Month: August 2024
“Haunted by the war in Iraq, a depressed and faithless Gabriel is approached by the mysterious Balthazar, who recruits Gabriel to stop the evil Archangel Michael from raising an army of the dead to take over the world. With the help of his old platoon, Gabriel sets off to find the Warriors of Peace, their
A well-known writer/director of B-Movie Titles such as Silent Deaf’ning (2007), Bill Huckstabelle: Serial Rapist (2015), and Bronx Bigfoot (2016), as well as starring in similarly themed titles such as The Fappening (2015), Jerry Landi has made a name for himself in modern low-budget filmmaking with his unconventional themes and a gritty, urban aesthetic. We
Weddings can be stressful; add in a drunken blowjob for the groom from a vindictive stranger and an obnoxious employee overstepping social boundaries, and, for couple Shane and Leah, it is a nightmare. The follow-up ‘perfect’ honeymoon, full of arguments about money, career, and family disrespect (never disrespecting family), is already a drag. However, when
Fright is a 2024 English period horror, written and directed by Warren Dudley. Beginning their career in film in 2005 with the comedy TV movie Come on You Chickens, Warren’s first foray into horror as the writer/director of Prankz (2017). It’s 1937, and young Emily is trapped in a nightmare. Her chronic agoraphobia and strange,
There have been many horror films that tackle the theme of trauma in recent years, but this one really pushes things a bit further. Traumatika is a 2024 horror film directed by Pierre Tsigaridis. It delves into the different forms of childhood trauma, from witnessing violence to physical and even sexual abuse. The film stars
Choose Your Own Demise With Ashley Lister’s Novel Horror Concept UK horror author Ashley Lister likely needs no introduction to those of you who devour indie books like midnight snacks after a kegger. With more than sixty books under his belt, you’ve probably read more than one of his titles already. If you haven’t, you
Exhausted after a long day of hiking, Daniel, Donna, Mark, and Sally gather around a fire at their campsite. It’s the first night of their spooky hiking tour through a haunted forest. As darkness creeps in, the four friends huddle together, joined by their mysterious guide, who promises an unforgettable experience. Their chaperone reveals the
If you’re a fan of B-movies, you’re already a fan of Charles Band’s Full Moon Features. Ghoulies, the Puppet Master series, Gingerdead Man, Subspecies…Full Moon Features is synonymous with low-budget comedic horror. With 399 films under his belt, Mr. Band decided it was time to launch a new brand that would appeal to a
Cow Head, or Gozu in Japanese, is an urban legend that cryptically claims the existence of a tale able to shatter one’s sanity from reading mere fragments – the whole tale not intact as supposedly that dangerous. The entire idea is strongly reminiscent of Robert W. Chambers’ ‘The King in Yellow‘ – both concerning reading
It isn’t easy to portray a culture’s traditions and beliefs in a horror movie without it feeling gimmicky and a bit hokey, so 2020’s The Old Ways sets the bar fairly high for itself in that regard. We’ve seen films and books use cultural lore in countless ways, some that do it successfully (such as