‘COLD CREEK MANOR’ (2003) Turns 20 – Retro Review

Cold Creek Manor

Blood, guts and gore have never really bothered me in horror films. No, it’s the realistic scenarios, the ones involving creepy neighbors and townsfolk, and feeling a constant sense of discomfort in one’s own home, that usually get me. This is the tone of 2003’s Cold Creek Manor, directed by …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth: Analyzing ‘WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON’ (1993)

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon is a 1993 American supernatural horror film directed by Anthony Hickox and is the sequel to the 1989 film Warlock. The film was produced by Trimark Pictures and features the late, great Julian Sands reprising his role as The Warlock, and he does it well enough. Though …

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Fantastic Fest 2023: Interview With Donna Slash, Star Of ‘Kill Dolly Kill’

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 SGA-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Kill Dolly Kill being covered here wouldn’t exist. I have been eagerly awaiting the release of Kill Dolly Kill, the sequel to Heidi Moore’s 2016 feature film directorial debut, Dolly Deadly. As …

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Coming Soon to Theaters From RLJE: Tyler MacIntyre’s ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE’

It's A Wonderful Knife

Coming soon to theaters from RJLE Films and director Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) is a new horror film: It’s a Wonderful Knife. The film stars Jane Widdop (Yellowjackets – TV Series), Jess McLeod (Brand New Cherry Flavor – TV Series), and Joel McHale (Deliver Us from Evil). It’s A Wonderful …

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Coming Soon To Theaters And On Demand: ‘The Bell Keeper’

Coming soon to theaters and On Demand from Screen Media and director Colton Tran (Snow Falls) is a new horror film: The Bell Keeper. The film stars Randy Couture (Expend4bles), Kathleen Kenny (American Auto), and Reid Miller (Joe Bell). The Bell Keeper Synopsis A group of friends travel to a …

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Coming Soon to Limited Edition VHS: IFC Midnight’s ‘RELIC’ (2020)

Relic

Coming soon to VHS from Broke Horror Fan and director Natalie Erika James is the amazing horror film: Relic. The 2020 horror film stars Emily Mortimer (Scream 3), Robyn Nevin (The Matrix Reloaded), and Bella Heathcote (The Neon Demon). The VHS edition is limited to 100. Relic Synopsis When elderly …

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Coming Soon To Theaters And VOD: ‘Deliver Us’

Coming soon to theaters and VOD from Magnet Releasing and directors Cru Ennis (Indigenous) and Lee Roy Kunz (Tomato Soup) is a new horror film: Deliver Us. The film stars Thomas Kretschmann (The Pianist), Juane Kimmel (Kids of the Night), and Jan Gebruk Thomas Kretschmann (Oiglus 2). It will be …

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Coming Soon To VOD And Digital: ‘House Of Dolls’

Coming soon to VOD and Digital from director Juan Salas (The Devil’s Ring) is a new horror film: House of Dolls. The film stars Dee Wallace (The Hills Have Eyes), Meeko (The Monster), and Stephanie Troyak (In the Dark). Synopsis: A family reunion turns deadly when three estranged sisters return …

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘The Coffee Table’ Is A Wrecking Ball

Perusing the programming selections prior to Fantastic Fest, a particular movie’s title struck me – The Coffee Table, the solo feature debut from Spanish filmmaker Caye Casas cowritten with Cristina Borobia. What a peculiar name for a film with an equally intriguing premise: Jesús and María are a couple going through …

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Love Rings Eternal: Celebrating 100 Years of ‘THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME’ (1923)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round and loosen those corsets because it’s time to dive into a true cinematic gem that’s turning 100 this month. Yes, you heard it right – a century of humps, bells, and dramatic rescues! We’re talking about none other than “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” the …

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