THE OBLONG BOX (1969) Reviews and overview
‘Some things are better left buried’ The Oblong Box is a 1969 American-British horror film about an aristocrat who keeps his disfigured brother locked in his manor house. The latter …
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SECRET OF THE RED ORCHID (1962) Reviews and overview of krimi
Secret of the Red Orchid is a 1962 German krimi thriller film about Chicago gangsters who move to London and extort money from rich Britons. Directed by Helmuth Ashley from …
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SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEADLY NECKLACE (1962) Reviews and Severin Blu-ray box set news
Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace is a 1962 German mystery crime thriller involving Professor Moriarty and a “priceless treasure”. Directed by Terence Fisher (The Mummy 1959; Dracula 1958; The Curse …
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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (1959) Reviews and overview
‘Sherlock Holmes’ most terrifying adventure!’ The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1959 British murder mystery film about Sherlock Holmes‘ investigation of an ancient family curse. Directed by Terence Fisher …
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CORRIDORS OF BLOOD (1958) Reviews and overview
‘Tops in terror’ Corridors of Blood is a 1958 British-American horror feature film about a dedicated doctor who tried to invent an anaesthetic for use in surgery. Unfortunately, by being …
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THE BRIDES OF DRACULA (1960) Reviews and overview
‘The most evil, blood-lusting Dracula of all!’ The Brides of Dracula will be released by Scream Factory as Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on November 10th, 2020. Buy via Amazon.com Special features: …
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The Fu Manchu Cycle, 1965 – 1969 – Powerhouse Indicator Blu-ray box set announced
The Fu Manchu Cycle, 1965 – 1969 – Powerhouse Indicator limited edition box set has been announced as it was immediately propelled to the No.1 Blu-ray seller top spot on …
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I, MONSTER (1970) Reviews and overview
‘The most violent creature ever made by man!’ I, Monster is a 1970 British science-fiction horror feature film about a psychologist who invents a drug which will release his patients’ …
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IN SEARCH OF DRACULA (1975) Reviews and overview
‘Believe the Unbelievable!’ In Search of Dracula – original title Vem Var Dracula? – is a 1975 documentary film produced and directed by Calvin Floyd (The Sleep of Death; Terror of …
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ALIAS JOHN PRESTON (1955) Reviews and overview
‘Is this man a devil in the flesh?’ Alias John Preston is a 1955 British psychological thriller feature film about a mysterious wealthy man with a secret past who arrives …
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BURKE AND HARE (2010) Reviews and overview
‘They’re making a killing’ Burke and Hare is a 2010 British comedy horror feature film about two nineteenth-century grave robbers who turn to murder to provide corpses for dissection. It …
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THE SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA (1973) Reviews and overview
The Satanic Rites of Dracula is a 1973 British Hammer film directed by Alan Gibson. It is the eighth film in the Hammer Dracula franchise and the seventh and final to feature Christopher …
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DRACULA A.D. 1972 Reviews and overview
‘Past, present or future, never count out the Count!’ Dracula A.D. 1972 is a British supernatural horror film, directed by Alan Gibson (Crescendo; Goodbye Gemini) and produced by Hammer Film Productions. It was written by Don …
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COUNT DRACULA (1970) Reviews and overview
Count Dracula — German: Nachts, Wenn Dracula Erwacht, translation: “At Night, When Dracula Awakens”, Spanish: El Conde Dracula – is a 1970 European horror film, directed by Jesús Franco and based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. It stars …
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THE CITY OF THE DEAD aka HORROR HOTEL (1960) Reviews and overview
‘Just ring for doom service!’ The City of the Dead – US title: Horror Hotel – is a 1960 British horror feature film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey (Circus of Fear; The …
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Watch classic horror and sci-fi films in HD free online via Flick Vault
The following classic – and some not quite so classic – horror and sci-fi movies are legitimately available to watch free online in high-definition 1080p courtesy of Flick Vault. Most …
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER (1976) Reviews and overview
To the Devil a Daughter was released on Blu-ray by Scream Factory in North America on December 17th 2019 with special features: New Audio commentary with film historians Steve Haberman …
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RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK (1966) Reviews and overview
Rasputin the Mad Monk was released by Scream Factory on Blu-ray on February 18th 2020. • Audio Commentary with film historians Constantine Nasr, Steve Haberman and Ted Newsom. • Audio …
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THE DEVIL RIDES OUT (1968) Reviews and overview
The Devil Rides Out is a 1968 British Hammer horror feature film directed by Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein; Dracula; The Mummy) from a screenplay written by Richard Matheson, based on the …
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SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) Reviews and overview
Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British supernatural horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker (Asylum; Doctor Jekyll and Sister Hyde; Quatermass and the Pit; et al) from a screenplay …
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NIGHT OF THE BIG HEAT (1967) Reviews and free to watch online in HD
Night of the Big Heat is a 1967 British science fiction horror feature film directed by Terence Fisher from a screenplay written by Ronald Liles (producer of The Night Caller), …
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CURSE III: BLOOD SACRIFICE (1991) Reviews and not recommended
‘Deep in the heart of darkness a nightmare is about to begin…’ Curse III: Blood Sacrifice – aka Panga – is a 1991 British-South African horror feature film directed by …
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HORROR EXPRESS (1972) Reviews and free to watch online
‘A non-stop ride to Hell!!’ Horror Express is a 1972 British-Spanish science fiction horror feature film directed by Eugenio Martin (A Candle for the Devil; Supernatural), produced by Bernard Gordon and written by Arnaud …
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HOLLYWOOD MEAT CLEAVER MASSACRE (1976) Reviews and overview
‘An occult film so terrifying it will never be shown on TV!’ Hollywood Meat Cleaver Massacre – aka Meatcleaver Massacre; Revenge of the Dead and The Evil Force is a …
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SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN (1969) Reviews and overview
‘Triple distilled horror… as powerful as a vat of acid!’ Scream and Scream Again is a 1969 science-fiction horror feature film directed by Gordon Hessler from a screenplay written by Christopher …
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DARK PLACES (1973) Reviews and free to watch online
‘The scariest spookiest movie this year… You’ll be terrified in…’ Dark Places is a 1973 British horror thriller film directed by Don Sharp (Psychomania; The Creeping Flesh; Witchcraft;The Kiss of the Vampire; …
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DEATH LINE aka RAW MEAT (1972) Reviews and overview
‘Mind the doors!!!’ Death Line is a 1972 British horror feature film directed by American filmmaker Gary Sherman (Dead & Buried, Poltergeist III) from his own storyline. The screenplay was written by Ceri Jones and distributed as …
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EXTRAORDINARY TALES (2013) Reviews and overview
Extraordinary Tales is a 2013 international animated anthology horror film directed by Raul Garcia comprised of five Edgar Allan Poe stories (‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, ‘The Facts …
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THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD (1970) Reviews and overview
‘Terror waits for you in every room in’ The House That Dripped Blood is a 1970 British horror anthology film directed by Peter Duffell and produced by Amicus Productions. It stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Nyree …
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FLESH AND BLOOD: THE HAMMER HERITAGE OF HORROR (1994) Reviews and overview
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror is a 1994 British/American feature-length documentary film written and directed by Ted Newsom (The Naked Monster; 100 Years of Horror series; Ed Wood: Look …
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THE CASTLE OF THE LIVING DEAD (1964) Reviews and Severin Blu-ray box set news
The Castle of the Living Dead is being released on May 25th 2021 as part of The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection. The box-set includes: Disc 1: The Castle of …
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HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1982) Reviews and overview
‘Room for every nightmare… A nightmare in every room’ House of the Long Shadows is a 1982 [released 1983] British comedic horror film directed by Pete Walker (House of Mortal Sin; Frightmare; …
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DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1965) Reviews and overview
‘The world’s most evil vampire lives again!’ Dracula: Prince of Darkness is a 1965 British supernatural horror feature film directed by Terence Fisher from a screenplay by Jimmy Sangster. The film …
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THE HANDS OF ORLAC (1960) Reviews and overview
The Hands of Orlac – aka Les Mains d’Orlac – is a 1960 French/British horror feature film directed by Edmond T. Gréville from a screenplay co-written with Donald Taylor and John V. Baines, based on …
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THE CREEPING FLESH (1973) Reviews and overview
The Creeping Flesh is a 1973 British science fiction horror film directed by Freddie Francis (Tales from the Crypt; The Vampire Happening; The Skull) from a screenplay by Peter Spenceley …
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THE KEEPER (1975) Reviews and overview
The Keeper is a 1975 Canadian mystery-horror feature film written and directed by T.Y. Drake (scriptwriter of Terror Train) and starring Christopher Lee. The film’s hypnosis sequences were created by …
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THE VIRGIN OF NUREMBERG (1963) Reviews and overview
‘Women’s virtues made him a killer!’ The Virgin of Nuremberg is a 1963 Italian horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti (Castle of Blood; Killer Fish; Cannibal Apocalypse) [as Anthony Dawson] from a …
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DR. TERROR’S HOUSE OF HORRORS (1965) Reviews and free to watch online
Doctor Terror’s House of Horrors is a 1965 released British anthology horror film from Amicus Productions, directed by veteran horror Freddie Francis (Nightmare; The Skull; Tales from the Crypt) from a …
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STARSHIP INVASIONS (1977) Reviews and overview
Starship Invasions is a 1977 Canadian science-fiction film with a horrific sub-theme written, produced and directed by Ed Hunt (Halloween Hell; The Brain; Bloody Birthday). It was re-released in the United Kingdom as …
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END OF THE WORLD (1977) Reviews and overview
‘There is everything to look forward to… except tomorrow’ End of the World is a 1977 American science fiction horror disaster film produced by Charles Band and directed by John …
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TERROR IN THE CRYPT aka CRYPT OF THE VAMPIRE (1964) Reviews and Severin Blu-ray box set news
Terror in the Crypt aka Crypt of the Vampire is being released on May 25th 2021 as part of ‘The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection’. The box-set includes: Disc 1: …
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The Shuffling Saga of The Mummy on Screen – Article
The Mummy can, in many respects, hold claim to being the most unloved of the classic movie monsters – if not, then surely the most inconsistently served. The oft-quoted line …
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THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) Reviews and overview
The Curse of Frankenstein, Hammer’s seminal classic, will be released on Blu-ray in the USA on December 15th 2020 via Warner Archive. The new two-disc edition includes the film in …
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TASTE OF FEAR (1961) Reviews and overview
‘The motion picture shocker of the year!’ Taste of Fear is a 1961 British horror thriller film directed by Seth Holt (Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb) and shot in black-and-white by Douglas Slocombe, …
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Fu Manchu – literary and film character
Doctor Fu Manchu is a fictional character introduced in a series of novels by British author Sax Rohmer during the first half of the 20th century. The character was also …
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CURSE OF THE CRIMSON ALTAR (1968) Reviews and overview
‘The high priestess of evil… a monstrous fiend with an overpowering lust for blood…’ Curse of the Crimson Altar is a 1968 British horror feature film directed by Vernon Sewell (Ghost …
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FUNNY MAN (1994) Reviews and free to watch online in HD
Funny Man is a 1994 British comedy horror film written and directed by Simon Sprackling and produced by Nigel Odell. The movie stars Tim James, Christopher Lee and Benny Young. Also …
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Black Park, Buckinghamshire, England – film location
Black Park is a country park in Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England. Covering roughly 530 acres of woodland, heathland and grassland, the park includes an imposing avenue of mature pine trees and …
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Creature Features: The Game of Horror! – board game, 1975
Creature Features is a board game released in the United States in 1975 by Research Games, Inc. Based around the format used by Monopoly, the game replaces streets and property …
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THE MUMMY (1959) Reviews and overview
‘Its evil look brings madness! Its evil spell enslaves! Its evil touch kills kills kills!’ The Mummy is a 1959 British horror film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Christopher …
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