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THE FAN aka TRANCE (1982) Reviews and overview

The Fan – aka Der Fan; Trance and Blood Groupie – is a 1982 West German psychological horror film directed by Eckhart Schmidt and starring Desiree Nosbusch and Bodo Steiger. The soundtrack was composed …

LADY DRACULA Review of West German comedy horror

Lady Dracula is a 1977 West German comedy horror film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb. The movie stars Evelyne Kraft (The French Sex Murders; The Mighty Peking Man), Brad Harris (who devised the story), Theo …

THE GOLEM: HOW HE CAME INTO THE WORLD (1920) Reviews and overview

The Golem: How He Came into the World – original title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam – is a 1920 German silent horror film co-directed by Paul Wegener with Carl Boese from a …

SKY SHARKS (2020) Reviews and overview

Sky Sharks will be released on Blu-ray and DVD by MPI Media Group on February 2nd 2021. Sky Sharks is a 2020 German science-fiction comedy horror film directed by Marc …

THE BRAIN (1962) Reviews and overview

‘Instrument of terror!’ The Brain is a 1962 science fiction murder mystery film with horror touches directed by Freddie Francis (Paranoiac; The Skull; The Vampire Happening) from a screenplay by Robert …

Nachzehrer – folklore

A nachzehrer is a form of vampire found in Germanic and Polish regions including Silesia and Bavaria, which also exhibits behaviour displayed by ghouls. The name translates as “after (nach) …

STEEL TRAP (2007) Reviews of Saw rip-off

‘Surviving each floor is the name of the game.’ Steel Trap is a 2007 German slasher horror film co-written and directed by Luis Cámara (Silencio). The movie stars Georgia Mackenzie, Mark …

Udo Kier – actor

“From time to time you have to make a film like Armageddon so people see that you’re still around.” Udo Kier is a German actor who has appeared in over …

M (1931) Reviews of Fritz Lang’s classic

M is a 1931 German drama-thriller film directed by Fritz Lang (Metropolis, The Testament of Doctor Mabuse) and starring Peter Lorre (The Beast with Five Fingers; The Raven; Tales of Terror). It …

VAMPYROS LESBOS (1970) Reviews and overview

Vampyros Lesbos – aka Las Vampiras – is a 1970 West German-Spanish horror film directed and co-written by Jesús Franco. It is, arguably, Franco’s best-known film today, having reached a certain cult …

THE HANDS OF ORLAC (1924) Reviews and overview

The Hands of Orlac is a 1924 Austrian silent horror film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina and Fritz Kortner. The film’s plot is based on the story Les Mains d’Orlac by Maurice Renard. Wiene had made his name as …

Attack of the Rats! – article

Some animals are guaranteed to inspire feelings of disgust and fear in cinema audiences, and none more so than the humble rat. While a few people keep rats as pets, …

SEED 2 Uwe Boll! Marcel Walz! Reviews

‘The seed is growing again’ Seed 2 is a 2014 German horror film produced by the director of the original, Uwe Boll, and directed by Marcel Walz (Blind; Rootwood; Blood Feast; …

CANNIBAL DINER (2012) Reviews and overview

Cannibal Diner is a 2012 German horror film directed by Frank W. Montag (Slasher) from a screenplay by co-producer Mario von Crapiewski. The movie stars Alexandra Lesch, Kristiana Rohder, Lara …

THE EYES OF THE MUMMY Overview

Die Augen der Mumie Ma (English: The Eyes of the Mummy or The Eyes of the Mummy Ma) is a 1918 German silent film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The movie stars Pola Negri as Ma, Emil …

DEVIL HUNTER (1980) Reviews and overview

Devil Hunter is a 1980 Spanish/West German horror film directed by Jesus Franco [as Clifford Brown]; it has also been released as The Devil Hunter, Chasseurs d’Hommes, Jungfrau under Kannibalen, The Man Hunter, Mandingo Manhunter. …

NEKROMANTIK (1987) Reviews and overview

Nekromantik – stylized as NEKRomantik – is a 1987 West German horror film directed by Jörg Buttgereit. It was his first feature length film, although he had shot several shorts earlier. The …

SEVEN BLOOD-STAINED ORCHIDS Reviews and overview

Seven Blood-Stained Orchids is a 1972 Italian-West German Giallo horror thriller directed by Umberto Lenzi from a screenplay co-written with Roberto Gianviti, based on Lenzi’s storyline. The movie stars Antonio …

ANATOMY (2000) Reviews and overview

Anatomy (German: Anatomie) is a 2000 German horror film written and directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky that stars Franka Potente. The film enjoyed a huge box office success in Germany, and …

NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE (1979) Reviews and overview

Nosferatu the Vampyre is a 1979 West German vampire horror film – Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (“Nosferatu: Phantom of the Night”) – written and directed by Werner Herzog. The film is set primarily in 19th century Wismar, Germany and Transylvania, and was …