Reviews

‘Little Hands (Les Petites Mains)’ (2017) Explores Violence Through a Child’s Eyes

Winner of the Best Short Film Cesar Award, Remi Allier’s Little Hands (Les Petites Mains) shows a violent situation from the point of view of two year-old child. The film stars newcomer Emile Moulron Lejeune, Jan Hammenecker (Cub 2014), Steve Driesen (Landes 2013), and Sandrine Blancke (The Son Of The Shark …

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“Where Do You Hide When The Dark Is Alive?”- ‘Bats’ (1999) 20th Anniversary Retro Review

The ’90s may be known as the decade that brought back the slasher genre to audiences with Scream, but it is also the decade that brought many creature features to us. Bats (1999) is one of them. Released on October 20, 1999, the film may not be as well know …

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BHFF 2019: The Flavorful Fear In ‘Bakemono’ Horror Short Review

With Stranger Things, Tigers Are Not Afraid, (read our reviews here and here) and It (read our reviews here and here), people are rediscovering the terrifying magic of being a child. More than being vulnerable, the willingness in children to believe in the fantastical creates a grounded atmosphere for nightmares to …

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Nightmares Film Festival 2019 Film Review: ‘Puppet Killer’

Puppet Killer

Puppet Killer is the new horror-comedy by Canadian director Lisa Ovies with a screenplay by Kevin Mosley. The film stars Aleks Paunovic, Lee Majdoub, Lisa Durupt, Richard Harmon, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Kyle Cassie, and Geoff Gustafson. The film received its US premiere as well as The Best of the Fest …

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‘Episode 3.4: Malvolia’s Halloween Party’ (2019) Review: Trick or Treat?

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I’m a little behind on my Halloween festivities this year, but one of my favorite traditions is watching Malvolia devour her victims. Episode 3.4: Malvolia’s Halloween Party is her newest event and it’s possibly one of her best parties yet. Oodles of blood and delightful screams. Malvolia’s Halloween Party was …

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’10/31 Part 2′ (2019) Movie Review: All Hail Samhain

10/31 part 2

It’s the night before Halloween, better known as Devil’s Night. Like most people around the world, I’ve spent my evening watching horror films. Mostly I’m trying to sober my emotions with horror as I watch the snowfall outside my window. Yes, like many places around the world it’s currently snowing …

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When A Stranger Calls (1979) 40th Anniversary Trivia Tribute

Forty years ago on October 26th, 1979, When A Stranger Calls was introduced to the world to scare babysitters everywhere. Based on the urban legend from the 1960s called The Babysitter And The Man Upstairs, The Babysitter or just The Sitter. When A Stranger Calls follows a high school student …

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