occult Archives - MOVIES and MANIA

KNOW FEAR (2021) Preview of demonic horror

‘Evil must be known’ Know Fear is a 2021 American horror film about a family that discovers an occult book that unleashes a demonic force. Directed by Jamison M. LoCascio …

THE ATTIC EXPEDITIONS (2001) Reviews and Severin Films Blu-ray release news

The Attic Expeditions is a 2001 American horror film about a young man who is committed to an asylum where madness, mayhem and murder ensues. Directed by Jeremy Kasten (The …

THE CRAFT: LEGACY (2020) Reviews and Blu-ray, DVD release news

The Craft: Legacy will be released in North America on Blu-ray and DVD on December 22nd 2020 via Sony Pictures. The film is currently available on VOD. Special features: Franchise …

ZOMBIE A-HOLE (2012) Reviews and overview

‘Unstoppable… Unrelenting… Undead.’ Zombie A-Hole is a 2012 American horror feature film about a religious cowboy, a lost soul and a one-eyed grease monkey fixing to exact bloody vengeance. Written …

NIGHT OF THE EAGLE aka BURN WITCH, BITCH (1962) Reviews and overview

‘Do the undead demons of Hell still arise to terrorize the world?’ Night of the Eagle is a 1962 British-American horror film directed by Sidney Hayers (Circus of Horrors; Assault; Revenge; …

MESSIAH OF EVIL (1973) Reviews and free to watch online in HD

‘Terror you won’t want to remember – in a film you won’t be able to forget.’ Messiah of Evil is a 1972 (released 1973) American horror feature film made by Willard …

VIRGIN WITCH (1971) Reviews and overview

‘She’ll blow your mind!’ Virgin Witch – aka The Virgin Witch – is a 1971 British horror film about a prospective model who ends up joining a coven of witches; it stars Ann …

GOD TOLD ME TO aka DEMON (1976) Reviews and overview

‘Don’t let it control you’ God Told Me To – aka God Told Me to Kill and Demon! – is a 1976 science fiction horror feature film written, produced and …

OUIJA SHARK (2020) Reviews and overview

Ouija Shark is a 2020 American comedy horror feature film about teenage girls that summon an ancient man-eating shark after playing with a spirit board. Directed by Brett Kelly [as …

PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987) Reviews and 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition news

Prince of Darkness is being released by Scream Factory in 4K in a new Collector’s Edition release on 4K/Blu-ray on January 19th, 2021. 4K UHD Bonus Features: New 7.1 Dolby …

BLUE BLOOD (1973) Reviews and now free to watch online

‘Who was possessed by the Devil at Longleat?’ Blue Blood – also known as Blueblood – is a 1973 British psychological drama film directed by Andrew Sinclair. The movie stars Oliver …

HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS (1988) Reviews and overview

‘They charge an arm and a leg!’ Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is a 1988 American comedy horror feature film directed by Fred Olen Ray (Glass Trap; The Alien Dead, Evil Toons; …

NIGHT TIDE (1961) Reviews and overview

Night Tide is a 1961 American horror fantasy feature film, written and directed by Curtis Harrington (Ruby; The Dead Don’t Die; The Killing Kind; The Cat Creature; et al) and …

TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER (1976) Reviews and overview

To the Devil a Daughter is released on Blu-ray by Scream Factory in North America on December 17th 2019 and the following special features have been confirmed: New Audio commentary …

PICKAXE (2014) Reviews and overview

‘An urban legend reborn’ Pickaxe – formerly known as The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter – is a 2014 American horror feature film written and directed by Jeremy …

HELLARIOUS (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Try not to die laughing.’ Hellarious is a 2019 American comedy horror feature film compilation of seven shorts with subjects such as amateur Satanists, “reverse werewolves“, psychotic lunch ladies and …

THE EVIL DEAD (1981) Reviews and overview

In 2019, Grindhouse Releasing created a new 4K version of The Evil Dead and released it theatrically across the USA and Canada from October to December 2019. Now, as the …

THE VINEYARD (1989) Reviews and overview

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

THE PARASEEKERS (2019) Preview

The Paraseekers aka The Paraseekers Origins is a 2019 American paranormal mockumentary feature horror film about an investigation into unexplained disturbances in the township of Pequannock. Written, directed by and …

FROM THE DEAD (2019) Overview

From the Dead is a 2019 American supernatural horror feature film involving murder, blackmail and the occult. Directed by Ryan Schafer and Hebron Simckes-Joffe from a screenplay co-written by Schafer …

FOR WE ARE MANY (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Whatever you fear… rest assured, there is a demon here for you!’ For We Are Many is a 2019 British supernatural horror anthology feature film produced by Lawrie Brewster (director …

THE NIGHT SITTER (2018) Reviews and overview

‘One thief. Two kids. Three witches. No mercy.’ The Night Sitter is a 2018 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Abiel Bruhn and John Rocco. The Roller Disco …

PUMPKINHEAD (1988) Reviews and recommended

Shout! Factory will be releasing a Pumpkinhead Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-ray on October 20, 2020. Order via Amazon.com New 4K Film Transfer Audio Commentary By Co-Screenwriter Gary Gerani And Creature …

THE BALLAD OF TAM LIN aka THE DEVIL’S WIDOW (1970) Reviews and worth watching

‘She drained them of their manhood… and then – of their lives!’ The Ballad of Tam Lin – aka Tam Lin and The Devil’s Widow – is a 1970 British …

SUPERSTITION aka THE WITCH (1982) Reviews and worth watching

‘You’ll believe it just before you die!’ Superstition aka The Witch is a 1982 Canadian supernatural horror feature film directed by James Robinson from a screenplay by Galen Thompson [as …

HOLLYWOOD MEAT CLEAVER MASSACRE (1976) Reviews and overview

‘An occult film so terrifying it will never be shown on TV!’ Hollywood Meat Cleaver Massacre – aka Meatcleaver Massacre; Revenge of the Dead and The Evil Force is a …

BLOODY NEW YEAR (1986) Reviews and free to watch online in HD

‘The last day of the year… or the last day of your life!’ Bloody New Year – aka Time Warp Terror – is a 1986 (released 1987) British horror feature film directed by Norman …

THE DEMONOLOGIST (2018) Reviews and overview

‘The battle never ends’ The Demonologist is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film written and directed by J.M. Stelly (Abacus; Within Madness). The movie stars Brian Krause, Lara Grice, …

1st SUMMONING (2018) Overview

‘Evil lies within’ 1st Summoning – formerly The Millbrook Summoning – is a 2018 American paranormal horror feature film directed by Raymond Wood (The Canadoo) from a screenplay by Chris Piner …

INITIATION: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 4 (1990) Reviews and overview

‘And if I die before I wake, thank you’ INITIATION: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 4 is a 1990 American horror feature film directed by Brian Yuzna (Society; Return of the Living Dead III; Necronomicon; …

THE GATE (1987) Reviews and overview

‘ …pray it’s not too late.’ The Gate is a 1987 Canadian supernatural horror feature film directed by Tibor Takács (Spiders 3D; Ice Spiders; Mosquito Man; I, Madman) from a screenplay …

THE NIGHTSHIFTER (2018) reviews and overview

The NightShifter is a 2018 Brazilian supernatural horror feature film directed by Dennison Ramalho (The ABCs of Death 2 segment: ‘J is for Jesus’; short: Ninjas; writer of José Mojica Marins’ Embodiment of Evil) …

THE EVIL (1978) Reviews and overview

‘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. …

HEADHUNTER (1988) Reviews and overview

‘Keeping your head under stressful conditions can be difficult.’ Headhunter – aka Head Hunter – is a 1988 American-South African supernatural horror feature film directed by Francis Schaeffer (Wired to Kill) from …

BLACK MAGIC 2 (1976) Reviews and overview

‘The ‘walking dead’ are the most deadly!’ Black Magic 2 – original title: 勾魂降頭; Gou hun jiang tou – is a 1976 Hong Kong supernatural horror feature film directed by Ho Meng-Hua (Oily …

BLACK GHOSTS (2015) Reviews and overview

‘She has summoned them’ Black Ghosts – original title: Trans Somnium – is a 2015 Swedish horror film written and directed by Andreas Marawell. It stars Sandra Karinsdotter and Kaarina Lindblom. In an …

PYEWACKET (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Be careful what you wish for. Someone might be listening.’ Pyewacket is a 2016 Canadian horror feature film written and directed by Adam MacDonald (Backcountry). It stars Laurie Holden, Nicole Muñoz and Chloe …

HELLRISER (2017) Reviews and overview

‘When there’s no more room in Hell… Hell will rise’ Hellriser is a 2017 British horror film written and directed by Steve Lawson (KillerSaurus; Survival Instinct). The Creativ Studios production stars Steven …

THE TOYMAKER aka ROBERT AND THE TOYMAKER (2017) Overview

‘Terror comes in all sizes’ The Toymaker aka Robert and the Toymaker is a 2017 British horror feature film written and directed by Andrew Jones (Werewolves of the Third Reich; …

THE RIZEN (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Quarantine breached’ The Rizen is a British 2017 science fiction horror film written and directed by Matt Mitchell (It Never Sleeps; Gangsters, Guns & Zombies). The Lost Eye Films production …

DEMON WITCH CHILD (1975) Reviews and overview

Demon Witch Child is a 1975 Spanish horror feature film directed by Amando de Ossorio, best known for his Blind Dead series of films. Starring Marián Salgado, Julián Mateos, Fernando Sancho and Kali Hansa, the …

REEL NIGHTMARE (2017) Overview

Reel Nightmare – also known as Reel Nightmare: Book of Witchcraft – is a 2017 American supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Armand Petri (Alpha Delta Zatan; Bayou Horror Story; TV …

Knucklebones – USA, 2016 – reviews

‘Roll the bones and say his name you’ll wish you didn’t play the game’ Knucklebones is a 2016 supernatural American horror feature film written and directed by Mitch Wilson, making his feature …

Necropolis – USA, 1986 – overview and reviews

‘Where they love New York to death.’ Necropolis – aka Necropolis: City of the Dead – is a 1986 supernatural American horror film written and directed by Bruce Hickey. Special effects were …

MARK OF THE WITCH (1970) Reviews and overview

‘Innocent co-ed… or bride of the Devil?’ Mark of the Witch is a 1970 American horror film co-produced and directed by Tom Moore (Return to Boggy Creek) based on a …

The Ouija Board: A history and its influence – article

There are essentially three things required to contact the dead; a dead person; a living person to whom they are acquainted (or would like to be); a very open mind. …

Hack-O-Lantern – USA, 1987 – reviews

‘They’re looking for new blood’ Hack-O-Lantern is a 1987 American horror feature film directed by Indian-born Jag Mundhra (Open House; Night Eyes) from a screenplay by Carla Robinson. Released on VHS …

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 …

Dennis Wheatley – author

Dennis Yates Wheatley (8 January 1897 – 10 November 1977) was an English author whose prolific output of thrillers and occult novels made him one of the world’s best-selling writers from the 1930s through the …

The Black Imp aka Le Diable noir – USA, 1905

Le Diable noir (The Black Imp) is a 1905 silent short film by Georges Méliès. Méliès was a pioneer of the horror film, special effects and of cinema in general – …