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DR. CALIGARI (1989) Reviews of surreal comedic sci-fi horror

Doctor Caligari is a 1989 American comedic sci-fi horror film in which the granddaughter of an infamous doctor experiments with hormone and shock therapies at her asylum for the insane. …

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NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972) More reviews of giant mutant rabbits horror

‘There was no limit to the Horror… no end to the’ Night of the Lepus is a 1972 American science fiction horror film about marauding giant mutant rabbits attacking farmers …

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DREAM SCENARIO (2023) Reviews of Nicolas Cage surrealist nightmare movie

‘Meet the man of your dreams’ Dream Scenario is a 2023 American surrealist dark comedy horror satire about a hapless man who finds himself appearing in strangers’ dreams. Written, directed …

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THE QUANTUM DEVIL (2022) Reviews of sci-fi horror

‘Welcome to Hell’ The Quantum Devil is a 2022 science fiction horror film about a team of scientists who are summoned to a remote location in eastern Europe in an …

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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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A WOUNDED FAWN (2022) Reviews of Travis Stevens’ surrealist horror – now with trailer

A Wounded Fawn is a 2022 American surrealist horror film about a young woman who begins dating but is targeted by a charming serial killer. Directed and co-produced by Travis …

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DEAD SUSHI (2012) Reviews and overview

‘The sushi bites back!’ Dead Sushi is a 2012 Japanese comedy horror film about Keiko, the daughter of a legendary sushi chef, who runs away from home when her Karate-style …

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THE NIGHT WALKER (1964) Reviews of William Castle’s mystery horror thriller

‘Fear and fright stalk the night!’ The Night Walker is a 1964 mystery horror thriller about a woman who is haunted by recurring nightmares that seem to be instigated by her late …

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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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INVASION OF THE BEE GIRLS (1973) Reviews and free to watch online

‘They’ll love the very life out of your body!’ Invasion of the Bee Girls is a 1973 science fiction horror film directed by Denis Sanders from a screenplay written by …

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ASYLUM OF DARKNESS (2017) Reviews and free to watch online

‘There is evil inside us all’ Asylum of Darkness is a 2017 American horror film written and directed by Jay Woelfel (Ghost Lake; Beyond Dream’s Door; Things). The movie stars Nick Baldasare, Amanda Howell …

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THE HEAD (1959) Reviews and free to watch online

‘It just won’t lay down and stay dead’ The Head is a 1959 West German science fiction horror thriller written and directed by Russian-born Victor Trivas and produced by Wolf C. …

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THE QUANTUM TERROR (2022) Reviews of Lovecraftian horror

The Quantum Terror is a 2022 sci-fi horror film in which a group of young people search dark tunnels searching for their missing friend Written and directed by Christopher Cooksey …

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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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LAGUNA AVE (2021) Reviews of quirky sci-fi comedy plus clips

Laguna Ave is a 2021 American sci-fi comedy film about a middle-aged slacker who gets involved in an accelerationist conspiracy. Directed by David Buchanan from a screenplay written by Paul …

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HOTEL POSEIDON (2021) Reviews and now on Arrow Video Player

Hotel Poseidon is a 2021 Belgian surreal horror film about a deeply troubled man who has inherited the titular place from his dead father. Written and directed by Stefan Lernous …

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THE INVISIBLE MOTHER (2018) Reviews, new trailer and release news

The Invisible Mother is a 2018 American horror film about a young female protagonist being tormented by psychedelic spirits. Written and directed by Matthew Diebler and Jacob Gillman. Produced by …

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CHOMPY AND THE GIRLS (2021) Reviews of surreal horror

‘Don’t bite off more than you can chew’ Chompy and the Girls is a 2021 American comedy horror film about a strange surreal killer that eats young girls whole. And …

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BLIND BEAST (1969) Reviews and overview of Arrow Video Blu-ray release

Blind Beast is a 1969 Japanese horror film about a blind sculptor who kidnaps a beautiful young model and takes her to his warehouse home; he and his mother live …

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BLOOD COVERED CHOCOLATE (2022) Preview of surreal vampire film

Blood Covered Chocolate is a 2022 American horror film about a recovering drug addict who is bitten by an ancient, shape-shifting monster. Now, he must fight to save his girlfriend …

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STRAIGHT OUTTA NOWHERE: SCOOBY-DOO MEETS COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG (2021) Reviews and trailer

Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog is a 2021 American animated comedy horror film. In Nowhere, Kansas, Scooby and the gang discover a strange object and encounter …

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STRAWBERRY MANSION (2021) Reviews of surreal sci-fi fantasy – plus a clip

Strawberry Mansion is a 2021 American science fiction fantasy film about a dream auditor who becomes fascinated by an ageing eccentric. Written, directed by and starring Kentucker Audley and Albert …

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MIMICRY FREAKS (2019) Reviews and overview of bizarre Japanese horror

‘Scare me to see the hell’ Mimicry Freaks is a 2019 Japanese surreal horror film in which various characters meet their fate in a forest and two storylines intertwine. Written …

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HOMUNCULUS (2021) Reviews of surreal Japanese movie on Netflix

Homunculus is a 2021 Japanese mystery horror film in which a homeless man sees people’s innermost traumas after undergoing trepanation. Directed by Takashi Shimizu (Howling Village; The Shock Labyrinth 3D; The Grudge 2004 …

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RAW (2016) Reviews and overview

Raw is released in the UK as a Limited Edition Blu-ray by Second Sight on April 26th 2021. Special features: The Girl Can’t Help It: a new interview with Actor …

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SKINNED DEEP (2004) Reviews and Severin Films Blu-ray release news

Skinned Deep is being released by Severin Films scanned uncut in 2K from the original negative for the first time ever. “His mind-blowing work as an FX artist has included …

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SEIZURE (1974) Reviews of Oliver Stone’s directorial debut

Seizure is a 1974 released Canadian-American horror film directed by Oliver Stone (The Hand), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Edward Mann (The Mutations; Blind Man’s Bluff; Island of Terror). …

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THE STAIRS (2021) Reviews of mystery horror

The Stairs is a 2021 American horror film about a group of hikers who unknowingly stumble upon a long-forgotten evil. Directed by Peter ‘Drago’ Tiemann from a screenplay co-written with …

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SANTA SANGRE (1989) Reviews and Severin Films 4-disc UHD + Blu-ray + CD news

Severin Films is releasing a 4-Disc Deluxe Edition of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Santa Sangre, “an epic odyssey through ecstasy and anguish, belief and blasphemy, beauty and madness.” The film has been …

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M.C. ESCHER: JOURNEY TO INFINITY (2018) Reviews of documentary

M.C. Escher: Journey Into Infinity is a 2018 Dutch documentary film about the life and work of the world-renowned graphic artist. His influence on popular culture during his lifetime and …

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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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TOKYO DRAGON CHEF (2020) Yoshihiro Nishimura’s latest movie madness

Tokyo Dragon Chef is a 2020 Japanese action-comedy film about retired Yakuzas that open a ramen restaurant and become an overnight sensation. However, a mysterious upstart gang is taking down …

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PSYCHOPOMP (2020) Reviews of surreal horror

“Is he directing the movie from hell or are demons directing him?’ Psychopomp is a 2020 American surreal horror film about a filmmaker with amnesia who tries to piece together …

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THE DARK SLEEP (2012) Reviews of Poe adaptation with stop-motion monsters!

‘Some doors should never open’ The Dark Sleep is a 2012 American horror film about a misandrist female writer tormented by a giant rat and surreal nightmares. Written and directed …

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LEMORA: A CHILD’S TALE OF THE SUPERNATURAL (1973) Reviews and overview

‘Innocence possessed’ Lemora: A Child’s Tale of the Supernatural is a 1973 American horror film directed by Richard Blackburn, who also stars. Lesley Gilb and Cheryl Smith co-headline. The screenplay …

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ANONYMOUS ANIMALS (2020) Reviews and release news

Anonymous Animals is a 2020 French horror feature film in which human captives are literally treated like animals by humanoid figures with animal heads – who or what exactly are …

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DARK FORCES (2020) Reviews and overview

Dark Forces is a 2020 Mexican feature film about a criminal seeking his sister at a strange hotel where he encounters sinister guests. He also develops a lusty relationship with …

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THE DEEPER YOU DIG (2019) reviews and overview

In the UK, Arrow Video is releasing a Limited Edition Blu-ray edition of The Deeper You Dig on 5th October 2020. Exclusive two-disc set containing The Deeper You Dig (2019) …

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BEETLEJUICE (1988) Reviews and overview

‘In this house… if you’ve seen one ghost… you haven’t seen them all.’ Beetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy horror feature film directed by Tim Burton (Frankenweenie; Dark Shadows; Sweeney …

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DREAMLAND (2019) reviews and overview

‘Escape from despair into a world of madness’ Dreamland is a 2019 genre-blending feature film about a gang boss that hires a killer to bring him the finger of a …

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STRANGER aka STORONNIY (2019) reviews of Ukrainian sci-fi mystery

Stranger is a 2019 Ukrainian science-fiction mystery feature film about a female detective investigating strange aquatic disappearances. Written and directed by Dmitriy Tomashpolskiy, the Gagarin Media Film Company production stars …

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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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TOKYO GORE POLICE (2008) Reviews and overview

‘Tokyo is burning.’ Tokyo Gore Police is a 2008 Japanese-American science fiction splatter film co-written, edited, and directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura (Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl; Helldriver; Zombie TV). The movie stars Eihi Shiina as Ruka, a vengeful …

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KILLER CONDOM (1996) Reviews of German comedy horror

‘The rubber that rubs you out !!!’ Killer Condom is a 1996 German comedy horror film based on the comic book of the same name by Dylan Kenyon. < p class=”p1″>The …

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BITE NIGHT (2020) Reviews and overview

Bite Night is a 2020 British horror film about a group of gig-goers invited back to a house by three strange young women. Directed by Maria Lee Metheringham (Pumpkins; The …

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THE VELVET VAMPIRE (1971) Reviews and overview

‘She’s waiting to love you… to death’ The Velvet Vampire – aka Cemetery Girls and The Waking Hour – is a 1971 American vampire horror feature film directed by Stephanie Rothman …

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THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY (1981) Reviews of Lucio Fulci splatter classic

‘Read the fine print. You may have just mortgaged your life.’ The House by the Cemetery is a 1981 Italian horror film directed by Lucio Fulci (Manhattan Baby; The New York …

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PSYCHOMANIA (1973) Reviews and overview

‘Seven Suicides – and they roared back as The Living Dead’ Psychomania is a 1973 British supernatural horror film directed by Don Sharp (The Kiss of the Vampire, Witchcraft, Curse of …

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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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THE SPECIAL (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Fatal Attraction meets The Blob’ The Special is a 2019 American horror feature about a man who follows his friend down a dark rabbit hole into a landscape of nightmarish …

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IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023) Reviews of comedy horror slasher plus trailer

‘This Christmas, your wishes will come true… and your nightmares too.’ It’s a Wonderful Knife is a 2023 American comedy horror slasher film about a young woman who finds herself …

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