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THE DUNWICH HORROR (1970) Reviews of H.P. Lovecraft horror

The Dunwich Horror is a 1970 American horror supernatural film about an intense young man obsessed with summoning “The Old Ones”. Directed by Daniel Haller (director of Die, Monster, Die! and …

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WITCHBOARD (2024) Chuck Russell’s reimagining of the 1986 movie

Witchboard is a forthcoming American supernatural mystery horror film; it is a reimagining of the 1986 movie of the same name by Kevin S. Tenney which initially spawned two sequels: …

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MALUM (2023) Reviews of Anthony DiBlasi’s Last Shift reimagining plus trailer

Malum is a 2023 American horror film about a rookie female police officer who takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the …

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BLOODY NEW YEAR (1987) Reviews and free to watch on YouTube

‘The last day of the year… or the last day of your life!’ Bloody New Year is a 1987 British film directed by Norman J. Warren (Satan’s Slave; Terror; Inseminoid) …

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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; …

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GOOD AGAINST EVIL (1977) Reviews and free to watch online in HD

Good Against Evil is a 1977 American made-for-TV film directed by Paul Wendkos (The Mephisto Waltz) from a screenplay written by Hammer veteran Jimmy Sangster (Dracula; Paranoiac; Fear in the …

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HOW DARK THEY PREY (2022) Reviews of horror anthology with trailer and release news

How Dark They Prey is a 2022 American horror anthology film involving four dark tales about the haunting nature of man and the unknown from World War II to an …

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VIRGIN WITCH (1972) Reviews and free to watch online in the UK

‘She’ll blow your mind!’ Virgin Witch is a 1972 released British horror film about a model who ends up joining a coven of witches and reveals she has psychic powers. …

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BLACK GHOSTS (2015) Reviews and free to watch on YouTube

‘She has summoned them’ Black Ghosts is a 2015 Swedish horror film about a young woman who uses occult rituals to resurrect her dead girlfriend. Written, photographed, co-produced, directed and …

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THE DEMONOLOGIST (2018) Reviews and overview of supernatural horror

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

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TORTURE GARDEN (1967) Reviews of Asylum’s anthology flick

‘Where nothing grows but fear’ Torture Garden is a 1967 British anthology horror film involving stories about people who visit Dr Diabolo’s fairground haunted-house show. Directed by Freddie Francis (Tales …

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GOD TOLD ME TO aka DEMON (1976) Reviews and 4K Ultra-HD release news

God Told Me To will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) by Blue Underground on July 19, 2022. The film has been newly restored in 4K from an …

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MEATCLEAVER MASSACRE (1977) Reviews and Scream Factory limited edition Blu-ray release news

Meatcleaver Massacre has just been released on Blu-ray in the US by Scream Factory. A surprise release, with no pre-publicity, the company simply announced: “The trippy, occult-heavy, telekinetic revenge flick …

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HELLBLAZERS (2022) Reviews of Tubi horror movie plus a clip

Hellblazers is a 2022 American horror film about a satanic cult focused on unleashing Hell on Earth by conjuring up a demon. It is up to the inhabitants of a …

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NECROMANCY (1972) Reviews and now free to watch on YouTube

‘Life to the dead and Death to the living.’ Necromancy is a 1972 American horror film co-written and directed by Bert I. Gordon. Co-produced by Bert I. Gordon, Gail March …

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THE BROTHERHOOD OF SATAN (1971) Reviews and overview

The Brotherhood of Satan was released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video on August 30th (UK) and 31st (USA) 2021. Special features: Brand new audio commentary by writers Kim Newman and …

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OUIJA JAPAN (2021) Reviews and overview

‘Housewife Battle Royal: No Husbands, No Kids, No Chores, Killer Weekend!’ Ouija Japan is a 2021 Japanese action horror film about an American housewife who unwittingly unleashes an ancient evil …

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HISTORY OF THE OCCULT (2020) Reviews and overview of Argentinian horror

History of the Occult is a 2020 Argentinian horror film set around a TV show in which a leading satanist may reveal a government conspiracy. Written and directed by Cristian …

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KNOW FEAR (2021) Reviews and free to watch online

‘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 …

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THE ATTIC EXPEDITIONS (2001) Reviews and overview

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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; …

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

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

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OUIJA SHARK (2020) Reviews and overview

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

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

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 …

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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 …

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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; …

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NIGHT TIDE (1961) Reviews and overview

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

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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER (1976) Reviews and overview

To the Devil a Daughter was released on Blu-ray by Scream Factory in North America on December 17th 2019 with special features: New Audio commentary with film historians Steve Haberman …

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HELLARIOUS (2019) Reviews and overview

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

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 film produced by Lawrie Brewster (director of …

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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 …

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PUMPKINHEAD (1988) Reviews and overview

Shout! Factory released Pumpkinhead as a 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 & …

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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 …

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SUPERSTITION aka THE WITCH (1982) Reviews and overview

‘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 …

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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 …

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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; …

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THE GATE (1987) Reviews and overview

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

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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) …

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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 …

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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 …

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BLACK MAGIC 2 (1976) Reviews and overview

‘The ‘walking dead’ are the most deadly!’ Black Magic 2 is a 1976 Hong Kong supernatural horror film directed by Ho Meng-Hua (Oily Maniac) and produced by the Shaw Brothers (Seeding a a …

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PYEWACKET (2016) Reviews and overview

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

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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 …

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THE TOYMAKER aka ROBERT AND THE TOYMAKER (2017) Reviews and 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; …

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New and future releases

All US releases unless noted otherwise.
Friday, September 22:
Dark Asset – VOD
Everybody Dies By the End – VOD
Expend4bles – Theatrical
It Lives Inside – Theatrical
Nightsiren – Theatrical (limited)
No One Will Save You – Hulu, Disney+

Monday, September 25:
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! – Digital, VOD

Tuesday, September 26:
Gangnam Zombie – VOD, Blu-ray, DVD
Megalomaniac – VOD
Natty Knocks – Blu-ray, DVD
Sniper: G.R.I.T. – VOD

Friday, September 29:
10/31 Part III – Digital via Terror Films
The Creator – Theatrical + IMAX
Deliver Us – VOD
The Jester – Theatrical (limited)
Nightmare (Norwegian) – Shudder
Saw X – Theatrical

Monday, October 2:
Appendage – Hulu

Tuesday, October 3:
Creepy Crawly (Thai) – VOD, Blu-ray, DVD
Don’t Look Away – VOD
The Goldsmith
Mary Had a Little Lamb – VOD, DVD
The Mean One – VOD

Friday, October 6:
Aberrance – Theatrical (limited)
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman – VOD
Exorcist: Believer– Theatrical
Monsters of California
– Theatrical, VOD
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
– Paramount+
Totally Killer – Amazon Prime
V/H/S/85 – Shudder
When Evil Lurks – Shudder

Tuesday, October 10:
The Boogeyman – Blu-ray, DVD
Impuratus – VOD

Friday the 13th of October:
15 Cameras – VOD
The Conference – Netflix
Dark Harvest – VOD
Dear David – VOD
The Elderly – Theatrical (limited)
Herd – VOD
In the Fire – VOD
The Puppetman – Shudder

Tuesday, October 17:
The Dive – Blu-ray, DVD
Three Blind Mice – VOD, DVD

Thursday, October 19:
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls – VOD

Friday, October 20:
The Fifth Thoracic Vertebra – IndiePix Unlimited
KillHer – VOD
Malibu Horror Story – Theatrical (limited)

Monday, October 23:
Talk to Me – 4K, Blu-ray, DVD

Tuesday, October 24:
Meg 2: The Trench – 4K, Blu-ray, DVD
Til Death Do Us Part – DVD

Friday, October 27:
Five Nights at Freddy’s – Theatrical
Sister Death – Netflix
Suitable Flesh – Theatrical, VOD

Monday, October 30:
Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor – Shudder

Tuesday, October 31 – Halloween:
Bloodthirst – Digital and VOD

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