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Movie Review: Bloodthirst (2023) – Lionsgate DVD

In the remains of post-apocalyptic Earth, the small pocket of human’s that remain eke out a humble existence… but their lives are subject to static of the fang-bang variety as groups of viscous vamps feed off them with wickedly wild abandon. Enter: John Shepard (Costas Mandylor, the Saw franchise, and that rad live-action Fist of the North Star adaptation from the mid-’90s… which desperately needs a special edition release… but that’s another story), a crossbow wielding bad-ass with a bit of a secret who strides this Neo-Wild West with leather-clad purpose… namely the desire to pull a stake n’ bake on the Vampire Master (screen heavy par excellence Robert LaSardo) along with his paranormal paramour, the Vampire Queen (American Pie’s Tara Reid). Slowly John acquires a rag-tag group of companions to aid him on his quest… but will their combined might and Shepard’s grim determination be enough to eliminate those demonic vein-drainers and bring piece to a shattered planet?! There’s

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DanXIII

Nov 21, 2023

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Streaming Black Friday Deals That You Do Not Want To Miss

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving, besides the time spent with family and the food (especially the food), is Black Friday and the huge sales that come with it. Not only are stores gearing up for the day after Turkey Day, but streaming services are also getting in on the action with huge discounts. Paramount+ A regular subscription to Paramount + will run you $9.99 a month, but their killer Black Friday deal gets you locked in for just $1.99 a month for three months! A discounted package includes Showtime, usually $11.99 for just $3.99 for the first three months! You can sign up for the deals until December 3, 2023, using the code BLACKFRIDAY when signing up. The service is home to original films such as Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and fantastic series like “Yellowjackets” and “Bargain.” HULU Hulu is one of my favorite services, providing constant entertainment. It features excellent movies, including must-see originals such as No One

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2023

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Spoiler-Free Short-Film Reviews: IN THE HEAT, TERROR, MURDER CAMP, and SINCOPAT (FilmQuest)

In the Heat (Canada, 2023) Sam Chou follows up his superb animated vampire tale VRDLK: Family of Vurdulak (Canada, 2022) with In the Heat (Canada, 2023), the story of a man claiming to be Santa Claus who is under suspicion of murdering a young girl. Though the detectives grilling him are skeptical of his story, he seems to know something about them, and if what he claims is true, a Christmas-time battle of good versus evil is at stake. The animation style is wonderfully crafted, the voice acting is excellent, and the plot is gripping and poignant. Fans of Christmas-themed fear fare, animated horror, and animation in general should consider In the Heat to be required viewing. Terror (United Kingdom, 2023) A man (Charles Sandford in a fine performance) returns from a mountain climbing expedition under the scrutiny of authorities after his climbing partner died mysteriously in Terror, winner of FilmQuest’s Best Horror Short award. The police are the least

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Joseph Perry

Nov 14, 2023

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Is The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Movie Coming Straight To MAX?

The new Stephen King adaptation of the vampire tale Salem’s Lot has been in limbo for the past few years, having wrapped production in 2021. It was set for a theatrical release in 2022, but it didn’t happen. It appears it is finally heading for release, but it may not be coming to theaters. According to Variety, it is heading straight to MAX. So, will we see Salem’s Lot premiere in theaters or on MAX? That still has not been confirmed. At this point, the real question is, will we ever see it? It was first set to be released in September of 2022. It was hit with its first delay and rescheduled for April of 2023 but was pulled from the schedule before it could debut. It doesn’t bode well for a film to be delayed this many times. When a movie is treated like this by the studio, it’s usually because they know it won’t be well received,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 4, 2023

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Face Off Against Your Favorite Monsters And Legends: ‘Terrordrome’ Announces Early Access

As Halloween approaches, Forthright Entertainment & Huracan Studio have announced early access to the game Terrordrome: Reign of the Legend on STEAM. Terrordrome: Reign of the Legend is a fighting game where characters from horror literature, urban legends, cryptids, and mythology exist within the modern world come to life. The game is the spiritual successor to Terrordrome: Rise of the Boogeyman and is currently in early access on STEAM and is set for a full release in December 2023. Enter the world of Terrordrome, where the wildest urban legends and the darkest conspiracies have been dictating humanity’s fate all along, hidden in plain sight. Discover a world ruled by high-ranking vampires and witness the ultimate battle of the last descendant of the infamous Vampire hunter family, Alex Van Helsing, as he ventures to take down Dracula in one final battle. Along this journey, Van Helsing will meet new allies and enemies with playable characters, including Frankenstein’s Monster, Sasquatch, Neverman, Bloody

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 28, 2023

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MastersFX’s Monster Museum Opens To The Public

The paranormal is always present at this time of year in British Columbia – the area is shrouded in drippy forests and by dark shadowy myth – and regional cryptids seem to watch from every corner. The region has historically been associated with numerous eerie film and TV monsters as well, having been home to The X-Files, The Never-Ending Story, The Thing, Deadpool, Twilight and its sequels, Watchmen, The Last of Us, and so many more genre films and TV series, which have been filmed in the area. On Friday, October 13, over 400 Vancouver film and TV professionals came out en masse to celebrate the Grand Opening and bloody ribbon–cutting of MastersFX’s new Monster Museum and FX Studio in Burnaby! Founded in 1987, MastersFX (MFX) is an award-winning “monster shop” designed, created, and produced some of the best-loved monsters in movies and television shows for nearly 37 years! Inside the showroom of their pristine, 25,000 square-foot monster-making space, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 19, 2023

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Utah’s HorrorFest International Film Festival Announces Its Official Selections

Aliens, demons, and monsters of both the human and beastly varieties invade St. George, Utah, from October 18-21 as HorrorFest International Film Festival gets underway. With a variety of fear fare from around the globe on tap, the fest’s lineup should whet the appetites of horror and horror comedy aficionados of all stripes. Following is the official press announcement. The Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU) announced official selections for the upcoming HorrorFest International Film Festival (October 18-21). With Southern Utah’s historic Electric Theater once again serving as the primary venue for the event, Andrew Bowser’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is the Opening Night selection, with Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, and John Adams’ Where the Devil Roams takes the Closing Night slot. This year’s edition of the international survey of horror/thriller cinema will screen 48 films (8 features and 40 shorts) representing 15 countries. In addition, 31 feature-length scrips and 15 scripts for short

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Joseph Perry

Oct 18, 2023

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Shudder’s “Creepshow” Returns This Friday The 13th For A New Season

Season Four of Shudder‘s Creepshow, the hit horror anthology series executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon), returns to Shudder, AMC+, and AMC this Friday, October 13th, with a six-episode binge-worthy premiere on Shudder and AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly at 10:00 pm ET/9c on AMC. Based on George A. Romero’s iconic 1982 horror-comedy classic, Creepshow is still the most fun you’ll ever have being scared as a comic book comes to life in a series of vignettes, exploring terrors ranging from murder, creatures, monsters, and delusions to the supernatural and unexplainable. You never know what will be on the next page… EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS Episode 401: “Twenty Minutes with Cassandra / Smile” – Premieres Friday, October 13 on Shudder and AMC+, and at 10:00 pm ET/9c on AMC linear A monster is chasing Cassie and endangers a kind stranger when she asks for help. Then, a celebrated photographer is tormented after an award-winning photograph has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 12, 2023

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Infamous Horror ‘Deadgirl’ Gets Special 15th Anniversary Edition Release

There are few horror movie that can get under my skin, one is 2008’s Deadgirl that had me struggling to watch it all the way through. It left me in shock, and frankly, sick to my stomach, asking “What the fuck did I just watch?” It is by far the most disturbing zombie film that you will probably ever see. To mark the anniversary of Deadgirl‘s premiere, Unearthed Films is releasing a special 15th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition of directors Gadi Harel and Marcel Sarmiento’s controversial film. In the film, “When high school outcasts Rickie and JT find a naked dead girl chained to a table in an abandoned building, they do not expect her to be the living undead. The boys find themselves lured into a dark and twisted journey that will test the limits of both. Featuring searing performances by Shiloh Fernandez and Noah Segan (who won the 2009 Fright Meter Award for Best Actor), Deadgirl is a horror

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 10, 2023

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Exploring the Thrills of Horror-Themed Slot Games

Halloween is the time of the year when we embrace the spooky, the eerie and the supernatural. In addition to traditional festivities, there has been a noticeable surge in the popularity of horror-themed games that families and friends can enjoy during these occasions. Among the wide array of options available, horror-themed slot games have emerged as a favoured choice for many, offering players an exhilarating and spine-tingling experience. This article will take you into the world of horror-themed slots available in the UK, highlighting their features and exciting bonuses. The Best Horror-Themed Slot Games “Blood Suckers” by NetEnt:This vampire-themed slot game features a hauntingly beautiful design and a high RTP (Return to Player) rate of 98%. It’s a favorite among players looking for both excitement and decent payouts. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” by 888 Holdings:Based on the iconic horror movie franchise, this slot game takes players to Elm Street, where Freddy Krueger lurks. Free spins and bonus rounds make

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Ella Rebecca Horton

Oct 9, 2023