MOVIES & MANIA

Scream! – song and music video by Misfits

“Scream!” is the ninth single by the horror punk band the Misfits, and the only single released from their 1999 album Famous Monsters. The music video for the song was directed by George A. Romero, famous for his Living Dead series …

DARK SKIES (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Once you’ve been chosen, you belong to them.’ Dark Skies is a 2013 American science fiction horror film directed by Scott Stewart, produced by Jason Blum, starring Keri Russell, Josh …

SINISTER (2012) Reviews and overview

Sinister is a 2012 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose; Deliver Us from Evil; Hellraiser: Inferno) from a screenplay co-written with C. Robert Cargill. The film employs “found footage” along …

Spring-heeled Jack – folklore character

Spring-heeled Jack is a character in English folklore of the Victorian era who was known for his startling hops. The first claimed sighting of Spring-heeled Jack was in 1837. Later …

THE TUNNEL Reviews and overview

The Tunnel is a 2011 found footage horror film. It is a documentary-style story set in the underground network of abandoned railway tunnels in Sydney, Australia. The movie was directed …

THE EVICTORS (1979) Reviews of Charles B. Pierce’s crime horror hybrid

‘It’s no use bolting the doors… Nothing can keep out…’ The Evictors is a 1979 American horror crime film written and directed by Charles B. Pierce, who also made the …

MAD MONSTER PARTY? (1967) Reviews and overview

Mad Monster Party? is a 1967 American animated comedy film directed by Jules Bass and written by Mad Magazine creator Harvey Kurtzman. It was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions for Embassy Pictures. Although promoted …

THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA (2013) Overview and reviews

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia is a 2013 American horror film that serves as a sister film to The Haunting in Connecticut by Gold Circle Films. The …

DON’T DELIVER US FROM EVIL Reviews and overview

Don’t Deliver Us from Evil – original title: Mais ne nous délivrez pas du mal – is a 1971 French film directed by Joël Séria. It is loosely based on the Parker–Hulme …

IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS Reviews of Lovecraftian horror

‘Reality isn’t what it used to be’ In the Mouth of Madness is a 1995 American Lovecraftian horror film directed by John Carpenter (The Thing; The Fog; Halloween; et al) from a screenplay …

WHAT’S NEW, SCOOBY-DOO? (2002 – 2005) TV series

What’s New, Scooby-Doo? is the 2002-2005 ninth incarnation of the Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon Scooby-Doo, and a revival of the original show Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. It was the first time the …

Big Terror Movie Themes – UK, 1976

Big Terror Movie Themes is a 1976 British album by Geoff Love and His Orchestra, featuring a collection of ‘cover’ versions of horror, thriller and disaster film music. Love produced …

The Tomb of Dracula – comic book

The Tomb of Dracula is an American horror comic book series published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. The seventy issue series featured a group of vampire …

THE HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN Reviews and overview

The Horror of Frankenstein – aka Horror of Frankenstein – is a 1970 British horror film produced and directed by Jimmy Sangster from a screenplay co-written with Jeremy Burnham, it is both a semi-parody …

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III (1982) Reviews and Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Steelbook news

Friday the 13th Part III is being released as a 40th-anniversary Steelbook Blu-ray edition by Paramount Pictures on May 10, 2022. The movie is presented in 2D, remastered in 2020 …

THE G-STRING HORROR (2012) Reviews and overview

The G-string Horror – aka The G-String Horror: Demon Cut and All Strippers Must Die! – is a 2012 American pseudo-documentary horror film written, co-produced and directed by Charles Webb. It stars …

PREY (1977) Reviews and overview

‘A terrifying encounter with the unknown’ Prey – also known as Alien Prey – is a 1977 British science fiction horror film directed by Norman J. Warren (Satan’s Slave; Terror; Bloody New …

KING KONG (2005) Reviews and overview

King Kong is a 2005 monster movie and a remake of the 1933 film of the same name. Directed, co-written and produced by Peter Jackson (The Lovely Bones; The Frighteners; Braindead; Bad Taste), the film stars Naomi Watts as …

STORM WARNING (2007) Reviews and overview

Storm Warning is a 2007 Australian horror film directed by Jamie Blanks, who also provided the brooding electronic score and directed Urban Legend. The film was written in the 1990s by veteran …

PAURA 3D (2012) Reviews and overview

Paura 3D (Fear) is a 2012 Italian horror/thriller directed by Antonio and Marco Manetti, more commonly known as The Manetti Brothers. The movie stars Peppe Servillo, Francesca Cuttica and Lorenzo Pedrotti. …

NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIES (1981) Reviews and overview

Night of the Zombies is an American horror film directed by Joel M. Reed and starring Jamie Gillis, released under many titles, all of which are equally confusing and cause endless …

COME OUT AND PLAY (2012) Reviews and overview

‘Come out, come out, wherever you are.’ Come Out and Play – original title: Juego se Ninos – is a 2012 Mexican horror film directed by Russian director Makinov and starring Vinessa Shaw …

WOLF CREEK (2005) Reviews of classic Aussie nasty

‘The thrill is in the hunt’ Wolf Creek is a 2005 independent Australian horror film written, co-produced and directed by Greg McLean. The movie stars John Jarratt, Cassandra Magrath, Kestie …

THE GHOST SHIP (1943) Reviews of Val Lewton produced thriller

The Ghost Ship is a 1943 American psychological thriller film, with elements of mystery and horror, directed by Mark Robson, starring Richard Dix and featuring Russell Wade, Edith Barrett, Ben Bard …

DERANGED (2012) Reviews and overview

Deranged is a 2012 South Korean science-fiction horror film starring Kim Myung-min, Kim Dong-wan of Shinhwa and Lee Ha-nui. It was produced by Lim Ji-young and Oz One Film, directed …

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (2013) reviews and overview

Monsters University is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney. Dan Scanlon is the director and Kori Rae is the producer. It is the fourteenth film produced by Pixar and the prequel to 2001’s Monsters, …

BIG ASS SPIDER! Reviews and free to watch online (UK only)

Big Ass Spider! is a 2013 sci-fi comedy horror film about a giant alien spider that rampages across Los Angeles. Directed by Mike Mendez (The Gravedancers; Lavalantula; Tales of Halloween) …

EATEN ALIVE aka DEATH TRAP (1976) Reviews of Tobe Hooper’s stylish slasher

‘Meet the maniac & his friend.’ Eaten Alive is a 1976 American horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, that was released in May 1977. It was Hooper’s first directorial assignment …

THE REVENANT (2009) Reviews and overview

‘Keeping our streets safe for the undead’ The Revenant is a 2009 American dark comedy horror film written and directed by Kerry Prior and starring David Anders and Chris Wylde. …

THE HOUSE ON STRAW HILL aka EXPOSÉ Reviews and overview

‘Haunting intrigue… a shock to your system!!!’ The House on Straw Hill is a 1975 British psycho-thriller film about a paranoid writer who is unable to get started on his …

CAMP CUDDLY PINES POWERTOOL MASSACRE (2005) Reviews and overview

‘You’ll be scared shirtless’ Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre is a 2005 American comedy-horror film released by Wicked Pictures. The movie stars Stormy Daniels, Jessica Drake, Eric Masterson, Voodoo, Tommy …

JURASSIC SHARK (2012) Reviews and free to watch online

‘Dinosaur from the deep’ Jurassic Shark is a 2012 Canadian action horror film directed and edited by Brett Kelly (Konga TNT; Ouija Shark; Countrycide; Ghastlies; Raiders of the Lost Shark; …

THE MOUNTAIN OF THE CANNIBAL GOD (1978) Reviews and overview

‘When the price of lust is death!’ The Mountain of the Cannibal God (Italian title: La montagna del dio cannibale) is a 1978 Italian-Spanish exploitation film directed by Sergio Martino. It stars Ursula Andress, Stacy …

SNOWTOWN (2011) Reviews and overview

Snowtown is a 2011 Australian film about the Snowtown murders directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant. The movie stars Daniel Henshall, Lucas Pittaway and Louise Harris. Sixteen-year-old Jamie …

THE GRAPES OF DEATH (1978) Reviews and overview

The Grapes of Death – original title: Les Raisins de La Mort – is a 1978 French horror film directed by Jean Rollin. It stars Marie-Georges Pascal, Felix Marten and Brigitte Lahaie, a …

30 NIGHTS OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY WITH THE DEVIL INSIDE THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2013) Reviews and overview

‘Based on true events… that may not have happened’ 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2013 American comedy horror …

CRONOS (1993) Reviews and overview

Cronos is a 1993 Mexican vampire horror film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (Crimson Peak; Pan’s Labyrinth; The Devil’s Backbone), and starring veteran Argentine actor Federico Luppi and …

LAND OF THE DEAD (2005) Reviews and overview

‘The dead shall inherit the Earth’ Land of the Dead is a 2005 post-apocalyptic horror film written and directed by George A. Romero; the fourth of his six zombie movies, …

THE HOST (2006) Reviews and overview

The Host is a 2006 South Korean horror film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The movie stars Song Kang-ho, Byeon Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Go Ah-sung. Original title: Hangul: …

Peter Saxon – author

Peter Saxon was a house pseudonym used by various writers in the 1960s and early 70s. ‘Saxon’ wrote several paperback horror novels, including the ‘Guardians’ series, in which a group …

PATROL MEN (2010) Reviews and overview

‘Bad things will happen…’ Patrol Men is a 2010 British horror film directed by David Campion and Ben Simpson from a screenplay co-written with Niall Maher. It stars Chloe Van Harding, Anthony Abuah …

BYZANTIUM (2012) Reviews and overview

Byzantium is a 2012 Irish-British-American horror film directed by Neil Jordan (Interview with the Vampire; The Company of Wolves). The movie stars Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton and Jonny Lee Miller. Plot: Clara …

THE ABCs OF DEATH (2012) Reviews and overview

The ABCs of Death is a 2012 American anthology horror film produced by Ant Timpson (Fangoria) and Tim League. It contains twenty-six different shorts, each by different directors spanning fifteen countries. The directors were …

THE NIGHTMARE MAN (1981) BBC TV series

The Nightmare Man is a British science fiction and horror television serial, produced by the BBC in 1981. It was transmitted 1st – 22nd May 1981 and has never been …

THE NAMELESS (1999) Reviews and overview

The Nameless (Spanish: Los Sin Nombre; Catalan: Els sense nom) is a 1999 Spanish horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró (REC) and starring Emma Vilarasu, Karra Elejalde and Tristan Ulloa. It …

THE LIVING DEAD GIRL (1982) Reviews of Jean Rollin’s French horror

The Living Dead Girl is a 1982 French horror film directed by Jean Rollin (Two Orphan Vampires; Fascination; Shiver of the Vampires; The Nude Vampire), starring Francoise Blanchard, Carina Barone …

FRENZY Hitchcock’s psycho strangler classic

Frenzy is a 1972 British thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the penultimate film of his extensive career. The film is based upon the novel Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell …

WARM BODIES (2012) Reviews and overview

‘Cold Body. Warm Heart.’ Warm Bodies is a 2012 American romantic zombie film directed by Jonathan Levine and based on Isaac Marion’s popular novel of the same name. The studio behind The Twilight Saga, Summit Entertainment, backed …

THE LAST WAVE (1977) Reviews and overview

The Last Wave is a 1977 Australian film directed by Peter Weir. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett and David Gulpilil. It is the third of director Weir’s alternative horror …

DEATH SHOCK (1981) Review and overview

Death Shock is a 1981 British short horror film. It was credited to Lindsay Honey – better known as Ben Dover – although he has denied directing the film, claiming …