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THE RED BOOK RITUAL 2: THE GATE OF HELL (2024) Horror sequel in the offing

The Red Book Ritual 2: The Gate of Hell is a 2024 horror anthology film about people in a mansion who perform the ritual of the ‘Red Book’. The movie …

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THE TANK (2023) Reviews of New Zealand creature feature

‘Down here no one can hear you scream’ The Tank is a 2023 New Zealand monster movie about an ancient, long-dormant creature that terrorises a young family. Written, produced and …

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THE PEACEMAKERS (2022) Review of sci-fi comedy

The Peacemakers is a 2021 New Zealand science fiction comedy film about two extraterrestrials who arrive on Earth on a covert mission. The success of this mission is under threat …

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THE TURN OF THE SCREW (2020) Reviews and Digital release news

‘Never trust what you see?’ The Turn of the Screw is a 2020 New Zealand horror film about a woman who joins a theatrical production of the titular novel on …

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BUZZ SAW (2021) Review and preview of Kiwi comedy horror movie

‘By the time you hear the buzzing it’s too late.’ Buzz Saw is a 2021 New Zealand comedy horror film about members of a drinking club being terrorised by a …

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COMING HOME IN THE DARK (2021) Reviews and overview

‘All that evil requires is for good men to do nothing’ Coming Home in the Dark is a 2021 New Zealand thriller about two drifters who terrorise a school teacher …

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LOWDOWN DIRTY CRIMINALS (2020) reviews of New Zealand crime comedy

‘They give crime a bad name’ Lowdown Dirty Criminals is a 2020 New Zealand comedy crime feature film that focuses on two inept wannabe gangsters. The pair find themselves in …

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REUNION (2020) Reviews, new trailer and Blu-ray + DVD release news

Reunion is a 2020 New Zealand horror feature film about a pregnant woman who returns to her recently-deceased grandparents’ old family home. Hoping to spend time with her estranged mother, …

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SHADOW IN THE CLOUD (2020) Reviews and overview

Shadow in the Cloud is a 2020 New Zealand action horror film about a female WWII pilot trying to warn her obstinate male comrades of a creepy stowaway. Directed by …

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ALIEN ADDICTION (2019) Reviews and overview of comedy sci-fi movie

‘One man, two aliens, same buzz.’ Alien Addiction is a 2019 New Zealand science-fiction comedy feature film about a stoner slacker who makes friends with two aliens. Written and directed …

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DEAD (2020) Reviews of stoner comedy horror

‘A murder mystery with ghosts’ Dead is a 2020 New Zealand comedy horror feature film about a stoner who can see ghosts and a recently dead cop searching for a …

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KILLER SOFA (2019) Reviews and overview

‘Don’t sit on the furniture’ Killer Sofa is a 2019 New Zealand horror feature film about a recliner that becomes enchanted by an attractive young woman leading to crimes of …

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DEATHGASM (2015) Reviews and overview

‘Evil is cumming…’ Deathgasm is a 2015 New Zealand comedy horror film written and directed by Jason Lei Howden. The movie stars Milo Cawthorne, James Blake, and Kimberley Crossman. Plot: New …

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DEATH WARMED UP (1984) Reviews and worth watching

‘You only have one life to lead… but there are many ways to die…’ Death Warmed Up – aka Death Warmed Over – is a 1984 New Zealand science fiction …

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THE CHANGEOVER (2017) Overview

The Changeover is a 2017 British-New Zealand supernatural fantasy horror film directed by Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie from a screenplay by the latter, based on Margaret Mahy’s novel. The Firefly …

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THE DEVIL’S ROCK (2011) Reviews and overview

‘War is Hell’ The Devil’s Rock is a 2011 New Zealand supernatural horror feature film produced by Leanne Saunders, directed by Paul Campion from a screenplay co-written with Paul Finch, and …

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BRAINDEAD aka DEAD ALIVE (1992) Reviews and overview

Braindead is a 1992 New Zealand zombie horror film directed by Peter Jackson (King Kong; Meet the Feebles; Bad Taste) from a screenplay co-written with Fran Walsh and Stephen Sinclair. Also known as …

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I SURVIVED A ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST (2014) Reviews and overview

‘Shoot. Cut. Stay alive.’ I Survived a Zombie Holocaust is a 2014 New Zealand comedy horror feature film written and directed by Guy Pigden. It stars Harley Neville, Jocelyn Christian, Ben Baker and …

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THE DEAD ROOM (2015) Reviews and overview

‘There is an intruder. It’s you.’ The Dead Room is a 2015 New Zealand supernatural horror film edited and directed by Jason Stutter (Diagnosis: Death) from a screenplay co-written with …

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BLACK SHEEP (2006) Reviews and overview

Black Sheep is a 2006 New Zealand comedy horror feature film written and directed by Jonathan King. The film’s “splatstick”-style was inspired by New Zealand director Peter Jackson’s movies such as …

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WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014) Reviews and overview

What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand horror comedy feature film directed and written by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, who also star in the film. The remainder of the cast are: Jonathan Brugh, Cori …

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GHOST SHARK 2: URBAN JAWS (2014) overview

‘God damn.’ Ghost Shark 2: Urban Jaws is a 2014 New Zealand feature film directed by Andrew Todd and Johnny Hall. It was shot on a Canon 550D in Auckland, New Zealand, with additional shooting taking …

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FRESH MEAT (2012) Reviews and overview

‘A tasty comedy’ Fresh Meat is a 2012 New Zealand comedy horror feature film directed by Danny Mulheron from a screenplay by Briar Grace Smith, based on a story by Brad Abraham and …

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STRANGE BEHAVIOR (1981) Reviews and overview

‘It’s dead of night and everyone’s asleep. …Almost everybody!’ Strange Behavior – original title Dead Kids; also released as Small Town Massacre and Human Experiments – is a 1981 New Zealand mystery horror …

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BAD TASTE (1987) Reviews and overview

Bad Taste is a 1987 New Zealand cult science fiction comedy horror film produced, edited, filmed, written, directed and starring Peter Jackson (King Kong; The Lovely Bones; Braindead), who also created all special effects on the film. …

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Click the title for more info. All US releases unless noted otherwise.

Friday, November 24:
Bad CGI Gator – Full Moon

Tuesday, November 28:
A Haunting in Venice – Blu-ray and DVD
Night of the Missing – Screambox

Friday, December 1:
Everyone Will Burn – Theatrical (limited)
Godzilla Minus One – Theatrical (read reviews now)
Loop Track – VOD

Tuesday, December 5:
The Bell Keeper – DVD
Monsters of California – Blu-ray and DVD
A Nightmare on 34th Street – Digital

Friday, December 8:
A Creature Was Stirring – Theatrical (limited)
Lords of Misrule – VOD
The Sacrifice Game – Shudder
Santa Isn’t Real – VOD

Tuesday, December 12:
Walden – VOD

Friday, December 15:
Zero Hour – Digital

Tuesday, December 19:
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines – Blu-ray and DVD

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