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THEM! (1954) Reviews and overview

‘A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!’ Them! is a 1954 American science fiction horror film directed by Gordon Douglas (Zombies on Broadway; …

DEAD IN THE WATER (2018) Reviews and overview [updated]

Dead in the Water is a 2018 American sci-fi horror film about the all-female crew of a ship that is invaded by an alien creature. Written and directed by Sheldon …

PROM NIGHT IV: DELIVER US FROM EVIL Reviews and overview

‘They ditched the prom for a private party. Now it’s their last dance.’ Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil is a 1992 slasher horror film about a psycho Catholic …

SKINNER (1993) Reviews and worth watching

‘He’ll get under your skin’ Skinner is a 1993 American slasher horror film directed by Ivan Nagy (The Hitchhiker TV series) from a screenplay by Paul Hart-Wilden (Wolf Town; Alone; Living …

RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK (1966) Reviews and overview

Rasputin the Mad Monk was released by Scream Factory on Blu-ray on February 18th 2020. Audio Commentary with film historians Constantine Nasr, Steve Haberman and Ted Newsom. Audio Commentary with …

THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974) Reviews of horror cult classic

In the UK, Second Sight released a 4K Ultra-HD package on April 10, 2023, that includes the following: A new presentation featuring additional restoration work Presented in Dolby Vision HDR …

BLIND (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Love is…’ Blind is a 2019 American horror thriller film directed by Marcel Walz (Rootwood; Blood Feast 2016; Tortura; Seed 2) from a screenplay by Joe Knetter. The movie stars Sarah …

IN THE TALL GRASS Stephen King! reviews

‘Something evil lies’ In the Tall Grass is a 2019 Canadian horror film adaptation of a short story written by Stephen King and his son, Joe Hill, that was published …

HOUSE OF THE WITCH (2017) reviews and overview

‘This house belongs to her’ HOUSE OF THE WITCH is a 2017 American made-for-TV horror film about a haunted house inhabited by a demonic witch. Directed by Alex Merkin (No …

THE SHED (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Don’t go there.’ The Shed is a 2019 American supernatural horror film about a teenager that discovers a murderous creature inside his family’s tool shed. Written and directed by Frank …

THE VOID (2016) Reviews and overview

‘There is a Hell. This is worse.’ The Void is a 2016 Canadian science fiction horror film written and directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie. Best known for their work …

DEADLY STRANGERS Reviews of Sidney Hayers’ psycho-thriller

‘Psychic! Psycho! Macabre!’ Deadly Strangers is a 1975 British psycho-thriller film co-produced and directed by Sidney Hayers – Circus of Horrors; Night of the Eagle; Assault; Revenge – from a story and …

GANJA & HESS Reviews of experimental vampire film

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

THE BAYLOCK RESIDENCE (2018) Reviews and overview

‘The dead are restless’ The Baylock Residence is a 2018 British supernatural horror film about a woman that inherits her sister’s haunted mansion. Written, directed and edited by Anthony M. …

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THE EVIL DEAD (1981) Reviews and 4K UHD Groovy Collection details

The Evil Dead Groovy Collection is now available! The Lionsgate set combines The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, and all three seasons of the Ash vs. Evil Dead series to …

THE VINEYARD (1989) Reviews and overview

The Vineyard is a 1989 American-Canadian horror film written by James Marlowe and Douglas Kondo and directed by James Hong and William “Bill” Rice. The movie stars James Hong, (R.I.P.D.; …

BLOODSUCKER’S PLANET (2019) Reviews and overview

‘There’s something in the mud…’ Bloodsucker’s Planet is a 2019 American science-fiction comedy film about a strange industrial planet and its bizarre inhabitants. Written, directed, photographed and edited by Mark …

DJANGO THE BASTARD (1969) Reviews and overview

‘He’s got a cross with your name on it.’ Django the Bastard aka The Stranger’s Gundown is a 1969 Italian Euro Western film about a mysterious stranger who takes revenge …

THE HILLS HAVE EYES PART II (1984) Reviews of dodgy sequel

The Hills Have Eyes Part II will be released on Blu-ray newly restored in 2K from original film elements with the original, uncompressed mono audio by Arrow Video on September …

THE DEVIL RIDES OUT Reviews of Hammer classic

The Devil Rides Out is a 1968 British Hammer horror film directed by Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein; Dracula; The Mummy) from a screenplay written by Richard Matheson, based on the novel …

STICKMAN Supernatural horror – review

Stickman is a 2017 Canadian supernatural horror film written, executive produced and directed by Sheldon Wilson (Neverknock; The Hollow; The Unspoken; Red: Werewolf Hunter). The Blue Ice Pictures-Dandelion Production movie …

THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) Reviews of Val Lewton produced classic

‘Women alone the victims of strange, savage killer!’ The Leopard Man is a 1943 American mystery horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur (Night of the Demon; I Walked with a …

THRESHOLD (2016) reviews and overview

‘The end isn’t near, it’s already inside.’ Threshold is a 2016 American science fiction horror film written and directed by Jason Eric Perlman. The movie stars Trilby Glover, Randy Wayne, …

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD III (1993) Reviews and overview

‘She’s to die for.’ Return of the Living Dead III – aka Return of the Living Dead 3 – is a 1993 American-Japanese science fiction horror film directed by Brian …

CRITTERS ATTACK! (2019) Reviews and overview

‘This time everyone is on the menu’ Critters Attack! is a 2019 American comedy horror film directed by Bobby Miller (The Cleanse). It was produced by Adam Friedlander and Armand …

EYES OF LAURA MARS Reviews and overview

‘She saw all life through the camera’s eye. Then suddenly she saw death!’ Eyes of Laura Mars is a 1978 American horror thriller film directed by Irvin Kershner from a …

ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1932) Reviews and overview

Island of Lost Souls is a 1932 American science fiction horror film directed by Erle C. Kenton (House of Dracula; House of Frankenstein) from a screenplay co-written by science fiction writer Philip Wylie. The …

THE WHITE REINDEER (1952) Reviews and overview

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

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 film directed …

WHAT BECAME OF JACK AND JILL? Reviews and worth watching

What Became of Jack and Jill? is a 1971 horror thriller film directed by Bill Bain. It is based on Laurence Moody’s 1969 novel The Ruthless Ones. The movie stars Paul Nicholas …

THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 Reviews and overview

‘Looks can kill’ The Rage: Carrie 2 is a 1999 American supernatural horror film directed by Katt Shea (Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase; Dance of the Damned; Stripped to …

CLINTON ROAD (2018) Reviews and now free to watch online

‘No one ever comes back’ Clinton Road is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Richard Grieco (actor in Art of the Dead; Minutes to Midnight; Raiders of the …

THE PREY (1983) Reviews and overview

‘It’s not human, and it’s got an axe!’ The Prey is a 1980 [released 1983] American horror film directed by Edwin Scott Brown from a screenplay written with his spouse …

THE CONVENT aka HERETIKS (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Forgive us our sins’ The Convent aka Heretiks is a 2018 British supernatural horror film directed by special effects expert Paul Hyett (Howl; The Seasoning House) from a screenplay co-written …

DROWNING ECHO aka NEREUS (2017) Reviews and overview

Nereus has been retitled Drowning Echo. Here is our previous coverage of the movie: ‘Enjoy your stay while it lasts’ Nereus – formerly titled The Complex – is a 2017 American …

ESCAPE ROOM (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Find the clues or die’ Escape Room is a 2019 American psychological thriller directed by Adam Robitel (Insidious: The Last Key; The Taking of Deborah Logan) from a screenplay written …

GREEN INFERNO aka CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST II (1988) Reviews and not recommended

Green Inferno aka Cannibal Holocaust II – is a 1988 Italian action horror film directed by Antonio Climati (Sweet and Savage; This Violent World; Savage Man Savage Beast) from a screenplay …

THE FORBIDDEN PHOTOS OF A LADY ABOVE SUSPICION (1970) Reviews and overview

The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion is a 1970 Italian-Spanish giallo thriller film co-produced, edited and directed by Luciano Ercoli (Death Walks at Midnight; Death Walks in High …

FIGHTING THE SKY (2018) Reviews and free to watch online

‘They are coming’ Fighting the Sky is a 2018 American science-fiction film produced and directed by Conrad Faraj (The Brave Souls Who Fought Against the Slave Vampire Women; The Shadow People) …

DEEP BLUE SEA (1999) Reviews and overview

‘Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.’ Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 American action horror film about scientists at a research facility who become the prey of super-intelligent sharks. Directed by Renny …

THE RIDER OF THE SKULLS Reviews and overview

The Rider of the Skulls – original title: El Charro de las Calaveras – is a 1965 Mexican Western horror film written and directed by Alfredo Salazar (writer – and …

DOLLS (2019) Reviews and free online

‘When you look away they play’ Dolls is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed by actor Cuyle Carvin, making his feature debut, from a screenplay by Justin Hawkins (Ouija …

C.H.U.D. II: BUD THE CHUD Reviews of dire ‘comedy’ sequel

‘Their first mistake was stealing a corpse. Their second was waking him up.’ C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud is a 1989 comedy horror film directed by David Irving from a …

SLASHER (2007) Reviews and overview

Slasher is a 2007 German horror film edited and directed by Frank W. Montag (Cannibal Diner) from a screenplay co-written with Jörn Döring. The movie stars Christiane Imdahl, Christian Stock …

RITUAL OF EVIL (1970) Reviews and Blu-ray news

Kino Lorber Studio Classics is releasing a double-feature special edition Blu-ray that includes new 2K restorations of Fear No Evil (1969) and its sequel Ritual of Evil (1970), both starring …

THE HARROWING (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Fear what’s inside you’ The Harrowing is a 2017 psychological horror film written, co-produced and directed by Jon Keeyes (Doom Room; Fall Down Dead; Nightmare Box; Suburban Nightmare; Hallow’s End). The movie …

SPIRITS IN THE DARK Reviews of József Gallai horror

‘Death is not the end’ Spirits in the Dark is a 2019 Hungarian-British-American horror film written, directed by and starring József Gallai (Blood Tales segment ‘Echoes’; A Guidebook to Killing Your …

WHEN A STRANGER CALLS BACK (1993) Reviews and overview

‘Guess who’s back? The nightmare continues…’ When a Stranger Calls Back is a 1993 American made-for-cable-television psychological horror film written and directed by Fred Walton, based on characters he created …

THE CAR: ROAD TO REVENGE (2018) Reviews and overview

The Car: Road to Revenge is 2018 American science fiction horror film written and directed by G.J. Echternkamp (Death Race 2050). The movie stars Grant Bowler, Kathleen Munroe, Martin Hancock, …

CHRISTMAS BLOOD Reviews and overview

Christmas Blood is a 2018 Norwegian slasher horror film written and directed by Reinert Kiil (The House). The Sanctum Film production stars Julianne Aga, Pernille Baggeranas and Ida Malene Smith Bakke. …