Reviews

‘Detroit Driller Killer’ (2020) Honors The Past While Carving Out Its Own Story

Detroit Driller Killer (2020) opens with a shot of a dead rodent on a sidewalk getting stepped on — and things only get gnarlier and bleaker from there. Director Matt Jaissle (Necro Files 3000 2017) has re-imagined an indie homage to Abel Ferrara’s classic, The Driller Killer (1979), and it’s bloody, …

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Overly Complicated Plot Drags Down Frank Spano’s ‘Humanpersons’ (2018)

From Director Frank Spano (Hidden 2017) comes a new thriller called Humanpersons, which is about a man who is trying to please his father, protect his son, and regain his humanity. It stars Luis Fernandez (Dynasty), Maria Cecilia Sanchez (Carmen G), Fabiola Candido (Exit), Alex O’Dogherty (Kingdom of Heaven), and …

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The Host (2020) Is A Stylish, If Uneven, Thriller

The Host, a new thriller directed by Andy Newbery (Keeping the Faith TV series) is coming to On Demand January 17, 2020. The film stars Maryam Hassouni (Flikken Rotterdam), Mike Beckingham (Black Site), Dougie Poynter (The Academy), Suan-Li Ong (Justice League) and Togo Igawa (The Last Samurai). Synopsis: A chance …

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‘The Mutilator’ (1984) Retro Review: We’re Going On A… Fall Break!

The Mutilator

In the 1980s, no special occasion was ignored by horror filmmakers. Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Friday the 13th, New Year’s Eve, Mother’s Day… they all had their time in the spotlight. However, Buddy Cooper decided one important time of year was being ignored: Fall Break. So, he took a group of …

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‘Silhouette’ (2019) Is A Moody, Nightmarish Film – Movie Review

From Director Mitch McLeod (Arc 2016) comes Silhouette, a moody new horror drama about loss and a past that continues to haunt us. The film stars April Hartman (Howlers 2018), Tom Zembrod (Knucklebones 2016), and Jessica Dawn Willis (Breakers 2019). Synopsis: Silhouette is the story of Jack and Amanda Harms …

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‘Abstruse’ (2019) Movie Review: A Noir of Murder, Corruption and Conspiracy

Award-winning filmmaker Harley Wallen (read our interview here) has been on a roll in the indie scene this past year. Working on both sides of the camera, the writer/producer/director/actor recently brought us horror in Agramon’s Gate (read our review here) and thrills in Eternal Code (read our review here), both …

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‘Sell Your Body’ (2019) Is The Best Short Of The Year

I recently had the pleasure of viewing a 2017 short film written and directed by Jaanelle Yee (Teeth And Lungs) called Sell Your Body. It stars an amazing cast including Nadira Foster-Williams (Whatever This Is 2013), Pauline Sherrow (Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll 2015), and Menuhin Hart (Dean Supreme …

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Horror Short ‘9 Pasos’ (2017) Is A Masterclass In Establishing Dread

Written and directed by Un Lugar Mejor’s (2013) Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera, 9 Pasos (9 steps) is a horror short that packs a lot of terror into seven minutes. The film stars Jordi Ballester (The Sea Inside 2004) and the debut of Pablo Muñoz. Synopsis: Saul’s father is losing …

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Book Review: ‘True Crime’ by Samantha Kolesnik

Growing up, I was weird. Fat, acne, braces, glasses and ill-fitting clothes with a haircut my mom gave me. Definitely not the “cute” weird. I didn’t have a lot of friends, and the ones that I did, well, let’s just say I didn’t remain in contact with most of them …

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‘Kill Ben Lyk’ (2018) Is Hysterical Fun – Movie Review

There is nothing more fun than a great horror comedy, and Director Erwan Marinopoulos has a hit in the incredible Kill Ben Lyk. It stars Martyn Ford (Kingsman: The Golden Circle 2017), Simone Ashley (Pokemon Detective Pikachu 2019), Eugene Simon (Game of Thrones TV series), Ashley Thomas (Black Mirror TV …

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