Netflix’s new movie, Polar, is based off a graphic novel under the same name by Victor Santos. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the movie stars Actor Mads Mikkelsen. I have always been a big fan of Mikkelsen since seeing him in Hannibal. I think he is an even greater Hannibal than Anthony …
Read More »Interview with Yan Birch: From Under the Stairs and Beyond
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a horror fan who has not at least heard of the ’90s cult classic horror films The Slumber Party Massacre III and Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yan Birch, a man whose career in American film was launched by …
Read More »Ballistic Interactive’s ‘HellSign’ – Video Game Review
HellSign is an isometric paranormal activity hunting game developed by Ballistic Interactive, one that separates itself from any other in the genre. Read on for my thoughts. The Gameplay Doesn’t Disappoint Every mission in HellSign is reminiscence of an episode of Buffy or Supernatural, taking the player to houses haunted …
Read More »Remembering ‘Castlevania 64’ 20 Years Later
Well, folks, it’s happening: we’re less than a year away from when we can officially say that the year 2000 was twenty years ago. For someone raised deep in ’90s nostalgia, that thought terrifies me. It makes me feel old. I still remember a time when floppy discs were all …
Read More »Remake As Rebirth: A Review Of ‘Suspiria’ (2018)
Remakes are tricky. A lot of them fall into the trap of being “but with cell phones” copies of their originals. Some are so unique, they might as well be different movies. The best remakes are defined by their intention. By that metric, Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria (2018) is a triumph. It’s …
Read More »Josh Cruddas Stars Alongside Mads Mikkelsen in the Netflix Thriller ‘Polar’ – Interview
Josh Cruddas’ career is booming and everyone is excited for his upcoming Netflix thriller, Polar, where he stars alongside Hannibal’s Mads Mikkelsen. I got a chance to talk with him about his passion for acting, his love for composing, and his upcoming films, including Polar. Check out the interview down below …
Read More »Interview: Real Escape Room Owners Discuss ‘Escape Room’ Movie (2019)
Earlier this month, genre fans were introduced to Escape Room, a horror/thriller directed by Adam Robitel (Insidious: The Last Key, The Taking of Deborah Logan) and one of the first horror movies of 2019. The film capitalizes on the escape room trend that has gained much popularity in recent years. …
Read More »WIHFF 2018 Short Film Review: ‘What Metal Girls Are Into’
As previously stated in my review for Echoes of Fear (read my review here), my favorite feature of The Women in Horror Film Festival in Peachtree, GA., this fest has shown an indisputable knack for selecting the very finest in female-centric horror films. The short films were no exception, as it was …
Read More »John Cusack And Christina Ricci In ‘Distorted’ (2018) Movie Review
When I heard that Christina Ricci and John Cusack had recently teamed up in a horror film, I jumped on the chance to watch and review it. Two of my all time favorites together in one movie? What more could I ask for? A lot, I decided, after watching the …
Read More »It’s Just a Game (2018) Movie Review
Growing up, there was one thing that truly terrified me, and that was Bloody Mary. When I was in first grade, a friend told me the story of Bloody Mary and about the game used to summon her, and to this day, I am still terrified of mirrors. So when …
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