MOVIES & MANIA

LOVE OF GHOST (1990) Overview

Love of Ghost – original title Phi-Sum-Oy – is a 1990 Thai horror film. The poster above is the only trace of this rare film we can find online. It’s …

ICE CREAM MAN (1995) Reviews of dark comedy horror movie

‘Watch out children’ Ice Cream Man is a 1995 American dark comedy horror film produced and directed by Paul Norman under the pseudonym Norman Apstein. The movie was written by …

Kappa (河童, “river-child”) are a yōkai (a class of supernatural monsters) found in Japanese folklore, and also a cryptid. They are also called Kawatarō (川太郎, “river-boy”), Komahiki (“horse puller”), or Kawako (川子, “river-child”), Their name comes …

CAPOTE (2005) Reviews and overview

Capote is a 2005 biographical film about Truman Capote, following the events during the writing of Capote’s non-fiction book In Cold Blood about the inexplicable murders of a Kansas family in 1959. The film was based on Gerald Clarke’s biography Capote and …

SCOOBY-DOO! STAGE FRIGHT (2013) Reviews and overview

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright is the twentieth film in the direct-to-video series of Scooby-Doo films. It was released on August 20, 2013, by Warner Premiere. The Mystery Inc. crew head to Chicago for a talent show, called …

IT FOLLOWS Reviews of horror classic

It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The movie stars Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi (Feral) …

GODZILLA (1998) Reviews and overview

Godzilla is a 1998 American science fiction monster film directed and co-written by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day; Universal Soldier; Ghost Chase) from a screenplay co-written with Dean Devlin. It was a reimagining …

The Devil’s Footprints Mystery of 1855 – folklore

In February 1855, Satan took a stroll through Devon, England. At least that’s what many locals thought at the time, and despite assorted explanations for the series of mysterious footprints left …

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 …

ART SCHOOL OF HORRORS (2015) Overview

‘They made bad art. And now it’s pissed off’ Art School of Horrors is a 2015 American comedy horror film directed by Thijs Bazelmans from a screenplay by Maria Haras and Matt Yamashita …

Monster I-Scream Spoons – toys and novelties

Monster I-Scream Spoons is a 1960s novelty item sold in the USA as part of the huge Universal monsters merchandising industry. The spoons featured The Mummy, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s …

THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT (1977) Reviews and overview

The People That Time Forgot is a 1977 British fantasy adventure monster film based on the novel The People That Time Forgot and Out of Time’s Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It was produced by Amicus …

THE SACRAMENT (2013) Reviews of Ti West’s take on The Jonestown Massacre

The Sacrament is a 2013 American horror-thriller film directed by Ti West and produced by Eli Roth. The movie had its world premiere on September 3rd, 2013 at the Venice Film Festival and …

CITADEL (2012) Reviews and free to watch online

‘They see your fear’ Citadel is a 2012 Irish psychological horror film written and directed by Ciaran Foy, in his film debut. The film stars Aneurin Barnard, as Tommy, a widower who must …

DEAD BANGING aka METALCA (2013) Japanese comedy horror

Dead Banging – original title Metaruka and also known as Metalca – is a 2013 Japanese comedy horror film written and directed by Eiji Uchida (Greatful Dead). The movie stars Ryusuke Komakine, …

IN DARKNESS WE FALL (2014) Reviews and overview

In Darkness We Fall – original title La Cueva “The Cave” – is a 2014 Spanish found footage horror film co-produced and directed by Alfredo Montero from a screenplay co-written …

LOVE GODDESSES OF BLOOD ISLAND aka KISS ME BLOODY (1963) Reviews and overview

‘Was it a dream or reality… for one man on an island of terror?’ Love Goddesses of Blood Island – also known as Kiss Me Bloody and Six She’s and a He – is …

DRAINIAC! (2000) Reviews and overview

‘They’ll suck the life out of you’ Drainiac! is a 2000 American comedy horror film written and directed by Brett Piper (Outpost Earth; The Dark Sleep; The Screaming Dead; Queen Crab; They …

Tom Chantrell – illustrator and poster artist

Tom Chantrell was a British illustrator and film poster artist. He was born Thomas William Chantrell in Manchester on December 20, 1916, and died on July 15, 2001. The son of a trapeze artist, Chantrell was the youngest …

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) Reviews and overview

‘A cosmic Frankenstein that threatened to engulf the world and hurl it into outer space!’ The Magnetic Monster is a 1953 science fiction film, directed by Curt Siodmak, and starring Richard …

Midnight Mutants – computer game

Midnight Mutants is a computer game for the Atari 7800 ProSystem, developed by Radioactive Software and published by Atari Corporation in 1990. It features a likeness of Al Lewis, dressed as Grandpa Munster, playing the role of …

GUT (2012) Reviews and overview

Gut is a 2012 American horror film written, produced and directed by Elias (Alone; Dark). It stars Jason Vail (Paranormal Captivity; Hunters; Crinoline Head 2: Dorchester’s Revenge), Nicholas Wilder and Sarah Schoofs. Something …

JU-ON: THE BEGINNING OF THE END (2014) Reviews and overview

Ju-on: Beginning of the End is a 2014 Japanese horror film and the seventh instalment of the Ju-on franchise. The film was written and directed by Masayuki Ochiai (Infection; Shutter; Haunted School: …

THE BLACK WATER VAMPIRE (2014) Reviews of found footage horror

The Black Water Vampire is a 2014 American found-footage horror film written and directed by Evan Tramel. Also known as Black Water Vampire The movie stars Danielle Mason (Werewolf Rising; Tales of …

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 …

AN EROTIC WEREWOLF IN LONDON (2006) Reviews and overview

An Erotic Werewolf in London is a 2006 American horror film written and directed by William Hellfire [William Apprecino] (Caress of the Vampire 2; Vampire Strangler; Duck! The Carbine High Massacre). …

WITCH HOUSE (1908) Overview

Witch House is a 1908 French comedy horror film written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Segundo de Chomón. He produced many short films in France while working for Pathé Frères and has been …

HOWL (2015) Reviews of British werewolf movie

‘Last train. Full moon. All change.’ Howl is a 2015 British supernatural horror film directed by Paul Hyett (The Descent [special effects]; The Seasoning House) from a screenplay written by Mark Huckerby and …

LINNEA QUIGLEY’S HORROR WORKOUT (1990) Reviews and overview

Review: Linnea Quigley‘s Horror Workout isn’t really a movie. It’s not even a workout video. I don’t know what it is, but I’m sure glad it exists. The 1990 video begins, as …

Web – Novel by John Wyndham

Web is a science fiction/horror novel written by English author John Wyndham (The Day of the Triffids; The Kraken Wakes; The Midwich Cuckoos). The novel was published by the estate of John Wyndham in April 1979, …

RAGINI MMS (2011) Reviews and overview

‘The scariest date movie’ Ragini MMS is a 2011 Indian Bollywood found-footage horror film directed by Pawan Kripalani and produced by Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The film is inspired by the 2007 American …

INDIGENOUS aka PREY (2014) Reviews and overview

Indigenous aka Prey is a 2014 found footage horror film directed by Alistair Orr (The House on Willow Street; Expiration). The movie stars Zachary Soetenga, Lindsey McKeon (Supernatural TV series; Shredder), Sofia Pernas, …

CANNIBAL TERROR Reviews and overview

Cannibal Terror is a 1980 French-Spanish horror film directed by Alain Deruelle [as A.W. Steeve], Olivier Mathot and Julio Pérez Tabernero (Sexy Cat; Las Alegres Vampiras de Vögel) from a screenplay by …

CENTIPEDE HORROR Reviews of icky Hong Kong horror

Centipede Horror is a 1982 Hong Kong horror film directed by Keith Li (Vampire Kids) from a screenplay by actress Suet Ming Chan (Red Spell Spells Red), who also has …

MAN IN THE ATTIC Reviews and free online in 4K in b/w or colour

Man in the Attic is a 1953 mystery horror thriller film directed by Hugo Fregonese. The movie, based on the 1913 novel The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes, fictionalises the …

GODZILLA TOKYO S.O.S. (2003) Reviews and overview

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. is a 2003 science fiction kaiju film directed by Masaaki Tezuka. It was the twenty-seventh film to be released in the Japanese Godzilla series. It stars Noboru Kaneko, Miho Yoshioka, Mitsuki Koga, Plot synopsis: Mechagodzilla is undergoing …

THE DEATHS OF IAN STONE (2007) Reviews and overview

‘What hides in life is found in death’ The Deaths of Ian Stone is a 2007 British-American horror film directed by Dario Piana (Too Beautiful to Die) from a screenplay by Brendan …

DEATHMASTER (1972) Reviews and overview

Deathmaster – or The Deathmaster on promo material – is a 1972 American vampire horror film directed by former actor Ray Danton (Hannah, Queen of the Vampires; Psychic Killer; Tales …

SUPERCROC (2007) Reviews and free to watch online in HD

Supercroc – also known as Jurassic Croc – is a 2007 American made-for-TV film produced by The Asylum and directed by Scott Harper (AVH: Alien vs. Hunter) from a screenplay written …

NECROPHOBIA (2014) Overview

Necrophobia is a 2014 Argentinian giallo-inspired horror film produced and directed by Daniel de la Vega from a screenplay co-written with Nicanor Loreti and Germán Val. The movie stars Julieta Cardinali, Luis Machín, Gerardo Romano, Viviana Saccone and Raúl …

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: RAVE TO THE GRAVE (2005) Reviews and overview

‘Prepare for the ultimate rave’ Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave – originally known as Return of the Living Dead 5: Rave to the Grave – is a 2005 zombie horror film directed …

POE (2012) Reviews and overview

‘Mad genius. Tormented artist. Serial killer.’ Poe is a 2011 American horror film written and directed by Francis Xavier (Night Cry). The movie stars David Fine, Stelio Savante, Gene Silvers, Sal Landi, Mike Iorio, Christy …

SX_TAPE (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Some tapes shouldn’t be made’ Sx_Tape – aka sxtape – is a 2013 American horror film directed by Bernard Rose (Paperhouse; Candyman; Snuff-Movie) from a screenplay by Eric Reese. The movie stars …

RIGOR MORTIS (2013) Reviews and overview

Rigor Mortis – original title Geung si – is a 2013 Hong Kong horror film directed by Juno Mak, and also produced by Takashi Shimizu. The film is a tribute to the horror film series Mr. …

DEAD ON APPRAISAL (2014) Reviews and overview

Dead on Appraisal is a 2014 comedy horror anthology film produced by Infested Films and directed by Sean Canfield, Scott Dawson and David Sherbrook. The movie stars Zack Fahey, Mike Pfaff, Marguerite Insolia, Anthony Berhle, James Howell, R. …

ASMODEXIA (2014) Reviews and overview

Asmodexia is a 2014 Spanish supernatural horror film directed by Marc Carreté (Mal cuerpo; Castidermia) from a screenplay co-written with Mike Hostench (Beneath Still Waters). The movie stars Albert Baró, Marta Belmonte, Pepo Blasco, Roser Bundó, Ramon Canals, Marina Durán, Lluís …

DON’T LOOK IN THE BASEMENT 2 (2014) Reviews and free to watch on YouTube

Don’t Look in the Basement 2 is a 2014 American horror film directed by Anthony Brownrigg (Red Victoria), the son of S.F. Brownrigg who directed Don’t Look in the Basement in …

SNUFF TRAP (2003) Reviews and overview

Snuff Trap is a 2003 Italian horror thriller film written and directed by Bruno Mattei [as Pierre Le Blanc] (Hell of the Living Dead; Rats: Night of Terror; Cruel Jaws; Zombies: The Beginning), with …

GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (2004) Reviews and overview

Godzilla: Final Wars (ゴジラファイナルウォーズ Gojira: Fainaru Wōzu) is a 2004 Japanese science fiction Kaiju film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus), written by Wataru Mimura and Isao Kiriyama and produced by Shogo Tomiyama. It is the 28th installment in the Godzilla film series, and …

Hindi comic book covers

The following is just a selection of the Hindi comic book covers posted by Aeron Alfrety on his Monster Brains blog. Sadly, we have no details regarding the historic nature …