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LA PATASOLA (2021) A vampiric creature stalks young couples

‘When you hear her sing it’s too late to run’ La Patasola is a 2021 American horror film about two struggling couples on a camping trip that are haunted by …

THE LEPRECHAUN’S GAME (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Wanna play?’ The Leprechaun’s Game is a 2020 British horror film about thieves who are sent to hunt urban legends but steal a pot of gold instead. Soon, they will …

THE RETREAT (2020) Reviews and overview

‘The legends are real… and they kill’ The Retreat is a 2020 American horror feature film about a man who finds himself alone and lost after a horrifying encounter with …

THE LITTLE PEOPLE (2021) Preview

The Little People is a 2021 British home invasion horror feature film about a young couple fending off a gang of malevolent goblins. Directed by Jon Wright (Robot Overlords; Grabbers; …

DRAGON SOLDIERS (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Hell came from above’ Dragon Soldiers is a 2020 American fantasy horror feature film about a group of elite mercenaries employed to rid a small town of a legendary local …

THE MERMAID’S CURSE (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Her song is alluring. Her kiss is deadly.’ The Mermaid’s Curse is a 2020 Britsh horror feature film about a young writer who finds a seductive, sultry, young woman lying …

SACRILEGE (2020) Reviews and overview

‘Face your fear’ Sacrilege is a 2020 British horror feature film about a weekend away that soon turns into a nightmare for four female friends. Written and directed by David …

MERMAID: LAKE OF THE DEAD (2018) Reviews and overview

Mermaid: Lake of the Dead is a 2018 Russian supernatural horror feature film directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevskiy (Baba Yaga: Terror of Dark Forest; The Bride; Queen of Spades: The Dark …

BABA YAGA: TERROR OF THE DARK FOREST (2019) Overview

Baba Yaga: Terror of the Dark Forest is a 2019 Russian horror feature film about a young family terrorised by the titular demon. The original title is Yaga. Koshmar …

BLOOD MYTH (2019) Review and overview

‘You will never get them back’ Blood Myth is a 2019 British horror feature film about a young woman kidnapped by a sinister ancient cult. Written and directed by Sean …

GANJA & HESS (1973) Reviews and overview

‘Bad blood runs between them’ Ganja & Hess is a 1973 American horror-themed feature film written and directed by Bill Gunn. The movie stars Duane Jones, Marlene Clark and Leonard Jackson. Plot: Archaeologist …

KRASUE: INHUMAN KISS (2019) Reviews and overview

Krasue: Inhuman Kiss aka Inhuman Kiss is a 2019 Thai supernatural horror feature film directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri (Last Summer) from a screenplay co-written with Chookiat Sakveerakul. The movie stars …

PUMPKINHEAD (1988) Reviews and recommended

Shout! Factory will be releasing a Pumpkinhead Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray on October 20, 2020. Order via Amazon.com New 4K Film Transfer Audio Commentary By Co-Screenwriter Gary Gerani And Creature …

NOVEMBER (2017) Reviews and overview

November is a 2017 Estonian-Dutch-Polish fantasy horror feature film written and directed by Rainer Sarnet, based on the novel Rehepapp by Andrus Kivirähk. The movie stars Rea Lest, Jörgen Liik, …

THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA (2018) Reviews and overview

The Curse of La Llorona was released by Warner Bros. on July 16, 2019 in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNOW, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, …

THE WHITE REINDEER (1952) Reviews and overview

The White Reindeer – original title: Valkoinen peura – is a 1952 Finnish folk horror feature film directed by Erik Blomberg from a screenplay co-written with Mirjami Kuosmanen. The production …

THE BALLAD OF TAM LIN aka THE DEVIL’S WIDOW (1970) Reviews and worth watching

‘She drained them of their manhood… and then – of their lives!’ The Ballad of Tam Lin – aka Tam Lin and The Devil’s Widow – is a 1970 British …

LEPRECHAUN: BACK 2 THA HOOD (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Evil has a whole new rap!’ Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood is a 2003 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Steven Ayromlooi. The Lions Gate Entertainment production stars …

LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD (2000) Reviews and overview [updated]

‘Evil’s in the house’ Leprechaun in the Hood is a 2000 American comedy horror feature film co-produced and directed by Rob Spera (Witchcraft, 1988) from a screenplay co-written by Doug …

The Rusalka aka The Siren – USA, 2018 – reviews

‘Love will haunt you’ The Rusalka aka The Siren is a 2018 American fantasy horror feature film written, photographed and directed by Perry Blackshear (They Look Like People). The movie …

THE BOO (2018) Overview

The Boo is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film about “Boo Hags” written and directed by Scott McEntire. The Clever Alibi Productions movie stars Brittany Sparkles, Clayton Bowman, Christopher Leigh and Matthew R. …

CUCUY: THE BOOGEYMAN (2018) Reviews and overview

‘You better behave’ Cucuy: The Boogeyman is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film written, produced and directed by Peter Sullivan (The Sandman; Ominous; High School Possession; Summoned). The Hybrid/Production …

MUSE (2017) Reviews and overview

Muse is a 2017 supernatural horror feature film written and directed by John Burr. The movie stars Riley Egan, Elle Evans, Kate Mansi and Lou Ferrigno Jr. The plot is based on the Gaelic …

THE GOLEM (2018) Reviews and overview

‘An ancient legend reborn’ The Golem is a 2018 Israeli-American supernatural horror feature film directed by Doron and Yoav Paz (JeruZalem). The movie stars Hani Furstenberg, Ishai Golan and Alex Tritenko. It …

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (2015) Overview

Little Red Riding Hood is a 2015 American fantasy horror film directed by Rene Perez (From Hell to the Wild West; It Hungers; Playing with Dolls trilogy; The Obsidian Curse; …

WENDIGO (2001) Reviews and overview

Wendigo is a 2001 American horror film written, edited and directed by Larry Fessenden (Depraved; Beneath; Habit); it stars starring Patricia Clarkson, Jake Weber, Erik Per Sullivan, and John Speredakos. George (Jake …

THE DEVIL COMPLEX (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Based on true events’ The Devil Complex – aka The Devil Within – is a 2016 British found footage horror film produced and directed by Mark Evans (writer and producer of Forest …

Trolls: Their journey from folklore to franchises – article

Trolls are beings whose roots are embedded in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore and are typified as much by where they are found as their appearance and behaviour. Said to …

GOATSUCKER (2009) Reviews and overview

GoatSucker is a 2009 American horror film written, co-produced and directed by Steve Hudgins (It Lives in the Attic; The Caretakers; Spirit Stalkers; Hell Is Full; et al). The Big …

THE MIMIC (2017) Reviews and overview

The Mimic is a 2017 South Korean fantasy horror film about a woman that encounters a mythical creature that can mimic humans. Written and directed by Jung Huh (Hide and Seek), …

VALLEY OF SHADOWS (2017) Overview

Valley of Shadows is a 2017 Norwegian fantasy horror film directed by Jonas Matzow Gulbrandsen from a screenplay co-written with Clement Tuffreau. It stars Adam Ekeli and Kathrine Fagerland. A young boy, Aslak …

HAGAZUSSA (2017) Reviews and overview

‘A gothic folk tale’ Hagazussa aka Hagazussa – A Heathen’s Curse is a 2017 Austrian-German horror feature film directed by Lukas Feigelfeld. It marks Feigelfeld’s graduating feature from the Berlin-based …

12 DEATHS OF CHRISTMAS aka MOTHER KRAMPUS (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Heather takes a babysitting job surrounded by a mysterious secret’ 12 Deaths of Christmas – aka Mother Krampus – is a 2017 British horror film directed by James Klass (The House …

MÉXICO BÁRBARO II (2017) Reviews and overview

México Bárbaro II is a 2017 Mexican horror anthology film and a sequel to México Bárbaro (2014). Nine Mexican directors come together to narrate traditions and more brutal, ruthless and bizarre …

MOTH (2016) Reviews and overview

‘The truth is always scarier’ Moth is a 2016 British-Hungarian-American found footage horror film directed by Gergö Elekes and József Gallai (The Poltergeist Diaries; The Whispering Man; Spirits in the …

The Witch of Wookey Hole – folklore legend

The Witch of Wookey Hole is a folklore legend. It is said that the witch is still preserved in the form of a stalagmite in the first chamber of the Wookey Hole …

LOCH NESS TERROR aka BEYOND LOCH NESS (2008) Reviews and overview

Loch Ness Terror, titled Beyond Loch Ness on the Syfy Channel, is a 2008 Canadian horror television film directed by Paul Ziller (Pledge Night) from a screenplay co-written with Jason Bourque. It …

TIKTIK: THE ASWANG CHRONICLES (2012) Reviews and overview

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles – aka The Monster Chronicles: Tiktik is a 2012 Filipino action comedy horror film written and directed by Erik Matti (Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2; ABCs of Death …

INTERCHANGE (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Where reality and folklore intersect.’ Interchange is a 2016 Malaysian supernatural noir thriller directed by Dain Iskandar Said from a screenplay co-written with Nandita Solomon, June Tan, Redza Minhat. Forensic photographer Adam (Iedil …

Toyol aka Tuyul – mythical spirit

A Toyol or Tuyul is a mythical spirit in Malay mythology of South-East Asia, especially in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. The spirit is sometimes called the “Kwee Kia” in …

KRAMPUS: THE CHRISTMAS DEVIL (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Are you on the naughty list?’ Krampus: The Christmas Devil is a 2013 American horror film co-produced, written, photographed, edited and directed by Jason Hull (Chasing Darkness). The movie stars …

LORD OF TEARS (2013) Reviews and now free to watch online

Lord of Tears is a 2013 British horror film directed by Lawrie Brewster (For We Are Many; The Devil’s Machine; The Black Gloves; The Unkindness of Ravens) from a screenplay written …

Strigoi – folklore

In Romanian mythology, strigoi (English: striga, poltergeist) are the troubled souls of the dead rising from the grave. Some strigoi can be living people with certain magical properties. Some of the …

Slenderman – fictional supernatural meme character

The Slenderman aka Slender Man is a fictional supernatural character that originated as an Internet meme created by Something Awful forums user Eric Knudsen (a.k.a. “Victor Surge”) in 2009. It is depicted as resembling a …

THE BARRENS aka DEVIL IN THE WOODS (2012) Reviews and overview

‘The terrifying legend of the Jersey Devil is alive.’ The Barrens is a 2012 American horror film written, produced and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (St. Agnes; Abattoir; The Barrens; 11-11-11; …

KILLER MERMAID aka NYMPH (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Mysterious. Irresistible. Deadly.’ Killer Mermaid is a 2014 Serbian horror film directed by Milan Todorovi from a screenplay by Barry Keating (Downhill; Nightworld). The movie stars Kristina Klebe (Tales of Halloween; …

The Ouija Board: A history and its influence – article

There are essentially three things required to contact the dead; a dead person; a living person to whom they are acquainted (or would like to be); a very open mind. …

The Loch Ness Monster – mythology/folklore

The Loch Ness Monster, also called Nessie, is a cryptid that reputedly inhabits the Loch Ness lake in the Scottish Highlands. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in …

Ghost Weddings – article

In Chinese tradition, a ghost marriage (Chinese: 冥婚; pinyin: mínghūn; literally: “spirit marriage”) is a marriage in which one or both parties are deceased. Other forms of ghost marriage are …

Cerberus – mythological hellhound

Cerberus in Greek and Roman mythology, is a multi-headed (usually three-headed) dog, or “hellhound” with a serpent’s tail, a mane of snakes, and a lion’s claws. He guards the entrance of the Greek …