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David O’Reilly Gets Possessed

One of the many cool things about Paranormal Activity's success is that the supernatural subgenre is roaring back in a big way. I’m sure every major studio in Hollywood is looking through their scripts to find comparable material. Overseas the doors are opening as well with one such flick, The Possession of David O'Reilly, well under way!

Good News for Comedown

A short while back we told you about a promising slasher flick coming out of the U.K., Comedown. Today we have some good news for the fledgling production, which is taking shape nicely.

Tormented Coming From IFC Festival Direct

Come October 21st you'll be able to dig on the latest UK horror import, Jon Wright's Tormented (review here), via IFC's Festival Direct Service. Who would have thought IFC would be such a huge supporter of thrills and chills! We're loving it!

Fantastic Fest 09: New Antichrist Poster

Fantastic Fest '09 was incredible on so many levels. Even art-wise. Need some proof? Check out this exclusive one-sheet for Lars Von Trier's Antichrist which was fashioned exclusively for the festival.

Grimm Up North Festival Details Emerge

Manchester, England's "Grimm Up North" has set its goals high. As the first horror festival of its kind in the northwest portion of the country, it will showcase the very best in horror films, video gaming, and merchandise and promises its attendees that "nothing before has been as big, as bold, and as bloody!"

Badass New Antichrist Trailer

A new trailer clawed its way online today for Lars von Trier's critically acclaimed and controversial new film Antichrist, and we have it for you hot, steamy, and chock full of spooky!

Event Report: Film4 Frightfest 2009

So, the August bank holiday has passed for another year and that means one thing – The Film4 Frightfest in London has just finished. This year held a special meaning to the festival though, with it greeting its 10th year in existence having moved, during that time, from humble beginnings in the Prince Charles Cinema, to the grander Odeon Leicester Square and finally, for the first time this year, to the Empire Cinema (also in Leicester Square).

Antichrist's UK Poster

Tired of seeing nothing but images of Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe in the throes of passion and/or pain in connection with Lars von Trier's divisive new film Antichrist? If so, then you should be happy to view the UK poster for the flick, which plays up the controversy the film has engendered.

Gorezone Weekend of Horror Announces First Films

The UK's Gorezone Magazine is rolling out the names of the films they'll be screening during this autumn's Weekend of Horror a few at a time. Promising "14 Premieres in 2 Days", they've announced the first 6 with more to come soon.

Noel Fielding - Zombie King!

Had enough of zombies yet? No? Well then, you're going to be all about this update from our horror fiends across the pond! If you're living in the United Kingdom or feel like booking a flight to Herefordshire, bust out the zombie make-up and let the games begin!

Tormented (2009)

Reviewed by Gareth Jones Starring Alex Pettyfer, April Pearson, Dimitri Leonidas, Calvin Dean Directed by Jon Wright High School can be hell, and I’m sure anyone who has suffered at the hands of bullies can attest to the hours spent silently imagining the various terrible fates that could befall each and every one of them. Now, here comes Tormented - a great little dose of catharsis.

Film 4 FrightFest Releases Schedule

The UK's most amazing horror film festival Film 4 FrightFest has released what could very well be one of the best horror line-ups we've seen ever for its latest show taking place August 27th - August 31st, brimming with films we've been salivating over Stateside!

Antichrist Staying As-Is for UK Release

I guess we'll see soon enough what cuts, if any, Lars von Trier's controversial Antichrist will endure upon its US release. In the meantime, however, it warmed my heart to learn that British censors are allowing UK distributor Artificial Eye to release the movie as-is with an "18" certificate.

New Bloodthirsty Doghouse Trailer

Just days before its June 12th UK release in theatres, yet another trailer for Jake West's Doghouse has surfaced that makes us yearn to be across the pond for this weekend's festivities!

New One-Sheet for Doghouse

Another bit of new artwork surfaced today for Jake West's latest film Doghouse, which hits UK cinemas on June 12th. Get ready to dig on all its sexiness!