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SEVEN DEATHS IN THE CAT’S EYES (1973) Reviews and Blu-ray news

Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes has recently been re-released in the USA on Limited Edition Blu-ray on December 28th. There is no mention of extras. Here’s our previous coverage …

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (2022) Preview of Martin Scorsese crime drama [updated]

Killers of the Flower Moon is a 2021 American crime drama in which members of the indigenous American Osage tribe are murdered in the 1920s. Some were shot in the …

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THE FOREVER PURGE (2021) Reviews with release news and first trailer

The Forever Purge is a 2021 American dystopian action-thriller film about a rogue group that continues the practice despite its abolition. Directed by Everardo Gout (TV series The Terror; Mars; …

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GHOST LIGHT (2021) Reviews and overview

Ghost Light is a 2021 American horror film about an opportunistic killer who becomes obsessed with the spirit of a theatre. Directed by Gabriel Saint (Chance Has No Empathy; writer …

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THE DEEPER YOU DIG (2019) reviews and overview

In the UK, Arrow Video is releasing a Limited Edition Blu-ray edition of The Deeper You Dig on 5th October 2020. Exclusive two-disc set containing The Deeper You Dig (2019) …

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KILLER THERAPY (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Murder is the only thing on his mind’ Killer Therapy is a 2019 American horror feature film about a mentally unstable young man who murders all the therapists he blames …

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EVERY TIME I DIE (2019) Reviews and overview

Every Time I Die is a 2019 American paranormal mystery-thriller feature film about death, memory, possession and reincarnation. Produced and directed by Robi Michael from a screenplay co-written with Gal …

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THE MANSON FAMILY MASSACRE (2019) Preview

‘Manson’s girls are here to do the devil’s business’ The Manson Family Massacre is a 2019 British horror thriller feature film written and directed by Andrew Jones (Jurassic Predator; Werewolves of …

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THE GIFT (2000) Reviews and overview

‘The only witness to the crime was not even there’ The Gift is a 2000 American supernatural horror feature film directed by Sam Raimi (Drag Me to Hell; Evil Dead …

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PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH (2018) Reviews and overview

‘World War III begins on your toy shelf’ Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich is a 2018 American horror film directed by Sonny Laguna (Haunted Evil Dead; Animalistic; Wither; Blood Runs …

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THE HARROWING (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Fear what’s inside you’ The Harrowing is a 2017 psychological horror film written, co-produced and directed by Jon Keeyes (Doom Room; Fall Down Dead; Nightmare Box; Suburban Nightmare; Hallow’s End). The movie …

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COMPULSION (2016) Overview

‘There are no rules’ Compulsion – aka Sadie – is a 2016 British-Canadian-Italian horror thriller feature film produced and directed by Craig Goodwill from a screenplay written by Brian Clark. …

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MAKING OFF aka THE DEVIL’S WEEKEND (2012) Reviews and overview

‘No one here gets out alive‘ Making Off – aka The Devil’s Weekend – is a 2012 French found footage horror film written and directed by Cédric Dupuis. It stars Céline Berti, Olivier Bureau, …

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RV: RESURRECTED VICTIMS (2017) Korean murder mystery

‘Vengeance brings the dead to life.’ RV: Resurrected Victims – original title: 희생부활자 – is an upcoming South Korean mystery thriller film written and directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. It is based on Park …

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CURVATURE (2017) Overview

‘Changing the past changes everything’ Curvature is a 2017 science fiction thriller feature film directed by Diego Hallivis from a screenplay by Brian DeLeeuw (Some Kind of Hate). The 1inMM Productions …

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1922 (2017) Reviews and overview

1922 is a 2017 American horror feature film written and directed by Zak Hilditch for Netflix, based on the 2010 Stephen King novella of the same title. The movie stars …

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KURONEKO (1968) Reviews and overview

Kuroneko is a 1968 Japanese horror film directed by Kaneto Shindo. The English title translates as “Black Cat”. (The Japanese title translates as “Black cat in a [bamboo] grove”.) A mother, Yone (Nobuko …

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JOHNNY FRANK GARRETT’S LAST WORD (2016) Reviews and overview

‘They thought they were doing the right thing. They were dead wrong.’ Johnny Frank Garrett’s Last Word is a 2016 American horror film directed by Simon Rumley (Red,White & Blue; …

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REVELATOR (2016) Overview

‘John Dunning sees the dead. Now they see him.’ Revelator is a 2016 American supernatural horror film written, edited, produced, directed by and starring J. Van Auken, making his feature …

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MUSE (2017) Reviews and overview

‘Words can kill’ Muse – aka Musa – is a 2017 English-language Spanish supernatural horror feature film directed by Jaume Balagueró (Sleep Tight; Fragile; [REC] and two sequels; The Nameless) from …

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THE BELKO EXPERIMENT (2016) Reviews and overview

The Belko Experiment is a 2016 horror thriller feature film directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek and sequel; Rogue), from a screenplay by co-producer James Gunn (Slither; Dawn of the Dead; …

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SUDDENLY IN THE DARK (1981) Reviews and overview

Suddenly in the Dark is a 1981 South Korean supernatural horror film directed by Go Yeong-nam [Young Nam Ko] from a screenplay by Sam-yuk Yoon. The movie stars Il-bong Yun, …

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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 …

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MEAT (2010) Reviews and overview

Meat – original title: Vlees – is a 2010 Dutch psycho drama film directed by Maartje Seyferth and Victor Nieuwenhuijs (Venus in Furs) from a screenplay by the former. It stars Titus Muizelaar, Nellie Benner, and Hugo …

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SOCIOPATHIA (2015) Overview

‘Love never dies’ Sociopathia is a 2015 American horror film written and directed by Ruby Larocca and Rich Mallery.. Main cast: Nicola Fiore (Slaughter Daughter), Asta Paredes, Tammy Jean, Ruby Larocca (She Wolf Rising), …

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CRIMINALLY INSANE aka CRAZY FAT ETHEL (1975) Reviews and overview

‘250 pounds of maniacal fury’ Criminally Insane – also known as Crazy Fat Ethel – is a 1975 American horror feature film written and directed by Nick Millard as Nick Philips (Satan’s Black …

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Stalaggh, Gulaggh – rock band

Stalaggh, later to be re-named Gulaggh, are a musical collective with their foundations in the metal scene but which soon evolved to be a far more avant-garde unit incorporating disturbing …

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Théâtre du Grand-Guignol, Paris – location

Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol [“The Theatre of the Big Puppet”] – known as the Grand Guignol – was a theatre in the Pigalle area of Paris (at 20 bis, rue Chaptal). From …

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MAN BITES DOG (1992) Reviews and overview

Man Bites Dog is a 1992 Belgian darkly comic crime-mockumentary written, produced and directed by Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoît Poelvoorde, who is also the film’s co-editor, cinematographer and …

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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 …

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SKINLESS aka THE BALLAD OF SKINLESS PETE (2014) Reviews and overview

‘He searched for a cure. What he found was a curse.’ Skinless – also known as The Ballad of Skinless Pete – is a 2014 micro $2000 budget American horror film …

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UNMAN, WITTERING AND ZIGO (1971) Reviews and overview

‘If you’re curious about terror…’ Unman, Wittering and Zigo is a 1971 British macabre thriller film directed by John Mackenzie and co-produced and starring David Hemmings, Douglas Wilmer and Tony Haygarth. It was adapted by Simon Raven (Incense for the Damned/Bloodsuckers) …

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HOUSE OF TERROR (1972) Reviews and overview

‘Step by diabolical step, you’ll be driven to the brink of insanity!’ House of Terror is a 1972 American horror thriller film, directed by Sergei Goncharoff. Also known as House of …

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THE BRUTE MAN (1946) Reviews and overview

The Brute Man is a 1946 American horror thriller film starring Rondo Hatton as the Creeper, a murderer seeking revenge against the people he holds responsible for the disfigurement of his face. Directed …

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SEVEN BLOOD-STAINED ORCHIDS (1972) Reviews and overview

Seven Blood-Stained Orchids is a 1972 Italian-West German Giallo horror thriller directed by Umberto Lenzi from a screenplay co-written with Roberto Gianviti, based on Lenzi’s storyline. The movie stars Antonio …

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JULIA’S EYES (2010) Reviews and overview

Julia’s Eyes is a 2010 Spanish horror thriller film directed by Guillem Morales from a co-screenplay with Oriol Paulo. The movie was co-produced by Guillermo del Toro. Plot: Julia (Belén …

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FROM HELL (2001) Reviews and overview

From Hell is a 2001 American-British crime horror mystery feature film directed by the Hughes brothers and loosely based on the comic book series of the same name by Alan …

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KILL LIST (2011) Reviews and overview

Kill List is 2011 British horror thriller feature film directed by Ben Wheatley (High-Rise; A Field in England; Sightseers) from a screenplay co-written with Amy Jump. The movie stars Neil Maskell, Michael Smiley and …

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THE TELL-TALE HEART (1960) Reviews and overview

The Tell-Tale Heart  aka Hidden Room of a 1000 Horrors is a 1960 British horror feature film directed by Ernest Morris. The screenplay by Brian Clemens (Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter) and …

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JOLLY ROGER: MASSACRE AT CUTTER’S COVE (2005) Reviews and overview

Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter’s Cove is a 2005 made-for-TV horror feature film produced by The Asylum, written by Gary Jones and Jeffrey Miller and directed by Jones (Mosquito), and …

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