2003 Archives - MOVIES and MANIA

RED WATER (2003) Reviews of shark and gangsters flick

‘Fear strikes where you least expect it’ Red Water is a 2003 American action-horror film in which a bull shark attacks gas rig workers and gangsters. Directed by Charles Robert …

ARACHNIA (2003) Reviews and overview

’10 fangs, 8 legs, 2 claws, 1 bad attitude’ Arachnia is a 2003 American science fiction horror feature film written and directed by Brett Piper (Triclops; Queen Crab; Muckman; Drainiac!). …

BUTCHERED aka THE HAZING (2003) Reviews and overview

‘The most popular sorority on campus… They’re dying to get in!’ Butchered aka The Hazing – is a 2003 American horror feature film directed by Joe Castro (Terror Toons and sequels; …

BEYOND RE-ANIMATOR (2003) Reviews and overview

Beyond Re-Animator is a 2003 Spanish-American science fiction horror feature film directed by Brian Yuzna from a screenplay co-written [uncredited] with José Manuel Gómez. It is the second sequel to …

AQUANOIDS (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Under water, no one can hear you scream.’ Aquanoids is a 2003 American horror feature film about a small island terrorised by half-man/half sea creatures. The movie was directed by …

DELTA DELTA DIE! ( 2003) Reviews and worth watching

‘Popular. Rich. Deadly.’ Delta Delta Die! is a 2003 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Devin Hamilton (Birth Rite; Bleed). The Magic Hat Media-Shadow Films production stars …

LEPRECHAUN: BACK 2 THA HOOD (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Evil has a whole new rap!’ Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood is a 2003 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Steven Ayromlooi. The Lions Gate Entertainment production stars …

DEAD END (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Read the signs.’ Dead End is a 2003 French horror feature film written and directed by Jean-Baptiste Andrea and Fabrice Canepa. The Sagittaire Films-Captain Movies production stars Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Mick Cain, …

SNAKEHEAD TERROR (2003) Reviews and overview

Snakehead Terror is a 2003 science-fiction horror made-for-television feature film directed by Paul Ziller (The Sea Beast; Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon; Swarmed; Pledge Night; et al) from a …

BLOODTHIRST: LEGEND OF THE CHUPACABRA (2003) Reviews and overview

Bloodthirst: Legend of the Chupacabras aka Blood of the Chupacabra is a 2003 American science fiction horror feature film written, produced, edited and directed by Jonathan Mumm. The movie stars Dan Leis, Rachel …

THE JANITOR (2003) Reviews and overview

‘An epic of custodial proportions’ The Janitor is a 2003 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by TJ Nordaker and Andy Signore. The latter stars, alongside Bruce Cronander, …

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003) Reviews and overview

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2003 American slasher film, and a remake of the 1973 horror film of the same name. The film was directed by Marcus Nispel (Exeter; Friday the 13th; Frankenstein [2004]) from …

PSYCHO SANTA (2003) Reviews and overview

‘He knows when you’ve been bad or good’ Psycho Santa is a 2003 American horror anthology film written and directed by Peter Keir (Wolfika). It stars Krystal Stevenson, Jason Barnes and Jeff Samford. …

UNDEAD (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Crazy has come to town for a visit’ Undead is a 2003 Australian science fiction horror comedy film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Winchester: The House That Ghosts Built; Jigsaw; Daybreakers). The …

JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 (2003) Reviews and overview

‘He can taste your fear’ Jeepers Creepers 2 is a 2003 American supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Victor Salva (Dark House; Clownhouse). It stars Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck and Luke …

ASYLUM OF THE DAMNED aka HELLBORN (2003) Reviews and overview

Asylum of the Damned – also known as Hellborn and Satan – is a 2003 American supernatural horror film written by Matt McCombs, directed by Philip J. Jones and starring Bruce Payne, Matt Stasi, Tracy Scoggins, Julia …

Flesh for the Beast – USA, 2003 – reviews

‘Open the Gate. Step In. Lose Your Mind.’ Flesh for the Beast is a 2003 American supernatural horror feature film written and directed by Terry M. West (Witchbabe: The Erotic Witch …

GOZU (2003) Reviews and overview

Gozu – 極道恐怖大劇場牛頭ＧＯＺＵ Gokudō kyōfu dai-gekijō: Gozu, literally: “Yakuza Horror Theatre: Cow’s Head” – is a Japanese cult film directed by Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) and written by Sakichi Sato. It stars Hideki …

In the Shadows – rock song by The Rasmus

In the Shadows is a 2003 song by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus. The single achieved chart success throughout Europe and worldwide, including the United Kingdom, where it reached No.3. It …

The Manson Family – USA, 2003 – overview and reviews

The Manson Family is a 2003 American true crime horror film written and directed by Jim Van Bebber. The film covers the lives of Charles Manson and his “family” of followers. The …

‘I’m Going To Get You Fat Sucka’ – episode of Duck Dodgers

Duck Dodgers is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation from 2003 to 2005, based on the 1953 theatrical cartoon short Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century. …

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

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., released in Japan as Godzilla × Mothra × Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS (ゴジラ×モスラ×メカゴジラ東京SOS Gojira tai Mosura tai Mekagojira Tōkyō Esu Ō Esu), is a 2003 science fiction kaiju film directed by Masaaki Tezuka. …

Snuff Trap (2003) reviews and overview

Snuff Trap is a 2003 Italian horror thriller feature 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), …

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (2003) Reviews and overview

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (or LXG on some publicity material) is a 2003 science fiction action feature film with horror elements, loosely based on the first volume of the comic …

Gothika – USA, 2003 – reviews

Gothika is a 2003 American supernatural horror film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz from a screenplay by Sebastian Gutierrez for Dark Castle Entertainment productions. It stars Halle Berry, Robert Downey, Jr., Charles S. Dutton, John Carroll Lynch, Bernard Hill, and Penélope …

MONSTURD (2003) Reviews and now free to watch online

‘Don’t get caught with your pants down!’ Monsturd is a 2003 American comedy horror film co-written and co-directed by Rick Popko and Dan West. The movie stars Paul Weiner, Beth …

HIGH TENSION (2003) Reviews and overview

High Tension (French: Haute tension, released in the UK as Switchblade Romance) is a 2003 French horror film that was later released in 2004 in the UK and 2005 in the …

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 …

WILLARD (2003) Reviews and overview

‘From small things… comes great power.’ Willard is a 2003 horror feature film loosely based on the novel Ratman’s Notebooks by Stephen Gilbert and a remake of the 1971 film Willard. Rather than a remake, the producers stated …

WRONG TURN (2003) Reviews and overview

‘It’s the last one you’ll ever take.’ Wrong Turn is a 2003 American backwoods horror film directed by Rob Schmidt from a screenplay written by Alan B. McElroy (Halloween 4). …

INTO THE MIRROR (2003) Reviews and overview

Into the Mirror – original title: 거울 속으로 – is a 2003 South Korean horror feature film about a series of grisly deaths in a department store, all involving mirrors, and the troubled detective who investigates …

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (2003) Reviews and overview

A Tale of Two Sisters (장화, 홍련 Janghwa, Hongryeon literally ‘Rose Flower, Red Lotus’) is a 2003 South Korean psychological horror film written and directed by Kim Ji-woon. The film is inspired by a Joseon Dynasty folktale entitled “Janghwa Hongryeon jeon”, which …

FREDDY VS. JASON (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Place your bets’ Freddy vs. Jason is a 2003 American slasher horror feature film directed by Ronny Yu (Bride of Chucky) from a screenplay by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift …

OPEN WATER (2003) Reviews and overview

‘Who will save you?’ Open Water is a 2003 American survival horror feature film written and directed by Chris Kentis. The Plunge Pictures production stars Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis and …