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SAINT MAUD (2019) Reviews and Amazon Prime release news

Saint Maud is a 2019 British horror feature film in which a pious young home nurse becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WILL SCARE YOU (2021) Preview

‘Your next click might be your last…’ What Happens Next Will Scare You is a 2021 American horror anthology film centred around a group of internet click-bait writers. Directed by …

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IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Everyone has nightmares. Most survive.’ Impossible Monsters is a 2019 American psychological thriller about an ambitious professor who becomes caught up in murder. Specifically, the murder of a participant in …

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GIANT CROCODILE (2020) Review and overview

Giant Crocodile is 2020 Chinese monster movie about the titular creature which has the power of invisibility! Directed by Binlin Jin, the movie stars Camille Chalons, Ai Dong, Liu Yu …

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BUILT TO KILL (2020) Preview of Canadian horror anthology

Built to Kill is a 2020 Canadian horror anthology film about people who are pushed, pulled, and driven to kill. Directed by: Neil Cavalier … (segment “Eilid + Damh”) Jake …

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86 MELROSE AVENUE (2021) Reviews and overview

86 Melrose Avenue is a 2021 American thriller about an ex-Marine suffering from PTSD who takes people hostage at an art gallery. Written, produced and directed by Lili Matta, the …

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BELOW THE FOLD (2021) Reviews and overview

Below the Fold is a 2021 American mystery thriller about two reporters searching for the truth about a disappearance years before. Plot: Without a trace, Susie Marie Potter vanished from …

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LEGEND OF HAWES (2021) Preview of Rene Perez’ horror-Western

Legend of Hawes is a 2021 American horror-Western about a young woman seeking vengeance against a band of vicious ravenous marauders. Written and directed by Rene Perez (Cry Havoc; Cabal; …

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SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (2021) Preview with first trailer

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a 2021 American action fantasy superhero film based on the titular Marvel Comics character. Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought …

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JOKER SCARECROW (2020) Review and overview

Joker Scarecrow is a 2020 Romanian slasher horror film about a family that is being hunted down by a masked killer. Directed by Adam Harrison from a screenplay written by …

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FURIOSA (2023) Plans for Mad Mad: Fury Road prequel emerge

Furiosa is a 2023 science-fiction action film about the titular renegade warrior’s backstory before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road. Written and directed by George Miller (Mad Max franchise), …

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THE MAD BUTCHER aka MEAT IS MEAT (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Sausage lovers… Don’t see this movie!’ The Mad Butcher is a 1971 Italian-German dark comedy horror film about a psychopath who strangles women and makes them into sausages. Also known …

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COSMOBALL (2020) Review of Russian sci-fi fantasy epic

‘The stakes have never been higher’ Cosmoball is a 2020 Russian science-fiction action-fantasy film about a huge spaceship that hovers over Earth hosting a sports event. Also known as Goalkeeper …

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SEA MONSTER (2020) Chinese monster movie – free to watch online

Sea Monster is a 2020 Chinese monster movie in which a cargo ship is suddenly attacked by a parasite that gradually mutates. To make matters worse, the struggling crew is …

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JAKOB’S WIFE (2021) Reviews and release news

‘Who’s your master?’ Jakob’s Wife is a 2021 American horror film about a woman married to a small-town minister whose beige and banal life is about to change. Directed by …

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IN THE EARTH (2021) Reviews and overview [updated]

In the Earth is a 2021 British micro-budget trippy virus-themed horror film made during the pandemic quarantine. As a disastrous virus grips the planet, a scientist and a park scout …

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COCKROACH TIDE (2020) Review and now free to watch online

Cockroach Tide is a 2020 Chinese science-fiction horror film about a doomed project to create artificially intelligent cockroaches. Also known as Khepri Cockroach Tide Directed by Cui Yanlong aka Channel …

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BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL (2020) Reviews (more!) Soon on Shudder

‘Hard work never killed anyone. Until now.’ Boys from County Hell is a 2020 comedy horror feature film about a crew of road workers who accidentally awaken an ancient Irish …

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BIG OCTOPUS (2020) Chinese monster movie – now free to watch online

Big Octopus is a 2020 Chinese science-fiction horror feature film about a small shop owner who catches a mutant little octopus while fishing. Planning to send it to his ex-girlfriend …

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LAND SHARK (2020) Review of Chinese monster movie – now free to watch online

Land Shark is a 2020 Chinese science-fiction action horror feature film about a huge mutant shark that can fly and hunt on land too. Directed by Cheng Siyu. Plot: The …

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COLT .38 SPECIAL SQUAD (1976) Reviews and overview

Colt 38 Special Squad is a 1976 Italian poliziottesco thriller film about a team of cops given more discretion to fight crime. Directed by Massimo Dallamano (What Have They Done …

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THE DEMON’S WALTZ (2012) Preview of techno fear movie

The Demon’s Waltz is a 2021 American horror film about a female private investigator looking into a deadly viral internet challenge. Written and directed by Ryan Callaway (One Winter Night; …

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FLASHBACK (2020) Preview of mystery thriller with release news

Flashback is a 2020 Canadian mystery thriller about a young man who literally and metaphorically journeys into his past. Also known as The Education of Fredrick Fitzell Written and directed …

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EVIL AT THE DOOR (2021) Preview of home invasion thriller

‘One night every year, there will be…’ Evil at the Door is a 2021 American thriller film about one night every year when the world sees a scary surge in …

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THE EXORCISM OF CARMEN FARIAS (2021) Preview of Mexican possession pic

The Exorcism of Carmen Farias is a 2021 Mexican horror film about a young woman who inherits her grandmother’s house and the secrets therein. Directed by Rodrigo Fiallega (Ricochet) from …

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THE BEING (1983) Reviews and Code Red Blu-ray release news

The Being will be reissued on Blu-ray by Code Red via Kino Lorber on June 8th 2021. The film was scanned in 2K from original vault elements in 2017. Special …

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RIDERS OF JUSTICE (2020) Reviews and US release news

Riders of Justice is a 2020 Danish action comedy about a man who is out for revenge for the death of his wife. He finds himself going up against an …

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THE DEVIL’S CHILD (2020) Preview of Colombian horror with trailer

The Devil’s Child is a 2020 Colombian horror film when a young American nurse finds herself haunted by childhood trauma – after she is employed at a remote house to …

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DARK WEB: DESCENT INTO HELL (2021) Preview of internet horror

Dark Web: Descent Into Hell is a 2021 Argentinian-New Zealand horror film about a young YouTube who ventures into evil parts of the internet Directed by Diego Savignano (The Birth …

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GOODBYE HONEY (2020) Reviews and overview of abduction thriller

Goodbye Honey is a 2020 American thriller about a young woman and abduction escapee who frantically seeks help from a female truck driver. The two women take refuge not knowing …

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THE SEASON OF PASSAGE (2022) Horror sci-fi novel being adapted by Mike Flanagan

The Season of Passage is a 2022 American science-fiction horror film set on Mars adapted from Christopher Pike‘s 1993 novel of the same name. Directed and co-produced by Mike Flanagan …

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FLESH CONTAGIUM (2020) Preview of Italian sci-fi horror with release news

Flesh Contagium is a 2020 Italian science-fiction horror film set in the future where survivors of a pandemic try to escape the “executors”. Directed by Lorenzo Lepori from a screenplay …

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SLASHENING: THE FINAL BEGINNING (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Every story has a middle’ Slashening: The Final Beginning is a 2020 American comedy horror film written and directed by Brandon Bassham (The Slashening; Fear Town, USA). The movie stars …

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THE LAST FRANKENSTEIN (2021) Preview with trailer

‘Nothing lasts forever.’ The Last Frankenstein is a 2021 American horror film about Jason Frankenstein’s mission to carry on his family’s gruesome scientific work. Written and directed by David Weaver …

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RED SNOW (2021) Preview of vampire comedy horror with first review

Red Snow is a 2021 American comedy horror film about a struggling vampire romance novelist who must defend herself against real-life vampires during Christmas in Lake Tahoe. Written and directed …

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EXORCIST VENGEANCE (2021) Preview of who-demon mystery horror

Exorcist Vengeance is a 2021 British-American supernatural mystery horror film about a tough priest called upon to defeat a demon. Directed by Scott Jeffrey (Rats Reborn; Bad Nun: Deadly Vows; Don’t Speak; Cupid; ClownDoll) and Rebecca …

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NANNY (2022) Preview of supernatural horror

Nanny is a 2022 American horror film about a young woman from West Africa whose life is threatened by supernatural forces beyond her control. Written and directed by Sierra Leonean-American …

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THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD (2021) Preview – now with red band trailer

‘Killer threesome’ Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is a 2021 American action comedy film about a bodyguard on a sabbatical who is drawn back into duty. The movie is a sequel to …

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SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (2021) Remake of the 1982 classic announced

‘Close your eyes for a second, and sleep forever’ Deadline has reported that a remake of the 1982 slasher classic Slumber Party Massacre is in the works from Shout! Studios. …

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ARMY OF THE DEAD (2021) New trailer and zombie animals revealed!

At a press event to reveal the official trailer (below), Zack Snyder revealed more about the film to Bloody Disgusting and others: “It’s kind of a genre-busting movie. It knows …

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HOODMAN (2021) Preview of urban legend horror

‘Be careful what you believe in’ Hoodman is a 2021 American mystery horror slasher film about an urban legend about a killer that haunts a small town. Written, produced and …

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UNEARTH (2020) Reviews and release news for fracking horror movie

Deadline has reported that Cinedigm has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to Unearth with a premiere of the movie at Laemmle Theatres North Hollywood on April 20th 2021 ahead …

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CEREBRUM (2021) Preview of sci-fi movie with release news

‘Have you backed up your brain?’ Cerebrum is a 2021 American science-fiction film about a young man that signs up as a guinea pig for brain experiments. Written and directed …

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PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN (2020) Reviews and Shudder streaming news

PG: Psycho Goreman will stream on Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, on May 20, 2021, in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New …

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SHADOWMARSH (2021) Preview with trailer

ShadowMarsh is a 2021 American monster horror film about an ancient evil lurking in the forest near a small town. Directed by Matt Leal (Tales from the Grave: The Movie; …

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SILENT ACTION (1975) Reviews and UK Blu-ray release news

Silent Action is a 1975 Italian poliziotteschi crime thriller about a number of suspicious deaths that lead a determined police inspector to uncover a planned coup. Directed by Sergio Martino …

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ARACHNADO 2: FLAMING SPIDERS (2021) Preview with trailer

‘Its burn is worse than its bite!’ Arachnado 2: Flaming Spiders is a 2021 American science-fiction horror film involving a firenado, baby Ebola Rex dinosaurs and 5G zombies. The film …

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AMITYVILLE POLTERGEIST (2020) Preview and release news

‘Hell has come to feed’ Amityville Poltergeist is a 2020 American horror film about a young man who suffers a weekend of horrors after taking a house sitting job. Written …

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THE FOREVER PURGE (2021) Preview and new release date confirmed

The Forever Purge is a 2021 American dystopian action-thriller film about a rogue group that continues the practice despite its abolition. Directed by Everardo Gout (TV series The Terror; Mars; …

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LURKING WOODS (2015) Reviews and VOD release news

‘Who among your friends, would you value most?’ Lurking Woods is a 2015 Australian slasher horror film about six friends on a scavenger hunt in a cabin in the woods… …

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ENDANGERED SPECIES (2021) Preview of Kenyan survival thriller

‘Far from home. Far from safety. Far from over.’ Endangered Species is a 2021 Kenyan survival thriller in which vacationers on safari in Africa are attacked and become the prey. …

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THE MURDER MANSION (1972) Reviews and overview

The Murder Mansion is a 1972 Spanish-Italian horror film about a group of people stranded at an old house by a heavy fog. Directed by Francisco Lara Polop (The Monk, …

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RAW (2016) Reviews and Second Sight Limited Edition Blu-ray news

Raw is released in the UK as a Limited Edition Blu-ray by Second Sight on April 26th 2021. Special features: The Girl Can’t Help It: a new interview with Actor …

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SKINNED DEEP (2004) Reviews and Severin Films Blu-ray release news

Skinned Deep is being released by Severin Films scanned uncut in 2K from the original negative for the first time ever. “His mind-blowing work as an FX artist has included …

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THE BLACK GATE (2017) Reviews and overview

The Black Gate is a 2017 French fantasy horror film about two siblings and three gangsters who are caught up in a gateway to Hell. Directed by Guillaume Beylard and …

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FORGIVENESS (2021) Preview of Mexican hospital horror

‘See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil.’ Forgiveness is a 2021 Mexican-American mystery horror film about three young women that mysteriously wake up in a hospital. They discover …

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