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HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS’ BLOODMANIA (2017) Reviews and overview

BloodMania is a four-piece anthology that dips into the deranged and demented world of the grisly and distorted. Without much storyline to any of the shorts, we are first treated to a young man holding a woman hostage before going on the run. Needless to say, it gets bloody quite quickly and there is more than enough squeamish gore to entice the true horror fanatic into watching this craziness.

THE AMITYVILLE CURSE (1989) Reviews of the fifth in the franchise

‘A return to the most dangerous house in the world’ The Amityville Curse is a 1989 Canadian-American horror film directed by Tom Berry (director of Blind Fear and producer of Scanners …

TASMANIAN DEVILS (2013) Reviews and overview

Tasmanian Devils is a 2013 Canadian horror film directed by former child actor Zach Lipovsky (Leprechaun: Origins; Dead Rising: Watchtower) from a screenplay written by Brook Durham (Mammoth; Red: Werewolf Hunter; …

BLACKBURN aka THE BLACKBURN ASYLUM (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Some ghost stories are real’ The Blackburn Asylum aka Blackburn is a 2015 Canadian backwoods horror film directed by Lauro Chartrand from a screenplay by producer Natasha Baron. The movie …

ANNABELLE: CREATION (2017) Reviews and overview

‘You don’t know the real story’ Annabelle: Creation is a 2017 supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle). The movie stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha …

SKINWALKERS (2006) Reviews and overview

Skinwalkers is a 2006 Canadian horror-action film about werewolves directed by former effects technician James “Jim” Isaac (director of The Horror Show; Jason X and Pig Hunt) from a screenplay by James …

NEEDLESTICK (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Cross your heart. Hope to die.’ Needlestick is a 2015 [released 2017] American horror thriller film written, produced and directed by Steven Karageanes, making his feature debut. Veteran genre composer Harry …

GORE, QUEBEC (2014) Reviews and overview

‘They were dying to get away for the weekend’ Gore, Quebec is a 2014 Canadian found-footage slasher horror film directed by Jean Benoit Lauzon from a screenplay by lead actor …

TRICK ‘R TREAT (2007) Reviews of Michael Dougherty’s anthology classic

Trick ‘r Treat is a 2007 American-Canadian anthology dark comedy horror film written and directed by Michael Dougherty (Godzilla: King of the Monsters; Krampus) and produced by Bryan Singer (X-Men and …

BITE (2015) Reviews and overview

‘This may sting a little’ Bite is a 2015 Canadian horror film directed by Chad Archibald (I’ll Take Your Dead; The Heretics; The Drownsman; Ejecta; et al) from a screenplay written by Jayme Laforest. …

THE WITCH (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Evil takes many forms’ The Witch – stylized as The VVitch – is a 2015 American-Canadian horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers, (The Northman; The Lighthouse; plus 2008 Poe-based short The …

TREEVENGE (2008) Reviews and overview

Treevenge is a 2008 Canadian dark comedy short horror film written and directed by Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun, The ABCs of Death ‘Y is for Youngbuck’ segment and V/H/S/2 ‘Alien …

CORPSE EATERS (1973) Reviews and overview

‘Rotting ghouls return to life in an orgy of cannibalism’ Corpse Eaters is a 1973 Canadian horror film directed by Donald R. Passmore and Klaus Vetter based on a screenplay by producer Lawrence Zazelenchuk, …

JASON X (2001) Reviews of fun Friday the 13th space silliness

‘Evil gets an upgrade’ Jason X is a 2001 Canadian-American science fiction slasher horror film directed by Jim Isaac from a screenplay by actor/writer Todd Farmer (My Bloody Valentine, 2009). …

SNOWBEAST (2011) Reviews and overview

‘Bloodthirsty and hungry… for humans!’ SnowBeast is a 2011 American horror film directed by Brian Brough from a screenplay written by Brittany Wiscombe. It is a loose remake of the 1977 TV movie …

STARSHIP INVASIONS (1977) Reviews and overview

Starship Invasions is a 1977 Canadian science-fiction film with a horrific sub-theme written, produced and directed by Ed Hunt (Halloween Hell; The Brain; Bloody Birthday). It was re-released in the United Kingdom as …

HOME SWEET HOME (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Sometimes you are not welcome.’ Home Sweet Home is a 2013 Canadian-French ‘home invasion’ horror film written and directed by David Morlet [as David Morley] (Mutants). The movie stars Meghan Heffern, Adam …

GRACE: THE POSSESSION (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Innocence ends in blood’ Grace: The Possession – aka Grace – is a 2014 American-Canadian supernatural horror film directed by Jeff Chan from a screenplay co-written with Chris Pare. The …

GRIZZLY (2014) Overview

Grizzly is a 2014 American-Canadian action horror film directed by David Hackl (Saw V) from a screenplay by Guy Moshe and J.R. Reher (based on the latter’s storyline). The movie …

DISCOPATH (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Disco isn’t dead, but you just might be’ Discopath is a 2013 Canadian comedy horror film directed by Renaud Gauthier (Aquaslash). The movie stars Jérémie Earp-Lavergne, Sandrine Bisson, and Ivan Freud. …

THE GRACEFIELD INCIDENT (2015) Reviews and overview

The Gracefield Incident is a 2015 Canadian found footage science fiction horror film written, directed and starring Mathieu Ratthe. The movie also stars Kimberly Laferriere, Victor Andres Turgeon-Trelles, Juliette Gosselin, Alex C. Nachi. …

ANGER OF THE DEAD (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Survival is all that is left’ Anger of the Dead is a 2015 Italian-Canadian post-apocalyptic horror film produced by Uwe Boll (House of the Dead; Alone in the Dark; BloodRayne: The …

SUCK (2009) Reviews of rock’n’roll comedy vampire movie

Suck is a 2009 Canadian rock-and-roll vampire black comedy film starring, written and directed by Rob Stefaniuk. Stefaniuk stars alongside Canadian actress Jessica Paré, Nicole de Boer, Malcolm McDowell and …

DEAD OF WINTER (1987) Reviews and overview

Dead of Winter is a 1987 American thriller film directed by Arthur Penn. It is a loose remake of the 1945 film My Name Is Julia Ross. The movie stars Mary …

BACKCOUNTRY (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Based on a true story’ Backcountry is a 2014 Canadian horror survival thriller film written and directed by Adam MacDonald (Pyewacket). The movie stars Eric Balfour, Nicholas Campbell, Missy Peregrym, Jeff …

SPASMS (1982) Reviews and overview

‘You scream, you expand, you explode. A new source of evil is discovered and is out of control.’ Spasms – aka Death Bite – is a 1982 Canadian horror film directed by William …

Dwarfs in Horror Cinema – article

For some, all the world’s a stage, for others, a battlefield. Circumstances sometimes mean that these two options are thrust upon a person, both socially and as a career. It’s …

THE INTRUDERS (2015) Reviews and overview

‘You can’t lock out what lives inside’ The Intruders is a 2015 Canadian horror-thriller film directed by Adam Massey (Man Vs.) from a screenplay by Jason Juravic for Darius Films. …

ROBOSHARK (2015) Reviews and overview

Roboshark is a 2015 Bulgarian-Canadian science-fiction horror film directed by Jeffery Scott Lando [as Jefferey Lando] (Bad Stepmother; Suspension aka Dead of Night; Insecticidal; Goblin; Boogeyman; Ghostquake; Decoys 2: Alien …

CLOWN (2014) Reviews and overview

‘The kids aren’t alright’ Clown is a 2014 American-Canadian supernatural horror movie directed by Jon Watts from a screenplay co-written with Christopher D. Ford. The movie stars Andy Powers, Peter Stormare (Dylan Dog: …

THE CARPENTER (1988) Reviews and overview

‘He’s turning their dream into a nightmare!’ The Carpenter is a 1988 Canadian horror film directed by David Wellington from a screenplay written by Doug Taylor. The Gold-Gems production stars Pierre Lenoir, Lynne …

HAUNTER (2013) Overview

Haunter is a 2013 Canadian supernatural horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali (Splice), written by Brian King, and starring Abigail Breslin, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden and Stephen McHattie. The film premiered at the 2013 South by …

George Zucco – actor

George Zucco – 11 January 1886 to 27 May 1960 – was an English character actor who appeared, almost always in supporting roles, in ninety-six films during a career spanning two decades, from 1931 to 1951. …

THE PYX (1973) Reviews and overview

‘Her business if pleasure. Until her date with…’ The Pyx – also known as The Hooker Cult Murders and La Lunule – is a 1973 Canadian supernatural thriller film directed by Harvey Hart …

FATHER’S DAY (2011) Reviews and overview

‘Lock up your fathers’ Father’s Day is a 2011 American-Canadian action-horror comedy film directed by Adam Brooks, Jeremy Gillespie, Steven Kostanski (The Void), Matthew Kennedy, and Conor Sweeney, aka the …

TERRITORIES (2010) Reviews and overview

Territories is a 2010 Franco-Canadian horror film co-written and directed by Olivier Abbou and starring Roc LaFortune, Michael Mando and Cristina Rosato. Plot: Five friends returning from a marriage in Canada …

TUCKER AND DALE VS. EVIL (2010) Reviews and overview

‘Evil just messed with the wrong hillbillies.’ Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is a 2010 Canadian comedy horror film directed by Eli Craig from a screenplay co-written with Morgan Jurgenson. …

TORMENT (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Welcome to the family’ Torment is a 2013 Canadian horror film directed by Jordan Barker from a screenplay by Michael Foster. The movie stars Katharine Isabelle (See No Evil 2; American …

END OF THE LINE (2007) Reviews and overview

End of the Line is a 2007 Canadian horror film written, produced and directed by Maurice Devereaux (Blood Symbol; Lady of the Lake; $lasher$). The movie stars Ilona Elkin, Nicolas Wright, …

EVIL FEED (2013) Reviews and overview

Evil Feed is a 2013 Canadian action horror comedy film directed by actor/stuntman Kimani Ray Smith from a screenplay co-written with Aaron Au and Jana Mitsoula, based on a story by Ryan Nicholson. The movie stars …

AVALANCHE SHARKS (2013) Reviews and overview

Avalanche Sharks is a 2013 Canadian horror film directed by Scott Wheeler from a screenplay by Keith Shaw (The Thing Below; Malibu Shark Attack; Ice Road Terror). The movie stars Kate Nauta (Fear Clinic), Emily Addison, Alexander Mendeluk, Mika …

HORNS (2013) Reviews and overview

Horns is a 2013 Canadian horror film co-produced and directed by Alexandre Aja (High Tension; The Hills Have Eyes remake; Piranha 3D) from a screenplay by Keith Bunin, based on Joe Hill’s novel (Hill is Stephen …

THE EDITOR (2014) Reviews and overview

‘He’ll leave you on the cutting room floor!’ The Editor is a 2014 Canadian comedy horror film written and directed by the Astron-6 (Father’s Day) collective. The movie stars Udo Kier, …

DEVIL’S MILE aka AMERICAN GHOST STORY (2014) Reviews

“Three Desperate Killers. Two Terrified Captives. One Wrong Turn. No Chance In Hell’ Devil’s Mile – aka American Ghost Story – is a 2014 American/Canadian horror film written and directed by Joseph …

SEPTIC MAN (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Sh!t just got surreal’ Septic Man is a 2013 Canadian horror film directed by Jesse Thomas Cook (Scarce; Monster Brawl) from a screenplay by Tony Burgess (Pontypool). It stars Jason David Brown, Molly …

LOST AFTER DARK (2014 ) Reviews of 80s retro horror

‘And you thought the ’80s were dead…’ Lost After Dark is a 2014 Canadian slasher horror film directed by Ian Kessner from a screenplay co-written with Bo Ransdell. The movie stars …

FEMALE WEREWOLF (2015) Reviews and overview

Female Werewolf is a 2015 American-Canadian horror film written, edited, scored and directed by Chris Alexander (Girl with a Straight Razor; Necropolis: Legion; Blood for Irina; Queen of Blood). It was …

THRALLS aka BLOOD ANGELS (2004) Reviews and overview

Thralls aka Blood Angels is a 2004 (released March 2005) Canadian horror film directed by Ron Oliver (Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II), from a screenplay by Lisa Morton and Brett Thompson. It stars Lorenzo Lamas, …

EASTER BUNNY BLOODBATH (2010) Reviews and overview

Easter Bunny Bloodbath is a 2010 Canadian horror film written and directed by Richard Mogg (Bangin’ Vengeance!). The movie stars Shayan Bayat (Bangin’ Vengeance!), Meghan Kinsley, Travis Turner (Mighty Mighty Monsters in Halloween …

THE DROWNSMAN (2014) Reviews and overview

‘How long can you hold your breath?’ The Drownsman is a 2014 Canadian horror film produced and directed by Chad Archibald from a screenplay co-written with Cody Calahan (Antisocial). It stars Michelle Mylett, …