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‘DIE HARD’ (1988): An Exemplary Action-Thriller

Die Hard

John McTiernan’s Die Hard stands as a quintessential example of the action-thriller genre, weaving suspense and adrenaline-pumping sequences into a tightly knit narrative. The film’s thriller elements are deeply embedded in its characters, plot, and setting, creating a gripping experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The Menace …

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Stimson Snead’s ‘TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELER’S PARADOX’ (2024) – Review

Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox is a new concept in a genre we have begun ignoring. However, this movie humored me in several ways. It took a little time to figure out what was happening. There are still some things I don’t understand, but I think that’s how …

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Ariel Vida’s ‘TRIM SEASON’ (2024) – Movie Review

I’m sure we’ve all be there: hurting for money, behind on bills and in desperate need of a quick fix. This is where Trim Season protagonist Emma finds herself. She finds her solution in the form of trimming buds of marijuana at a growth operation in the middle of nowhere …

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The Top 10 Films That Keep Me Indoors

Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind in your hair…a cursed witch tormenting you at night. ABSOLUTELY NOT. I appreciate that some may find trudging up a mountain or driving a rattling death trap car through the outback to be super fun, but personally I love …

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Style For Miles: ‘THE ABANDONED’ (2006) – Blu-ray Review

The Afterdark Horrorfest: 8 Films To Die For –remember that? While the series was a great platform for new filmmakers to get noticed, and foreign filmmakers to get a foothold in the US, it was responsible for some turkeys too. And don’t get me started on the “Miss Horrorfest” crap. …

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Coming Soon To Select Theaters, Digital, and On Demand: ‘#AMFD: All My Friends Are Dead’

Coming soon to select theaters, Digital, and On Demand from Cineverse and director Marcus Dunstan (The Collector) is a new horror film: #AMFD: All My Friends Are Dead. The film stars Jade Pettyjohn (Destroyer), JoJo Siwa (Dance Moms – TV Show), and Jennifer Ens (Chapelwaite – TV Series). Synopsis A …

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Teaser Trailer And Poster Released For: ‘SHE LOVED BLOSSOMS MORE’

She Loved Blossoms More

A teaser trailer and poster have been released for the new horror film directed by Yannis Veslemes (Norway): She Loved Blossoms More. The film stars Dominique Pinon (The City of Lost Children), Julio Katsis (Black Stone), and Alexia Kaltsiki (Interruption). It is premiering now at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. …

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Kid Dreadful: An Interview With the Princess of Cosplay

Regular attendees of horror conventions should know the name. Coral, AKA Kid Dreadful, is an up-and-coming cosplayer who is making waves in the horror scene. She and her family put in a lot of time and work to create. Coral has some of the greatest characters known to horror. She …

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‘SLUGS’ (1988): When Mutated Mollusks Attack!

Slugs

Slugs (also known as Slugs, Slimy Death) is a 1988 horror film directed by Juan Piquer Simón, known for his work in the horror and science fiction genres. The movie is based on the 1982 novel Slugs by Shaun Hutson. Now, admittedly, I have not read that novel, but I …

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