Failure! (2023) is a psychological thriller written and directed by Alex Kahuam. The film stars Ted Raimi, who we all know from Xena: Warrior Princess, the Evil Dead franchise, and Darkman (1990). It is set to have its world premiere at Frightfest. Is this film’s tagline correct? Is Failure! an …
Read More »Review: ‘MEGALOMANIAC’ Has Gorgeous Moments, But is Ultimately Empty
So I’ve written about extreme horror before (you can read my article in defense of extreme horror here), so it’s no surprise that I jumped at the opportunity to review a new extreme film from Belgium directed by Karim Ouelhaj (Parabola): Megalomaniac. Megalomaniac Synopsis In 1997, the Butcher, one of …
Read More »Coming Soon to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, Blu-ray, and Digital: ‘THE WICKER MAN’ (1973)
Coming soon to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, Blu-ray, and Digital from Lionsgate is the final cut of the cult masterpiece directed by Robin Hardy (The Fantasist): The Wicker Man. The Wicker Man Synopsis When a young girl mysteriously vanishes, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island …
Read More »Yinzer Madness! Re-live the Sickness With Unearthed Films’ New ‘AUGUST UNDERGROUND’ Blu-ray!
Fred Vogel is a pretty normal guy. By all outward appearances anyways. He’s not, like, Satan, or anything. I’ve met him a few times at conventions, his eyes don’t glow red, he doesn’t have fangs (that I’ve seen…), and no horns protrude from his noggin. He’s actually quite friendly and …
Read More »“What’s In The Basket?”: Frank Henenlotter’s ‘BASKET CASE’ (1983) Turns 40!
Frank Henenlotter is one sick individual. In any circle—besides that of the horror fan, natch— that would be an insult. But the guy who would eventually bring us weird shit like Frankenhooker, Bad Biology, and Brain Damage cut his (bloody) teeth with Basket Case, a revered slice of 42nd Street cinema. …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: ‘THE MARSH KING’S DAUGHTER’
Coming soon to theaters from Lionsgate and director Neil Burger (The Illusionist) is a new thriller: The Marsh King’s Daughter. The film stars Daisy Ridley (Ophelia), Ben Mendelsohn (The Outsider – TV Series), and Garrett Hedlund (The Tutor). The Marsh King’s Daughter Synopsis In the tense thriller The Marsh King’s …
Read More »2nd Annual Silver Scream Con 2023 In Danvers, MA 9/8-9/10
After the rise and fall of the area’s beloved Rock and Shock, New England was clamoring for another horror and music con that they could sink their teeth into. Along came Silver Scream Con in 2022, created by Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz, members of the Boston heavy metal band, …
Read More »Soo Sung Lee’s Horror Comedy, ‘GANGHAM ZOMBIE,’ Coming Soon to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital
Coming soon to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital is a new horror/comedy from director Soo Sung Lee (House With a Good View): Gangnam Zombie. The film stars Il-Joo Ji (Kill It – TV Series), Ji-Yeon Park (Imitation – TV Series), and Min Choi (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring). Gangham Zombie Synopsis …
Read More »Coming Soon to Select Theaters: ‘OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL’
Coming soon to select theaters from Ciniverse, Fandor, and director Eillie Foumbi (Tales) is a new thriller: Our Father, the Devil. The film stars Babetida Sadjo (Paradise Suite), Souleymane Sy Savane (Goodbye Solo), and Jennifer Tchiakpe (The Couple Next Door). Our Father, The Devil Synopsis OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL (“Mon …
Read More »Hilary Swank’s New Thriller ‘THE GOOD MOTHER’ Hits Theaters Soon
Coming soon to theaters from Vertical and Director Miles Joris-Peyrafitte (Dreamland) is a new thriller: The Good Mother. The film stars Olivia Cooke (Ouija), Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby), and Jack Reynor (Midsommar). The Good Mother Synopsis Starring two-time Academy Award®-winner Hilary Swank, Olivia Cooke and Jack Reynor, The Good …
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