview with Gale director …

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Terror Vision’s ‘RUMPELSTILTSKIN’ Vinyl Soundtrack Is Here!

Rumpelstiltskin

Available now from Terror Vision is the movie soundtrack by Charles Bernstein to the 1995 cult classic: Rumpelstiltskin. Rumplestiltskin Synopsis For those unfamiliar with Mark Jones’ cult favorite film, its plot revolves around a 15th Century imp named Rumpelstiltskin (played by Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s Max Grodénchik) becoming trapped …

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Susanna Fogel’s New Thriller, ‘CAT PERSON,’ Coming Soon To Theaters

Coming soon to select theaters from director Susanna Fogel (The Spy Who Dumped Me) is a new thriller: Cat Person. The film stars Emilia Jones (CODA), Nicholas Braun (Red State), and Geraldine Viswanathan (Blockers). Cat Person Synopsis When Margot, a college sophomore (Emilia Jones) goes on a date with the …

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Killer Grinch Horror, ‘THE MEAN ONE’ (2022), Hits Digital Platforms Soon

Christmas horror is one of our favorite sub-genres. I mean, who doesn’t love a good killer Santa film? Well, you’d better watch out… THE MEAN ONE (2022) is here to take Christmas horror to a whole new level. But not with a killer Santa…with a killer Grinch! David Howard Thornton …

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‘COLD CREEK MANOR’ (2003) Turns 20 – Retro Review

Cold Creek Manor

Blood, guts and gore have never really bothered me in horror films. No, it’s the realistic scenarios, the ones involving creepy neighbors and townsfolk, and feeling a constant sense of discomfort in one’s own home, that usually get me. This is the tone of 2003’s Cold Creek Manor, directed by …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth: Analyzing ‘WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON’ (1993)

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon is a 1993 American supernatural horror film directed by Anthony Hickox and is the sequel to the 1989 film Warlock. The film was produced by Trimark Pictures and features the late, great Julian Sands reprising his role as The Warlock, and he does it well enough. Though …

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Coming Soon to Theaters From RLJE: Tyler MacIntyre’s ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE’

It's A Wonderful Knife

Coming soon to theaters from RJLE Films and director Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) is a new horror film: It’s a Wonderful Knife. The film stars Jane Widdop (Yellowjackets – TV Series), Jess McLeod (Brand New Cherry Flavor – TV Series), and Joel McHale (Deliver Us from Evil). It’s A Wonderful …

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Coming Soon To Theaters And On Demand: ‘The Bell Keeper’

Coming soon to theaters and On Demand from Screen Media and director Colton Tran (Snow Falls) is a new horror film: The Bell Keeper. The film stars Randy Couture (Expend4bles), Kathleen Kenny (American Auto), and Reid Miller (Joe Bell). The Bell Keeper Synopsis A group of friends travel to a …

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