Looking for an intense thriller centered on the Zodiac Killer? In the mood for a true-to-life depiction of Zodiac’s heinous crimes? Yes? Well, you certainly won’t find it in 1971’s The Zodiac Killer, the inaugural release from the American Genre Film Archive (AFGA), in conjunction with Something Weird Video. Zodiac’s …
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Traumatic child abuse cases are enough to spark unease in the mind of anyone. However, these stories are not as terrifying as the psychological repercussions that may follow. Inspired by actual events, Death Pool dives headfirst into this horrifying topic with a believable story, unexpected plot developments, and notable performances. …
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It’s been awhile since I’ve watched a movie that was filmed in present day times but captured the essence of the 1970s or the 1980s so perfectly. The last movie to do that for me would have to be Ti West’s The House of the Devil. That is, until I …
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You may be asking yourself what action flicks have to do with horror. Most people might agree that the two genres have almost nothing to do with one another other than occasional gratuitous violence. However, some classics such as The Silence of the Lambs (Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, 1991), Se7en …
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In the mood for a fun whodunit mock-style soap opera black horror comedy? Well, look no further, Hell Town is exactly what you need on your must watch list. Let me break it down and tell you why you should become an immediate Hellion! https://youtu.be/47cH_wwfwSE Written and directed by Steve …
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Whenever I notice a film in one of the many shops I frequent, independent award nominations and award winners always catch my eye. Acolytes, a 2008 Australian film directed by Jon Hewitt, was one such obscurity that caught my attention. Upon feasting on this random title, my curious expectations were far from …
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Intro Anytime talk of serial killers pops up amongst horror fans, you’re almost guaranteed to hear about Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, the Zodiac Killer, and so on. In other words, the real popular ones – kind of like high school jocks. But, as with everything, there are often …
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