Netflix is gearing up for Halloween and has now announced its September/October lineup, featuring premieres, classics, and spooky new movies. Every Wednesday this fall new movies will be released. Talk about a treat! The new films include NIGHTBOOKS, INTRUSION, NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE, THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE, FEVER DREAM, NIGHT TEETH, and HYPNOTIC.
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2011’s viral social media hit Megan Is Missing arrives on Blu-ray™ this October from Lionsgate. This terrifying cautionary tale, inspired by a true story, from writer-director Michael Goi (Mary, “American Horror Story”) is about the dangers of online communication. “Controversial. Brutal. Disturbing. To describe Megan Is Missing is to describe the outer limits of terror and horror. But there’s no way to tell the story of the disappearance of 14-year-old Megan Stewart and her best friend, Amy Herman — a story taken from video chats, webcam footage, home videos, and news reports — without descending into the very heart of depravity and despair. Notorious on social media, banned in New Zealand, and enhanced by never-before-seen Blu-ray™ bonus content, Megan Is Missing offers an unflinchingly candid look at the dangerous online world today’s teenagers face — a world that’s every parent’s worst nightmare.” Amber Perkins, Rachel Quinn, and Dean Waite star in Megan Is Missing, available on Blu-ray™ from online retailers
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Shudder’s new haunting film Martyrs Lane will arrive this September. Ahead of its release, we’ve got a spoiler-free review for you. In the film, a young girl, Leah, makes a new mysterious friend who comes in and out of her window every night. While the little girl wearing angel wings doesn’t look threatening, not everything is as it appears to be. Leah’s mother and father, who is a minister, are struggling with something they, and her big sister, have kept from Leah. As the story unfolds we learn the little angel’s true intent. The first thing you need to know is this isn’t your average horror film. Is it scary? No, not exactly. You’re left with a heavy heart more than fear. Featuring a dark and unnerving atmosphere, I was left with an uneasy feeling from the time I hit play until the closing credits. Young actress Kiera Thompson, who plays Leah, and little Sienna Sayer who plays the little
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Darkland Distribution’s upcoming dark and disturbing British horror, Shepherd, is set to make its World Premiere this October at the BFI London Film Festival with its theatrical release to follow this November, to mark the occasion, the new trailer has been released, teasing a horror-filled film. Writer and Director of Shepherd, Russell Owen, was delighted with the news of the film’s selection, saying, “I’ve followed the BFI London Film Festival for decades, so to actually be a part of it is surreal and a massive honour. I can’t think of a better platform to bring Shepherd to an audience and I’m over the moon.” In the film, “running from grief after the mysterious death of his wife, Eric Black takes a job as a shepherd. Trapped alone on a majestic weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One man’s spiraling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and
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The horror film Till Death is heading to Netflix this October following its recent theatrical release. Directed by S.K. Dale, this horror-thriller stars Megan Fox, who stars as Emma who after some rough patches in their relationship, heads with her husband to a secluded lodge. Waking up the next morning, she finds herself handcuffed to her dead husband and has to then fight to survive. The cast includes Eoin Macken (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), Callan Mulvey (Batman v Superman), Jack Roth (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner). Till Death debuts on Netflix on October 1, 2021, from Screen Media Films who is also behind Nicolas Cage’s Willy’s Wonderland,
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Following its World Premiere at FrightFest last week, we’ve got a brand new clip from the horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts, from Riotous Films in association with FOUR plus10 Films and Little Narwhal Films. In the clip we see a pair playing a serial killer version of the children’s game “Guess Who” and now I want one. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be
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1982’s Trick or Treats had its first Blu-ray release back in 2015. Now, it’s getting a new re-release just in time for Halloween. In the film, “Five years after his wife, Joan (Carrie Snodgress), had him wrongfully and deliberately committed to a mental institution so she could live with her boyfriend (David Carradine), Malcolm (Peter Jason) escapes on Halloween night and arrives back at his old house to murder her. Except Joan is not home – she’s out with her boyfriend while babysitter Linda (Jacqueline Giroux) is looking after Malcolm’s 10-year-old son Christopher (Chris Graver), an equally psychotic and demented practical joker until, under cover of darkness, Malcolm shows up and begins a real terror game of attrition with Linda.” Steve Railsback, Paul Bartel, Jillian Kesner, John Blyth Barrymore, Dan Pastorini, and Tim Rossovich co-star in the film written, produced and directed by Gary Graver. Trick or Treats will be re-released on October 5, 2021, from Kino and Code Red.
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Producer Sam Katzman was responsible for a stunning array of poverty-row shockers, and this new box set from Arrow Video (along with MVD Entertainment) brings forth the creepy cream of the crop! Without further arcane ado, let’s dip out terror toes in this putrid pond, shall we? First comes Creature with the Atom Brain (1955): Gangsters are being found tits up, with radioactive dead man’s fingerprints found all over the scene, so the police are baffled. How is this a thing? Well, exiled gangster Frank Buchanan (Michael Granger) hooks up with Wilhelm Steigg (Gregory Gaye), a Nazi mad scientist who is trying to create a new mindless work force created from the bodies of the dead. Frank likes the sound of that shit, believe you me, and before long him and Dr. Feelbad are back in the States and putting a murder on each and every gangster that has ever crossed Buchanan… wait, why are the police angry this dude
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Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman…Don’t worry, we’re not going to say it. The franchise that stars Tony Todd as the titular legendary character has been popular since the original film debuted back in 1992, with the latest installment (review), simply titled Candyman, opening in theaters this past August. We’ve put together a list of ten interesting facts about the franchise that you may not of known. The original film centers on Helen (Virginia Madsen) who is writing her thesis on the legend of the Candyman, a killer that will come after you if you say his name five times in a mirror. Helen makes the mistake of calling Candyman and she pays the ultimate price. The original film is based on a short story titled “The Forbidden” written by Clive Barker. The story was originally published in the magazine Fantasy Tales in 1986. There are several things that are different between the story and the film with the biggest being that
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Prano Bailey-Bond makes her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed horror Censor, which is currently available on VOD. Now the dark, unnerving film is not only headed to DVD from Magnolia Pictures on September 14th but is also getting a 4K Ultra HD release, which was just announced by Vinegar Syndrome Pictures. “VSP, in association with Magnolia Pictures, will present the world 4K UHD Home Video Debut of Prano Bailey-Bond’s critically acclaimed, stunningly beautiful, and highly unnerving 35mm lensed psychological thriller, which includes stock footage from the Vinegar Syndrome vault including FROZEN SCREAM! VSP’s deluxe and extra features packed UHD/Blu-ray special edition will be available for pre-order exclusively from VinegarSyndrome.com later this month and will come housed in a limited edition rigid slipbox with newly commissioned artwork.” Starring Niamh Algar, the film centers on “Enid, who takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences against the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over.
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Netflix is gearing up for Halloween and has now announced its September/October lineup, featuring premieres, classics, and spooky new movies. Every Wednesday this fall new movies will be released. Talk about a treat! The new films include NIGHTBOOKS, INTRUSION, NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE, THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE, FEVER DREAM, NIGHT TEETH, and HYPNOTIC.
Continue reading →
2011’s viral social media hit Megan Is Missing arrives on Blu-ray™ this October from Lionsgate. This terrifying cautionary tale, inspired by a true story, from writer-director Michael Goi (Mary, “American Horror Story”) is about the dangers of online communication. “Controversial. Brutal. Disturbing. To describe Megan Is Missing is to describe the outer limits of terror and horror. But there’s no way to tell the story of the disappearance of 14-year-old Megan Stewart and her best friend, Amy Herman — a story taken from video chats, webcam footage, home videos, and news reports — without descending into the very heart of depravity and despair. Notorious on social media, banned in New Zealand, and enhanced by never-before-seen Blu-ray™ bonus content, Megan Is Missing offers an unflinchingly candid look at the dangerous online world today’s teenagers face — a world that’s every parent’s worst nightmare.” Amber Perkins, Rachel Quinn, and Dean Waite star in Megan Is Missing, available on Blu-ray™ from online retailers
Continue reading →
Shudder’s new haunting film Martyrs Lane will arrive this September. Ahead of its release, we’ve got a spoiler-free review for you. In the film, a young girl, Leah, makes a new mysterious friend who comes in and out of her window every night. While the little girl wearing angel wings doesn’t look threatening, not everything is as it appears to be. Leah’s mother and father, who is a minister, are struggling with something they, and her big sister, have kept from Leah. As the story unfolds we learn the little angel’s true intent. The first thing you need to know is this isn’t your average horror film. Is it scary? No, not exactly. You’re left with a heavy heart more than fear. Featuring a dark and unnerving atmosphere, I was left with an uneasy feeling from the time I hit play until the closing credits. Young actress Kiera Thompson, who plays Leah, and little Sienna Sayer who plays the little
Continue reading →
Darkland Distribution’s upcoming dark and disturbing British horror, Shepherd, is set to make its World Premiere this October at the BFI London Film Festival with its theatrical release to follow this November, to mark the occasion, the new trailer has been released, teasing a horror-filled film. Writer and Director of Shepherd, Russell Owen, was delighted with the news of the film’s selection, saying, “I’ve followed the BFI London Film Festival for decades, so to actually be a part of it is surreal and a massive honour. I can’t think of a better platform to bring Shepherd to an audience and I’m over the moon.” In the film, “running from grief after the mysterious death of his wife, Eric Black takes a job as a shepherd. Trapped alone on a majestic weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One man’s spiraling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and
Continue reading →
The horror film Till Death is heading to Netflix this October following its recent theatrical release. Directed by S.K. Dale, this horror-thriller stars Megan Fox, who stars as Emma who after some rough patches in their relationship, heads with her husband to a secluded lodge. Waking up the next morning, she finds herself handcuffed to her dead husband and has to then fight to survive. The cast includes Eoin Macken (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), Callan Mulvey (Batman v Superman), Jack Roth (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Aml Ameen (The Maze Runner). Till Death debuts on Netflix on October 1, 2021, from Screen Media Films who is also behind Nicolas Cage’s Willy’s Wonderland,
Continue reading →
Following its World Premiere at FrightFest last week, we’ve got a brand new clip from the horror-comedy When the Screaming Starts, from Riotous Films in association with FOUR plus10 Films and Little Narwhal Films. In the clip we see a pair playing a serial killer version of the children’s game “Guess Who” and now I want one. The mockumentary marks the directorial debut of Conor Boru and stars “The Witcher” alum Yasen Atour, as well as Ed Hartland (“The Crown”), Octavia Gilmore (For Sale), and Jared Rogers (Killer Weekend). In the film, Aidan Mendle has a dream; he aspires to be an infamous serial killer. When a struggling journalist, Norman, is invited to follow Aidan on his journey, he believes he has finally landed his big break. But as Aidan and his newly recruited murder cult embark on a bloodsoaked rampage, will Norman’s dream of becoming a renowned filmmaker turn into a nightmare. Who will be remembered, who will be
Continue reading →
1982’s Trick or Treats had its first Blu-ray release back in 2015. Now, it’s getting a new re-release just in time for Halloween. In the film, “Five years after his wife, Joan (Carrie Snodgress), had him wrongfully and deliberately committed to a mental institution so she could live with her boyfriend (David Carradine), Malcolm (Peter Jason) escapes on Halloween night and arrives back at his old house to murder her. Except Joan is not home – she’s out with her boyfriend while babysitter Linda (Jacqueline Giroux) is looking after Malcolm’s 10-year-old son Christopher (Chris Graver), an equally psychotic and demented practical joker until, under cover of darkness, Malcolm shows up and begins a real terror game of attrition with Linda.” Steve Railsback, Paul Bartel, Jillian Kesner, John Blyth Barrymore, Dan Pastorini, and Tim Rossovich co-star in the film written, produced and directed by Gary Graver. Trick or Treats will be re-released on October 5, 2021, from Kino and Code Red.
Continue reading →
Producer Sam Katzman was responsible for a stunning array of poverty-row shockers, and this new box set from Arrow Video (along with MVD Entertainment) brings forth the creepy cream of the crop! Without further arcane ado, let’s dip out terror toes in this putrid pond, shall we? First comes Creature with the Atom Brain (1955): Gangsters are being found tits up, with radioactive dead man’s fingerprints found all over the scene, so the police are baffled. How is this a thing? Well, exiled gangster Frank Buchanan (Michael Granger) hooks up with Wilhelm Steigg (Gregory Gaye), a Nazi mad scientist who is trying to create a new mindless work force created from the bodies of the dead. Frank likes the sound of that shit, believe you me, and before long him and Dr. Feelbad are back in the States and putting a murder on each and every gangster that has ever crossed Buchanan… wait, why are the police angry this dude
Continue reading →
Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman…Don’t worry, we’re not going to say it. The franchise that stars Tony Todd as the titular legendary character has been popular since the original film debuted back in 1992, with the latest installment (review), simply titled Candyman, opening in theaters this past August. We’ve put together a list of ten interesting facts about the franchise that you may not of known. The original film centers on Helen (Virginia Madsen) who is writing her thesis on the legend of the Candyman, a killer that will come after you if you say his name five times in a mirror. Helen makes the mistake of calling Candyman and she pays the ultimate price. The original film is based on a short story titled “The Forbidden” written by Clive Barker. The story was originally published in the magazine Fantasy Tales in 1986. There are several things that are different between the story and the film with the biggest being that
Continue reading →
Prano Bailey-Bond makes her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed horror Censor, which is currently available on VOD. Now the dark, unnerving film is not only headed to DVD from Magnolia Pictures on September 14th but is also getting a 4K Ultra HD release, which was just announced by Vinegar Syndrome Pictures. “VSP, in association with Magnolia Pictures, will present the world 4K UHD Home Video Debut of Prano Bailey-Bond’s critically acclaimed, stunningly beautiful, and highly unnerving 35mm lensed psychological thriller, which includes stock footage from the Vinegar Syndrome vault including FROZEN SCREAM! VSP’s deluxe and extra features packed UHD/Blu-ray special edition will be available for pre-order exclusively from VinegarSyndrome.com later this month and will come housed in a limited edition rigid slipbox with newly commissioned artwork.” Starring Niamh Algar, the film centers on “Enid, who takes pride in her meticulous work, guarding unsuspecting audiences against the deleterious effects of watching the gore-filled decapitations and eye gougings she pores over.
Continue reading →
