gothic Archives - MOVIES and MANIA

THE SLEEPING ROOM (2014) Reviews and overview

‘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 …

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER (2021) Reviews of Gothic feminist film

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 …

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 …

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 …

DEMONIA (1990) Reviews and overview

‘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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

THE TERROR (1963) Reviews and overview

‘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 …

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) …

FRANKENSTEIN’S CASTLE OF FREAKS (1973) Reviews and overview

‘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 …

GOTHIC HARVEST (2018) Reviews and overview

‘The voodoo curse that won’t let them live… or die’ Gothic Harvest is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film about a young woman who disappears during Mardi Gras and …

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 …

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 …

SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) Reviews and overview

Scars of Dracula was released on Blu-ray by Scream Factory in the USA on September 10, 2019, alongside another Hammer horror film, Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb. The film is …

THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE (1973) Reviews and overview

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

TENDER DRACULA (1974) Reviews and not recommended

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 …

THE NIGHTCOMERS (1971) Reviews and not recommended

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

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 – …

CRIMSON PEAK (2015) Reviews and overview

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

ELVIRA’S HAUNTED HILLS (2001) Reviews and overview

‘A feature film so terrifying, you’ll die… laughing’ Elvira’s Haunted Hills is a 2001 comedy horror feature film directed by Sam Irvin (Murder at the Mansion; Oblivion 2: Backlash; Oblivion) from …

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 …

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 – original title: L’orribile segreto del Doctor Hichcock – is a 1962 Italian Gothic horror feature …

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; …

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 …

THE HOUSE OF VIOLENT DESIRE (2018) Reviews and now 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; …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

THE CHANGELING (1980) Reviews and overview

The Changeling is a 1979 [released 1980] Canadian horror film directed by Peter Medak (Hannibal TV series) from a screenplay by William Gray (Humongous; Prom Night) and actress Diana Maddox. It stars George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere (Scott’s …

THE LONG HAIR OF DEATH (1964) Reviews and overview

The Long Hair of Death – I lunghi capelli della morte – is a 1964 Italian gothic horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse; Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes; The …

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 …

JEZEBETH (2011) Reviews and overview

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

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 …

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 …

Dead of Winter – Canada, 1987 – overview and reviews

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

Stelvio Cipriani – composer

Stelvio Cipriani – born 20 August 1937, in Rome, died 1 October 2018 – was an Italian composer, mostly of movie soundtracks, many of which were for genre films, including, horror, giallo …

LAKE OF DRACULA (1971) Reviews and overview

Lake of Dracula – aka Noroi no yakata: Chi o suu me (“Bloodthirsty Eyes”) is a 1971 Japanese supernatural horror feature film made by the Toho company but following in Hammer’s Gothic tradition. …

Santo vs. the Vampire Women – Mexico, 1962

Santo vs. las Mujeres Vampiro is a 1962 Mexican horror feature film directed by Alfonso Corona Blake (The World of the Vampires; Samson in the Wax Museum) from a screenplay co-written with Rafael …

TERROR IN THE CRYPT aka CRYPT OF THE VAMPIRE (1964) Reviews and Severin Blu-ray box set news

Terror in the Crypt aka Crypt of the Vampire is being released on May 25th 2021 as part of ‘The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection’. The box-set includes: Disc 1: …

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 – born Udo Kierspe; 14 October 1944 – is …

Paul Naschy – actor, screenwriter and director

Paul Naschy (born Jacinto Molina Álvarez, September 6, 1934 – November 30, 2009) was a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals of numerous classic …

English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema – book

English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema is a British film reference book written by Jonathan Rigby, first published in 2000 and expanded to include more recent films and TV productions …

Théâtre du Grand-Guignol, Paris – location

Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol [“The Theatre of the Big Puppet”] – known as the Grand Guignol – was a theatre in the Pigalle area of Paris (at 20 bis, rue Chaptal). From …

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) Reviews and Blu-ray restoration details

The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer’s seminal classic, will be released on Blu-ray in the USA on December 15th 2020 via Warner Archive. The new two-disc edition includes the film in …

Witchhammer – Czechoslovakia, 1969 – review

Witchhammer – original title: Kladivo na čarodějnice – is a 1969 Czechoslovakian dramatical horror film directed by Otakar Vávra. It is considered Vávra’s magnum opus. The original title, Malleus Maleficarum, also translates as Witchhammer. The …

DIE, MONSTER, DIE! (1965) Reviews and overview

‘Can you face the ultimate in diabolism …..can you stand pure terror?’ Die, Monster, Die! is a 1965 American science fiction horror feature film directed by Daniel Haller (the art …