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THE UNBIDDEN (2016) Overview

‘Living with a secret… dying for the truth’ The Unbidden is a 2016 American-Canadian-Chinese supernatural horror film directed by Quentin Lee from a screenplay written by Narhee Ahn. The movie …

BUPPHA RATREE: HAUNTING IN JAPAN (2016) Overview

Buppha Ratree: Haunting in Japan is a 2016 Thai comedy horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak (Rahtree: Flower of the Night; Buppah Rahtree Phase 2: Rahtree Returns; Rahtree Reborn and Rahtree Revenge). …

VAASTU SHASTRA (2004) Overview

Vaastu Shastra is a 2004 Indian Hindi horror film produced by Ram Gopal Varma aka RGV (Raat; Kaun? Bhoot; Phoonk) and directed by Saurab Narang from a screenplay by Charu Du Acharya. The term vastu …

THE HOUSE IN MARSH ROAD (1960) Reviews and overview

The House in Marsh Road is a 1960 British supernatural horror film directed by Montgomery Tully (The Electronic Monster; The Terrornauts) from a screenplay written by producer Maurice J. Wilson, based on …

ALONE (2015) Overview

Alone is a 2015 Hindi Indian horror film directed by Bhushan Patel – who previously helmed hit Indian horror films 1920: Evil Returns and Ragini MMS – from a screenplay by Sheershak …

El Silbón – folklore

El Silbón – English translation: “The Whistler” – is a character appearing in both Colombian and Venezuelan folk tales, famed for terrorising men, women and children, especially the latter whom he …

1920 (2008) Reviews and overview of Indian horror

1920 is a 2008 Indian horror film written and directed by Vikram Bhatt (Raaz; Horror Story). Filmed in Hindi, the plot revolves around the events surrounding a married couple living in a …

LEMON TREE PASSAGE (2014) Reviews and overview

Lemon Tree Passage – aka Death Passage – is a 2014 Australian horror film directed by David Campbell from a screenplay co-written with Erica Brien. The movie stars Jessica Tovey, Nicholas Gunn, …

Chislehurst Caves – Film location

Chislehurst Caves is a 22 miles (35 km) long series of tunnels in Chislehurst, in the southeastern suburbs of London. Today they are a tourist attraction and although they are called …

HOUSE OF MYSTERY (1961) Reviews and overview

House of Mystery is a 1961 British horror film written and directed by Vernon Sewell (Ghost Ship; The Blood Beast Terror; Burke & Hare). Cast: Peter Dyneley, Jane Hylton, Colin …

THE LIVE GHOST (1934) Review of Laurel and Hardy short

The Live Ghost is a 1934 film starring comedy team Laurel and Hardy. One of numerous shorts shot in the 1920s and 30s featuring the comic duo, The Live Ghost …

JESSABELLE (2014) Reviews and overview

‘The dead are back for life’ Jessabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by Kevin Greutert from a screenplay by Ben Garant. The movie stars Sarah Snook, Mark Webber, Joelle Carter, David Andrews, Amber Stevens and Ana de la …

Scream Inn – board game

Scream Inn is a horror-themed board game, first produced in the UK by Strawberry Fayre from 1974. Scream Inn was a a comic strip that ran in British weekly Shiver …

The Ghost of Cap’n Kidd action figure – merchandise

The Ghost of Cap’n Kidd was an action figure that first hit the shops in 1975, as part of the Fighting Furies line from Matchbox. This series began in 1973, …

FRAGILE aka FRAGILE: A GHOST STORY Reviews and overview

Fragile (Frágiles) – also released as Fragile: A Ghost Story – is a 2005 Spanish/UK horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró (The Nameless, Sleep Tight) and starring Calista Flockhart and Elena Anaya. As …

ABERRATION (2013) Reviews and overview

Aberration is a 2013 American horror film directed by Douglas Elford-Argent (Reality Horror Star) from a screenplay by his wife Gwendolyn Garver (AfterThought) who also stars. Other cast members include Kristian …

THE DEADLY STRANDS (2013) Overview

The Deadly Strands is a 2013 Chinese horror film directed by Zhao Xiaoxi. The movie stars Leon Dai, Zak Zhai and Kong Qianqian. Plot: A radio talk show host and …

MY EX 2 (2010) Reviews and overview

My Ex 2 – aka My Ex 2: Haunted Lover (original title: แฟนใหม่) – is a 2010 Thai horror film, and a sequel to My Ex. Review: The plot (no ‘Haunted Lover’ on …

NO TELL MOTEL (2012) Reviews and overview

‘Your room is ready’ No Tell Motel is a 2012 American supernatural horror film directed by Brett Donowho. The movie stars Rileigh Chalmers, Johnny Hawkes and Ed Holden. Plot: Stranded …

EVEN THE WIND IS AFRAID (1967) Reviews and overview

Even the Wind is Afraid is a 1967 Mexican supernatural horror film about a ghost seeking revenge at an all-girls school. Written and directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada (The Book …

MAMA (2012) Reviews and overview

‘A mother’s love is forever’ Mama is a 2012 Spanish-Canadian horror film directed by Andy Muschietti (IT and IT: Chapter Two) starring Jessica Chastain. The film was produced by J. …

KM 31 (2006) Reviews and overview

‘Look beyond what your eyes can see’ KM 31 – or Kilómetro 31 – is a 2006 Mexican supernatural horror film written and directed by Rigoberto Castaneda. The film is inspired by …

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, …

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 …

INNER SENSES (2002) Reviews and overview

Inner Senses is a 2002 Hong Kong psychological horror film directed by Law Chi-leung and starring Leslie Cheung and Karena Lam. The film explores themes on hallucination, clinical depression, psychological trauma and suicide. It is also …