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STAKEOUT (2020) Preview of vampire comedy

‘The only good vampire is a dead vampire.’ Stakeout is a 2020 American comedy horror film about a film crew documenting the daily routine and late-night activities of a vampire …

THE UNEARTHLY (1957) Reviews and overview

‘Lured! – to the house of monsters… no escape from’ The Unearthly is a 1957 science-fiction horror film produced and directed by Boris Petroff [as Brooke L. Peters] (Anatomy of …

BAD GIRLS (2021) “A shocking drug-fueled post-modern female rage-odyssey”

‘What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?’ Bad Girls is a 2021 American underground feature film about three teenage girls on the run after robbing an exotic dance club. Directed …

THE PROJECTIONIST (2019) reviews of Abel Ferrara documentary and release news

The Projectionist is 2019 American documentary feature film about independent theatre operator Nicolas “Nick” Nicolaou. Film director Abel Ferrara (The Addiction; Bad Lieutenant; King of New York; Body Snatchers; The …

LOCKED ALONE (2018) Evil spirit horror

Locked Alone is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film about a young woman trapped in a new apartment with the spirit of the previous tenant. Written and directed by …

THE APE MAN (1943) Reviews and overview

The Ape Man is a 1943 American science-fiction horror feature film directed by William Beaudine from a screenplay written by Barney A. Sarecky [as Barney Sarecky] based upon ‘They Creep …

DARK ROADS 79 (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Their road to fame led straight to hell!’ Dark Roads 79 is a 2017 American horror feature film about a failing rock band who head to a cabin in the …

AN EVIL TALE (2018) Reviews and overview

‘This family is cursed’ An Evil Tale is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film that pits an unsuspecting family against an ancient curse in their home. Written and directed …

DOPPEL (2019) Preview

‘Death doesn’t close the door’ Doppel is a 2019 American horror feature film about recent empty-nesters who set out to shoot footage for a 25th-anniversary video. However, tragic past events …

SLASH DANCE (1989) Reviews and overview

‘Save the last dance… for Hell!’ Slash Dance – aka Slashdance – is a 1989 American horror thriller feature film written and directed by James Shyman (Hollywood’s New Blood). The movie …

THE FEAR FOOTAGE 2: CURSE OF THE TAPE (2020) Review and overview

The Fear Footage 2: Curse of the Tape is a 2020 American found footage horror feature film about the camera footage taken by two missing men. Written and directed by …

AFTER SCHOOL LUNCH SPECIAL (2019) Preview

‘A movie so good you’ll ask for seconds’ After School Lunch Special is 2019 American comedy horror anthology feature film written, produced and directed by Andrew J Chambers. “Eight gut-wrenching …

JOHN CARPENTER’S VAMPIRES (1998) Reviews and overview

Scream Factory released a new Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of John Carpenter’s 1998 movie Vampires on September 24, 2019. New Time to Kill Some Vampires – an interview with composer/director John …

SATOR (2019) Reviews and overview

‘After you have suffered, he will find you.’ Sator is a 2019 American supernatural horror feature film about a malevolent spirit that manifests itself via a receptor. Jordan Graham (Specter) …

BUNNYMAN (2011) Reviews and overview

Originally released in 2011, ANOC productions unleashed the ultimate version of the original Bunnyman film by director Carl Lindbergh on April 19, 2019. The “New” Director’s Cut is titled Bunnyman: …

George ‘Buck’ Flower – Actor

George ‘Buck’ Flower – October 28, 1937 – June 18, 2004 – was an American actor, writer, producer, assistant director, production manager, and casting director. Born in the Blue Mountains of …

HAUNTERS: THE ART OF THE SCARE (2017) Reviews and overview

Haunters: The Art of the Scare is a 2017 American documentary film written and directed by Jon Schnitzer and produced by The Brain Factory. The documentary features interviews with McKenzie Westmore, Jason …

3 aka 3: AN EYE FOR AN EYE (2017) Reviews and overview

‘An eye for an eye… A tooth for a tooth… A foot for a foot…’ 3 – aka 3: An Eye for An Eye – is a 2017 American rape revenge …

ASYLUM OF SATAN (1972) Reviews and overview

‘Love slaves of Satan tortured to blood-dripping death’ Asylum of Satan is a 1971 [released 1972] American horror film written and directed by William Girdler (The Manitou; Grizzly; Three on …

NIGHT FEEDER (1988) Reviews and overview

Night Feeder is a 1988 American horror feature film directed by Jim Whiteaker from a screenplay by Linnea Due and Shelley Singer. Fear chokes the free-wheeling underbelly of San Francisco’s punk …

EDGE OF INSANITY (2021) In post-production

‘Reality is the ability to exist in one’s mind’ Edge of Insanity is a 2021 American psychological horror film directed by Barry Andersson and Joseph Forsberg (short: Shadow Theory) from …

WINTERBEAST (1986) Reviews and overview

Winterbeast is an American supernatural horror feature film about an ancient Native American demon that murders partygoers in the Wild Goose Lodge, Massachusetts. Filmed on 16mm in 1986, it was …

KING COHEN (2017) Reviews and overview

King Cohen is a 2017 American documentary feature film written and directed by Steve Mitchell about writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen (It’s Alive; God Told Me To, Q: The …

ATTACKED ON SET (2012) Overview

‘Don’t touch the director’s chair!’ Attacked on Set is a 2012 American comedy horror feature film co-produced, edited and directed by Tom Novell (Return of the Skin Eaters) from …

MANSION OF BLOOD (2015) Reviews and overview

Mansion of Blood is 2015 American comedy horror film written and directed by Mike Donahue. It stars Gary Busey (Sharknado: The 4th Awakens; Gingerdead Man and sequels; Silver Bullet), Robert Picardo (Mega Shark …

TOYFA (2017) Overview

‘The devil will come tonight. The angel must fight.’ Toyfa – aka Toyfa: Devil 2.0 – is an American supernatural horror film written, directed, produced and starring Stace Williamson [as …

EXORCIST: HOUSE OF EVIL (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Shot in the real house; with real paranormal activity!’ Exorcist: House of Evil is a 2016 American supernatural horror feature film written, produced and directed by David Trotti, making his …

THE CROSSBREED (2017) Overview

The Crossbreed is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by Turkish director Biray Dalkiran (Cehennem 3D; The Abortion) from a screenplay co-written with Safak Güçlü, based on Dalkiran’s storyline. Plot: …

SHOCKER (1989) Reviews and overview

‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’ Shocker – also known as Wes Craven’s Shocker – is a 1989 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by co-producer Wes Craven (Scream; A Nightmare …

ALWAYS SHINE (2016) Reviews and overview

Always Shine is a 2016 American psychological thriller feature film directed by actress and filmmaker Sophia Takal (New Year, New You; V/H/S) from a screenplay by her husband Lawrence Michael …

THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE (2005) Reviews and overview

‘Based on a true story’ The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 American legal drama horror feature film directed by Scott Derrickson (Deliver Us from Evil; Sinister; Hellraiser: Inferno) …

THANKSKILLING 3 (2012) Reviews and overview

‘The first movie to skip its own sequel’ ThanksKilling 3 is a 2012 American comedy science fiction horror film directed by Jordan Downey (shorts: Critters: Bounty Hunter; Craw Lake; Hackjob) from …

CITY OF DEAD MEN (2016) Overview

City of Dead Men is a 2016 American-Colombian horror thriller feature film directed by Kirk Sullivan (making his feature debut) from a screenplay by Andrew Poston for Contento Films. The …

TRASH FIRE (2016) Reviews and overview

Trash Fire is a 2016 American comedy horror feature film written and directed by Richard Bates Jr. (Tone-Deaf; Suburban Gothic; Excision). Main cast: Adrian Grenier, Angela Trimbur (Psychopaths; The Final …

THE EYES OF MY MOTHER (2016) Reviews and overview

The Eyes of My Mother is a 2016 American horror film written, edited and directed by Nicolas Pesce, making his directorial debut. The film was produced by Borderline Presents and Tandem Pictures. It …

60 SECONDS TO DIE (2017) Overview

60 Seconds to Die is a 2017 British horror anthology feature film compilation released on DVD by Sector 5 Films on December 5, 2017. Buy DVD: Amazon.com | Amazon.ca The film stars Dexter …

GROTESQUE (1987) Reviews and overview

Grotesque is a 1987 [released in 1988] American exploitation horror feature film directed by Joe Tornatore (Demon Keeper) from a screenplay written by Mike Angel (Evil Spirits; Psychic Killer; The Love …

NERVE (2016) Reviews and overview

Nerve is a 2016 American techno-mystery thriller survival film directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Viral; Paranormal Activity 3 and 4) and written by Jessica Sharzer (American Horror Story), based on …

MURDER UNIVERSITY (2012) Reviews and overview

‘The tuition isn’t all that will kill you.’ Murder University is a 2012 American horror feature film directed by Richard Griffin (Flesh for the Inferno; Doctor Frankenstein’s Wax Museum of the Hungry …

THE BLACKOUT EXPERIMENTS (2016) Reviews and overview

‘I am ready to accept my failures’ The Blackout Experiments is a 2016 American horror documentary edited and directed by Rich Fox. The documentary follows a group of people who discover the ultra-scary, …

LAKE NOWHERE (2014) Reviews and overview

‘You won’t get out alive!’ Lake Nowhere is a 2014 American supernatural slasher horror short film directed by Christopher Phelps and Maxim Van Scoy, from a screenplay by Phelps and Ryan Scott Fitzgerald. Inspired by the …

THE MAD MAGICIAN (1954) Reviews and overview

‘Absolutely!!! The most sensational thrills you have seen in’ The Mad Magician is a 1954 American horror feature film directed by John Brahm (The Undying Monster; The Lodger; Hangover Square) …

FRANKENSTEIN: DAY OF THE BEAST (2011) Reviews and overview

‘An island. A bride. A monster.’ Frankenstein: Day of the Beast is a 2011 American science fiction horror feature film written, photographed, edited, produced and directed by Ricardo Islas, loosely based on …

STAKE LAND II (2016) Reviews and overview

‘Death is no escape’ Stake Land II – aka Stake Land II: The Stakelander – is a 2016 American vampire horror film and the sequel to the 2010 hit, Stake Land. …

MISCHIEF NIGHT (2013) Reviews and overview

‘The lucky ones die quickly.’ Mischief Night – aka The Night Before Halloween – is a 2013 American horror thriller feature film written and directed by Richard Schenkman (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies) …

INTRUDER (2015) Reviews and overview

‘In the shadows, he waits…’ Intruder is a 2015 American horror thriller feature film written and directed by former production designer Travis Zariwny [as Travis Z] (Cabin Fever [2016]; The Midnight …

CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE (1976) Reviews and overview

Creature from Black Lake – aka Demon of the Lake – is a 1976 American Bigfoot horror film directed by Joy N. Houk Jr. (Night of Bloody Horror; The Night of the …

The Smiling Man – short, 2015 – reviews

The Smiling Man is a 2015 American supernatural horror short film written, edited and directed by A.J. Briones. It stars Abbi Chally, Strange Dave and Melissa Chally. Reviews: “Beyond the fact that his …

THE HACKERS (1987) Reviews and overview

‘A twisted mind is a terrible thing to waste.’ The Hackers is a 1987 American horror film written [as J. Samuels] and directed by John Duncan (Black River Monster). The …

B.C. BUTCHER (2016) Reviews and overview

B.C. Butcher is a 2016 American comedy horror film directed, co-written and co-produced by 17-year-old Kansas Bowling about a tribe of cavewomen being stalked by a prehistoric monster. It has been …