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Interview With Richard Chizmar, Author Of ‘Gwendy’s Button Box,’ ‘Gwendy’s Magic Feather’

This past November, Richard Chizmar’s Gwendy’s Magic Feather (read our review here) was released, the sequel to Gwendy’s Button Box, which was co-authored by Stephen King. We were absolutely thrilled to find out that we were able to interview the author of that book and ask him about the new …

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Interview with Erica Summers: A Rebirth of Horror with Love and Passion

Driven by a passion for horror and film, Director/Writer Erica Summers found her calling as a filmmaker at a young age. Gaining extensive behind the scenes work as a grip, Erica went on to write, produce, direct and edit indie films in various genres, including a powerful drama entitled Rag …

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Michael Moutsatsos’ ‘The Butcher’ (2019): Los Angeles Has A New Maniac – Movie Review

The Butcher

Filmmaker Michael Moutsatsos (Stalkerazzi 2013) is a self-proclaimed movie nerd and horror geek. Channeling such films as Maniac (1980), Hostel, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, he crafted a beautiful love letter to the grindhouse genre with 2019’s The Butcher, which will be available later this month on the Avail …

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‘Mad Santa’ (2019) Short Film Review

When it comes to Christmas, I’m a bit of a Scrooge. With few exceptions, I really don’t care for anything Christmas-related. One of the rare exceptions is Christmas horror films, which I absolutely love. Recently, I was given the chance to check out Bruce Blain’s new short film, Mad Santa. …

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‘Greenlight’ (2019) Is A Sharp, Wicked Thriller – Movie Review

From writer-director Graham Denman comes a fantastic, slick thriller called Greenlight that stars Chase Williamson (The Guest 2014), Caroline Williams (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 1986 – read our retro review here), Chris Browing (Westworld TV series), Nicole Alexandra Shipley (Criminal Minds TV series), Victor Turpin (Ma 2019), and Shane …

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He’s No Dummy – Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. Talks ‘Handy Dandy,’ Ray Bradbury, And Bill Moseley’s Beard

It’s always such a joy to talk to Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. You would never know that such a quiet, self-deprecating man lives behind the faces of some of the creepiest deviant characters out there. In his career, he’s portrayed a Nazi war criminal, a determined detective, a pedophilic monster, …

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Interview With Actor, Writer, Director Jared Bratt

It’s been a few years now since I have seen Jared Bratt’s psychodrama, Streamer, and I still find myself thinking about scenes from that movie. It is a raw, genuine and haunting depiction of loneliness and the need for a connection. Taking on the roles of editor, writer, director and …

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Tragedy As Entertainment: 10 Tragic Tales That We Love (1925-1980)

Tragedy

Tragic stories have been a part of entertainment from the very beginning. Just look at Shakespeare, whose tales were permeated with tragedy. When the advent of cinema added to the thrills and chills of it all, the action was taken beyond the stage, immortalizing performances. Not all of the tragic …

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Blood In The Snow 2019 Movie Review: ‘Dead Dicks’ (2019)

Dead Dicks

Despite being billed as a horror comedy, Dead Dicks begins in a confusing way with a very serious PSA about suicide followed by a man killing himself with a plastic bag. Yet somehow, the team of Chris Bavota (Minutes Past Midnight 2016) and Lee Paula Springer (Even The Darkness Has …

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Sinister Snowy SINema: Chaotic Christmas Capers Movie List

The Christmas season is officially here! It’s time to dust off your stocking, put up your tree, and visit your Great Uncle Lewis that you only see once a year. The winter season is special to just about everyone in some way. Starting as a former pagan holiday before working …

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