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THE LEECH (2022) Reviews of dark comedy horror – now with full trailer and release news

The Leech is a 2022 American dark comedy horror film about a devout priest who welcomes a struggling couple into his house at Christmas time. What begins as a simple …

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MISTLETOE MASSACRE (2022) Preview of comedy slasher movie – now with Shawn C. Phillips Q&A

Mistletoe Massacre is a forthcoming American comedy horror film centred around a Human Resources party that turns bloody. Directed by and co-starring Lauren Francesca and Shawn C. Phillips (Woods Witch; …

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THE ADVENT CALENDAR (2021) Reviews, creepy clips and overview

The Advent Calendar is a 2021 horror film about a young woman that is given the titular antique and discovers not all surprises are good. Written and directed by Patrick …

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HAPPY HORROR DAYS (2020) Holidays-themed anthology horror – free to watch online

‘All your favorite holidays… with a bloody twist’ Happy Horror Days is a 2020 American horror anthology film feature consisting of nine segments based around a holiday celebration theme: 4th …

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TOYS OF TERROR (2020) Reviews and overview

Toys of Terror is a 2020 American horror film about kids that discover toys that magically come to life but have a malevolent side. Directed by Nicholas Verso (Boys in …

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THE WOMAN IN BLACK (1989) Reviews and overview

The Woman in Black is a 1989 British TV movie and is the first adaptation of the Susan Hill novel that is better known as the source for the hugely …

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NIGHTMARE ON 34TH STREET (2020) Preview with trailer

‘Are you dreaming of a dark Christmas?’ Nightmare on 34th Street is a 2020 British horror anthology feature film in which a mysterious Santa tells three interconnected stories. Christmas will …

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SILENT NIGHT (2012) Reviews of horror slasher remake

‘He knows who’s been naughty’ Silent Night is a 2012 American slasher horror film directed by Steven C. Miller (Automaton Transfusion, Under the Bed, Scream of the Banshee) from a …

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SICK FOR TOYS (2018) Reviews and overview

‘What do you want for Christmas?’ Sick for Toys is a 2018 American horror film directed by David Del Rio (Road Head; actor in The Belko Experiment), making his feature …

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A NASTY PIECE OF WORK (2019) Review and overview

A Nasty Piece of Work is a 2019 American horror film about a young employee invited to play a violent game at his boss’s holiday. A Nasty Piece of Work …

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THE CHICKEN PARTY (2018) Reviews and overview

The Chicken Party is a 2018 American horror thriller feature film about two Japanese sisters who are invited to a social event that turns into a fight for survival. Written …

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FOLLOW (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Love never dies. Even when it should.’ Follow is a 2015 horror thriller feature film written and directed by Owen Egerton (Mercy Black; Blood Fest; writer of The Axe Murders …

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I TRAPPED THE DEVIL (2019) Reviews and overview

I Trapped the Devil is a 2019 American horror film written and directed by Josh Lobo (Dave Made a Maze). The movie stars AJ Bowen, Jocelin Donahue, Chris Sullivan, Scott …

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DEATHCEMBER (2019) Reviews and overview

Deathcember is a 2019 horror anthology feature film comprised of twenty-four short films about the dark side of the festive season, by twenty-four directors from around the globe who deliver …

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 5: THE TOY MAKER (1991) Reviews and overview

‘He’s home… but he’s not alone.’ Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker is a 1991 American science-fiction horror feature film directed by Martin Kitrosser (Daddy’s Girl [1996] and the …

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TWO FRONT TEETH (2006) Reviews and overview

‘Forget milk and cookies… this Christmas he wants blood!’ Two Front Teeth is a 2006 American horror feature film directed by Jamie Nash  (ParaAbnormal; co-writer of The Night Watchmen; V/H/S/2 segment ‘A Ride …

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DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS aka GAME OVER (1989) Reviews and overview

Dial Code Santa Claus aka Game Over and Deadly Games – original title: 36.15 code Père Noël – is a 1989 French action horror film directed by René Manzor. The …

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SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT 2: REVIVAL (2015) Reviews of Dustin Ferguson’s belated sequel

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all thru the house…’ Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival is a 2015 American horror film directed by Dustin Ferguson (Penny Pinchers: The Kings …

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UGLY SWEATER PARTY (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Campy. Bloody. Sweatery.’ Ugly Sweater Party is a 2018 American supernatural comedy-horror slasher feature film written and directed by Aaron Mento (Standards of Living). The Ocular Migraine Production stars Charles Chudabala …

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CHRISTMAS PRESENCE aka WHY HIDE? (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Christmas with friends can be a bloody nightmare’ Christmas Presence – aka Why Hide? – is a 2018 British comedy horror feature film edited, photographed and directed by James Edward Cook …

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SANTA JAWS (2018) Reviews and overview

Santa Jaws is a 2018 American action horror feature film directed by Misty Talley (Mississippi River Sharks; Ozark Sharks; Zombie Shark) from a screenplay written by Jake Kiernan. Plot: Trying to …

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UNHOLY NIGHT (2018) Overview

‘This Christmas, evil comes home for the holidays’ Unholy Night is a 2018 Canadian anthology horror feature film directed by Chris Chitaroni, Randy Smith and Kristian Lariviere (Hens Night; Monster Pool: Seven Deadly Sins; Betting …

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ELVES (2018) Reviews and overview

‘Have you been naughty or nice?’ Elves is a 2018 American supernatural horror feature film directed by Jamaal Burden (Tales from the Other Side; Abominable) and co-produced by Justin Price …

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THE ELF (2016) Reviews and overview

‘All is not calm…’ The Elf is a 2016 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Justin Price (The 13th Friday; Alien: Reign of Man; Forsaken; et al). Also …

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ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE (2017) Reviews and overview

‘A zombie Christmas musical’ Anna and the Apocalypse is a 2017 British comedy zombie horror feature film directed by John McPhail – based on his 2010 short film Zombie Musical – …

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PUPPET KILLER (2017) Reviews and overview

Puppet Killer is a 2017 Canadian horror feature film produced and directed by Lisa Ovies (producer of 7 Demons TV series) from a screenplay co-written with Kevin Mosley. The movie …

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MRS. CLAUS aka STIRRING (2018) Reviews and overview

‘A creature is stirring’ Mrs. Claus aka Stirring is a 2018 American slasher horror film written and directed by Troy Escamilla (Teacher Shortage; Party Night). The Fright Meter Films production stars Helene Udy …

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TO ALL A GOODNIGHT (1980) Reviews and overview [updated]

‘You’ll scream til’ dawn’ To All a Goodnight is a 1980 American slasher film about young women and their boyfriends being stalked by a killer in a Santa Claus outfit. …

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 (1987) Reviews and overview

‘The nightmare is about to begin… again’ Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is a 1987 American black comedy slasher horror feature film edited and directed by Lee Harry from …

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ELVES (1989) Reviews and overview

‘They’re not working for Santa… Anymore’ Elves is a 1989 American supernatural horror film directed by Jeffrey Mandel from a screenplay co-written with Mike Griffin and Bruce A. Taylor and …

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12 SLAYS OF CHRISTMAS (2016) Review and overview

‘Woe, woe, woe… under the mistletoe!’ 12 Slays of Christmas is a 2016 horror anthology film produced by Tony Newton (Grindsploitation: The Movie; Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels; 60 Seconds …

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BLOODBEAT (1983) Reviews of bizarre supernatural horror

Bloodbeat is a 1983 American supernatural horror film written, edited and directed by Fabrice A. Zaphiratos. The movie stars Helen Benton, Terry Brown and Dana Day. Also known as Blood Beat There is extensive use …

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TREEVENGE (2008) Reviews and overview

Treevenge is a 2008 Canadian dark comedy short horror film written and directed by Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun, The ABCs of Death ‘Y is for Youngbuck’ segment and V/H/S/2 ‘Alien …

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SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE (2015) Overview

Shivers Down Your Spine is a 2014 American horror anthology film compiled by Dead Lantern Pictures, a micro-budget indie horror outfit based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The tales are: Out of the …

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Ho, Ho, Horror! Christmas Festive Fright Films – article

Christmas is generally seen as a jolly old time for the whole family – if you are to believe the TV commercials, everyone gets together for huge communal feasts while …

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STALLED (2013) Reviews of Christmas toilet horror

‘When there’s no restroom in hell, the dead will walk the earth’ Stalled is a 2013 British comedy horror film directed by Christian James (Fanged Up; Freak Out) from a …

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984) Reviews and overview

Silent Night, Deadly Night is a 1984 American slasher horror film produced by Ira R Barmak and directed by Charles E. Sellier, Jr. It stars Robert Brian Wilson, Lilyan Chauvin, …

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Thursday, February 2:
Skinamarink – Shudder

Friday, February 3:
Baby Ruby – VOD

Monday, February 6:
Jethica – VOD

Thursday, February 9:
Attachment – Shudder

Friday, February 10:
Consecration – Theatrical
Huesera: The Bone Woman – VOD

Tuesday, February 14:
Swallowed – VOD

Friday, February 17:
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – Theatrical
Free to a Bad Home – Digital

Friday, February 24:
Nocebo aka The Curse – Shudder

Friday, March 3:
Sound of Silence – On-Demand

Tuesday, April 14:
Renfield (Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult) – Theatrical

Friday, August 4:
The Meg 2: The Trench – Theatrical

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