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Shudder in May: NIGHTWATCH: DEMONS ARE FOREVER, STOPMOTION And a Lot of TOXIC AVENGER Movies

We believe it is safe to say that Spring is finally here in North America. Relatively safe. Pretty sure it is safe.    Not only will April showers bring May flowers but May also sees the arrival of the new...

Chattanooga Film Festival 2024: Massive, Mind-Melting Last Wave

Wow. Wow wow wow. The Chattanooga Film Festival just unleashed a cavalcade of cinematic insanity for their upcoming extravaganza (June 21-23 in person, June 21-28 virtual). We’re big fans of CFF’s annual explosion of genre fun, featuring narrative features, docs,...

WERCKMEISTER HARMONIES Blu-ray Review: The Profound and Desperate Hours

Given the uniqueness and weirdness of the films of Bela Tarr, it's surprising that more of his films are not part of the Criterion collection. Here's hoping that his masterpiece Werckmeister Harmonies is but the first. A stark and deeply...

STING: An Interview With Alyla Browne (And Sometimes The Director, Kiah Roache-Turner)

Having already cracked a tube of conversation with Sting director Kiah Roache-Turner in our mega-sesh last week we turned our attention to his young star, Alyla Browne. We gave Kiah the night off and let his star share her thoughts...

IN FLAMES Interview: A Conversation With Director Zarrar Khan

Earlier today we sat down with Zarrar Khan, director of the Pakistani Canadian drama horror In Flames. Opening tomorrow in cinemas on April 12th In Flames was Pakistan's submission in the previous Acadamy Awards, is a double nominee for the...

MAXXXINE Trailer: Latest Chapter in Ti West's World of 'X' Comes to Tinsel Town on July 5th

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT: Drafthouse Films Acquires North American Rights to New Version, Reimagined And Restored in 4K

Drafthouse Films acquires North American rights to Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, fully reimagined and restored in 4K. Opens in theaters throughout North America this summer, followed by a release on 4K UHD Blu-ray and digital platforms.

CUCKOO: Feast Your Eye, And Ears, On The Official Trailer

Yes, keep it coming, Neon. The more we see of Tilman Singer's new film, Cuckoo, the higher our anticipation rises. The official trailer arrived earlier today and if you're not excited to see this, who are you even?   That...

The Genre Film Lab 2024: Accelerator Program For Women And Gender Diverse Genre Filmmakers in Canada Announces Film Teams

The five projects selected for this year's edition of The Genre Film Lab (formerly known as From Our Dark Side) have been announced. The acclerators program provides support for genre projects that are at an advanced stage of development. The...

BOY KILLS WORLD Red Band Trailer

Boy Kills World looks like it is going to hit that weak spot that I have for outrageous and ultra violent action cinema. It might be dumb as dirt but I'll let that slide if it gives me over the...

STING Interview: A Mega Sesh With Director Kiah Roache-Turner

Because a movie about a humongous mutant spider derserves a humongous mutant interview!   Not content to work within the boundries of the press junket system (though we are deeply indebted to each and every publicist who does their job...

IMAGE OF YOU Trailer: Hot Twins Fight Over a Hot Guy And Other Hot People Watch

Sasha Pieterse (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS), Parker Young (IMPOSTERS), Nestor Carbonell (THE DARK KNIGHT RISES), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE) star in this twisted tale of deception and desire based on the bestselling thriller by Adele Parks. Identical...

SCREAMBOX in April: Streaming Line-Up Includes KING OF THE ANTS, WHAT IS BURIED MUST REMAIN, ABRAHAM LINCOLN VS ZOMBIES

Not one to be left out of monthly horror screamings the folks at Screambox have passed along this month's lineup of horror delights. Check out the full announcement below.    SCREAMBOX April Streaming Line-Up Includes KING OF THE ANTS, WHAT...

Shudder in April: Halfway to Halloween! LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, INFESTED And More

No foolin' around today as Shudder announces their lineup for the month of April. Officially announced as Halfway to Halloween the streaming service has all make and manner of horror and thriller goodness lined up for you.    The excellent...

Arrow Video Player in April: Sex, Drugs & Don Coscarelli. Not Together. That Would be Weird.

After the Easter chocolate coma subsides April will have fooled us and we can turn our attention to the fine programming that the folks at Arrow Video Player have in store for us.    First, we want to draw attention...

EASTER BLOODY EASTER Clip: Horror Comedy Available Now on VOD!

A woman must protect her small town from the Jackalope and his army of devilish bunnies as they embark on a murder spree over the Easter weekend.

KINDS OF KINDNESS Teaser: Yorgos Lanthimos' Next Film Coming This June

Yorgos Lanthimos is back from awards season with Kinds of Kindness. The upcoming anthology is from the director of such faves as Poor Things, The Favourite, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Lobster, etc etc etc. He's made a lot of...

MIND BODY SPIRIT: Welcome Villain Films Acquires Worldwide Rights to Yoga Horror. Releasing Across Digital Platforms May 7th!

I come from a faith-based family and upbringing so this idea of yoga horror tickles me, even within the constructs of the found footage genre. The notion of ancient rituals unleashing unholy entites is not new, I've just never seen...

HARD:LINE 2024: German Genre Fest Hosting Ted Geoghegan, Premiering BROOKLYN 45 And More

Our friends have been to past HARD:LINE Film Festival editions in Regensburg, Germany. A UNESCO World Heritage Site it is an incredibly beautiful city in Bavaria at the northmost point of the Danube River. What a place to host an...

HUMANE Trailer: Caitlin Cronenberg's Feature Debut Hits Cinemas Next Month

In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.