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Movie Review: Arcadian Has a Monster Problem

Nicolas Cage has been busy over the past several years, releasing at least one film a year, including the highly anticipated Longlegs, which just opened in theaters. One of the recently released films is the monster movie Arcadian. That’s what we are here to talk about. Arcadian is set in the near future when life has been forever changed. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life—tranquility by day and torment by night. After the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of deadly creatures. The movie is directed by Benjamin Brewer and written by Mike Nilon, who also happens to be Cage’s manager/agent. Arcadian has some severe issues, the biggest of which is that it is a monster movie with dreadful monsters. They look ridiculous. The CGI is terrible—the worst I’ve seen in a while. That says a lot. These things look stupid, not scary. They do this fast thing where their mouths open

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

“From” Star Gives an Update on Season Three Premiere

Fans of the chilling horror series “From” can rejoice! We’ve got an update on the series thanks to a recent social media update from star Harold Perrineau, who discussed the series in our interview from last season. “From” first premiered in 2022 on MGM+ (formerly Epix). It follows a group of strangers trapped in a nightmarish town. They struggle to survive the strange occurrences within the town and the terrifying creatures that emerge when the sun sets. The series boasts a talented cast, including Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, and David Alpay. Shortly after the conclusion of season 2 in 2023, “From” was greenlit for a third season. While an initial announcement placed its release sometime in the Fall of 2024, Perrineau’s recent post offers a more specific timeframe. Perrineau’s update confirms that season 3 will premiere in “early fall.” This narrows the broad Fall 2024 window, suggesting a release date sometime in September or October 2024. For television

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

First Trailer for ‘The Substance’ Gives A Shot of Horror to Come

Demi Moore, known for her roles in films like G.I. Jane and Ghost, plays an aging star who goes to disturbing lengths to recapture her youth in the twisted first trailer for the body-horror The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, known for her brutal 2017 film Revenge. Hugo Diego Garcia, Dennis Quaid, and Margaret Qualley also star in the movie that centers on Moore’s Elisabeth Sparkle. Elisabeth is a celebrity aerobics show host fired on her 50th birthday due to her age. Desperate, Elisabeth doesn’t think twice when a mysterious scientist approaches her. She accepts his offer. She is given an experimental chemical to revert her to her “younger, more beautiful, more perfect” self. However, the dream Elisabeth has been sold will soon turn into a nightmare. The trailer gives viewers blink-and-you’ll-miss-them shots of Quaid’s creepy salesman and a neon-green vile labeled “Activator.” We also see a lot of leotards, and Elisabeth’s younger version is covered in blood. Fargeat won

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

Brace Yourself the Catnado Trailer Has Just Made Landfall!

You’ve witnessed the destruction of Sharknados; now prepare for the deadly Catnado to arrive this Fall from the team behind Shark Exorcist and Sharks of the Corn. Brace yourself for hordes of felines caught in tornadoes rip their way through humanity. The world faces a horrific onslaught of tornadoes, each unleashing hordes of enraged and deadly cats upon humanity! As chaos reigns, a disparate group of individuals has one mission: to stop this feline fury as the fur flies. But against such odds, and with only one life to spare per person, their battle may end in cat-astrophy. From directors Donald Farmer, Tim Ritter, Curtis Everett, and Alaine Hungington, Catnado stars Erica Rowell Green, Joshua G Otto, Blair Kelly, Serena Salieri, and Tucky Williams. Batten down the hatches and brace yourself; the hair-raising movie Catnado is forecasted to blow onto VOD and DVD on October 22, 2024, from Wild Eye Releasing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

True Story Inspired Horror Thriller ‘Wolves’ Is Out Now

Inspired by actual events, the film Wolves is a gripping thriller. It delves into unsolved cold cases and the personal demons that haunt us. Wolves follows a young man. Initially isolated from society, he makes a shocking discovery: a series of cold cases that have gone unnoticed. Curiosity compels him to investigate further. He ventures into the dark and dangerous underbelly of the world he once avoided. This exploration isn’t just about solving the mysteries—it becomes a profound journey of self-discovery. The protagonist is forced to confront the external dangers he uncovers and his internal struggles, adding a layer of psychological complexity to the story. Dunlop drew inspiration for the script from actual incidents in his hometown of London, Ontario. Numerous animals were discovered and brutally killed. He weaves these events into the narrative, potentially reflecting on his character, to explore what drives someone to immerse themselves in such grim horrors. Mark Nocent, Jake Raymond, and Allan Dobrescu deliver powerful

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

A Horrifying Discover is Made in the New Exclusive Clip From ‘In Our Blood’

Following its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, we have an exclusive new clip from the horror-thriller In Our Blood. In it, our main characters enter a room only to discover something terrifying. The story follows filmmaker Emily Wyland (Brittany O’Grady, “The White Lotus”) as she embarks on a complex journey. After a decade of estrangement, she reunites with her mother for an intimate documentary project, teaming up with cinematographer Danny (E. J. Bonilla, “The Old Man”) to capture the experience. However, their quest for reconciliation takes a horrifying turn when Emily’s mother vanishes without a trace. Suspicion swirls around her mother’s past struggles with addiction. Emily and Danny are left to decipher a web of cryptic clues. However, a desperate race against time ensues as they fight to find her before it’s too late. In Our Blood marks the narrative feature film debut of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Pedro Kos, known for his Oscar-nominated work on Rebel Hearts and Lead

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

Movie Review: ‘In A Violent Nature’ is Mediocre at Best

Writer-director Chris Nash makes his feature debut with In a Violent Nature, now out on VOD. Everyone has been talking about the movie, so I decided I needed to see it myself. That’s an hour and a half, and I’ll never get back. In the movie, a couple of friends find an old locket. When one takes it, it resurrects Johnny, a vengeful spirit driven by a 60-year-old crime. He’s hungry for payback and fixated on reclaiming the stolen locket. But his wrath doesn’t stop there. Anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path becomes meat for the grinder in his methodical, one-by-one slaughter spree. Where do I start with this movie? I guess the villain is as good of a place as any. The hulking killer looks halfway decent. He spends half the movie just walking through the woods—stomping around like the Jolly Green Giant in no less than seven scenes, just wandering about the woods with the camera in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

Spoiler-Free Review: “House of Sayuri” (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival)

If you watch J-horror, you have likely heard of director Kôji Shiraishi. He has 95 directing credits on IMDB, with his most well-known film to Western audiences perhaps being the 2016 phantom face-off Sadako vs. Kayako. With his latest feature House of Sayuri (AKA Sayuri; Japan, 2024), he pulls off remarkable magic with tonal shifts to deliver a wholly satisfying haunted house spookfest. Head of the household Akio Kamiki (Sen Kajihara) has worked hard to move his wife, three children, and parents from a cramped city apartment into a spacious house all their own. Alas, the angry spirit of Sayuri, a girl who was murdered there, isn’t as happy about the situation as the new residents, and she would just as soon see them dead. Teen son Norio (Ryoka Minamide), his grandmother who suffers from dementia (Toshie Negishi), and his new school friend Sumida (Hana Kondo) — who happens to have a special sense about supernatural occurrences — need to

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Joseph Perry
Jul 15, 2024

First Look: Metallica’s James Hetfield Saddles Up for Dark Thriller ‘The Thicket’

Tubi Films has unveiled the first images for its upcoming dark western thriller The Thicket, which will star Metallica frontman and actor James Hetfield. Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars as Shorty, a bounty hunter tasked with finding a kidnapped woman in the ruthless wilds of the early 20th century. The film follows Shorty and his companions as they venture into the treacherous Big Thicket in pursuit of the culprit. Hetfield joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”), Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”), Levon Hawke (The Crowded Room), Leslie Grace (In The Heights), and Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Old Man). Director Elliott Lester describes the casting of James Hetfield as a stroke of fate. Inspired by a vision, Lester and co-star Peter Dinklage relentlessly pursued Hetfield for the role. Their efforts paid off, with Hetfield expressing a lifelong desire to act in a dark western. Hetfield previously played a police officer in the Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2024

Box Set Review: Danza Macabra Volume 2 – Severin 4K/Blu-ray

Remember way back to like last year when Severin released their collection of Italian Gothic fright flicks in a handy box set called Danza Macabra? Well, they went and released a second volume (and because I’m woefully behind, a third set as well… review coming soon) so lets do the film by film bag, shall we? First up is Antonio Margheriti’s (Yor: The Hunter From the Future) and Sergio Corbucci’s (1966’s Django) Castle of Blood from 1964, doubtless an answer to then-popular Edgar Alan Poe adaptations coming from legendary producer Roger Corman… hell, Poe even appears as a character in this very narrative (played by The Bloodstained Butterfly’s Silvano Tranquilli)! Speaking of Poe as we are, he’s balls deep into describing the final act of his story Berenice to his chum Lord Thomas Blackwood (Umberto Raho, The Last Man on Earth) when they are joined by journalist Alan Foster (Georges Rivière) who believes that the supernatural is a load of

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DanXIII
Jul 13, 2024

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Movie Review: Arcadian Has a Monster Problem

Nicolas Cage has been busy over the past several years, releasing at least one film a year, including the highly anticipated Longlegs, which just opened in theaters. One of the recently released films is the monster movie Arcadian. That’s what we are here to talk about. Arcadian is set in the near future when life has been forever changed. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life—tranquility by day and torment by night. After the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of deadly creatures. The movie is directed by Benjamin Brewer and written by Mike Nilon, who also happens to be Cage’s manager/agent. Arcadian has some severe issues, the biggest of which is that it is a monster movie with dreadful monsters. They look ridiculous. The CGI is terrible—the worst I’ve seen in a while. That says a lot. These things look stupid, not scary. They do this fast thing where their mouths open

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

“From” Star Gives an Update on Season Three Premiere

Fans of the chilling horror series “From” can rejoice! We’ve got an update on the series thanks to a recent social media update from star Harold Perrineau, who discussed the series in our interview from last season. “From” first premiered in 2022 on MGM+ (formerly Epix). It follows a group of strangers trapped in a nightmarish town. They struggle to survive the strange occurrences within the town and the terrifying creatures that emerge when the sun sets. The series boasts a talented cast, including Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, and David Alpay. Shortly after the conclusion of season 2 in 2023, “From” was greenlit for a third season. While an initial announcement placed its release sometime in the Fall of 2024, Perrineau’s recent post offers a more specific timeframe. Perrineau’s update confirms that season 3 will premiere in “early fall.” This narrows the broad Fall 2024 window, suggesting a release date sometime in September or October 2024. For television

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

First Trailer for ‘The Substance’ Gives A Shot of Horror to Come

Demi Moore, known for her roles in films like G.I. Jane and Ghost, plays an aging star who goes to disturbing lengths to recapture her youth in the twisted first trailer for the body-horror The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, known for her brutal 2017 film Revenge. Hugo Diego Garcia, Dennis Quaid, and Margaret Qualley also star in the movie that centers on Moore’s Elisabeth Sparkle. Elisabeth is a celebrity aerobics show host fired on her 50th birthday due to her age. Desperate, Elisabeth doesn’t think twice when a mysterious scientist approaches her. She accepts his offer. She is given an experimental chemical to revert her to her “younger, more beautiful, more perfect” self. However, the dream Elisabeth has been sold will soon turn into a nightmare. The trailer gives viewers blink-and-you’ll-miss-them shots of Quaid’s creepy salesman and a neon-green vile labeled “Activator.” We also see a lot of leotards, and Elisabeth’s younger version is covered in blood. Fargeat won

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2024

Brace Yourself the Catnado Trailer Has Just Made Landfall!

You’ve witnessed the destruction of Sharknados; now prepare for the deadly Catnado to arrive this Fall from the team behind Shark Exorcist and Sharks of the Corn. Brace yourself for hordes of felines caught in tornadoes rip their way through humanity. The world faces a horrific onslaught of tornadoes, each unleashing hordes of enraged and deadly cats upon humanity! As chaos reigns, a disparate group of individuals has one mission: to stop this feline fury as the fur flies. But against such odds, and with only one life to spare per person, their battle may end in cat-astrophy. From directors Donald Farmer, Tim Ritter, Curtis Everett, and Alaine Hungington, Catnado stars Erica Rowell Green, Joshua G Otto, Blair Kelly, Serena Salieri, and Tucky Williams. Batten down the hatches and brace yourself; the hair-raising movie Catnado is forecasted to blow onto VOD and DVD on October 22, 2024, from Wild Eye Releasing.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

True Story Inspired Horror Thriller ‘Wolves’ Is Out Now

Inspired by actual events, the film Wolves is a gripping thriller. It delves into unsolved cold cases and the personal demons that haunt us. Wolves follows a young man. Initially isolated from society, he makes a shocking discovery: a series of cold cases that have gone unnoticed. Curiosity compels him to investigate further. He ventures into the dark and dangerous underbelly of the world he once avoided. This exploration isn’t just about solving the mysteries—it becomes a profound journey of self-discovery. The protagonist is forced to confront the external dangers he uncovers and his internal struggles, adding a layer of psychological complexity to the story. Dunlop drew inspiration for the script from actual incidents in his hometown of London, Ontario. Numerous animals were discovered and brutally killed. He weaves these events into the narrative, potentially reflecting on his character, to explore what drives someone to immerse themselves in such grim horrors. Mark Nocent, Jake Raymond, and Allan Dobrescu deliver powerful

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

A Horrifying Discover is Made in the New Exclusive Clip From ‘In Our Blood’

Following its premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, we have an exclusive new clip from the horror-thriller In Our Blood. In it, our main characters enter a room only to discover something terrifying. The story follows filmmaker Emily Wyland (Brittany O’Grady, “The White Lotus”) as she embarks on a complex journey. After a decade of estrangement, she reunites with her mother for an intimate documentary project, teaming up with cinematographer Danny (E. J. Bonilla, “The Old Man”) to capture the experience. However, their quest for reconciliation takes a horrifying turn when Emily’s mother vanishes without a trace. Suspicion swirls around her mother’s past struggles with addiction. Emily and Danny are left to decipher a web of cryptic clues. However, a desperate race against time ensues as they fight to find her before it’s too late. In Our Blood marks the narrative feature film debut of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Pedro Kos, known for his Oscar-nominated work on Rebel Hearts and Lead

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

Movie Review: ‘In A Violent Nature’ is Mediocre at Best

Writer-director Chris Nash makes his feature debut with In a Violent Nature, now out on VOD. Everyone has been talking about the movie, so I decided I needed to see it myself. That’s an hour and a half, and I’ll never get back. In the movie, a couple of friends find an old locket. When one takes it, it resurrects Johnny, a vengeful spirit driven by a 60-year-old crime. He’s hungry for payback and fixated on reclaiming the stolen locket. But his wrath doesn’t stop there. Anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path becomes meat for the grinder in his methodical, one-by-one slaughter spree. Where do I start with this movie? I guess the villain is as good of a place as any. The hulking killer looks halfway decent. He spends half the movie just walking through the woods—stomping around like the Jolly Green Giant in no less than seven scenes, just wandering about the woods with the camera in

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 15, 2024

Spoiler-Free Review: “House of Sayuri” (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival)

If you watch J-horror, you have likely heard of director Kôji Shiraishi. He has 95 directing credits on IMDB, with his most well-known film to Western audiences perhaps being the 2016 phantom face-off Sadako vs. Kayako. With his latest feature House of Sayuri (AKA Sayuri; Japan, 2024), he pulls off remarkable magic with tonal shifts to deliver a wholly satisfying haunted house spookfest. Head of the household Akio Kamiki (Sen Kajihara) has worked hard to move his wife, three children, and parents from a cramped city apartment into a spacious house all their own. Alas, the angry spirit of Sayuri, a girl who was murdered there, isn’t as happy about the situation as the new residents, and she would just as soon see them dead. Teen son Norio (Ryoka Minamide), his grandmother who suffers from dementia (Toshie Negishi), and his new school friend Sumida (Hana Kondo) — who happens to have a special sense about supernatural occurrences — need to

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Jul 15, 2024

First Look: Metallica’s James Hetfield Saddles Up for Dark Thriller ‘The Thicket’

Tubi Films has unveiled the first images for its upcoming dark western thriller The Thicket, which will star Metallica frontman and actor James Hetfield. Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars as Shorty, a bounty hunter tasked with finding a kidnapped woman in the ruthless wilds of the early 20th century. The film follows Shorty and his companions as they venture into the treacherous Big Thicket in pursuit of the culprit. Hetfield joins a star-studded ensemble that includes Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”), Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna”), Levon Hawke (The Crowded Room), Leslie Grace (In The Heights), and Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Old Man). Director Elliott Lester describes the casting of James Hetfield as a stroke of fate. Inspired by a vision, Lester and co-star Peter Dinklage relentlessly pursued Hetfield for the role. Their efforts paid off, with Hetfield expressing a lifelong desire to act in a dark western. Hetfield previously played a police officer in the Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2024

Box Set Review: Danza Macabra Volume 2 – Severin 4K/Blu-ray

Remember way back to like last year when Severin released their collection of Italian Gothic fright flicks in a handy box set called Danza Macabra? Well, they went and released a second volume (and because I’m woefully behind, a third set as well… review coming soon) so lets do the film by film bag, shall we? First up is Antonio Margheriti’s (Yor: The Hunter From the Future) and Sergio Corbucci’s (1966’s Django) Castle of Blood from 1964, doubtless an answer to then-popular Edgar Alan Poe adaptations coming from legendary producer Roger Corman… hell, Poe even appears as a character in this very narrative (played by The Bloodstained Butterfly’s Silvano Tranquilli)! Speaking of Poe as we are, he’s balls deep into describing the final act of his story Berenice to his chum Lord Thomas Blackwood (Umberto Raho, The Last Man on Earth) when they are joined by journalist Alan Foster (Georges Rivière) who believes that the supernatural is a load of

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Jul 13, 2024
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