“Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?” Hunted is the live-action, English-language, and solo directorial debut for acclaimed French filmmaker and comic artist Vincent Paronnaud (Cannes Jury Prize Winner Persepolis, Chicken With Plums). Co-written by Paronnaud alongside Léa Pernollet, the film stars Magritte Award-winning actors Lucie Debay (The Confession) and …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘A Nightmare Wakes’ (2021) Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Comes To Life
Shudder has been killing it with their releases lately, and one of their new psychological thrillers is A Nightmare Wakes from Writer/Director Nora Unkel. This film is based on Mary Shelley’s writing of Frankenstein, which is steeped in accurate period details but told with a modern perspective. It stars Alix Wilton …
Read More »Accidental Seagal: Interview With Writer Mathew Klickstein
I had very little interest in seeing Richard Crudo’s Against the Dark (2009) until recently. Way past his prime Steven Seagal (Above the Law 1988) fighting vampires in a direct-to-video release? However, over the last several months, I’ve gotten to know Mathew Klickstein, the guy credited for the script. Mathew Klickstein …
Read More »Interview With Stars Of ‘Me You Madness,’ Louise Linton and Ed Westwick
I know it’s pretty shocking, but one of my favorite films of 2021 thus far is a comedy… albeit a bloody and witty comedy, it’s a comedy nonetheless. Me You Madness (read our review here) took me by surprise, and I had a ton of fun with it. It’s full …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Sinners’ (2021) is Delectably Sinful
The Sinners is a new thrilling murder mystery that is being described as a blend of The Craft meets Seven meets Jawbreakers, and after watching it I can’t think of a more perfect description. This film was directed by Courtney Paige as well as co-written by herself, Erin Hazlehurst, and …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Vore Gore’ (2021) Tales of Consumption, Mutilation and Cannibalism
Anthology films hold a special place in my heart. From the early days of reading Tales from the crypt comics to watching it on TV late at night. It gives a chance for not only one director but other directors to tell a story their way. In some cases, it …
Read More »Movie Review: John Swab’s Dark ‘Body Brokers’ Puts A Price Tag On Human Life
Seeing as the film is grounded in a very serious real-life issue, I feel I should give a fair warning to anyone reading this: If you or anyone you love has struggled with drug addiction, Body Brokers will not be an easy watch. Synopsis for Body Brokers Brought to Los Angeles …
Read More »Brian Dorton’s ‘Truly, Madly’ (2020) Puts A Grindhouse Spin On Maternal Dysfunction – Movie Review
There’s a million ways to deal with the death of a partner. Therapy, religion, meditation… hell, even multi-level marketing, if that blows your hair back. But Truly, Madly (2020) is the only movie I’ve seen where a recently widowed religious woman, Barbara (Sondra Carver), seeks solace in a murderous obsession …
Read More »Children Of The Night: 90 Years Of ‘Dracula’ (1931) Retro Review
The vampire is one of Hollywood’s favorite monsters and has been played by countless actors over the decades, although none could reach the influence and magnitude of Bela Lugosi’s (The Wolfman 1941) performance in Dracula (1931). Released on February 14, 1931, Dracula has made our hearts yearn and bleed for …
Read More »Interview With Sandy Johnson, ‘HALLOWEEN’ (1978)’s Judith Myers
It’s amazing who you meet in the horror business. People you’ve only seen onscreen or from afar are suddenly on the other end of your phone line, chatting with you about their pets and the weather. I was recently offered the opportunity to chat with Sandy Johnson, the OG Judith …
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