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IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023) Comedy horror slasher

‘This Christmas, your wishes will come true… and your nightmares too.’ It’s a Wonderful Knife is a 2023 American comedy horror slasher film about a young woman who finds herself …

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YOU’RE NOT ME (2023) Reviews of Spanish horror thriller

You’re Not Me is a 2023 Spanish horror thriller film about a young woman who home for Christmas to find that her parents have replaced her with an unknown woman …

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THE MEAN ONE (2022) 20 reviews of Grinch horror – now with 3rd clip plus home release news

‘Slashing through the snow’ The Mean One is a 2022 American comedic horror slasher film about the Grinch turning into a murderous maniac. Directed and co-produced by Steven LaMorte from …

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SANTASTEIN (2023) Reviews of comedy horror

‘The spirit of Christmas should have stayed dead’ Santastein is a 2023 American comedy horror film about a young man that resurrects Santa whom he accidentally killed as a child. …

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WEREWOLF SANTA (2023) Reviews of British comedy horror

‘Season’s eatings’ Werewolf Santa is a 2023 British comedy horror film in which the titular monster wreaks havoc in a small seaside town on Christmas Eve. Written, directed and co-produced …

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THE SACRIFICE GAME (2023) Reviews of Christmas horror

‘This Christmas, raise a little hell.’ The Sacrifice Game is a 2023 American horror film about two female boarding school students stalked by a murderous gang. Directed and co-produced by …

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THE RETALIATORS (2021) 25 reviews, 3 clips, Blu-ray release news

‘Sometimes it’s better to keep evil alive’ The Retaliators is a 2021 American horror film about a pastor who is searching for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. In doing …

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PSYCHO SANTA 2 (2006) Free to watch online… if your dare

‘The gift that keeps on killing…’ Psycho Santa 2 is a 2006 American horror film about a killer that returns to the quiet town that burned him and, along the …

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HELL ON THE SHELF (2021) Reviews of Christmas horror – free to watch on YouTube

‘Deck the halls with death!’ Hell on the Shelf is a 2022 American supernatural horror film involving paranormal investigators and an antique Christmas elf doll. Directed by Anthony Polonia and …

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BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) Reviews and 4K Ultra-HD disc details

Black Christmas, the 1974 proto-slasher classic has been released on 4K Ultra-HD + Blu-ray by Scream Factory 2022 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative 2022 Restoration of the Original …

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SANTASTEIN (2023) Comedy horror – with trailer

‘The spirit of Christmas should have stayed dead’ Santastein is a 2022 American comedy horror film about a young man that resurrects Santa after accidentally killing him years earlier. Written …

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THE CHRISTMAS TAPES (2022) Reviews of horror anthology – now free to watch online!

‘The gifts that keep on killing’ The Christmas Tapes is a 2022 American horror anthology film in which a family’s movie night on Christmas Eve is interrupted by a stranger, …

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THE APOLOGY (2022) Reviews of drama thriller on Shudder

‘Revenge is a mother’ The Apology is a 2022 American drama thriller about a recovering alcoholic mother who is surprised by the arrival of her ex-brother-in-law. Written and directed by …

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JACK FROST (1997) Reviews of cheesy comedy horror – now free to watch online

Jack Frost is a 1997 American comedy horror film written and directed by Michael Cooney. The movie stars Christopher Allport (Dead & Buried; Savage Weekend), Stephen Mendel, F. William Parker, …

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HE KNOWS (2022) Reviews of seasonal elf slasher

‘He knows when you’ve been good or bad, so be good for your own sake!’ He Knows is a 2022 American slasher horror film about a psychotic elf who returns …

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JACK FROST aka THE CURSE OF JACK FROST (2022) Reviews and now free to watch on YouTube

Jack Frost is a 2022 British horror film based around the mythical mischievous evil character who causes terror during wintertime. Also known as The Curse of Jack Frost Directed by …

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KRAMPUS: THE RETURN (2022) Reviews and now free to watch online

‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’ Krampus: The Return is a 2022 British supernatural horror film about a group of young people who become victims of the titular …

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THE CHRISTMAS TAPES (2022) Reviews of horror anthology – free to watch online!

‘The gifts that keep on killing’ The Christmas Tapes is a 2022 American horror anthology film in which a family’s movie night on Christmas Eve is interrupted by a stranger, …

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THE LEECH (2022) Reviews of dark comedy horror – now with full trailer and release news

The Leech is a 2022 American dark comedy horror film about a devout priest who welcomes a struggling couple into his house at Christmas time. What begins as a simple …

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972) Reviews of Amicus anthology classic

Tales from the Crypt is a 1972 British horror anthology film consisting of five separate segments, based on stories from EC Comics. Only two of the stories, however, are actually …

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NUTCRACKER MASSACRE (2022) Reviews of human-sized doll horror – trailer and release news

‘It won’t be a silent night’ Nutcracker Massacre is a 2022 American-British horror film about a human-size nutcracker doll that comes to life and goes on a killing spree. Directed …

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VIOLENT NIGHT (2022) 34 reviews of criminals vs. Santa Claus! – trailer + clips + featurette

‘You better watch out’ Violent Night is a 2022 American comedy action fantasy film about Santa Claus defending a family from a group of armed criminals. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker …

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CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS (2022) Reviews of robotic Santa Claus slasher – now with trailer!

‘You better not cry’ Christmas Bloody Christmas is a 2022 American horror film about a female record store owner battling against a rampaging robotic Santa Claus. Written, directed and co-produced …

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THE LAST SLAY RIDE (2022) Campy comedy vampire movie – trailer

The Last Slay Ride is a 2022 American comedy vampire horror film and a campy riff on B-horror movies and filmmaking tropes. Written, produced and directed by Jason Hawkins (Ouija: …

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STUFFINGS (2021) Reviews of comedy-horror slasher – now free to watch online

‘Guess who is coming to town!’ Stuffings is a 2021 Australian comedy-horror slasher film about a social media couple who stumble upon a sinister Xmas-obsessed community. Written, directed and edited …

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RED CHRISTMAS (2016) Reviews and free to watch online

‘This Christmas the only thing under the tree is terror.’ Red Christmas is a 2016 Australian horror feature film written and directed by Craig Anderson. The movie stars Dee Wallace, …

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JACK FROST aka THE CURSE OF JACK FROST (2022) Reviews and trailer

Jack Frost is a 2022 British horror film based around the mythical mischievous character who causes terror during wintertime. Also known as The Curse of Jack Frost Directed by Liana …

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR MASSACRE (2022) Bret McCormick’s return to horror

Christmas Craft Fair Massacre is a 2022 American horror film from producer and director Bret McCormick (Repligator; The Abomination); his first genre outing since the 1990s. Bret is the author …

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CHRISTMAS SLASHER (2022) Preview of comedy horror movie

‘He’s coming to town… for revenge’ Christmas Slasher is a 2022 American comedy horror film involving a zombie reindeer and Mr and Mrs Claus, now psychotic monsters. Written, directed by …

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COLD WIND BLOWING (2022) Reviews and overview

Cold Wind Blowing is a 2022 released Canadian horror in which a weekend getaway turns into a living nightmare for a group of friends. Written and directed by Dionne Copland …

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CASH ON DEMAND (1961) Reviews of Peter Cushing Hammer crime thriller

‘How to rob a bank… and get away with it?’ Cash on Demand is a 1961 British neo-noir crime thriller about a bank manager who has to pretend to cooperate …

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MISTLETOE MASSACRE (2022) Preview of comedy slasher movie – now with Shawn C. Phillips Q&A

Mistletoe Massacre is a forthcoming American comedy horror film centred around a Human Resources party that turns bloody. Directed by and co-starring Lauren Francesca and Shawn C. Phillips (Woods Witch; …

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PORTAL RUNNER (2021) Reviews of sci-fi thriller – free to watch online

‘It runs in the family… he runs from it’ Portal Runner is a 2021 science fiction drama film about a teenage boy who is on the run from an evil …

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KRAMPUS (2015) Reviews and ‘Naughty Cut’ 4K + Blu-ray news

Krampus will be released by Scream Factory on Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on December 7th 2021 in a never-before-seen “Naughty Cut,” that restores dialogue and scenes that …

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DECOYS (2004) Reviews and overview of alien sorority girls movie

‘They’re not what they seem…’ Decoys is a 2004 Canadian science-fiction horror film about a college guy who suspects the blonde-haired sorority girls are really aliens. A sequel, Decoys 2: …

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FRIGHTVISION (2020) Reviews of horror anthology

Frightvision is a 2020 American anthology horror film comprised of six shorts plus a new wraparound segment. Written and directed by Selena D., Rebecca Rinehart, Mike Trebilcock, Brad Twigg and …

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NIGHT KILLER (1990) Reviews and overview of Italian trash

Night Killer is a 1990 Italian horror film about a serial killer with a Freddy Krueger-like mask who terrifies the city of Virginia Beach. In Italy, the film was released …

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RED SNOW (2021) Reviews of vampire comedy

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, directed and …

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CHRISTMAS ZOMBIES (2020) Indescribable! Watch the trailer…

Christmas Zombies is a 2020 American comedy horror film about a disgruntled elf named “Stuffy” who gets get fired. A new zombie boss takes over and seeks revenge on the …

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LETTERS TO SATAN CLAUS (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Someone’s coming to town …and it’s not Mr. Right.’ Letters to Satan Claus is a 2020 comedy horror film about a TV news reporter who returns to her hometown to …

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THE DAY OF THE BEAST (1995) Reviews and overview

The Day of the Beast is a 1995 Spanish black comedy horror film in which the coming of the Antichrist and the end of the world seem imminent. A Catholic …

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SLAYED (2020) Reviews and overview of Santa slasher

‘Santa’s got an ax to grind’ Slayed is a 2020 American horror film about a maniac that returns to the scene of a massacre. But the only survivor is waiting …

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13 SLAYS TILL X-MAS (2020) Reviews of holidays horror anthology flick

‘Prey Christmas doesn’t come early!’ 13 Slays Till X-Mas is a 2020 American horror anthology film in which five random men are invited to a dive bar by a mysterious email. …

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SILENT NIGHT (2020) British crime thriller set at Christmas

‘One. Last. Job.’ Silent Night is a 2020 British crime thriller about a former hitman who tries to go straight but is blackmailed into doing one final job. Written and …

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HAPPY HORROR DAYS (2020) Holidays-themed anthology horror – free to watch online

‘All your favorite holidays… with a bloody twist’ Happy Horror Days is a 2020 American horror anthology film feature consisting of nine segments based around a holiday celebration theme: 4th …

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TOYS OF TERROR (2020) Reviews and overview

Toys of Terror is a 2020 American horror film about kids that discover toys that magically come to life but have a malevolent side. Directed by Nicholas Verso (Boys in …

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IT CUTS DEEP (2020) Reviews of dark comedy horror

‘Love hurts’ It Cuts Deep is a 2020 American dark comedy horror feature film about a young couple whose Christmas vacation is threatened by a third party. Directed by Nicholas …

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THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Welcome to Snow Hollow’ The Wolf of Snow Hollow is a 2020 American horror feature film in which terror grips a town as bodies are discovered after each full moon. …

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HOSTS (2020) Reviews and overview

Hosts is a 2020 British horror feature film about a family that is murdered one by one when they invite their neighbours over for Christmas dinner. Written and directed by …

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CREATURES (2021) Reviews and overview

‘Jingle hell, jingle hell, creatures on the way’ Creatures is a 2020 British science fiction horror film about a group of astronomy students that find an injured alien and trouble …

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New and future releases

Click the title for more info. All US releases unless noted otherwise.

Friday, September 29:
AIMEE: The Visitor – Digital
10/31 Part III – Digital via Terror Films
The Creator – Theatrical
Deliver Us – VOD
The Jester – Theatrical (limited)
Nightmare (Norwegian) – Shudder
Saw X – Theatrical

Monday, October 2:
Appendage – Hulu

Tuesday, October 3:
Creepy Crawly (Thai) – VOD, Blu-ray, DVD
Don’t Look Away – VOD
The Goldsmith
Mary Had a Little Lamb – VOD, DVD
The Mean One – VOD

Friday, October 6:
Aberrance – Theatrical (limited)
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman – VOD
Exorcist: Believer– Theatrical
Monsters of California
– Theatrical, VOD
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
– Paramount+
Totally Killer – Amazon Prime
V/H/S/85 – Shudder
When Evil Lurks – Shudder

Tuesday, October 10:
The Boogeyman – Blu-ray, DVD
Impuratus – VOD

Friday the 13th of October:
15 Cameras – VOD
The Conference – Netflix
Dark Harvest – VOD
Dear David – VOD
The Elderly – Theatrical (limited)
Herd – VOD
In the Fire – VOD
The Puppetman – Shudder

Tuesday, October 17:
The Dive – Blu-ray, DVD
Three Blind Mice – VOD, DVD

Thursday, October 19:
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls – VOD

Friday, October 20:
The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra – IndiePix Unlimited
KillHer – VOD
Malibu Horror Story – Theatrical (limited)

Monday, October 23:
Talk to Me – 4K, Blu-ray, DVD

Tuesday, October 24:
Meg 2: The Trench – 4K, Blu-ray, DVD
Til Death Do Us Part – DVD

Friday, October 27:
Five Nights at Freddy’s – Theatrical
Sister Death – Netflix
Suitable Flesh – Theatrical, VOD

Monday, October 30:
Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor – Shudder

Tuesday, October 31 – Halloween:
Bloodthirst – Digital and VOD

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