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Official synopsis In Trauma, or Monsters All, visiting writer Cassandra (Laëtitia Hollard) arrives in the quiet upstate town of Talbot Falls to research a book on George Washington Carver while working at the local library alongside her new friend Agnes (Aitana Doyle). After Cassandra publishes an article exposing the town’s unsettling past, buried secrets begin to surface as a werewolf, vampire, and Frankenstein creation emerge from the shadows, forcing the community to confront generations of fear, guilt, and suppressed trauma. Review Writer/director Larry Fessenden brings his unique vision of a monster rally film to cinematic life with Trauma, or Monsters All as creatures and humans from three of his previous works return for what may be the filmmaker’s last feature. Fessenden’s vampire Sam from Habit (1994), the Frankenstein-type monster Adam (Alex Breaux) from Depraved (2019), and the wolfman Charley (Alex Hurt) from Blackout (2023) all play vital roles as Charley and Adam help each other out while they live together
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With Bullet-Heaven games becoming more and more popular thanks to titles like Vampire Survivors and Megabonk, it was only a matter of time before the dark world of Warhammer got in on the action! Auroch’s Warhammer Survivors is a Bullet-Heaven where players can take on the role of some popular champions from the world of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. When it comes to the controls, all you have to do is move around; you don’t press anything, as the character does all the work; you just have to direct them in and out of trouble. The game’s art style keeps with Bullet-Heaven tradition and is in a vibrant 8bit style artwork. I do enjoy the sprite work of the characters and enemies, along with the level designs. The soundtrack for Warhammer Survivors is limited, but great, and along with the sound effects, it’s not harsh on the ears like some 8bit style games are. Gameplay is where the game shines! Gameplay is addictive! Each level,
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The wildly entertaining horror-comedy Dead Giveaway is officially out now. This crowd-pleasing project previously premiered at the prestigious Philadelphia Film Festival. Award-Winning Chemistry and Sisterly Charm The story centers on the chaotic dynamic between two fiercely loyal best friends, Jill and Lia. Actress Ruby Modine leads the cast following her breakout roles in Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Happy Death Day. Actress Mikaela Hoover also co-stars alongside her after notable appearances in Superman. Their banter feels exceptionally authentic, making them look like lifelong besties rather than actors on a set. A Powerhouse Horror Ensemble Genre icon Scout Taylor-Compton rounds out the impressive starring cast for this fresh release. Renowned for playing Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s Halloween franchise, Taylor-Compton brings instant genre credibility. The supporting ensemble also includes seasoned performers Suzann Toni Petrongolo and Andrew Vogel in pivotal roles. Together, this well-oiled cast builds a vibrant, highly engaging world that keeps the narrative moving at a breakneck pace. Real Life Inspiration
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Dead Drop Official synopsis A group of strangers board a freight elevator and find themselves trapped in an ever-worsening life-and-death predicament that ultimately reveals they are all linked together in a sinister, supernatural, or even biblical nightmare. Review Viewers will have a blast being as much in the dark about the mysterious proceedings in Dead Drop as the characters are, although the latter are in for some gruesome fates while we watch writer/director Ned Crowley’s super feature unfold. Boasting a wonderfully talented ensemble cast portraying nameless characters — the credits list the characters by their personalities or types — a riveting mystery thriller infused with dark humor, and solid work at the helm, this tale of eight strangers trapped in a service elevator after tiring of waiting for the regular elevators to arrive serves up plenty of intrigue and sudden kills. Although the characters meant to be annoying, suspicious, or both outnumber the ones to root for, they all add
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After successfully walkin’ Revenge Road in her first go-around, Alexis Walker (a returning Linnea Swanson) can finally put the memory of her slain family to rest. Of course the sister, Sabrina (Legendary Scream Queen Michelle Bauer, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers) by name, of the asshole that killed Alexis’ kin is now out for her own slice of that sweet, delicious revenge… and soon the bodies begin a-pilin’ n up! As if all the murder biz isn’t eye-grabbing enough, one of the victims of Sabrina’s monstrous machinations is a cop so now the gendarmes are well and truly pissed and call in the assistance of Detectives Douglas (Doug Waugh) and Matt Stone (Robert Allen Mukes), to help even the score! Ken “Ace” Brewer is back (along with co-writer Meri Gyetvay… both of which have cameo roles in the film so keep your eerie eyeballs peeled) with the sequel to his distaff Death Wish, 2024’s Death Bitch
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Directed by Henrik Galeen With Conrad Veidt Deaf Crocodile, Horror, 1926, 133 mins German Official synopsis Loosely based on “William Wilson,” a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, Conrad Veidt (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Casablanca) stars as a hellraising student who sells his soul to the Devil, but Veidt hasn’t bargained on meeting his own evil doppelgänger who steps out of a mirror, Cocteau-like, and starts to take over his life. Score by Stephen Horne. Review Director Henrik Galeen’s The Student of Prague (Der Student von Prague; Germany, 1926) is a masterpiece of German Expressionist cinema, and quite a creepy one, at that. Combining the tale of Faust with Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “William Wilson,” the feature boasts plenty of silent fear-fare credentials. Galeen is renowned for writing and directing the 1915 version of The Golem starring Paul Wegener, for writing the screenplays of Nosferatu (1922) and Waxworks (1924), and for directing and cowriting with Hanns Heinz Ewers
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Official synopsis In a world devastated by a zombie virus, Carter lives a solitary existence, spending his nights hunting down the living dead for sport with the help of a tremendous power. However, he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two siblings, Megan and Billy, who are seeking a rumoured safe zone. Reluctantly agreeing to protect them on their journey, the trio must outrun the next evolution of their undead enemy, and even their fellow survivors, who all pose unimaginable danger. Review Dead Howling (Australia, 2026) serves up a werewolf vs. zombies scenario — what’s not to like? Because I’m a hard sell on zombie movies, as fear-fare cinema has been flooded with them for decades now, I’m happy to see a good deal of the walking dead knocked off by one of my all-time favorite monsters in director John V. Soto’s feature. Muscular, hard-drinking biochemist Carter (Joel Jackson) can turn himself into a werewolf anytime he pleases
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Official synopsis A remorseful ex-con tries to make a fresh start in an isolated cabin but his past isn’t finished with him. Review Writer/director J.P. Davidson’s The Cull (U.K., 2026) blends British folk horror with gritty rural drama, and boasts a strong sense of dread throughout. Niall (Craig Russell) is released from prison after 16 years for a crime he did not commit: the murder of his mother. A recovering substance abuser who has become a man of faith, he returns to the remote rural cabin that his mother owned. The locals are unhappy about this, particularly drug abusing, gun toting siblings Jim (Rory Wilton), Joseph (Richard Hainsworth), and Maia (Sally Geake), who claim squatter’s rights to the cabin and the surrounding property. Drug dealer Donny (Ollie Mcfarlane) is somewhat more tolerant of Niall, and has a big surprise announcement in store for him. Niall’s plans to start afresh and hopefully solve the mystery of his mother’s death go south
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GamingProductReviews
GUNNAR is taking a step back into Night City with another collaboration with CD Projekt Red to bring you a new pair of gaming glasses inspired by the mega corporation Arasaka from Cyberpunk 2077. For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at DreamWorks. The Arasaka Glasses are a light steel frame with the Arasaka emblem engraved on it, in the company’s signature red and black colors. The frame is slightly angular, giving you the look of a made company employee with nothing to fear. The lenses come in either amber or sunglasses. The glasses come with a drawstring
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Official synopsis It’s past midnight and Dani Ferris is all alone. Away from home. Tired as hell. Not prepared for the roller coaster of emotions she’s about to ride front-row. Sleep? Lol. Nope. Tonight is a night for friends, lovers, enemies, frenemies, little guns, bigger guns, love, hate, life, death, and things a hell of a lot more super than natural. A night Dani will never forget. And neither will he. Review Get ready for, if not a sensory overload, then at least a sensory quite-a-load as writer/director Matt Stuertz sets out to blow minds with his frantically paced feature Human. Protagonist Dani Ferris (Jackie Kelly) may be exhausted at bedtime, but not so much that she isn’t up for some chemical substance partying with her friend Christina (Cecily Dowd) and some “beast with two backs” fun with former possible paramour Aaron (Jeffrey Decker). Out to spoil Dani’s plans is someone or something strange who starts off annoying her by
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Official synopsis In Trauma, or Monsters All, visiting writer Cassandra (Laëtitia Hollard) arrives in the quiet upstate town of Talbot Falls to research a book on George Washington Carver while working at the local library alongside her new friend Agnes (Aitana Doyle). After Cassandra publishes an article exposing the town’s unsettling past, buried secrets begin to surface as a werewolf, vampire, and Frankenstein creation emerge from the shadows, forcing the community to confront generations of fear, guilt, and suppressed trauma. Review Writer/director Larry Fessenden brings his unique vision of a monster rally film to cinematic life with Trauma, or Monsters All as creatures and humans from three of his previous works return for what may be the filmmaker’s last feature. Fessenden’s vampire Sam from Habit (1994), the Frankenstein-type monster Adam (Alex Breaux) from Depraved (2019), and the wolfman Charley (Alex Hurt) from Blackout (2023) all play vital roles as Charley and Adam help each other out while they live together
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With Bullet-Heaven games becoming more and more popular thanks to titles like Vampire Survivors and Megabonk, it was only a matter of time before the dark world of Warhammer got in on the action! Auroch’s Warhammer Survivors is a Bullet-Heaven where players can take on the role of some popular champions from the world of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. When it comes to the controls, all you have to do is move around; you don’t press anything, as the character does all the work; you just have to direct them in and out of trouble. The game’s art style keeps with Bullet-Heaven tradition and is in a vibrant 8bit style artwork. I do enjoy the sprite work of the characters and enemies, along with the level designs. The soundtrack for Warhammer Survivors is limited, but great, and along with the sound effects, it’s not harsh on the ears like some 8bit style games are. Gameplay is where the game shines! Gameplay is addictive! Each level,
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MoviesNewsReviewsTrailers
The wildly entertaining horror-comedy Dead Giveaway is officially out now. This crowd-pleasing project previously premiered at the prestigious Philadelphia Film Festival. Award-Winning Chemistry and Sisterly Charm The story centers on the chaotic dynamic between two fiercely loyal best friends, Jill and Lia. Actress Ruby Modine leads the cast following her breakout roles in Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Happy Death Day. Actress Mikaela Hoover also co-stars alongside her after notable appearances in Superman. Their banter feels exceptionally authentic, making them look like lifelong besties rather than actors on a set. A Powerhouse Horror Ensemble Genre icon Scout Taylor-Compton rounds out the impressive starring cast for this fresh release. Renowned for playing Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s Halloween franchise, Taylor-Compton brings instant genre credibility. The supporting ensemble also includes seasoned performers Suzann Toni Petrongolo and Andrew Vogel in pivotal roles. Together, this well-oiled cast builds a vibrant, highly engaging world that keeps the narrative moving at a breakneck pace. Real Life Inspiration
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Dead Drop Official synopsis A group of strangers board a freight elevator and find themselves trapped in an ever-worsening life-and-death predicament that ultimately reveals they are all linked together in a sinister, supernatural, or even biblical nightmare. Review Viewers will have a blast being as much in the dark about the mysterious proceedings in Dead Drop as the characters are, although the latter are in for some gruesome fates while we watch writer/director Ned Crowley’s super feature unfold. Boasting a wonderfully talented ensemble cast portraying nameless characters — the credits list the characters by their personalities or types — a riveting mystery thriller infused with dark humor, and solid work at the helm, this tale of eight strangers trapped in a service elevator after tiring of waiting for the regular elevators to arrive serves up plenty of intrigue and sudden kills. Although the characters meant to be annoying, suspicious, or both outnumber the ones to root for, they all add
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesReviewsThriller
After successfully walkin’ Revenge Road in her first go-around, Alexis Walker (a returning Linnea Swanson) can finally put the memory of her slain family to rest. Of course the sister, Sabrina (Legendary Scream Queen Michelle Bauer, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers) by name, of the asshole that killed Alexis’ kin is now out for her own slice of that sweet, delicious revenge… and soon the bodies begin a-pilin’ n up! As if all the murder biz isn’t eye-grabbing enough, one of the victims of Sabrina’s monstrous machinations is a cop so now the gendarmes are well and truly pissed and call in the assistance of Detectives Douglas (Doug Waugh) and Matt Stone (Robert Allen Mukes), to help even the score! Ken “Ace” Brewer is back (along with co-writer Meri Gyetvay… both of which have cameo roles in the film so keep your eerie eyeballs peeled) with the sequel to his distaff Death Wish, 2024’s Death Bitch
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Directed by Henrik Galeen With Conrad Veidt Deaf Crocodile, Horror, 1926, 133 mins German Official synopsis Loosely based on “William Wilson,” a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, Conrad Veidt (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Casablanca) stars as a hellraising student who sells his soul to the Devil, but Veidt hasn’t bargained on meeting his own evil doppelgänger who steps out of a mirror, Cocteau-like, and starts to take over his life. Score by Stephen Horne. Review Director Henrik Galeen’s The Student of Prague (Der Student von Prague; Germany, 1926) is a masterpiece of German Expressionist cinema, and quite a creepy one, at that. Combining the tale of Faust with Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “William Wilson,” the feature boasts plenty of silent fear-fare credentials. Galeen is renowned for writing and directing the 1915 version of The Golem starring Paul Wegener, for writing the screenplays of Nosferatu (1922) and Waxworks (1924), and for directing and cowriting with Hanns Heinz Ewers
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis In a world devastated by a zombie virus, Carter lives a solitary existence, spending his nights hunting down the living dead for sport with the help of a tremendous power. However, he finds new purpose after saving the lives of two siblings, Megan and Billy, who are seeking a rumoured safe zone. Reluctantly agreeing to protect them on their journey, the trio must outrun the next evolution of their undead enemy, and even their fellow survivors, who all pose unimaginable danger. Review Dead Howling (Australia, 2026) serves up a werewolf vs. zombies scenario — what’s not to like? Because I’m a hard sell on zombie movies, as fear-fare cinema has been flooded with them for decades now, I’m happy to see a good deal of the walking dead knocked off by one of my all-time favorite monsters in director John V. Soto’s feature. Muscular, hard-drinking biochemist Carter (Joel Jackson) can turn himself into a werewolf anytime he pleases
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis A remorseful ex-con tries to make a fresh start in an isolated cabin but his past isn’t finished with him. Review Writer/director J.P. Davidson’s The Cull (U.K., 2026) blends British folk horror with gritty rural drama, and boasts a strong sense of dread throughout. Niall (Craig Russell) is released from prison after 16 years for a crime he did not commit: the murder of his mother. A recovering substance abuser who has become a man of faith, he returns to the remote rural cabin that his mother owned. The locals are unhappy about this, particularly drug abusing, gun toting siblings Jim (Rory Wilton), Joseph (Richard Hainsworth), and Maia (Sally Geake), who claim squatter’s rights to the cabin and the surrounding property. Drug dealer Donny (Ollie Mcfarlane) is somewhat more tolerant of Niall, and has a big surprise announcement in store for him. Niall’s plans to start afresh and hopefully solve the mystery of his mother’s death go south
Continue reading →
GamingProductReviews
GUNNAR is taking a step back into Night City with another collaboration with CD Projekt Red to bring you a new pair of gaming glasses inspired by the mega corporation Arasaka from Cyberpunk 2077. For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at DreamWorks. The Arasaka Glasses are a light steel frame with the Arasaka emblem engraved on it, in the company’s signature red and black colors. The frame is slightly angular, giving you the look of a made company employee with nothing to fear. The lenses come in either amber or sunglasses. The glasses come with a drawstring
Continue reading →
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Official synopsis It’s past midnight and Dani Ferris is all alone. Away from home. Tired as hell. Not prepared for the roller coaster of emotions she’s about to ride front-row. Sleep? Lol. Nope. Tonight is a night for friends, lovers, enemies, frenemies, little guns, bigger guns, love, hate, life, death, and things a hell of a lot more super than natural. A night Dani will never forget. And neither will he. Review Get ready for, if not a sensory overload, then at least a sensory quite-a-load as writer/director Matt Stuertz sets out to blow minds with his frantically paced feature Human. Protagonist Dani Ferris (Jackie Kelly) may be exhausted at bedtime, but not so much that she isn’t up for some chemical substance partying with her friend Christina (Cecily Dowd) and some “beast with two backs” fun with former possible paramour Aaron (Jeffrey Decker). Out to spoil Dani’s plans is someone or something strange who starts off annoying her by
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