Missoula is a project put together by drummer Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold) and guitarist John Konesky (Tenacious D). The group put together a new album that is going to be released at the end of June, Death Doula is full of surprises, and I was lucky enough to hear it. …
Read More »And Cut: Calvin Morie McCarthy’s ‘EVIDENCE OF THE BOOGEYMAN’ (2025) – Review
Calvin Morie McCarthy’s Evidence Of The Boogeyman is a jump-scare-invested visual effects piece that actually made me jump a bit. The crew knew exactly how to piece together a good, twisted ride of a bunch of “What the f**k?” moments. I always come across a lot of these up-and-comers on …
Read More »Coming Soon To Select Theaters And On Demand: ‘SIGNAL ONE’
Coming soon to select theaters and On Demand from director Jonathon Sobol (A Beginner’s Guide to Endings) is a new sci-fi film: Signal One. The film stars Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan), Josh Hutcherson (Five Nights at Freddy’s), and Dennis Quaid (The Substance). Synopsis It tells the story of a computer scientist …
Read More »‘BLOODY BIRTHDAY,’ Bloody Fun! 45 Years Later – A Retro Review
I have to be honest, I’d never seen Bloody Birthday before. I’m so glad I chose to write this article though, because I was pleasantly surprised by this delightfully cheesy horror-filled flick, which can be found in full on YouTube. Bloody Birthday was released in 1981 and celebrates it’s 45th …
Read More »Coming Soon To VOD: ‘BLOOD & RUST’
Coming soon to VOD from director Jeremy Herbert (The Childish Thing) is a new horror film: Blood & Rust. The film stars Morgan McLeod (Worst Laid Plans), Mark Kelly (Jakob’s Wife), and Ross Partridge (Birthrite). Synopsis In the fading rustbelt town of Redpatch, Ohio, nights feel longer, shadows heavier, and …
Read More »Coming Soon To Select Theaters: ‘A BLIND BARGAIN’
Coming soon to select theaters from director Paul Bunnell (The Ghastly Love of Johnny X) is a new horror film: A Blind Bargain. The film stars Crispin Glover (Willard), Jake Horowitz (Bones and All), and Lucy Loken (Teen Wolf). It will open in New York City theaters April 24 and Los Angeles …
Read More »Available Now On VOD: ‘THE STEP DADDY’
Available now on VOD from director Thomas J. Churchill (The Salem Chronicles) is a new horror film: The Step Daddy. The film stars Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead – TV Series), Ptosha Storey (Empire – TV Series), and Lew Temple (The Devil’s Rejects). Synopsis When a seemingly charming stepfather …
Read More »Melrose Avenue Is Building Momentum Across BookTok And Beyond – Interview
Melrose Avenue may be capturing BookTok’s attention before commanding circle pits, but their momentum within the metalcore scene is undeniable. Armed with infectious pop melodies and crushing breakdowns, the Aussie foursome — Vlado Saric, Shawn Mayer, Jed McIntosh and Mitchell Black — are in the midst of their first U.S. …
Read More »History Meets Haunting: Inside San Diego’s Most Chilling Night Tour
If you’re a fan of all things paranormal and spooky, and you find yourself in beautiful San Diego, consider dedicating a couple of hours to Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. The two-hour tour blends local history with eerie storytelling, creating an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. The tour kicks …
Read More »‘FRIDAY THE 13th PART 2’ (1981) Gave Us Jason the Killer!
Directed by Steve Miner, Friday the 13th Part 2 is the 1981 sequel that helped turn a one-off horror hit into a full-fledged franchise. While the original film laid the groundwork, this follow-up is where the series begins to settle into its identity, shaping many of the ideas and patterns …
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