When the fight for the rights for Friday The 13th began between Sean Cunningham and Victor Miller, Friday fans like myself feared the worst. Namely, that we didn’t know when we would see a new Friday the 13th movie. Then something began to happen, indy directors who were Friday fans …
Read More »‘Philophobia: Or, The Fear Of Falling In Love’ Mashes Up Genres And Shows That Love Can Get Scary
Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love (2019) is like a talky ’90s relationship film mixed with supernatural haunting. Or, it’s all about a psychotic break borne of anxiety, booze, and stress. Take your pick. Damien Booster (Aaron Burt: Money? 2018) – and I’m sure his last name means …
Read More »Hulu Original ‘Wounds’ (2019) Movie Review: Pure Nightmare Fuel
I always get excited about Hulu Originals. In my opinion, Hulu is one of the best streaming devices out there and they always have fantastic and well-made content. One of their newest Hulu Originals is called Wounds. I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this depraved madness! This new …
Read More »‘Art of the Dead’ (2019) Movie Review: Original Horror Brandishing Original Sin
The Mahal brothers, Michael and Sonny (read our interview with them here), first rocked the indie scene with their crazy 2017 smash hit comedy horror, Bus Party to Hell (read our review here). The filmmaking duo return with their latest sin-sational feature titled Art of the Dead. While their over-the-top …
Read More »‘Red Spring’ (2019) Is A Brilliant Take On The Vampire Genre
Red Spring, the amazing directorial debut from Jeff Sinasac, is a bold, fresh take on the vampire genre. The film stars Sinasac, Elysia White, Adam Cronheim, Jonathan Robbins, Lindsey Middleton, and Reece Presley. Synopsis: The world has been ravaged by vampires.A group of survivors band together to search for loved …
Read More »Blu-ray Review – ‘The Lingering’ (2019): Not Your Average Ghost Story
I love a good ghost story. Most of my favorite ones are from the 70s and 80s, but every once in awhile we get a quality modern ghost story. After watching the trailer for The Lingering, I had I hopes that it would deliver those spine-tingling feelings. This horror film …
Read More »Unleash the Darkness: ‘Portal’ (2019) Movie Review
What do you get when you mix the Ghost Adventures TV series and Evil Dead (1981)? A new horror film called Portal (2019) that was written by Peter Dukes (Escape Room 2017) and Dean Alioto (Shadowheart 2009, Quarries 2016), and directed by Dean Alioto (Lizzie Borden Had An Axe 2004). The …
Read More »‘Along Came the Devil 2’ (2019) Movie Review: The Rippling Effect of Possession
I’ve always enjoyed Along Came the Devil and was definitely intrigued when I heard about its sequel, Along Came the Devil 2. Would it be as good at the first, or fall flat as many sequels do? Visionary, Jason DeVan (Along Came the Devil), who co-wrote the film with his …
Read More »‘Dementer’ (2019) Movie Review: Authentic Horror At Its Finest
When I first heard about Dementer, I knew this was a film that would resonate with me. Something I would connect to. Beyond my writing career, I also have a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Psychology. I’ve worked with people who have physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities for the …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘The Deeper You Dig’ Is A Thrilling Indie Family Affair
You don’t need to believe in the paranormal to feel haunted. Ghosts, by and large, represent the restless, buried things in life, be they personal secrets like the spectral women of Crimson Peak, warning the new young bride lest she suffer the same fate, or larger, societal sins like the …
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