One of the most influential and inspiring ladies in the horror business is Comika Hartford. She’s incredibly talented with a great sense of humor and has a love for all things horror and spooky. She is a huge supporter of other women and filmmakers and speaks out about representation and …
Read More »Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Deadline’ (1980) 2K Restoration DVD/Blu-ray Review
While you’re stuck at home and running out of things to do, take a moment to check out what’s going on over at Vinegar Syndrome. You’ll be glad you did. Just this month, they’ve released DVD/Blu-ray combos of Olivia (1981), Deadline (1980) and Malabimba (1979), plus a very special limited edition of 1984’s Hell …
Read More »Darkest Disciples: Deadliest Cult Leaders Part 2 – Grigori Rasputin
I want to continue our journey into darkness (read Part 1 – Jim Jones here) with one of the most insane individuals to ever grace a history book. Dubbed The Mad Man of Russia, our next figure has been featured in several fictional films, video games, and even an animated …
Read More »‘Straight Edge Kegger’ Director Jason Zink – A Straight Up Interview
This last November, I had the opportunity to host the Indie Horror Director’s Panel at Days of the Dead Chicago. I was so inspired by all of the directors. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that Director Jason Zink absolutely stood out! The way he talked about his …
Read More »‘Frames Of Fear 3’ (2020) Five Fun Tales Of The Macabre – Movie Review
Brad Twigg (Frames Of Fear 2 2017 – read our review here) and Fuzzy Monkey’s latest release, Frames Of Fear 3, is an entertaining anthology full of mayhem and gore. The film is a collaborative effort, and it really does feel that there is a story in here for everyone. …
Read More »Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival 2020 Winners Announced
The 2020 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival was held from March 4-8, 2020 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY. The eighth annual event featured a lineup of screenings, premieres, panels, virtual reality demonstrations, and a new screenplay competition. The festival recognized nine films and three screenplays for …
Read More »10 Things You Didn’t Know About Roman Polanski’s ‘The Ninth Gate’ (2000)
On March 10, 2000, Director Roman Polanski (Rosemary’s Baby 1968) introduced the world to The Ninth Gate, a live action rendition of author Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s book, The Club Dumas. Here’s a list of 10 things I bet you didn’t know about this film. The Ninth Gate follows the story of …
Read More »Tommy Jarvis Grows Up: ‘Friday the 13th: A New Beginning’ (1985) Retro Review
On March 22, 2020, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning turned 35 years old. I’m pleased to be able to write about it today, as it has always been my fave of the series. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning is the 5th installment of the now essential Friday the …
Read More »L.A. Indie Artist Tom MacDonald Tackles Current Viral Events
Although I’m maintaining a good sense of humor through the tough times currently facing the world, I still wake up every day in disbelief… and I’m sure I’m not the only one. In horror, we love films about plagues, diseases, viruses and global pandemics. Unnervingly, current events seem to mirror …
Read More »Fallen From Grace: 10 Top Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian Movies
I have to admit, it’s scary out there right now, but I believe it’s going to get better! Sure, there’s some uncertainty, and it’s hard to know who you can trust, but at least we have movies to tide us over while we wait. Go ahead and get yourself lost …
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