Hungry for a spooky series to binge? This past weekend Netflix released the international series Spectros (2020), a TV-MA Brazilian...
Dead men tell no tales, but they do take some interesting secrets to the grave. Brazilian writer and director Dennison...
There is no greater crime syndicate in cinema (or life, for that matter) than The Yakuza, which makes them the perfect villain for the comic-book adapted action crime thriller Yakuza Princess. Based on Danilo Beyruth’s graphic novel Samurai Shiro, Yakuza Princess is directed by Vicente Amorim who co-wrote the film with Kimi...
When democracy fails, it’s not hard to believe in a “deep state” conspiracy. Whether it’s the Illuminati or Lizard People,...
DESCRIPTION: It’s been a long time since any of us have had a proper vacation and after this week’s episode...
Dennison Ramalho’s feature debut The Night Shifter is a macabre and maniacal tale of morality and vengeance from beyond the grave. Heavily steeped in fantasy and Brazilian superstition, the film is a harrowing but humorous story. The Night Shifter marks Ramalho’s feature film debut after several shorts, including the ‘J is For Jesus’ segment...
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to director Natasha Kermani’s film, Lucky. On its surface, the film recounts the...
What does it take to be a good horror antagonist? A supernatural element? Any serial killer flick will tell you...
In Sao Paulo, a city already rife with poverty, death and corruption, an ancient evil will be awakened, bringing destruction upon the favelas. Directed by Kapel Furman and Armando Fonseca, the action-packed Brazilian supernatural slasher Skull: The Mask (originally titled Skull: A Máscara De Anhangá) had its World Premiere at...
Earlier this year, in February, the horror community lost an icon. Filmmaker José Mojica Marins, known for his macabre character...
Lloyd Kaufman is a pioneer of independent cinema. For more than 45 years, his B-movie studio Troma Entertainment has been...
There’s been a lot of discussion in the horror community of late on ‘what defines horror‘. Where we once were outcasts, shadowed by more glamorous genres, our creepy little genre is now ‘in vogue’. Horror audiences are a passionate bunch, and perhaps in an effort to protect our once niche macabre...