The final episode of a series is a tricky one to successfully produce. It can make or break an ensemble...
I’m not a huge fan of jump-scares in horror movies. I think they can work if they’re sparse, like in...
Dead men tell no tales, but they do take some interesting secrets to the grave. Brazilian writer and director Dennison Ramalho is anything but silent on his love and appreciation for cinema’s ability to delve into themes of violence, sex, and darkness, especially when it comes to the horror genre....
Making a laugh-filled comedy with heart is next to impossible, and making a truly disturbing horror film can be a...
A popular rule of good self-care is to not bring your work home with you and Smile shows that rule...
The German possession film Luz celebrated it’s North American premiere July 20, at the the 2018 Fantasia film festival. Writer/Director were welcomed by a sold-out crowd eager to see their fresh take on the possession sub-genre. Luz is an experimental film that follows a young cabdriver on the run from a demonic...
Kyle Edward Ball’s experimental debut feature Skinamarink is an eerie, elongated nightmare plucked straight from the mind of your childhood self....
It’s almost impossible to properly review The Turning without talking about how it ends. Let’s just say that the finale...
Were you bitten by a giant dog recently? Have your K9 teeth been growing unexpectedly? Were you recently warned by a fortune-teller that you would transform into a monster on the next full moon? If you answered yes to any of these questions: you are a werewolf. I’m so sorry...
Trying to exorcise a demon is hard enough, right? Now imagine having to deal with a whole legion! Better fill...
Monster movies are never just one thing. Night of the Living Dead isn’t just about zombies, it’s about prejudices rooted deeply into...
For many, being or becoming a parent can be scary. For the young couple in Still/Born, parenthood is downright terrifying. Still/Born, the directorial debut from talented writer/director Brandon Christensen, is a wickedly fun horror romp with blood-pumping scares and shockingly smooth production. The film follows a couple trying to raise their newborn child...