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Downright Creepy has released its very first short film called PIROUETTE. The film was directed and produced by Peter Howard and Glenn Delaney. It stars Ani Priyo and Hannah Sims. Check out my review down below and then watch this creepy little horror short with the lights off! Synopsis for …
Read More »Chad Ostrom’s ‘The Day After Halloween’ (2022) Movie Review – PopHorror
The Day After Halloween (2022): Two lifelong buddies must unravel the circumstances that led to a corpse in their bathtub in the wake of a Halloween party. The Day After Halloween was an absolute pleasure to review. It’s one of those movies that builds as it goes. Might start out …
Read More »GenreBlast 2022: Troma Tries Social Commentary Satire With Liam Regan’s ‘Eating Miss Campbell’ (2022)
Cannibalism seems to be making a comeback in horror lately. In past generations of filmmaking, it was usually something done by an “other,” be it a long lost tribe like in Cannibal Holocaust or a devious doctor like Hannibal Lecter, there was always a degree of separation. Now, that separation …
Read More »Rick Rosenthal’s ‘The Birds 2: Land’s End’- Vin Sin 2k Restoration Blu-Ray Review
In 1994, a staggering thirty-one years after the original classic, The Birds 2: Land’s End was released for a television premiere. This sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s formative film (our retro review here) gave birth to the saying, “Don’t remake Hitchcock movies,” among the crew. In spite of the critical reviews, this …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Orphan: First Kill’ (2022) Delivers A Twisted and Unique Origin Story
Orphan: First Kill was one of my most highly anticipated films of the year and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. I’m a huge fan of the original Orphan (2009) and was stoked to learn more about Esther’s origin. This film was directed by William Brent Bell and written …
Read More »The Andy Baker Tape (2022) – A Sink Your Teeth Into It Movie Review
I’m a busy girl, but I jumped at the chance to review The Andy Baker Tape for two reasons: 1. I have a soft spot for food 2. I have a soft spot for found footage films when the acting is right Let me tell you, the acting is right …
Read More »Danny Villanueva, Jr.’s ‘I Dream Of A Psychopomp’ – Movie Review
I Dream Of A Psychopomp is a unnerving and emotional ride. The upcoming anthology film follows a grieving widower haunted by the distressed ghost of his recently deceased wife. He is soon visited in his dreams by a psychopomp, the spiritual guide of a living person’s soul, who teaches him …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Fresh Hell’ (2022) Delivers Horror Comedy Perfection
I finally had the chance to check out the jaw-dropping, award-winning horror-comedy, Fresh Hell. This has been on my radar for a while and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. This film was created by a group of Chicago theatre artists locked out of their livelihoods by the pandemic. …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Reef: Stalked’ (2022) A Thrilling Story About Trauma and Survival
It doesn’t quite feel like summer without a shark movie. Thankfully, I recently checked out THE REEF: STALKED. The film was written and directed by Andrew Traucki (read our interview with him – HERE) as a follow-up to his 2010 film, it stars Teressa Liane (“The Vampire Diaries”), Ann Truong …
Read More »William Malone’s ‘Scared to Death’ (1980) – Vinegar Syndrome 4k Restoration Blu-ray Review
We’re back with some more Vinegar Syndrome goodness! Let’s take a look at William Malone’s (Masters of Horror: The Fair-Haired Child – our retro review) 1980 film, Scared to Death, now restored back to health with a 4k restoration. Scared to Death was directed by filmmaker William Malone (our interview) …
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