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Horror Top Trumps – game

Top Trumps was a popular children’s card game in the United Kingdom in the 1970s and 1980s, especially amongst boys, for whom it was a popular playground pastime. The topics …

THE TENANT (1976) Reviews of Polanski’s psychological thriller

The Tenant is a 1976 French psychological thriller film directed by and starring Roman Polanski, plus Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, and Shelley Winters. The film is based upon the 1964 …

MARTYRS (2008) Reviews of French extremity horror

Martyrs is a 2008 French horror film written and directed by Pascal Laugier. An American remake of the film was released in 2015. The film has been associated with the New …

WE ARE WHAT WE ARE (2010) Reviews and overview

We Are What We Are is a 2010 Mexican horror film directed by Jorge Michel Grau. It was remade as a 2013 American film of the same name. The movie stars Paulina Gaitán and Daniel …

KILL LIST (2011) Reviews of Ben Wheatley’s horror thriller

Kill List is 2011 British horror thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley (High-Rise; A Field in England; Sightseers) from a screenplay co-written with Amy Jump. The movie stars Neil Maskell, Michael Smiley and MyAnna …

THE OLD DARK HOUSE (1932) Reviews and overview

‘Beware the night!’ The Old Dark House is a 1932 American comedy horror film directed by James Whale (The Invisible Man; Bride of Frankenstein; Frankenstein). The Universal production is based on …

DARK FLOORS (2008) Reviews and overview

‘The fear is here’ Dark Floors – aka Dark Floors: The Lordi Motion Picture – is a 2008 Finnish horror film starring William Hope, Leon Herbert, Philip Bretherton, Ronald Pickup, and Skye Bennett. The film features …

LADY IN WHITE Reviews and overview

‘He witnessed the murder. Then he met the victim.’ Lady in White is a 1988 supernatural horror film. The movie is based on the story of The Lady in White who …

HAROLD’S GOING STIFF Reviews of zombie comedy

‘The nicest zombie you’ll ever meet’ Harold’s Going Stiff is a 2011 British horror comedy written and directed by Keith Wright. The film stars Stan Rowe, Sarah Spencer and Andy Pandini. A new disease is …

THE UNINVITED Reviews of ’40s classic

The Uninvited is a 1944 supernatural horror film directed by Lewis Allen. It is based on the Dorothy Macardle novel Uneasy Freehold and stars Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey and Donald Crisp. It also …

RATMAN Review of fun trashy Italian horror

RatMan is a 1988 Italian horror film directed Giuliano Carnimeo [as Anthony Ascot], from a screenplay written by Dardano Sacchetti. The original title is Quella villa in fondo al parco …

ART OF THE DEVIL 2 (2005) Reviews and overview

Art of the Devil 2 (Thai: ลองของ or Long khong) is a 2005 Thai horror film directed by Kongkiat Khomsiri, Art Thamthrakul, Yosapong Polsap, Putipong Saisikaew, Isara Nadee, Pasith Buranajan …

THE KEEP (1983) Reviews and overview

‘Tonight, they will all face the evil.’ The Keep is a 1983 American-British horror film written and directed by Michael Mann. It stars Scott Glenn, Gabriel Byrne, Jürgen Prochnow, Alberta …

LA CABINA Reviews of Spanish oddity

Made during the last years of General Franco’s right-wing dictatorship in Spain, La Cabina (“The Telephone Box”) is a 1972 short film directed by Spanish director Antonio Mercero, and written by him and José Luis …

HALLOWEEN (2007) Reviews of Rob Zombie’s remake

‘The evil has returned.’ Halloween is a 2007 American slasher film written, directed, and produced by Rob Zombie. The film is a remake/reimagining of the 1978 horror film of the same name, the first in the rebooted Halloween film …

SIGHTSEERS (2012) Reviews and overview

Sightseers is a 2012 British dark comedy horror thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley (Kill List; High-Rise) and is written by and stars Alice Lowe (Prevenge; The Ghoul; Kill List; Hot Fuzz) …

HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR (1980) TV series – overview

Hammer House of Horror is a British television series, made in 1980. An anthology series created by Hammer Films in association with Cinema Arts International and ITC Entertainment. The series …

Aurora Movie Monsters – Model kits

The Aurora Plastics Corporation is an American toy and hobby manufacturing and marketing company founded in 1950. It is known primarily for its production of plastic model kits in the …

DARK WATER (2002) Reviews and overview

Dark Water is a 2002 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata (Ghost Theatre; The Complex; Ring and its sequel) from a screenplay by Yoshihiro Nakamura and Kenichi Suzuki. It is based on Floating Water, …

SATAN’S BABY DOLL Mario Bianchi Italian trash

‘When the Devil calls, she comes…’ Satan’s Baby Doll is a 1982 Italian horror film directed by Mario Bianchi and is a remake of Malabimba (1979). The movie was produced by Gabriele Crisanti (Burial …

I SAW THE DEVIL (2010) Reviews and overview

I Saw the Devil is a 2010 South Korean thriller film directed by Kim Ji-woon, written by Park Hoon-jung, and starring Lee Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik. The original title is 악마를 …

DEATH SHIP (1980) Reviews of haunted vessel horror

Death Ship is a 1980 Canadian-British horror film directed by Alvin Rakoff from a screenplay written by John Robins. The movie stars George Kennedy, Richard Crenna (The Evil), Sally Ann Howes, Nick …

THE NINTH GATE Reviews and overview

‘The only thing more terrifying than searching for the Devil… is finding him.’ The Ninth Gate is a 1999 French-Spanish-American dark thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by Roman Polanski (Repulsion; …

ART OF THE DEVIL (2004) Reviews and overview

Art of the Devil is a 2004 Thai horror film directed by Tanit Jitnukul. The film has two titular sequels, Art of the Devil 2 (2005) and Art of the Devil …

POSSESSION (1981) Reviews and 4K restoration and re-release news

‘Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.’ Possession is a 1981 French-German film directed by Polish filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski from a screenplay co-written with Frederic Tuten. Żuławski has stated that he wrote the screenplay …

JAWS 2 (1978) Reviews and overview

Jaws 2 is a 1978 American horror thriller film and the first sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), which was based on Peter Benchley’s novel of the same name. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc (Bug), …

THE CENTERFOLD GIRLS (1974) Reviews and overview

‘He was their judge… jury… and executioner!’ The Centerfold Girls – aka Centerfold Girls – is a 1974 American horror thriller film directed by John Peyser from a screenplay by Bob Peete, based on a story …

SCARY MOVIE 5 (2013) Reviews of the fifth and final one…

‘Evil is coming. Bring protection.’ Scary Movie 5 is a 2013 American horror comedy film and the fifth film in the Scary Movie franchise. In addition to being a sequel, it …

SCOOBY-DOO! CAMP SCARE (2010) Reviews and overview

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare is a 2010 animated film. Scooby-Doo and the gang travel to Camp Little Moose, Fred’s old summer camp, to vacation and serve as camp counselors. But when they arrive …

CAT’S EYE (1985) Overview

‘Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through’ Cat’s Eye – aka Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye – is a 1985 American anthology horror film directed by Lewis Teague (Cujo; Alligator) and written by Stephen King. It comprises three stories, …

EBOLA SYNDROME (1996) Reviews and overview

Ebola Syndrome (伊波拉病毒) is a 1996 Hong Kong horror film starring Anthony Wong and directed by Herman Yau. Plot: Ah Kai (Anthony Wong) is a wanted convict from China who …

THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR (2008) Reviews and overview

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 2008 American adventure film and sequel to The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001). The film stars Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Luke Ford, and Jet Li, and was released on …

THE LORDS OF SALEM (2012) Reviews and overview

The Lords of Salem is a 2012 horror film written and directed by Rob Zombie (House of 1000 Corpses; The Devil’s Rejects; Halloween remake and its sequel). The movie stars …

THE OTHER Reviews of cult psychological horror

‘Holland – where is the baby?’ The Other is a 1972 psychological horror film directed by Robert Mulligan, adapted for the screen by Tom Tryon, from his bestselling novel. The …

DEEP RED Reviews of Dario Argento’s classic Giallo

Deep Red is a 1975 Italian giallo horror thriller film, directed by Dario Argento from a screenplay co-written with Bernardino Zapponi. It was produced by Claudio and Salvatore Argento, and …

I, FRANKENSTEIN (2013) Reviews and overview

‘200 years later, he’s still alive’ I, Frankenstein is a 2013 Australian/American action horror film directed by Stuart Beattie, based on the graphic novel and original screenplay by Kevin Grevioux. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Bill …

THE HAUNTED MANSION (2003) Reviews and overview

The Haunted Mansion is a 2003 American comedy horror family film based on the attraction of the same name at Disney theme parks. The film was directed by Rob Minkoff, written by David Berenbaum and stars Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Jennifer …

THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE (2001) Reviews of Spanish horror classic

The Devil’s Backbone is a 2001 Spanish-Mexican gothic horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro from a screenplay co-written with Antonio Trashorras and David Muñoz. It was produced by Pedro Almodóvar. Plot: Spain, 1939, during the final year of the Spanish Civil …

GRABBERS (2012) Reviews of Irish monster movie

Grabbers is a 2012 Irish-British monster movie directed by Jon Wright (The Little People; Robot Overlords; Tormented) and written by Kevin Lehane. The film stars Richard Coyle (Outpost II: Black Sun), Ruth Bradley, Bronagh Gallagher and Russell Tovey alongside an ensemble cast of …

ANTICHRIST (2009) Reviews and overview

Antichrist is a 2009 Danish film written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. It follows horror film conventions and tells the story of a couple who, after the death of their …

SHARP TEETH (2006) Reviews and overview

‘Terror lies just below the surface…’ Sharp Teeth is a 2006 Canadian horror comedy written and directed by Christine Whitlock. It stars Kerry Corrigan, Trevor Crane and Strath Crawford. Toxic heavy water from a …

MARK OF THE VAMPIRE Bela Lugosi! Lionel Atwill!

Mark of the Vampire is a 1935 American horror film, starring Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allan, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill, and Jean Hersholt and directed by Tod Browning. It is a talkie remake of Browning’s 1927 silent London After Midnight with the characters’ names …

I AM LEGEND (2007) Reviews and overview

I Am Legend is a 2007 American post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Will Smith. This movie is the third film adaptation of Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel of the same name, following 1964’s The Last Man …