Coming soon to Theaters, On Demand, and Digital from director Brandon Slagle (House of Manson): The Flood. The film stars Nicky Whelan (Maneater), Casper Van Dien (Sleepy Hollow), and Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). The Flood Synopsis A horde of giant hungry alligators is unleashed on a group of …
Read More »Interview With Writer/Director Joe Lo Truglio And Star Beth Dover For ‘Outpost’
One of my favorite things is when an entertainer such as an actor, musician, filmmaker, etc. jumps genres. I was in love with Lady Gaga in both A Star is Born and American Horror Story: Hotel because I knew she could make that leap from singer to actor. When comedian …
Read More »‘WILLOW’ (1988): What Makes it Great…and Did Disney Drop the Ball?
Willow is a fantasy film directed by Ron Howard originally released on May 20, 1988. The story was conceived by George Lucas (already famous for Star Wars and the Indiana Jones films), and he also served as the film’s executive producer. The movie combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and fairy …
Read More »Coming Soon to Digital Platforms: Anubys Lopez’s ‘AGED’
Coming soon to Digital from writer/director Anubys Lopez (Those Who Call) is a new thriller: Aged. The film stars Morgan Boss-Maltais (Stray), Carla Kidd (Black Widow Murders), Dave McClain (Platinum), Bria D’Aguanno, Adonis Ringo, Kelly Kidd, Lisa Alavi, and Kristin Henderson. AGED Synopsis After taking a temporary job as a …
Read More »‘Drop Dead Crafty’ – A Pittsburgh Horror Event Review
It’s always an immense joy in the horror community to see creepy creatives collaborating. This past weekend in Pittsburgh saw just that, as Eeeek! Creature Coffee hosted their first annual Drop Dead Crafty event, in association with Bold Escape Rooms and The ScareHouse. This horror-themed vendor show took place in …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: ‘MAD HEIDI’
Coming soon to theaters from Fathom Events, Raven Banner Releasing, Swissploitation Films, and directors Johannes Hartmann and Sandro Klopfstein: Mad Heidi. The film stars Alice Lucy (Junction 9), Max Rudlinger (Tell), and Casper Van Dien (Sleepy Hollow). Mad Heidi Synopsis In a dystopian Switzerland that has fallen under the fascist …
Read More »Thai Film ‘CRACKED’ is Missed Opportunity – Review
Ah, horror tropes. Used in the right way, they make horror movies better. But with the very notable exception of Cabin in the Woods, less is always better. I am a HUGE fan of Asian Horror films, so I jumped at the chance to review Cracked, the horror film by director …
Read More »Double Take: The Subversion of ‘DEAD RINGERS’
Released in 1988, the David Cronenberg-directed Dead Ringers, which starred Oscar winner Jeremy Irons (House of Gucci (2021) as celebrated twin gynecologists Beverly and Elliot Mantle, drew from real-life horror. The film about identical doctors whose identities were dangerously intertwined was based on the mysterious true tale of Stewart and …
Read More »A Tribute to Ray Stevenson (1964 – 2023)
Actor Ray Stevenson tragically passed away on May 21, 2023, after contracting a “mystery illness” while filming in Italy. Throughout his career, Ray has played several memorable roles spanning a wide variety of amazing projects. In honor of his legacy, I’d like to draw some attention to my five favorite …
Read More »She’s Back! ‘THE WRATH OF BECKY’ (2023) – Review
When Becky came along back in 2020, it was a most pleasant surprise. I decided to rent it and review it on a whim (you can read that review here), and what can I say? I loved it. Lulu Wilson and Kevin James caught lightning in a bottle and gave …
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