Flammentod (Pyromaniac) is a 2023 extreme horror film written by Jean Rises and directed by Domiziano Cristopharo. Known as an author/publisher of extreme horror literature, as well as a horror reviewer/interviewer for multiple outlets, Jean has also written/acted in/produced several independent horror features such as Jonathan Doe’s The Art of Self-Harm (2023), the horror short

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In the great history of vampire movies, there are a lot of incredible films – but only one can claim to be the first vampire film, and perhaps the most important horror film of all time – and that’s F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922). In Nosferatu: The Real Story, the team looks into the drastically changing

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As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to cozy evenings by the fireplace dipping into the eggnog, and singing the Christmas classics. But holiday-themed horror movies offer a delightfully chilling alternative for those who crave a darker twist to their seasonal celebrations. These films take the joy and nostalgia of the holidays and

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We’re Not Here to Fuck Spiders is a 2020 Australian found footage horror movie written and directed by Josh Reed, who is primarily recognized for his directing work on television series. He gained notable attention for his direction of the feature horror thriller Primal (2010), the comedy series The Hamster Wheel (2011-12), and The Chaser’s

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Penis, willy, wang, peener, pizdă, dong, knob, kar, member, flesh trumpet, dick, cazzo, pecker, phallus, shlong, 陰茎 (inkei), pikk, plonker, ਪੀਨਿਸ (Pīnisa), John Thomas, trouser snake, etc; however you refer to it, I’m sure we are all aware of male genitalia. From the dawn of humanity, the male genitalia has been seen as a symbol

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Body horror seems to be experiencing a renaissance of sorts in the last few years with such films as 2021’s Malignant and 2024’s The Substance. A term first coined in the 1980s, the body horror sub-genre rose to fame as a gnarly, gross-out style of film that carefully juxtaposes camp and over-the-top visuals with classic horror

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Funny Frights

Billed as “A collection of Canadian shorts premieres, covering a bit of unusual, the surreal, and the lighter side of horror!”, the Thursday night line up at Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2024 was a fun ride, featuring everything from potty humour to the animated reimagining of Dante’s Inferno. Some shorts stood out more

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BITS and Bytes is a collection of short horror films screening on the third night at Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2024, including several from series that viewers will want to hunt down after viewing this sampling. Check out our reviews, and find some new favourite creators to follow! Ezra (2022) “After fleeing the

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Tuesday night’s shorts lineup was filled with terror and hilarity in even proportions, making it a well-rounded viewing experience. Here are our thoughts on the Mournful Mediums: Night Lab (2024) “When a mysterious package arrives from one of the lab’s field research stations, a promising young researcher uncovers a conspiracy against her masterminded by her

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