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THE NEW MUTANTS (2019) Reviews and overview

The New Mutants was originally due to be released by 20th Century Fox on April 13, 2018. However, this release was delayed for reshoots. It was then due to be …

THE THING Reviews of John Carpenter’s classic sci-fi splatter fest

‘Man is the warmest place to hide’ The Thing is a 1982 American sci-fi horror film directed by John Carpenter (Vampires; Christine; Halloween, The Fog), written by Bill Lancaster, and starring …

BIOHAZARD: THE ALIEN FORCE (1994) Reviews and overview

‘The end of the world has just been born.’ Biohazard: The Alien Force is a 1994 American science-fiction horror film about a genetically-engineered creature on the rampage. Directed by co-producer …

NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1980) Reviews of so-bad-its-good video nasty

Night of the Demon is a 1980 American horror film directed by James C. Wasson from a screenplay written by Mike Williams based on a story by producer Jim L. …

NIGHTBREED (1990) Reviews and overview

In the UK, Arrow Video recently released two versions of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed: the studio-approved theatrical cut and the reconstructed, reinvigorated director’s cut, for the ultimate nightmarish viewing experience. High …

WILD BOAR (2019) Reviews and overview

Wild Boar is a 2019 American science fiction horror film about a hidden colony of bloodthirsty mutant pig men that prey on innocent humans who cross their path. Written, produced …

ZOMBEX (2013) Reviews and overview

‘A revolutionary treatment guaranteed to ease your mind. Permanently.’ Zombex is a 2013 American science fiction horror film about an anti-depressant drug that turns the residents of New Orleans into …

100 ACRES OF HELL (2019) Reviews and overview

100 Acres of Hell is a 2019 American action horror film about a former wrestler and his friends being stalked by a mutant inbred killer. Directed by Hank Leigh Hump …

BRIDE OF THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY (2024) Preview

Bride of the Head of the Family is an upcoming American comedy horror film that continues the bizarre saga of Myron Stackpool and his deranged siblings. It is a very …

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 …

MOTHRA Reviews of kaiju classic

‘Mightiest monster in all creation!’ Mothra – original title: モスラ Mosura – is a 1961 Japanese science fiction kaiju tokusatsu film directed by Ishirō Honda (Matango; The Human Vapour; The …

ISOLATION (2005) Reviews and overview

‘The quarantine has begun.’ Isolation is a 2005 Irish-British-American science fiction horror film written and directed by Billy O’Brien (I Am Not a Serial Killer; The Hybrid). The movie stars …

SHANGRI-LA: NEAR EXTINCTION (2018) Overview

‘Can you find it before they find you’ Shangri-La: Near Extinction aka Near Extinction is a 2018 American science fiction horror film written and directed by Nick Wauters. The movie …

TRAPPED ALIVE (1988) Reviews and overview

‘There’s evil underground…’ Trapped Alive is a 1988 American horror film directed by Leszek Burzynski from a screenplay co-written with Julian Weaver (Demon Possessed; The Inheritor). Christopher Webster (Severed Ties; …

GRACE (2009) Reviews and overview

‘Love. Undying.’ Grace is a 2009 American horror film written and directed by Paul Solet, based on his 2006 short film of the same name. The movie stars Jordan Ladd, Samantha …

THE DEAD, THE DAMNED AND THE DARKNESS (2014) Reviews and overview

‘The darkness has risen’ The Dead and the Damned and the Darkness – aka The Dead and the Damned II – is a 2014 science fiction horror film written, produced, edited, …

AXE GIANT: THE WRATH OF PAUL BUNYAN (2013) Reviews and overview

‘This tall tale is killer’ Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan – aka Axe Giant – is a 2013 American horror film directed by Gary Jones (Boogeyman 3; Ghouls; Crocodile …

SNAKEHEAD TERROR (2003) Reviews and overview

Snakehead Terror is a 2003 science-fiction horror made-for-television film directed by Paul Ziller (The Sea Beast; Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon; Swarmed; Pledge Night; et al) from a screenplay …

INFESTED (2002) Reviews and overview

‘Invasion of the killer bugs’ Infested is a 2002 American science fiction horror film written and directed by Josh Olson (writer of animated Batman: Gotham Knight and David Cronenberg’s A History …

SCREAM BABY SCREAM Reviews and overview

‘We dare you not to scream’ Scream Baby Scream is a 1969 American horror film produced, directed and edited by Joseph Adler. The story and screenplay were written by Larry …

RAVERS (2018) Reviews and now free to watch online in HD

‘Party like there’s no tomorrow’ Ravers is a 2018 British comedy horror film directed by Bernhard Pucher from a screenplay written by Luke Foster, based on Pucher’s storyline. The Iron …

MOSQUITO (1994) Reviews of fun monster movie

‘Millions of years of evolution have just become man’s worst nightmare.’ Mosquito is a 1994 American science-fiction horror film directed by Gary Jones (Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan; …

KING COBRA Reviews and overview

‘It moves without sound… thirty feet of pure venom’ King Cobra is a 1999 sci-fi horror film written, produced and directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand (Transylmania; Survival Island). The …

TERROR FROM THE YEAR 5000 (1958) Reviews and overview

‘From time unborn… a hideous she-thing!’ Terror from the Year 5000 is a 1958 American science fiction horror film written, produced and directed by Robert J. Gurney Jr. It is based …

BROKEN DARKNESS (2017) Reviews, new trailer and US release news

‘The end is now’ Broken Darkness is a 2017 South African science fiction horror film written and directed by Christopher-Lee dos Santos. The movie stars Sean Cameron Michael (Blood Drive TV series; …

MATINEE (1993) Reviews and overview

Matinee is a 1993 comedy film directed by Joe Dante (Burying the Ex; Trapped Ashes; Gremlins; The Howling; Piranha) from a screenplay by Jerico Stone (My Stepmother Is an Alien) and …

CREEPOZOIDS (1987) Reviews of Linnea Quigley indie sci-fi horror

‘Even if you kill them, they’re still deadly’ Creepozoids is a 1987 American science fiction horror film, the first 35mm movie directed by David DeCoteau (Sorority Babes in the Slimeball …

MIND RIPPER (1995) Reviews and overview

‘Live in horror die in fear’ Mind Ripper is a 1995 American horror film directed by Joe Gayton from a screenplay by Jonathan Craven and Phil Mittleman. Although originally conceived as a possible …

STREET TRASH Reviews and overview

‘Prepare for a molten hobo holocaust’ Street Trash is a 1987 American body horror film directed by J. Michael Muro (credited as Jim Muro), based on his short student film …

THE SUCKLING (1990) Reviews of mutant baby horror

‘It’ll suck your brains out!’ The Suckling aka Sewage Baby is a 1990 American horror film written and directed by Francis Teri. The movie stars Frank Rivera (Sasquatch Mountain), Marie Michaels, Gerald Preger, Lisa …

ATTACK OF THE LEDERHOSEN ZOMBIES (2016) Reviews and overview

‘It’s all downhill from here’ Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies – aka Angriff der Lederhosen Zombies – is a 2016 Austrian science fiction comedy horror film directed by Dominik Hartl from a screenplay …

LAVALANTULA Reviews and overview

‘Fire burns… lava bites’ Lavalantula is a 2015 science-fiction horror film directed by Mike Mendez (The Convent; The Gravedancers; Big Ass Spider!; Tales of Halloween) from a screenplay by Neil Elman …

THE CATMAN OF PARIS Reviews and overview

The Catman of Paris is a 1946 American horror mystery film directed by Lesley Selander (Fury, The Vampire’s Ghost) from a screenplay by Sherman L. Lowe. It stars Carl Esmond, Lenore …

THE FLY II (1989) Reviews and overview

The Fly II is a 1989 science fiction horror film starring Eric Stoltz (Haunted Summer; Anaconda) and Daphne Zuniga (The Dorm That Dripped Blood; The Initiation). Also known as The Fly …

Royal Jelly – Short story and ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ TV episode

“Royal Jelly” is a short story by Roald Dahl first published in the February 1983 issue of Twilight Zone Magazine. It was included in Dahl’s books Tales of the Unexpected, …

MOTHER’S DAY (1980) Reviews of Troma’s darkly comedic sickie

Mother’s Day is a 1980 American horror thriller film about two brothers who kidnap and brutalise three women for the pleasure of their demented mother. Directed, co-written and produced by …

Sphere horror pulp fiction

Sphere horror paperbacks were published in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. They were hugely popular and many – such as Lust for a Vampire, Blind Terror, The Ghoul, …

PIRANHA SHARKS aka JURASSIC PIRANHA (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Terror has a new set of teeth’ Piranha Sharks is a 2014 American comedy horror film written and directed by Leigh Scott. It was produced by Mark Burman for Red …

RAGIN’ CAJUN REDNECK GATORS aka ALLIGATOR ALLEY Reviews

Ragin’ Cajun Redneck Gators is a 2013 American made-for-TV horror film produced by Active Entertainment and directed by Griff Furst (Wolfsbayne, Lake Placid 3, Swamp Shark, Arachnoquake, Ghost Shark) from a …

THANKSKILLING (2008) Reviews and overview

‘Gobble, gobble, motherf#!@er!’ ThanksKilling is a 2009 American comedy horror film about a cursed turkey killing off college students during the Thanksgiving break. The movie stars Wanda Lust, Chuck Lamb, …

HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN Free on Plex, Pluto TV, Tubi and YouTube

Hell Comes to Frogtown is a 1987 cult science fiction mutant monster film created by Donald G. Jackson (The Demon Lover). The screenplay was written by Jackson and Randall Frakes (Bad Karma). It was directed by Jackson …

THE RAT SAVIOUR (1976) Reviews and overview

Izbavitelj – also known as The Rat Saviour – is a 1976 Yugoslavian horror science-fiction fantasy film directed by Krsto Papić. Based on Russian Alexander Grin’s 1920’s novel Pacolovac (“The Ratcatcher”), Izbavitelj …

THE FLY (1958) Reviews and overview

‘The fly with the head of a man… and the man with the head of a fly!’ The Fly is a 1958 American science fiction horror film directed by Kurt Neumann. The screenplay was …

THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN Reviews of Bert I. Gordon’s amusing movie

The Amazing Colossal Man is a 1957 sci-fi horror film, directed by Bert I. Gordon, produced by Gordon, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson and starring Glenn Langan, Cathy Downs, William Hudson and Larry …

Mars Attacks trading cards – merchandise

The Mars Attacks trading card series was created by Topps in 1962. Product developer Len Brown, inspired by Wally Wood’s cover for EC Comics Weird Science #16, pitched the idea to Woody Gelman. Gelman and Brown created the story …

REVENGE OF THE CREATURE Reviews of the Black Lagoon sequel

‘Terror is loose in the city!’ Revenge of the Creature is the first sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon. The sci-fi horror movie was released on May 11, 1955, in the …

WAXWORK (1988) Reviews of Anthony Hickox’s comedy horror

‘Stop on by and give the afterlife a try.’ Waxwork is a 1988 American comedy horror film about a wax museum owner who uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil …

THE TUNNEL Reviews and overview

The Tunnel is a 2011 found footage horror film. It is a documentary-style story set in the underground network of abandoned railway tunnels in Sydney, Australia. The movie was directed …

THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2 (2007) Reviews and overview

The Hills Have Eyes 2 is a 2007 American horror film, and the sequel to the 2006 film The Hills Have Eyes which was a remake of the 1977 film of …

THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006) Reviews and overview

‘The lucky ones die first’ The Hills Have Eyes is a 2006 action horror film and remake of Wes Craven’s 1977 film The Hills Have Eyes. Written by filmmaking partners …