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Movie Review: Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain Boxset – Severin

After the Franco dictatorship ended ‘round about the mid ‘70s, Spanish cinema found themselves with a new freedom, through which filmmakers could now express themselves via tales of sin n’ Satan (and death… lots of it) all over that silver screen! Recently, Severin boxed up a selection of those fearless flicks (and a doc to bring us all up to speed on the genre)… so why not dip our terror toes into Exorcismo: Defying A Dictator & Raising Hell In Post-Franco Spain! Things kick off with that aforementioned documentary, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada ‘S’ from Director Alberto Sedano. Exorcismo takes the viewer on a journey through just what we can expect from the features contained in this box-set (bet you couldn’t have guessed that one), and gives us both a historical understanding of the heavily censoring of filmmakers work under the regime of Francisco Franco, as well as the unbridled freedom they received after Franco’s death in 1975,

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May 7, 2026

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Isolation and Insanity Collide in the Gritty Horror Thriller Herman – Out Now

If you thought your neighbors were annoying, wait until you meet the uninvited guests in Herman. This psychological horror-thriller is set to haunt VOD platforms in December via Scatena & Rosner Films. The story follows a grizzled recluse whose fragile grip on reality begins to slip in a remote mountain cabin. A Cold Night for a Curse Herman is a survivalist living on the jagged edge of total isolation. He finds himself tormented by a mysterious calling from a truly dark, ancient force. Just as he reaches his breaking point, a persistent knock at the door changes everything. As a winter storm rages outside, mysterious visitors begin to tempt his already fractured sanity. Herman must now wage a desperate war against the darkness before it consumes his soul. The Leaders Writer-director Andrew Vogel makes his visceral feature debut with this indie project. The film stars Colin Ward in a powerhouse title role that explores human desperation. An impressive supporting cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 1, 2026

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Roadside Attractions and Saban Catch the Spider Horror ‘Crawlers’ in Their Web

If you enjoy sleeping without a flashlight, look away now. Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have officially acquired the U.S. rights to Crawlers. Horror specialist Angel Gómez Hernández directs this high-intensity nightmare. It stars the fierce Matilda Lutz, known for her breakout role in Revenge. A New Breed of Terror Set in the Paradiso Palms apartment complex, manager Serena (Lutz) is already having a bad day. An underappreciated worker, she discovers a mysterious death that looks like a viral outbreak. The reality is much worse: a catastrophic infestation of venomous spiders is spreading through the vents. A strict quarantine traps the residents inside a concrete tomb, surrounded by thousands of hungry predators. Serena must confront her deepest fears to lead a desperate fight for survival. The Pedigree of Pain The film marks the debut of Badlands, a powerhouse collaboration between Thunder Road and Scott Strauss. It’s also backed by Thunder Road: The creative engine behind John Wick and Sicario. Scott

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 30, 2026

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: Dead Bloom and Don’t Sleep Alone (Panic Fest)

Dead Bloom (U.S., 2026) Official Synopsis A struggling Black family settles on the poisoned land. Decay, madness, and violence follow. Years later, a new family inherits the property, awakening horrors long dormant. Blending parasitic flora, multi-generational trauma with corporate greed perpetuates the dehumanizing of people of color creating a chilling story of rebirth and reckoning, where the past is never dead, only buried. Review Socially charged horror films, including environmentally focused fear fare, can sometimes err on the side of being too on the nose, hammering home a message so hard that it distracts from its genre elements. Dead Bloom cowriters/codirectors Damien Paris and Domonic Paris make no such mistake. The father and son directing team balance the social commentary with the shocks marvelously, with the result being a suspenseful, gore-soaked slice of cinema. Dead Bloom’s look, production values, and special effects belie the microbudget on which it was made. Gorehounds will revel in the highly impressive practical effects, but

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Joseph Perry

Apr 29, 2026

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Blood in the Water: Markiplier’s Iron Lung Shatters the Indie Ceiling and is Coming Home

If you thought being trapped in a rickety submarine on an alien moon sounded like a bad time, Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach has roughly $51 million reasons to disagree. His debut feature, Iron Lung, hasn’t just survived its theatrical run—it has thrived, officially cementing itself as one of the top five highest-grossing horror films of 2026. Based on David Szymanski’s claustrophobic indie game, the film is a masterclass in the “less is more” school of terror. With a budget of just $3 million, Markiplier’s self-distributed “creep-fest” has delivered a massive return. It proves that audiences are hungry for high-concept horror, even if it involves 80,000 gallons of fake blood and a protagonist welded into a metal tube. The YouTube Revolution: A New Distribution Model For those wondering why a digital release hasn’t hit yet, Fischbach isn’t just looking for a platform—he’s building a new one. Mark is currently in the “final phase” of a deal to become a digital aggregator for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 25, 2026

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Spoiler-Free Reviews: THE DOLLMAKER, A FISHERMAN’S TALE, and PITFALL (Screamfest 2025)

The Dollmaker Official synopsis In a quiet village, a charming young man named Tomás leads a simple life: caring for his mother, working at the video store and town clinic, and collecting dolls. As women start disappearing, newly arrived Inspector Porter investigates. Review Director José María Cicala’s The Dollmaker (Encantador; Argentina, 2025) is an unnerving combination of the weird and the macabre. It’s also a candidate for feel-bad horror film of the year, and a terror tale you are not likely to easily forget. Tomás (Rodrigo Noya) is both socially active and socially awkward, working at a video rental store and helping out with a support group. When a series of disappearances occur in his small Argentinian town, the video store comes under investigation by a new-in-town officer despite the police chief’s lack of concern. The screenplay by Cicala and Griselda Sanchez is full of twists, red herrings, and surprises, keeping even seasoned fright-fare fanatics questioning events and characters until

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Joseph Perry

Oct 18, 2025

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A Terrifying Trio: Three Recommendations for Romford Horror Festival

Romford Horror Festival is renowned for curating a terrific lineup of fear fare each year that ranges from mind-blowing new independent films to well-respected classics. This year’s edition runs February 27–March 2 at Lumiere Cinema in Romford, U.K. Following are three offerings from the fest for which I have had an early viewing and consider well worth a watch. Descriptions from Romford Horror Festival’s website are in italics, followed by my thoughts on the films. Psychopomp Synopsis: Amidst a super virus that ravages most of the world’s population, a tenacious microbiology student (Brian K. Millard) leads a small team through a rogue planned exposure. But the human trials end tragically, taking his friends’ lives one by one and leaving potential treatments untested. As he becomes more and more isolated, the line between what’s real and what’s not begins to blur. I’m a hard sell on genre films inspired by — and often made during — COVID-19 lockdown, mainly because of

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Joseph Perry

Feb 26, 2025

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Rachel McAdams in Talks to Star in Sam Rami’s ‘Send Help!’

From director/producer Sam Raimi comes a new tale of terror: Send Help! Casting is underway. According to Deadline, Rachel McAdams is in early talks about joining the cast. Raimi is best known for The Evil Dead and the Spider-Man trilogy. For this chilling new project, he returns to his horror roots. His previous work in the horror genre, including Drag Me to Hell and, most recently, Don’t Move, demonstrates his mastery of creating suspenseful and terrifying atmospheres. The plot details remain shrouded in mystery, but the film promises a gripping and terrifying experience. Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, known for their work on Freddy vs. Jason, penned the screenplay. Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi under Raimi Productions. Rachel McAdams is a versatile actress with a proven track record in dramas and comedies. She is known for her roles in films like The Notebook, Mean Girls, and Game Night. Her ability to portray complex and emotionally charged characters would make

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 7, 2024

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Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween 2024 Lineup: From Time Travel to Serial Killers and Beyond

London’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Halloween film festival is the place to be for fright-fare fanatics! The event features horror and science fiction features with world, international, and U.K. premieres aplenty. Following is the official press announcement. Following the success of its spectacular 25th Anniversary August five-day event, the UK’s most popular genre film festival returns to the Odeon Luxe West End in Leicester Square. Taking over both screens on Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November, the Halloween special will feature nine premiere titles from six countries, spanning Europe, North America, South America and Asia, making it a truly spine-chilling display of global talent. Each film will be screened twice. Tickets Opening the event is the UK premiere of Sam Yates’s MAGPIE, a darkly intense psychological thriller which thrives in its classic neo-noir atmosphere, eliciting tension that is seconds away from permanently snapping. Daisy Ridley delivers a tour de force performance as a neglected wife on the edge, and will

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Joseph Perry

Oct 4, 2024

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‘In a Violent Nature’ Is Slashing its Way onto a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray

Get ready for a chilling twist on the classic slasher film because In a Violent Nature isn’t messing around. This arthouse horror gem was the talk of this year’s Sundance Film Festival and got rave reviews when it hit Shudder. Brace yourself for unsettling perspective shifts, gruesome practical effects, and a slow-burn terror that will have you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? It’s coming to Blu-ray as a special collectors edition from IFC Films and Shudder! Imagine this: a locket unearths a long-buried secret. Johnny, a vengeful spirit driven by a 60-year-old crime, resurrects when it is stolen. Hungry for payback, his decaying body twists and contorts, transforming into a grotesque golem fixated on reclaiming the stolen locket. But his wrath doesn’t stop there. Anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path is struck down in this one-by-one slaughter spree. In a Violent Nature isn’t your typical jump-scare extravaganza. It’s a slow-burn, atmospheric odyssey into the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 3, 2024