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FAILURE! (2023) Writer/director Alex Kahuam’s splendidly crafted one-take feature about the highly stressful day of a second-generation plastics factory owner James (Ted Raimi in an excellent performance) trying to come to grips with possibly having to sell his family business because of overwhelming debt and his daughter’s upcoming high-end marriage. James is a fast talker, and he’ll need to use that talent to the best of his abilities as he is visited by a wedding fitting party, some men as desperate for money as he is, and other characters ranging from the sympathetic to the deadly. Erenesto Lomeli’s crackerjack cinematography keeps viewers up close and personal with the proceedings, and the smooth one-take approach is bolstered by Kahuam’s razor-sharp dialogue. Raimi puts on a veritable acting clinic as his character is dealt one problem after another. A sizable supporting cast adds to the tension, which is peppered with occasional dark humor. Failure! is a thriller, but depending on your interpretation
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From writer-director Ezekiel Decker (Dancing With Myself) comes The Woman Under the Stage, a film about obsession, perfection, horror, and a woman taking a stab at the role of a lifetime. Co-written by Logan Rinaldi, the film centers on a young woman who discovers how far she will go to achieve immortality while receiving the role of a lifetime in a mysterious stage play that is said to be cursed. Jessica Dawn Willis (Silhouette, False Profits, Surviving the Cartel) and Matthew Tompkins (The Harrowing, Sicario, Confession) star, along with others. Following its successful film festival tour, The Woman Under the Stage is out now on VUDU and will be coming to Prime Video later this year.
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Every once in a blue moon I see a flick so incredibly difficult to write about that I’m nearly brought to tears… not because it’s a difficult task, but rather because someone has the goddamn balls to create a psychotronic mother fucking masterpiece and I’d rather all you like-minded cats n’ creeps would just watch the damned thing rather than reading my wicked words… and that is a thing of beauty and wonder indeed! If you didn’t heed my edict above and are still here, I’ll attempt to give you a rough sketch as to just what to expect story-wise from writer/director/genius Adrian Garcia Bogliano’s Black Circle… Celeste (Felice Jankell) is having a shitty go at things when her successful businesswoman sis, Isa (Erica Midfjäll), clues her in to a hypnosis record from the ’70s that has changed her life for the better. Incredulous, Celeste spins the platter nevertheless… and the results are third eye-opening to say the least! Further
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A dark and twisted mystery unfolds in the Swedish horror-thriller Shadow Island, coming to theaters this September. In Shadow Island, an aspiring meteorologist, David (Johan L. Heinstedt), stumbles upon what remains of his father’s work. David sets off to a desert island in the Barents Sea – the one place that may hold the truth about his father’s passing. Confronted by strange lights in the dark, eerie radio disturbances, and a hidden cave, David questions whether or not he’s alone on the island. But his search for truth will lead to a much larger conspiracy. The film marks the feature debut of Johan Storm, who also penned the script. Hanne Mathisen Haga, Joel Wallón, and Magnus Roosmann also star. Discover the secrets that Shadow Island holds when it opens in limited theaters on September 8, 2023.
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The official trailer for the horror film Black Mold has been released, and it will grow on you. Featuring elements of psychological horror, the urban exploration film took home several awards from film festivals, including the award for “Best Indie Feature” at PanicFest as well as “Best Actress” for Agnes Albright’s portrait of a photographer trying to cope with her past mistakes. Director John Pata‘s Black Mold introduces a tale filled with fear and internal struggle. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident the neglected facility harbors darker secrets that begin to bubble to the surface. In the film, “while exploring a decrepit and abandoned facility, an auspicious photographer faces off against her traumatic past.” Andrew Bailes, Jeremy Holm, and Caito Aase also star in this dark and exciting film written and directed by John Pata (Fear Haus, Dead Weight). Black Mold will spread later this year from Raven Banner. In the meantime, check out the trailer.
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As Halloween draws near, more and more horror films are landing in theaters and on home release. It really is the best time of the year, and this week, there are a ton of killer horror films headed your way! To learn more about the movie and to watch its trailer, click on the movie’s title. The Exorcist: Believer Theaters “Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia Marcum) disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed
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PAREIDOLIA (2023) Director Aaron Truss’s shock short Pareidolia — a word meaning the phenomenon of our minds attempting to make meaningful images out of patterns or objects when one does not exist, such as seeing a cloud in the shape of a sheep — is a fantastic work boasting top-notch production values, a cast featuring some familiar genre-film favorites, and an intriguing story that is ripe for being made into a full-length feature. Lecturer Sinead Chambers (genre legend Diane Franklin of Amityville II: The Possession [1982], Waking Nightmare [2023], and about 50 other acting credits) has begun experiencing pareidolia in increasingly disturbing ways, which she discusses with her friend Jean Clark (Carolyn Pickles of The Yellow Wallpaper [1989]), while priest Father Cavanagh (Graham Cole) makes a shocking discovery at a mortuary involving a very peculiar demise. Aaron Truss, working from a screenplay by Aiden Truss, invests Pareidolia with an eldritch atmosphere, a fast-paced approach, and a gripping dash of mystery.
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Horror scribe Peter Neal (American television mainstay Anthony Franciosa) has just released his newest novel, the eponymous Tenebrae, and is all set to promote the living shit out of it down Italy way. No sooner does he set foot on solid ground (okay, slightly after) when he’s grilled by mystery novel super-duper fan Detective Germani (Giuliano Gemma) and his partner, Inspector Altieri (Carola Stagnaro), about a recent murder of a young woman… a murder inspired by (and physically utilizing) the pages of Neal’s novel… along with a big ol’ straight razor; a real case of shave and a haircut, two tits… Much like potato chips, our mysterious madman can’t stop at just one, and before long the list of extinct lovely ladies murdered in various and sundry ways (all inspired by Neal’s wicked words, natch) gets rather lengthy indeed. This all makes Neal absolutely bonkers to solve the mystery himself… which leads to red herrings and head trauma… but doesn’t
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In a time where movies and series are being delayed due to the Hollywood strike, the release date for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year has just been moved up. I’m talking about David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. The reason for the move is a bit surprising. Jason Blum was compelled to swap dates because he doesn’t want the film to go up against the movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which lands in theaters and on AMC on the 13th. Blum took to Twitter to make the announcement. Look what you made me do. The Exorcist: Believer moves to 10/6/23#TaylorWins — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) August 31, 2023 “Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her
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From Well Go USA, who brought you Train To Busan, comes the creature feature Creepy Crawly, a film born out of Thai folklore, arriving just in time for Halloween. In the film, “When travelers arrive in Thailand during the pandemic, they must quarantine for 14 days at a hotel run by a secretive manager and staff. Unusual incidents begin at night, but no one is prepared for the shocking horror of a hundred-legged monster taking over the bodies of guests.” Co-written and co-directed by Chalit Krileadmongkon (The Beast Below) and Pakphum Wongjinda (Possessed), Creepy Cawly stars Chanya McClory (Sang Krasue 2), Pirat Nitipaisalkul [AKA Mike Angelo] (The Misfits), and Benjamin Joseph Varney (Friend Zone). Creepy Crawly arrives on Digital and Blu-ray on October 3, 2023.
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FAILURE! (2023) Writer/director Alex Kahuam’s splendidly crafted one-take feature about the highly stressful day of a second-generation plastics factory owner James (Ted Raimi in an excellent performance) trying to come to grips with possibly having to sell his family business because of overwhelming debt and his daughter’s upcoming high-end marriage. James is a fast talker, and he’ll need to use that talent to the best of his abilities as he is visited by a wedding fitting party, some men as desperate for money as he is, and other characters ranging from the sympathetic to the deadly. Erenesto Lomeli’s crackerjack cinematography keeps viewers up close and personal with the proceedings, and the smooth one-take approach is bolstered by Kahuam’s razor-sharp dialogue. Raimi puts on a veritable acting clinic as his character is dealt one problem after another. A sizable supporting cast adds to the tension, which is peppered with occasional dark humor. Failure! is a thriller, but depending on your interpretation
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From writer-director Ezekiel Decker (Dancing With Myself) comes The Woman Under the Stage, a film about obsession, perfection, horror, and a woman taking a stab at the role of a lifetime. Co-written by Logan Rinaldi, the film centers on a young woman who discovers how far she will go to achieve immortality while receiving the role of a lifetime in a mysterious stage play that is said to be cursed. Jessica Dawn Willis (Silhouette, False Profits, Surviving the Cartel) and Matthew Tompkins (The Harrowing, Sicario, Confession) star, along with others. Following its successful film festival tour, The Woman Under the Stage is out now on VUDU and will be coming to Prime Video later this year.
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Every once in a blue moon I see a flick so incredibly difficult to write about that I’m nearly brought to tears… not because it’s a difficult task, but rather because someone has the goddamn balls to create a psychotronic mother fucking masterpiece and I’d rather all you like-minded cats n’ creeps would just watch the damned thing rather than reading my wicked words… and that is a thing of beauty and wonder indeed! If you didn’t heed my edict above and are still here, I’ll attempt to give you a rough sketch as to just what to expect story-wise from writer/director/genius Adrian Garcia Bogliano’s Black Circle… Celeste (Felice Jankell) is having a shitty go at things when her successful businesswoman sis, Isa (Erica Midfjäll), clues her in to a hypnosis record from the ’70s that has changed her life for the better. Incredulous, Celeste spins the platter nevertheless… and the results are third eye-opening to say the least! Further
Continue reading →
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A dark and twisted mystery unfolds in the Swedish horror-thriller Shadow Island, coming to theaters this September. In Shadow Island, an aspiring meteorologist, David (Johan L. Heinstedt), stumbles upon what remains of his father’s work. David sets off to a desert island in the Barents Sea – the one place that may hold the truth about his father’s passing. Confronted by strange lights in the dark, eerie radio disturbances, and a hidden cave, David questions whether or not he’s alone on the island. But his search for truth will lead to a much larger conspiracy. The film marks the feature debut of Johan Storm, who also penned the script. Hanne Mathisen Haga, Joel Wallón, and Magnus Roosmann also star. Discover the secrets that Shadow Island holds when it opens in limited theaters on September 8, 2023.
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The official trailer for the horror film Black Mold has been released, and it will grow on you. Featuring elements of psychological horror, the urban exploration film took home several awards from film festivals, including the award for “Best Indie Feature” at PanicFest as well as “Best Actress” for Agnes Albright’s portrait of a photographer trying to cope with her past mistakes. Director John Pata‘s Black Mold introduces a tale filled with fear and internal struggle. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident the neglected facility harbors darker secrets that begin to bubble to the surface. In the film, “while exploring a decrepit and abandoned facility, an auspicious photographer faces off against her traumatic past.” Andrew Bailes, Jeremy Holm, and Caito Aase also star in this dark and exciting film written and directed by John Pata (Fear Haus, Dead Weight). Black Mold will spread later this year from Raven Banner. In the meantime, check out the trailer.
Continue reading →
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As Halloween draws near, more and more horror films are landing in theaters and on home release. It really is the best time of the year, and this week, there are a ton of killer horror films headed your way! To learn more about the movie and to watch its trailer, click on the movie’s title. The Exorcist: Believer Theaters “Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia Marcum) disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed
Continue reading →
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PAREIDOLIA (2023) Director Aaron Truss’s shock short Pareidolia — a word meaning the phenomenon of our minds attempting to make meaningful images out of patterns or objects when one does not exist, such as seeing a cloud in the shape of a sheep — is a fantastic work boasting top-notch production values, a cast featuring some familiar genre-film favorites, and an intriguing story that is ripe for being made into a full-length feature. Lecturer Sinead Chambers (genre legend Diane Franklin of Amityville II: The Possession [1982], Waking Nightmare [2023], and about 50 other acting credits) has begun experiencing pareidolia in increasingly disturbing ways, which she discusses with her friend Jean Clark (Carolyn Pickles of The Yellow Wallpaper [1989]), while priest Father Cavanagh (Graham Cole) makes a shocking discovery at a mortuary involving a very peculiar demise. Aaron Truss, working from a screenplay by Aiden Truss, invests Pareidolia with an eldritch atmosphere, a fast-paced approach, and a gripping dash of mystery.
Continue reading →
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Horror scribe Peter Neal (American television mainstay Anthony Franciosa) has just released his newest novel, the eponymous Tenebrae, and is all set to promote the living shit out of it down Italy way. No sooner does he set foot on solid ground (okay, slightly after) when he’s grilled by mystery novel super-duper fan Detective Germani (Giuliano Gemma) and his partner, Inspector Altieri (Carola Stagnaro), about a recent murder of a young woman… a murder inspired by (and physically utilizing) the pages of Neal’s novel… along with a big ol’ straight razor; a real case of shave and a haircut, two tits… Much like potato chips, our mysterious madman can’t stop at just one, and before long the list of extinct lovely ladies murdered in various and sundry ways (all inspired by Neal’s wicked words, natch) gets rather lengthy indeed. This all makes Neal absolutely bonkers to solve the mystery himself… which leads to red herrings and head trauma… but doesn’t
Continue reading →
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In a time where movies and series are being delayed due to the Hollywood strike, the release date for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year has just been moved up. I’m talking about David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer. The reason for the move is a bit surprising. Jason Blum was compelled to swap dates because he doesn’t want the film to go up against the movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which lands in theaters and on AMC on the 13th. Blum took to Twitter to make the announcement. Look what you made me do. The Exorcist: Believer moves to 10/6/23#TaylorWins — Jason Blum (@jason_blum) August 31, 2023 “Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her
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From Well Go USA, who brought you Train To Busan, comes the creature feature Creepy Crawly, a film born out of Thai folklore, arriving just in time for Halloween. In the film, “When travelers arrive in Thailand during the pandemic, they must quarantine for 14 days at a hotel run by a secretive manager and staff. Unusual incidents begin at night, but no one is prepared for the shocking horror of a hundred-legged monster taking over the bodies of guests.” Co-written and co-directed by Chalit Krileadmongkon (The Beast Below) and Pakphum Wongjinda (Possessed), Creepy Cawly stars Chanya McClory (Sang Krasue 2), Pirat Nitipaisalkul [AKA Mike Angelo] (The Misfits), and Benjamin Joseph Varney (Friend Zone). Creepy Crawly arrives on Digital and Blu-ray on October 3, 2023.
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