Back in 2003 a little indie film titled Thirteen premiered at Sundance and took the world by storm. Co-written and directed by Catherine Hardwicke (in her directorial debut), the film was loosely based on actress Nikki Reed’s (who helped co-write the script) life from ages 12-13. Controversial and troubling, Thirteen …
Read More »8 Horror Franchise Crossovers That Almost Happened
Horror is no stranger to crossovers or expanded universes. The Universal Monsters did it back in the 1930s-1940s, and there is of course, Freddy Vs Jason (our retro review). But there were almost a lot more of them that were all scrapped for one reason or another. Below, we’ll look at …
Read More »Ten Fun Facts About Nimród Antal’s ‘Vacancy’ (2007)
Nimród Antal’s horror/thriller, Vacancy turns 15 on April 20, 2007. That’s right, it’s been fifteen years since this movie made me—and everyone else—absolutely terrified of motels. To celebrate, we have compiled a list of 10 fun facts. Vacancy follows the story of David (Luke Wilson) and Amy (Kate Beckinsale), a …
Read More »Interview With Ryan Swantek, Director of ‘White Willow’
First time filmmaker Ryan Swantek may be new to the horror scene, but after watching and reviewing his debut horror short, White Willow, I can honestly say that this guy has what it takes to leave his own bloody swath through the genre. Recently, I got the chance to chat …
Read More »Official Trailer for The Disappointments Room (2016)
On September 9th, 2016 The Disappointments Room will be hitting theaters everywhere. It goes without saying that some doors are meant to stay locked. The trailer below is completely safe but, unlock at your own risk. Directed by D.J. Caruso and written by Wentworth Miller, The Disappointments Room centers around a family looking to …
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