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 (1971) 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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José Mojica Marins aka Coffin Joe – filmmaker
José Mojica Marins (13th March 1936 – 19th February 2020) was a Brazilian film-maker, actor, composer, screenwriter, and television and media personality. Marins is most famous for his alter ego, Coffin Joe (translated …
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The Terror – USA, 1963 – reviews
‘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 – Italy, 1973 – overview and reviews
‘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 Damned – Black is the Night: The Definitive Anthology – album
Black is the Night: The Definitive Anthology is a thirty-nine track album by British punk-goth-psychedelic rock band The Damned, to be released on BMG in the UK on 1st November …
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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 …
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The Wax Mask – Italy, 1997 – reviews
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 – UK, 2018 – reviews and with Blu-ray and DVD news
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 – UK, 1970 – overview and reviews
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 …
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The Legend of Hell House – UK, 1973 – reviews
‘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; …
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Tender Dracula – France, 1974 – reviews
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 – UK, 1971 – reviews
‘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 …
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The Strange Door – USA, 1951 – reviews
‘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 – USA, 2015 – reviews
‘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 …
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Elvira’s Haunted Hills – USA, 2001 – reviews
‘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 …
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The Red Queen Kills Seven Times – 1972 – reviews
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 – Italy, 1962 – reviews
‘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 …
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The Nursery Man – UK, 2019 – preview, now with 2nd trailer
‘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 – USA, 2008 – reviews
‘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 overview
‘Where desire becomes nightmare’ The House of Violent Desire is a 2018 British horror feature film written and directed by Charlie Steeds (The Barge People; Winterskin; Cannibal Farm). The Dark Temple …
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Jonathan – West Germany, 1969 – reviews
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 – USA, 1978 – reviews
‘Witness its awakening’ The Evil is a 1977 [released 1978] American supernatural horror feature film directed by Gus Trikonis (The Darker Side of Terror) from a screenplay co-written with Donald G. …
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Mary Shelley – USA | UK | Luxembourg, 2017 – overview and reviews
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 – USA, 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 – Canada, 2014 – reviews
‘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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Close Calls – USA, 2017 – reviews
‘Poor Morgan. Grounded and alone. With no one to talk to except herself… And the phone.’ Close Calls is a 2017 American horror thriller feature film written, produced and directed …
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Mr. Sardonicus – USA, 1961 – reviews
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 – Canada, 1980 – overview and with new YouTube review
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 …
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