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Interview with Adam Stovall, Director of the Haunted Love Story ‘A Ghost Waits’

Adam Stovall's A Ghost Waits

The haunted love story, A Ghost Waits (read our review – HERE), a special film, unlike anything I’ve seen before. I recently had the chance to chat with the director of this unique story, Adam Stovall, and learn all the awesome details that went into the making of this film. …

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Interview with Matteo Bernardini, Director of the Hauntingly Brilliant New Series, ‘The Little Broomstick Rider’

Matteo Bernardini

Over the last week, I had the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented director, Matteo Bernardini. He created a new series called The Little Broomstick Rider, which recently premiered at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. We talked about how he got involved in the industry, his inspirations, how the …

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Black History Month: Horror Edition – Interview with Stacy Cox, Independent Horror Author and Filmmaker

Stacy Cox

Black History Month is nearly over, but we’re not done celebrating it. I had the privilege of chatting with independent horror author and filmmaker, Stacy Cox. She has a deep passion for horror and has put out quite a bit of writing material already and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime …

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Sundance 2021 Review: ‘Prisoners of the Ghostland’ Arthouse Meets Grindhouse in Nic Cage’s Wild Ride

Have you ever wished that there would be a neon fuelled, Mad Max inspired retooling of John Carpenter’s Escape from duology? Then Sion Sono’s American debut Prisoners of the Ghostland may be the best thing you see this year. Synopsis for Prisoners of the Ghostland In the treacherous frontier city …

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George James Fraser’s ‘Scaring Sheri,’ First Short In The ‘United States Of Horror’ Series: First Stop New Hampshire

George James Fraser (read our interview with him here) is back in the director’s chair for his latest film, Scaring Sheri. After delivering several shorts, including the wicked tale of a taunted ballerina with Balletomane (2019) and the seductive nature of Salt and Iron (2019 – read our review here), …

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Interview With Horror Icon, Barbara Crampton For Lovecraft-inspired Thriller ‘Sacrifice.’

Who does not love Barbara Crampton? She’s a genre powerhouse, a woman in horror who has helped pave the way for female representation in the industry. Barbara started out strong in the 80s and has only grown in strength and talent while building an illustrious career that has shown no …

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‘The Queen of Black Magic’ (2020): A Phenomenal Horror Story that Delivers Nightmare Fuel – Movie Review

The Queen of Black Magic

The sins of the past come back with a vengeance in this new film from two of Indonesia’s modern masters of horror. It is one of the best horror thrillers I’ve seen in a long time. The Queen of Black Magic was directed by Kimo Stamboel (HEADSHOT) and written by Joko …

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Interview With SFX Guru Joe Castro: Where The Horror Came From

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I love practical horror movie Special FX. There’s just something about knowing that someone created a thing so realistic, humorous, or terrifying out a bunch of miscellaneous arthouse supplies that blows my mind.. the more visceral, the better. Not only do …

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IFC Midnight’s ‘The Night’ (2020) Is A Hauntingly Surreal Experience – Movie Review

Lily V.K as ‘Sophia’ in Kourosh Ahari’s THE NIGHT. Courtesy of IFC Midnight. An IFC Midnight Release.

IFC Midnight is already starting the year out with a bang. Their new Iranian Psychological Thriller, The Night is definitely one you will want to add to your viewing list. The film was written and directed by Kourosh Ahari. That cast includes Shahab Hosseini (A Separation), Niousha Jafarian (Here & …

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