Reviews

Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: Conor McMahon’s ‘Let The Wrong One In’ Delivers The Perfect Horror Comedy

Let The Wrong One In

Thanks to Fantastic Fest 2021, I recently had the opportunity to check out the world premiere of Let The Wrong One In. This horror comedy was directed by Conor McMahon (Stitches) and stars upcoming Irish talent Karl Rice and Eoin Duffy, along with Buffy the Vampire Slayer icon Anthony Head, …

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Movie Review: David Creed’s Folk Horror ‘Sacrilege’ (2021)

Sacrilege

I recently watched the new folk horror from Devilworks called Sacrilege. It was directed by David Creed (Special Delivery) and stars Tamaryn Payne (Vikings TV series), Emily Wyatt (Mission of Honor), Sian Abrahams (Complete Strangers), Naomi Willow (Who is Alice), and Ian Champion (Property). Synopsis for Sacrilege The pagan cult horror follows …

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Movie Review: Netflix’s ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’ (2021) A Fun and Bloody Teen Slasher

THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE (L to R) SYDNEY PARK as MAKANI YOUNG in THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. Cr. © 2021 Netflix, Inc.

Netflix is releasing some awesome content this year. Just in time for spooky season, fans will have the opportunity to check out the new teen slasher, There’s Someone Inside Your House. The film was directed by Patrick Brice and stars Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin, Asjha Cooper, Dale Whibley, Jesse LaTourette, …

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Movie Review: Dread’s Horror Comedy ‘VAL’ (2021) Is Hilarious and Sensational

VAL

If you’re looking for a silly and wild film unlike any other, the new horror-comedy, VAL, is a perfect choice. This film was directed by Aaron Fradkin (Electric Love, 15 North) as well as written by himself and Victoria Fratz (Electric Love). The cast includes Misha Reeves (The Willows), Zachary Mooren …

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Movie Review: Netflix’s ‘No One Gets Out Alive’ (2021) is Brutal and Terrifyingly Awesome

No One Gets Out Alive

Netflix is having a killer year with horror films and this includes their new release, No One Gets Out Alive. The film was directed by Santiago Menghini and co-written by Jon Croker and Fernanda Coppel. It is based on the novel, No One Gets Out Alive by Adam Nevill. The cast …

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‘Followers’ by Christina Bergling – Book Review

We have become a tech savvy world. While technology has many advantages, it does have some disadvantages as well. An advantage might be that we can create ourselves and have an online presence. Creating this presence can further your passion and career. The disadvantage is that the internet makes you …

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Fantastic Fest 2021: Genre Fans… Henshin A Go-Go See Eric McEver’s ‘Iké Boys’! – Movie Review

Did you spend your childhood’s Friday evenings watching Godzilla or Studio Ghibli VHS tapes, only to wake and watch Power Rangers the next morning during the cartoon block? Then Eric McEver’s (read our interview with him here) directorial debut, Iké Boys, would be a slam-dunk of a recommendation for you! Synopsis …

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James L. Conway’s ‘The Boogens’ (1981) Turns 40 – Retro Review

The Boogens

When horror fans talk about little movie monsters from the ’80s, they most likely mention Gremlins, Critters, Ghoulies, or maybe even Hobgoblins. However, before any of those delightful mini-terrors ever graced the silver screen, we had The Boogens, subterranean, fanged, turtle-like creatures who dwell in the underground tunnels of a …

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‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) – One, Two… 30 Years Later – A Retro Review

What do you think of when you hear the name “Freddy”? Or how about the words “Elm Street”? Even if not being spoken or written in relation to the iconic Nightmare on Elm Street franchise that took over horror in the ’80s and ’90s, we can’t help but invoke the …

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‘Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer’ (1986) Is Masterfully Unrelentingly Bleak – Retro Review

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Even if Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer isn’t the absolute scariest movie ever, it’s certainly one of the bleakest. Because of that, director John McNaughton didn’t have the easiest time getting it released. Its original X-rating was partly due to its violence, of course, but the film very often …

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