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CASTLE OF THE WALKING DEAD (1967) Reviews of Christopher Lee Euro horror

Castle of the Walking Dead is a 1967 West German horror film originally titled Die Schlangengrube und das Pendel (“The Snake Pit and the Pendulum”), directed by Harald Reinl and starring Christopher …

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DRACULA (1931) Reviews of Universal horror classic

Dracula is a 1931 American horror film directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi as the title character. The film was produced by Universal and is based on the …

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BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) Reviews of horror classic

‘The monster demands a mate!’ Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 American science fiction fantasy horror film and the first sequel to Frankenstein (1931). Directed by James Whale from a …

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AN ANGEL FOR SATAN (1966) Reviews of Barbara Steele Gothic horror

An Angel for Satan is a 1966 Italian Gothic supernatural horror film in which an old statue is recovered from a lake. A series of strange deaths soon begin and …

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THE BLANCHEVILLE MONSTER aka HORROR (1963) Reviews and Blu-ray news

The Blancheville Monster is being released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video as part of the four-film limited edition Gothic Fantastico box set which is due out on October 17, 2022. …

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GOTHIC HARVEST (2019) Reviews and free to watch on YouTube

‘The voodoo curse that won’t let them live… or die’ Gothic Harvest is a 2019 American supernatural horror film about a young woman who disappears during Mardi Gras and the …

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THE NESTING (1981) Reviews and overview

‘Buy this house… and mortgage your life!’ The Nesting is a 1981 American horror film about an agoraphobic writer who rents an isolated house so she can concentrate on her …

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DAWN BREAKS BEHIND THE EYES (2021) Reviews of Gothic horror

Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes is a 2021 German mystery horror film about a bickering couple who inherit a dilapidated castle. Directed and edited by Kevin Kopacka (Hager) from a …

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DEMONIA (1990) Reviews and Arrow Video Limited Edition Blu-ray news

Demonia, the 1990 Italian horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, will be released on a Limited Edition 2-disc Blu-ray set by Arrow Video in the UK on June 6, 2022. …

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SEVEN DEATHS IN THE CAT’S EYES (1973) Reviews and Blu-ray news

Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes has recently been re-released in the USA on Limited Edition Blu-ray on December 28th. There is no mention of extras. Here’s our previous coverage …

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THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) Reviews and Scream Factory Blu-ray news

The Vampire Lovers is being released by Scream Factory on a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative, on December 21st 2021. Special features: Audio …

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BLOOD FOR DRACULA (1974) Reviews and Severin Films 4K UHD news

Blood for Dracula is being released on 4K Ultra HD by Severin Films. Announcing the release, Severin commented: “Our edition features a UHD with a new master of the film, …

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THE SLEEPING ROOM (2014) Reviews and free to watch online [HD]

‘Don’t wake it’ The Sleeping Room is a 2014 British horror film directed by John Shackleton from a screenplay co-written with Alex Chandon and Ross Jameson. The Movie Mogul Films …

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THE YELLOW WALLPAPER (2021) Reviews of Gothic feminist film – new release!

The Yellow Wallpaper is a 2021 American gothic feminist horror film about a young woman who becomes obsessed with the titular wall covering. Written and directed by Kevin Pontuti, based …

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DOMINA NOCTURNA (2021) Preview of Brazilian vampire fantasy

Domina Nocturna is a 2021 Brazilian supernatural horror film about a young doomed heroine who has visions of a vampiress. Directed by and starring Larissa Anzoategui (Astaroth) from a screenplay …

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The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection – Severin Films 9-Disc Blu-ray + CD Box Set

The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection is being released on May 25th 2021. The nine-disc box-set includes five Movies, an Anthology TV Series, eight Blu-Rays, a CD and an 88 …

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DEMONIA (1990) Reviews of late entry Lucio Fulci

‘No evil deed goes undone.’ Demonia is a 1990 Italian supernatural horror feature film directed by Lucio Fulci (The Beyond; House by the Cemetery; City of the Living Dead; Zombie …

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CARMILLA (2019) Reviews and overview

Carmilla is a 2019 British romantic mystery feature film about an adolescent young woman’s sexual awakening when a strange visitor comes into her life. Written and directed by Emily Harris, …

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HANDS OF THE RIPPER (1971) Reviews and overview

Hands of the Ripper is a 1971 British horror feature film directed by Peter Sasdy (I Don’t Want to Be Born; Countess Dracula; Taste the Blood of Dracula) for Hammer …

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COUNTESS DRACULA (1970) Reviews and overview

Countess Dracula is a British horror feature film based on the legends surrounding the “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Báthory. It is in many ways atypical of Hammer’s canon, attempting to broaden …

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THE TERROR (1963) Reviews Boris Karloff, Jack Nicholson movie and free to watch online

‘There’s no rest for the wicked…’ The Terror is a 1963 American horror feature film about a young officer in Napoleon’s Army who pursues a strange woman to the castle …

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THE BLACK CAT (1981) Reviews and overview

The Black Cat is a 1981 Italian horror film – released as Black Cat (Gatto Nero) in Italy – directed by Lucio Fulci (Don’t Torture a Duckling, Zombie Flesh Eaters, The New York Ripper) …

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FRANKENSTEIN’S CASTLE OF FREAKS (1973) Reviews and free to watch online

‘Weird creatures return to life in…’ Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks is a 1973 Italian horror feature film produced and directed by Dick Randall [as Robert H. Oliver] from a screenplay …

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THE WAX MASK (1997) Reviews and overview

The Wax Mask aka Wax Mask is a 1997 Italian-French gothic horror feature film directed by Sergio Stivaletti about a disfigured madman who populates his museum with the corpses of …

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GWEN (2018) Reviews and overview

Gwen is a 2018 British gothic horror feature film written and directed by William McGregor, based on his 2009 short. The Endor Film-BFI production stars Eleanor Worthington, Maxine Peake, Kobna …

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SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) Reviews and overview

Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British supernatural horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker (Asylum; Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde; Quatermass and the Pit; et al) from a screenplay …

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THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE (1973) Reviews and overview [updated]

‘For the sake of your sanity, pray it isn’t true!’ The Legend of Hell House is a 1973 British supernatural horror film directed by John Hough (Twins of Evil; Incubus; American …

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TENDER DRACULA (1974) Reviews and overview

Tender Dracula, or Confessions of a Blood Drinker – original title: Tendre Dracula or, alternately, La Grande Trouille “The Big Funk” – is a 1974 French comedy horror feature film …

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THE NIGHTCOMERS (1971) Reviews and overview

‘Two children. Two adults. One unspeakable crime.’ The Nightcomers is a 1971 British horror film directed by Michael Winner (The Sentinel; Scream for Help) from a screenplay by Michael Hastings …

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THE STRANGE DOOR (1951) Reviews and worth watching

‘Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece of terror!’ The Strange Door is a 1951 American gothic thriller feature film directed by Joseph Pevney (The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: ‘Voodoo Doll’); The Munsters – …

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CRIMSON PEAK (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Beware’ Crimson Peak is a 2015 American Gothic horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro (Cronos; Hellboy and sequels; Pan’s Labyrinth; Pacific Rim) from a screenplay by del Toro, Matthew Robbins and …

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ELVIRA’S HAUNTED HILLS (2001) Reviews and Scream Factory Collector’s Edition Blu-ray news

Elvira’s Haunted Hills, the 2001 comedy horror flick, will be released on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray by Scream Factory on September 28, 2021. The new cover artwork was designed by Joel …

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THE RED QUEEN KILLS SEVEN TIMES (1972) Reviews and overview

The Red Queen Kills Seven Times is a 1972 Italian-German giallo thriller feature film directed by Emilio Miraglia [as Emilio P. Miraglia] (The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave) from …

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THE HORRIBLE DR. HICHCOCK (1962) Reviews and overview

‘The candle of his lust burnt brightest in the shadow of the grave!’ The Horrible Doctor Hichcock is a 1962 Italian Gothic horror film directed by Riccardo Freda [as Robert Hampton] …

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THE NURSERY MAN (2019) Preview

‘He’s watching. He’s waiting.’ The Nursery Man is a 2019 British supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Nottingham-based Anthony M. Winson (The Baylock Residence; Cry of the Magpie; Unholy; …

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I SELL THE DEAD (2008) Reviews and overview

‘Never trust a corpse’ I Sell the Dead is a 2008 American comedy horror feature film about grave-robbing written, edited and directed by Irish-born Glenn McQuaid (V/H/S). The Glass Eye Pix …

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THE HOUSE OF VIOLENT DESIRE (2018) Reviews and free to watch online

‘Where desire becomes nightmare’ The House of Violent Desire is a 2018 British horror feature film written and directed by Charlie Steeds (A Werewolf in England; The Barge People; Winterskin; …

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JONATHAN (1969) Reviews and overview

Jonathan – aka Vampire stern nicht – is a 1969 West German horror feature film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer. The Iduna Film production stars Jürgen Jung, Hans-Dieter Jendreyko and Paul Albert …

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THE EVIL (1978) Reviews and overview

‘Witness its awakening’ The Evil is a 1978 released 1978 American supernatural horror film directed by Gus Trikonis (The Darker Side of Terror) from a screenplay co-written with Donald G. Thompson …

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MARY SHELLEY (2017) Reviews and overview

Mary Shelley is a 2017 American/British/Luxembourg romantic drama film that references the science fiction and horror genres, directed by Haifaa al-Mansour from a screenplay by Emma Jensen. The film stars Elle Fanning, Maisie Williams, Douglas Booth, Bel …

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THE PERFECT HOST: A SOUTHERN GOTHIC TALE (2018) Overview

The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale is a 2018 horror film directed by Derrick Sims (Come Morning) from a screenplay co-written with Alaina McClellan Sims. The Fabled Motion Pictures production …

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HELLMOUTH (2014) Reviews and overview

‘He carries death… and a shovel!’ Hellmouth is a 2014 Canadian horror film produced and directed by John Geddes (director of Exit Humanity; Scarce; producer of The Hexecutioners; Septic Man; Monster Brawl) from …

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MR. SARDONICUS (1961) Reviews and overview

Mr. Sardonicus is a 1961 American horror film produced, directed and introduced by William Castle (Homicidal; House on Haunted Hill; 13 Ghosts; et al). The screenplay was by Ray Russell (Incubus; The …

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THE CHANGELING (1980) Reviews and overview

The Changeling is a 1980 Canadian horror film directed by Peter Medak (Hannibal TV series) from a screenplay by William Gray (Humongous; Prom Night) and actress Diana Maddox.  The movie stars George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere (Scott’s …

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THE LONG HAIR OF DEATH (1964) Reviews and overview

The Long Hair of Death is a 1964 Italian gothic horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse; Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes; The Virgin of Nuremberg) from a screenplay …

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THE NIGHT DIGGER (1971) Reviews and overview

‘A lonely woman in a decaying mansion… A young stranger on a big, black bike.’ The Night Digger is a 1971 British psychological horror feature film directed by Alastair Reid …

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JEZEBETH (2011) Reviews and free to watch online

‘There is no God. There is only Jezebeth’ Jezebeth is a 2011 American horror film written, produced and directed by Damien Dante (Jezebeth 2: Hour of the Gun). It stars Bree …

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SWEET, SWEET LONELY GIRL (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Evil loves the lonely’ Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl is a 2016 American gothic horror film written, co-produced and directed by A.D. Calvo (House of Dust; The Midnight Game). The film’s working title …

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DEATH SMILES AT MURDER (1973) Reviews and overview

Death Smiles at Murder – aka Death Smiles on a Murderer (Italian: La morte ha sorriso all’assassino) – is a 1973 Italian supernatural horror feature film photographed and directed by Aristide …

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DEAD OF WINTER (1987) Reviews and overview

Dead of Winter is a 1987 American thriller film directed by Arthur Penn. It is a loose remake of the 1945 film My Name Is Julia Ross. The movie stars Mary …

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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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