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A Fight For Survival Plays Out In ‘Thirst’ – Out Today

Two couples find themselves in dire circumstances when their neighbors begin to turn each other in the horror-thriller Thirst. In the film, “Insomnia spreads in a small town, causing fear and panic. As the situation becomes dire, two couples find salvation on an abandoned ranch until nefarious characters descend upon the land, claiming it as their own, and chaos ensues.” Writer-director Eric Owen, who is also the drummer for Black Pistol Fire, makes his feature debut with Thirst, starring Brian Villalobos and Lori Kovacevich. Witness the fight for survival on September 5, 2023, when Thirst lands on Digital from Gravitas Ventures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: FAILURE! and THE BLUE ROSE (Pigeon Shrine FrightFest)

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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Joseph Perry

Sep 5, 2023

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Movie Review: Black Circle (2018) – Synapse Blu-ray

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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DanXIII

Sep 4, 2023

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This September, A Dark And Dangerous Mystery Unfolds In ‘Shadow Island’

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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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 4, 2023

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Movie Review: Tenebrae (1982) – Synapse 4K UHD

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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DanXIII

Sep 3, 2023

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AMC Announces ‘FearFest’ And ‘Shocked By Shudder’ Programming

It’s officially Halloween season! Right on time, AMC Networks announced today a monster-sized return of AMC’s “FearFest,” its long-running horror and genre programming event, with over 700 hours of films, series, and specials to be curated by Shudder, AMC Networks’ streamer for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, for the very first time. FearFest Shocked by Shudder will run from September to October, stretching across AMC Networks’ entire portfolio of networks and streamers over the two-month event. “Countdown to Fearfest” begins on AMC today, September 1st, with Shudder’s 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time every Friday at 11:00 p.m., leading into a primetime takeover the last week of September featuring iconic horror movies every night of the week, including the Scream and Halloween franchises as well as Stephen King classics like The Shining and Firestarter. October will then kick off wall-to-wall coverage, including a mix of fan-favorite horror films and new programming from Shudder. AMC will continue to host

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2023

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‘The Boogeyman’ Scares Up New Clips To Celebrate Home Release

A series of clips have been unveiled to celebrate the home release of one of the year’s biggest horror films, The Boogeyman. In this horror-thriller from the mind of Stephen King, two sisters — along with their therapist father — are reeling from their mother’s death. When a desperate patient comes to their home, he leaves behind a terrifying entity that feeds on its victims’ suffering. Host and “Bite Size Horror” director Rob Savage is at the helm of the film that stars David Dastmalchian, Chris Messian, Sophie Thatcher, Marin Ireland, and Vivian Lyre Blair. Scott Beck and Mark Heyman penned the script. Bonus Features Into the Darkness Featurette – Open the door into the dark world of The Boogeyman as the cast and crew share a terrifying tale based on Stephen King’s classic story. Outtakes – It’s not all jump scares and bumps in the night. Join the cast for some lighthearted fKing’sthe outtakes. Based on Stephen King’s 1973

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 29, 2023

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Shudder Snags Creature Feature ‘Infested’ Ahead Of Venice Film Festival Premiere

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, announced today it has acquired the rights to Charades and WTF Films thriller Infested, previously titled Vermin, ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. From multi-international-awards shorts, writer-director Sébastien Vanicek’s Infested marks his first feature film, which he co-wrote with Florent Bernard. In Infested, Kaleb is about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He’s fighting with his sister over inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a bazaar and returns it to his flat. It only takes a moment for it to escape and reproduce, turning the whole place into a dreadful web trap. At the same time, the police lock down the building where the residents are ambushed. The only option for Kaleb and his mates is to find a way out to survive. “INFESTED terrifies on a multitude of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 26, 2023

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A Fight For Survival Plays Out In The Trailer For ‘Thirst’

Two couples find themselves in dire circumstances when their neighbors begin to turn each other in the horror-thriller Thrist, whose trailer teases an intense, action-packed film ahead of its September release. Writer-director Eric Owen, who is also the drummer for Black Pistol Fire, makes his feature debut with Thirst, starring Brian Villalobos and Lori Kovacevich. In the film, “Insomnia spreads in a small town, causing fear and panic. As the situation becomes dire, two couples find salvation on an abandoned ranch until nefarious characters descend upon the land, claiming it as their own, and chaos ensues.” Witness a fight for survival on September 5, 2023, when Thirst opens in theaters from Gravitas Ventures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: BIBI and WINTERTIDE (Cinequest)

BIBI (2023) A gorgeous looking meditation on grief and loss, writer/director Christopher Beatty’s atmospheric thriller Bibi uses gothic elements in its story of a woman named Vivan (Elizabeth Paige in a riveting lead performance) and the troubled relationship she has with her teen daughter Bibi (Judith Ann DiMinni). Vivian has suffered psychological issues since childhood, when her father caused her sister’s death. Now plagued further by Bibi’s troubling behavior and the threat of danger from a constant intruder, Vivian is spiraling further downward. Seasoned viewers of psychological shockers may sometimes find themselves a step or so ahead of some of the proceedings, but the journey to the end of the film is one well worth taking thanks to gorgeous set design by Melissa Edmond and art direction by Alec Addalia, sumptuous cinematography by John W. Rutland, a compelling story and assured direction from Beatty, and a terrific performance from Paige with fine support from DiMinni. WINTERTIDE (2023) Director John Barnard’s

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Joseph Perry

Aug 23, 2023