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Maika Monroe joining the cast of Victorian Psycho instantly sold me on the project. After her phenomenal work in Longlegs, I tracked every update as the November 13 release date approached. The trailers hinted at total madness, but the actual movie blew right past my expectations. Virginia Feito adapted the script directly from her acclaimed novel. Monroe plays Winifred, an eccentric governess taking a job at a remote gothic estate. The family quickly notices that something feels off about her. Beneath her polite exterior lies a dark secret. Winifred is actually a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century serial killer. A Powerhouse Horror Ensemble Director Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) and Longlegs producer Dan Kagan assembled a killer supporting cast. Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho), Jason Isaacs, and Evie Templeton (Wednesday) star alongside Monroe. Additionally, Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials), Amy De Bhrún (Vikings), and Jacobi Jupe (Hamnet) round out the ensemble. All did well with their portrayals. But Monroe was brilliant. Maika Monroe
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Resident Evil debuted in 1996, and Requiem, the ninth mainline game, returns to Raccoon City. It also splits the Resident Evil requiem game between two protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, and tries to be a horror game and an action game at the same time. So is it scary, or is it coasting on nostalgia? Both, honestly. The story The game takes place about 30 years after the Raccoon City Incident. A string of unexplained deaths drags the city’s history back into view. Grace Ashcroft is an FBI intelligence analyst investigating those deaths. The case gets personal when it leads her to the Wrenwood Hotel, where her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, was murdered. Leon is back as a veteran agent who has his own history with Raccoon City. Grace is out of her depth and knows it. Leon has seen this before. A scared newcomer paired with a man who has dealt with biological threats for decades works. It
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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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Film FestivalsMoviesReviews
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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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
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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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Maika Monroe joining the cast of Victorian Psycho instantly sold me on the project. After her phenomenal work in Longlegs, I tracked every update as the November 13 release date approached. The trailers hinted at total madness, but the actual movie blew right past my expectations. Virginia Feito adapted the script directly from her acclaimed novel. Monroe plays Winifred, an eccentric governess taking a job at a remote gothic estate. The family quickly notices that something feels off about her. Beneath her polite exterior lies a dark secret. Winifred is actually a ruthless, cold-blooded 19th-century serial killer. A Powerhouse Horror Ensemble Director Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) and Longlegs producer Dan Kagan assembled a killer supporting cast. Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho), Jason Isaacs, and Evie Templeton (Wednesday) star alongside Monroe. Additionally, Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials), Amy De Bhrún (Vikings), and Jacobi Jupe (Hamnet) round out the ensemble. All did well with their portrayals. But Monroe was brilliant. Maika Monroe
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GamingReviews
Resident Evil debuted in 1996, and Requiem, the ninth mainline game, returns to Raccoon City. It also splits the Resident Evil requiem game between two protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, and tries to be a horror game and an action game at the same time. So is it scary, or is it coasting on nostalgia? Both, honestly. The story The game takes place about 30 years after the Raccoon City Incident. A string of unexplained deaths drags the city’s history back into view. Grace Ashcroft is an FBI intelligence analyst investigating those deaths. The case gets personal when it leads her to the Wrenwood Hotel, where her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, was murdered. Leon is back as a veteran agent who has his own history with Raccoon City. Grace is out of her depth and knows it. Leon has seen this before. A scared newcomer paired with a man who has dealt with biological threats for decades works. It
Continue reading →
IndieMoviesReviews
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
Continue reading →
GamingProductReviewsSci-Fi
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,
Continue reading →
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
Continue reading →
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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
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