Tag Archives: horror comedy

GenreBlast 2022: Troma Tries Social Commentary Satire With Liam Regan’s ‘Eating Miss Campbell’ (2022)

Cannibalism seems to be making a comeback in horror lately. In past generations of filmmaking, it was usually something done by an “other,” be it a long lost tribe like in Cannibal Holocaust or a devious doctor like Hannibal Lecter, there was always a degree of separation. Now, that separation …

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Movie Review: ‘Fresh Hell’ (2022) Delivers Horror Comedy Perfection

I finally had the chance to check out the jaw-dropping, award-winning horror-comedy, Fresh Hell. This has been on my radar for a while and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. This film was created by a group of Chicago theatre artists locked out of their livelihoods by the pandemic. …

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Arrow Films Takes Eric Pennycoff’s Festive Horror ‘The Leech’ For Holiday Release in the UK, Ireland and North America

The Leech

Arrow Films has acquired distribution rights in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada for Eric Pennycoff’s Christmas horror-comedy The Leech, set to have its world premiere at Chattanooga Film Festival on June 23. The UK-based premiere label for cult, art, horror, and world cinema is planning a release in December …

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Available Now on Digital: Steve Guttenberg in Martyn Pick’s ‘Heckle’ (2022)

Available now On Demand from Uncork’d Entertainment and director Martyn Pick (Blood Clots) is a new horror comedy called Heckle. (2022 – our review). The film stars Clark Gable III (Sunset at Dawn), Steve Guttenberg (Short Circuit), Guy Combes (Kill Ben Lyk), and Madison Clare (Holby City TV series). Synopsis: …

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A Chat With Naomi Grossman, Star Of ‘Bite Me’ (2022)

Bite Me, a film marketed as, “a subversive romantic comedy about the real-life subculture of people who believe that they’re vampires and the IRS agent who audits them,” is a hilarious take on a rom-com disguised as a horror comedy. To celebrate the digital release of the film, I chatted …

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Movie Review: Richard Bates, Jr.’s Horror Comedy ‘King Knight’ (2022)

King Knight

I didn’t know much about King Knight (read Fantasia Fest review – HERE) before watching it, but I had a feeling I was going to enjoy it and that was an understatement. King Knight was directed and written by Richard Bates, Jr. (read our interview – HERE). The film stars …

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Blu-Ray Review: Ryan Kruger’s ‘Fried Barry’ (2021) Is Not Your Average Alien Film

Fried Barry

Although we’ve covered Fried Barry (read festival review – HERE) quite a bit at PopHorror, I just recently watched it for the first time. It was quite an experience and it took me on one crazy, wild, and disturbing ride! This film was written and directed by Ryan Kruger (read …

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Movie Review – Steve Rudzinski’s ‘CarousHELL 2’ (2021): Nazis, A Carousel Unicorn, and Loads of Blood…Oh My!

CarousHELL 2

In honor of CarousHELL 2 premiering at The Hollywood Theater in Dormont, PA tonight, I thought this was the perfect time to share my thoughts about this film. CarousHELL 2 was directed by Steve Rudzinski as well as co-written by himself and Aleen Isley. This film has a great cast. …

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Fantastic Fest 2021 Review: Conor McMahon’s ‘Let The Wrong One In’ Delivers The Perfect Horror Comedy

Let The Wrong One In

Thanks to Fantastic Fest 2021, I recently had the opportunity to check out the world premiere of Let The Wrong One In. This horror comedy was directed by Conor McMahon (Stitches) and stars upcoming Irish talent Karl Rice and Eoin Duffy, along with Buffy the Vampire Slayer icon Anthony Head, …

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IndustryWorks Studios Announces Release of Award-winning Horror Comedy ‘Puppet Killer’

IndustryWorks Studios is pleased to announce the much-anticipated release of the beautifully layered comedic slasher Puppet Killer (read our review – HERE) in theatres on September 21st, 2021. Puppet Killer has made its rounds on the festival circuit, winning multiple awards including Best Feature Film, Best First Time Director, Best …

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