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‘Elevator Game’ (2023) Movie Review – New Levels Of Horror

In what has been a topsy-turvy year for horror, genre fans are always looking for fresh modern voices and new twists on classic concepts. That can definitely be used to describe Elevator Game, the newest Shudder original movie. Let’s travel down to the first floor of this immersive film and see …

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20 Years Of ‘CABIN FEVER’ (2003): Still A Fever Dream Of Fun

Fellow cabin dwellers, gather around the campfire because it’s time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cinematic masterpiece that is Cabin Fever. Eli Roth’s directorial debut, Cabin Fever, set the stage for his later work in the genre, and it’s no surprise that he’s become a prominent figure in …

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘Spooktacular!’ Heartfelt Doc Highlighting The Glory Days Of Spooky World

Many moons ago, horror fandom was not embraced the way it is today. There weren’t circuits of conventions, there were minuscule amounts of merchandise catering to the demographic, and the idea of an interactive theme park celebrating all things spooky was a fledgling one, to say the least. But thanks …

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‘Elvira: Mistress of the Dark’ (1988) – 35 Years of (Un)pleasant Dreams

I had the pleasure of meeting Elvira, aka Cassandra Peterson in 2010. I waited in line at Canada’s Fan Expo where she was a guest, signing autographs and posing for photos with fans. I had something special with me: the sleeve of an old VHS tape I had possessed through …

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Interview: ‘GALE’ Director Daniel Alexander + Chilling Co-Founder Christopher Graham

Gale

Daniel Alexander’s Gale, an interesting take on The Wizard of Oz, has premiered on the new streaming network, Chilling. We wanted to ask Alexander about this short film, and also learn about the Chilling streaming service from one of its co-founders, Christopher Graham. Here is the trailer: Interview with Gale director …

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‘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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Interview With AnnaLynne McCord, Star Of ‘Condition Of Return’

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Condition of Return being covered here wouldn’t exist. Condition of Return was approved for an Interim Agreement with SAG-AFTRA. What a lot of people don’t know about me …

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