Happy Face is a new Canadian movie directed by Alexandre Franchi (The Wild Hunt 2009) and stars Robin L’Houmeau (Goddess of the Fireflies 2020) and Debbie Lynch-White (Windex 2017). Film Synopsis: Estranged from his manipulative cancer-stricken mother, Stan, a quixotic 19-year-old, dons a disguise and joins a therapy workshop for disfigured patients …
Read More »Masterpiece: Reine Swart’s ‘Heks (The Hex)’ (2020) Movie Review
Heks (The Hex) is a brand new South African horror film written and directed by Reine Swart (Triggered 2020). Swart is making her directorial feature film debut. Heks also stars Coco Lloyd (Trypophobia 2019). Film Synopsis: A grieving British woman unravels her murdered mother’s secrets connected to a South African witch doctor’s curse. …
Read More »Friends ‘Till The End: ‘Here On Out’ (2020) Movie Review
Here On Out is a new horror film written and directed by Matias Breuer (Three Cigs 2014) and Liam Hall (Stay & Run 2016). The film stars Nicole Brydon Bloom (A Small Family Affair 2020), Austin Larkin (The 45th Annual Model United Nations All-Star All-School Conference), and newcomer Claire Lord. Film Synopsis: …
Read More »A Gory Good Time: ‘Triggered’ (2020) Movie Review
Triggered is an upcoming horror film directed by Alastair Orr (House on Willow Street 2016). The film stars Liesl Ahlers (Friend Request 2016 – read our review here) and Reine Swart (The Lullaby 2017 – read our review here). Triggered is making its North American debut on November 6, 2020. …
Read More »Interview With Samantha Marie Of Upcoming ‘My Girlfriend The Serial Killer’
There is a new movie in the works called My Girlfriend The Serial Killer, created by innovative indie filmmakers Samantha Marie (Supernatural Assassins 2019) and Party Night’s Derek Huey (read our interview with him here). Unlike a lot of other horror films, this one is a FEMALE slasher. Lead Actress/Co-Writer/Co-Director …
Read More »Cinepocalypse 2019 Review: A Talented Cast Full Of ‘Villains’ (2019)
Ever since Burn Notice and the second season of Fargo, I’ve been waiting for Jeffrey Donovan to get weird. He handled the running/jumping/falling down duties of the show admirably, but the true joy was watching him play the Identity of the Week, which was always some kind of South Florida …
Read More »Shinsuke Sato Will Direct Film Version of ‘Inuyashiki’ (2018)
“THE DIGITAL HUMAN” I’m a fan of Japanese cinema. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Japanese director Shinsuke Sato, who directed I Am a Hero (2015), The Princess Blade (2001), The Time of Death (2011), the upcoming film version of Bleach and most definitely my favorite, Deathnote (2016), which is extremely addictive! I’ve reviewed a movie of his …
Read More »Celebrating De Palma’s ‘Sisters’ On Its 45th Anniversary
“I saw a murder, and I’m going to prove it!” Sisters is Brian De Palma’s seminal masterpiece and his first foray into the psycho thriller genre. The film is a welcome addition to any film fan’s collection. With hypersensitive cinematography and dripping with Hitchcock allurement, Sisters is just as important …
Read More »Hilary Duff to Play Title Role in ‘The Haunting of Sharon Tate’
We’ve recently learned that former Disney kid, Hilary Duff will be playing Sharon Tate in the upcoming film, The Haunting of Sharon Tate, which will be her first horror movie role. The Twitter account, Hilary Duff News, posted the confirmation recently: CONFIRMED: @HilaryDuff is set to star in "The Haunting …
Read More »Mike Flanagan Set to Direct ‘The Shining’ Sequel, ‘Doctor Sleep’
According to Deadline, Mike Flanagan has been hired to direct the sequel to the 2013 Stephen King novel, Doctor Sleep. The book tells the story of a grownup Danny Torrance who is known for saying “REDRUM” in The Shining, and it picks up as he is struggling with the same alcoholic issues his …
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