A superb example of how to take a relatable feeling of tranquility and launch it into a surreal science fiction scenario, director Trish Harnetiaux’s short film You Wouldn’t Understand is a delightful, gorgeous-looking journey into the absurd. A man (Anthony Arkin, who also performed editing duties) is enjoying a relaxing solo picnic and reading a […]
The highly regarded Screamfest Horror Film Festival is headed outside this year for a 10-night showcase of chilling new features and shorts. Ghosts, vampires, and brains that won’t die are just a few of the eerie prospects on tap for the festival’s 20th edition. Following is the festival’s official press release. The 20th annual Screamfest […]
Seclusion in snowy climes is often a fine springboard for horror movies, with The Abominable Snowman (1957), The Shining (1980), and this year’s The Lodge springing to mind. Writer/director Can Türedi places the protagonist of his new short film Glass Cabin in just such an environment, and the result is a fine slice of psychological […]
2017 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED “TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID” & “THE LAPACE’S DEMON” Among Top Winners Marianne Maddalena Honored with Career Achievement Award HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Oct. 19, 2017 — America’s largest and longest running horror movie festival, Screamfest, awarded this year’s top movies, filmmakers, and actors Thursday during the fest’s closing night. […]
I love me a big bug movie – we don’t see too many of them these days and when we do they are normally your typical SYFY Channel fare. But today we’ve got your first look at Dead Ant – a larger then life , star studded flick that looks to be a cross […]
Spanish short film Into the Mud had me anticipating one type of horror film but pleasantly turned my expectations upside down as it wound up delivering an amazing surprise. It also had me expecting an exploitative exercise of its star but shattered that notion as it instead showed a bravura performance on the actress’s behalf. […]
Tuesday, October 20th saw the world premiere of directors Kevin and Michael Goetz’ long awaited remake of the French “New Wave Of Horror” classic, Martyrs! The original 2008 release, directed by Pascal Laugier, is still noted for its absolute and unforgiving brutality. Upon its original release, the film turned both heads and stomachs as it […]