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DON’T LISTEN Review–Netflix’s Latest Haunted House is Terrifying
Starring Rodolfo Sancho and Ramón Barea Written by Santiago Díaz Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández Not every horror movie needs to be earth-shatteringly profound. For every Midsommar or Get Out, sometimes a movie is content to coast along on the strength of its scares alone, never aiming to do much more than scare the willies […] More
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SHOCK TREATMENT Blu-ray Review – Witch Doctor by the Sea
Starring Annie Girardot, Alain Delon Directed by Alain Jessua Distributed by Severin Films Given the lengths to which some people are willing to go in the name of defying age, the premise for a film like Shock Treatment (1973) doesn’t seem all that outlandish. Cult-like devotees of a seaside rejuvenation resort turn a blind eye […] More
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CYBORG: DEADLY MACHINE Review – Saving The World, One Bowl Of Tomato Sauce At A Time
Starring Dave Trix, Aurelie Aloy, Fréderic Avila, and Cyril Basilée Directed by Mathieu Cailliere It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that Cyborg: Deadly Machine, which can now be viewed on YouTube, is the most insane film you’ll see all year, as it literally includes a scene where a guy armed only with a […] More
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THE SEVERED ARM Blu-ray Review – Slow Psycho on a Severing Spree
Starring Deborah Walley, Paul Carr, David G. Cannon, Marvin Kaplan Directed by Thomas S. Alderman Distributed by Vinegar Syndrome Long before slasher films ruled the screen and about a year before Bob Clark unofficially kicked off the subgenre with Black Christmas (1974) came a little-known sorta-slasher film called The Severed Arm (1973). Going by that […] More
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PLAYHOUSE Review–The Play’s the Thing
Starring Rebecca Calienda, Grace Courtney, and Mathilde Darmady Written by Fionn Watts and Toby Watts Directed by Fionn Watts and Toby Watts There are a lot of isolated, ancient castles that look beautiful, fascinating, and have a ghost or two, but what could go wrong? Far North Film and Devilworks latest contribution Playhouse give us […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep284 – DARKNESS FALLS w/ Tom Pestock (WWE Superstar Baron Corbin)
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7730512-ep284-darkness-falls-w-tom-pestock-wwe-superstar-baron-corbin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesHallo, idiote! We sure had a fun October, didn’t we? We covered some legendary film franchises for the first time in WGT history. It is safe to say that good fun was had by all. Well, […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep283 – GHOST SHIP & DEEP RISING
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7726394-ep283-ghost-ship-deep-rising-wgt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesCaptain’s log, Day 420 – Middle of the Ocean I’ve been at sea so long that I can no longer remember the feeling of solid ground beneath my feet. Spirits are down and the crew is […] More
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Blu-ray Review – A Classic Tale of Tragedy and Triumph
Starring Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Edward de Souza, Michael Gough Directed by Terence Fisher Distributed by Scream Factory To date, Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra (The Phantom of the Opera) has been adapted for film (in some form or another) nearly 30 times, though only a handful of those pictures attempted to […] More
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BLIND Review–Stylish Slasher is More Than Meets the Eyes
Starring Sarah French, Caroline Williams, and Tyler Gallant Written by Joe Knetter Directed by Marcel Walz There are several movies that pit the blind versus the sighted. Films such as Don’t Breathe, Hush, and Wait Until Dark deal with home invasion ending with different outcomes along with the terror and insane tension of two different […] More
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DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 4K Review – The Softer Side of Vampire Life
Starring Delphine Seyrig, Danielle Ouimet, John Karlen, Andrea Rau Directed by Harry Kümel Distributed by Blue Underground Vampire films are often so mired in lore and/or bloodletting that it can feel awfully refreshing when one goes for a different vein. Director Harry Kümel’s Daughters of Darkness (1971) deals with an infamously gory figure – Elizabeth […] More
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FrightFest 2020: SKYLIN3S Review – A Blockbuster VFX Spectacle And A Fitting Conclusion To The Sci-Fi Action Trilogy
Starring Lindsey Morgan, Daniel Bernhardt, Cha-Lee Yoon, James Cosmo, Rhona Mitra Directed by Liam O’Donnell FrightFest 2020 ended with a bang, with Skylin3s offering all the explosive action and VFX spectacles one would expect to see in a summer blockbusters instead of in a film playing at a horror festival. But we should inform you […] More
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FrightFest 2020: LITTLE WILLY Review – This Short Will Make You Question Your Sanity
Starring Andrew Bowser, Zach Galligan, Adrienne Barbeau Directed by Andrew Bowser One of the most memorable shorts to have played at this year’s FrightFest was Little Willy, which can now be viewed publicly on YouTube. Writer and director Andrew Bowser plays Adam Castle, a washed up former child actor who now makes a living from […] More
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MISTRESS OF BONES Review – An Exciting Horror/Action Hybrid That Leaves You Begging for More
Starring: Nicole Muñoz, Michel Issa Rubio, Edwin Perez, Gabriel Carter Written by: Shane McKenzie Directed by: Gigi Saul Guerrero Short films, when done right, have the ability to showcase a filmmaker’s talent for telling an all encompassing story within a small amount of time. It takes a lot of skill to make a great film […] More
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FrightFest 2020: SLAXX Review – Sharp Social Commentary In A Film About Killer Jeans
Starring Romane Denis, Sehar Bhojani, Brett Donahue, Kenny Wong Directed by Elza Kephart A horror film about a killer pair of jeans may seem like a ludicrous concept at first, but Slaxx actually manages to be unsettling, hilarious, and thought-provoking all at once. That’s not something we would often say, so once you look past […] More
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TRIGGERED Review: Teens Trapped in an Explosive Battle Royale
Starring: Sean Cameron Michael, Liesl Ahlers, Reine Swart Written by: David D. Jones Directed By: Alastair Orr Triggered is a minimalist horror film based on the idea that a half dozen or so college kids are forced into a battle royale. The logistics of such a scenario are ideal for low-budget filmmaking; to paraphrase low-budget […] More
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NO SUCH THING AS MONSTERS Review–Welcome to the Family
Starring Angel Giuffria, Matthew Clarke, and Georgia Crisfield Smith Written by Karen Elgar and Stuart Stanton Directed by Stuart Stanton Some families can be close-knit and loving, while others can be violent and terrifying. In cinematic history, especially in the horror vein, families take a turn to the dysfunctional and demented. These crazed clans come […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep282 – HELLRAISER Trilogy
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7719183-ep282-hellraiser-trilogy-wgt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesFröhliches Halloween, Idioten! Today is the day, the one day of the year all of us “spooky” folks live for: Halloween! We’ve had a lot of fun with our special episodes over the last month. It’s […] More
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FrightFest 2020: DUNE DRIFTER Review – A Harsh And Brutal Journey To Another World
Starring Phoebe Sparrow, Daisy Aitkens, Marcus Shakesheff, Simon Dwyer-Thomas, Richard Corgan Directed by Marc Price While there won’t be any Star Wars movies premiering at FrightFest anytime soon, those who attended the UK’s biggest horror festival this year were treated to Dune Drifter, an ambitious slice of outer space action which should satisfy fans of […] More
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Short Film: FACE MASK Shows The New Normal Of Being Neighborly
Just in time for All-Hallows Eve, a new, truly unsettling horror short is now out from the warped minds over at Midnight Video. Directed by Dan Allen and Adam Huber, Face Mask stars Bill Parmentier and Zachary Allen Farmer as two supposed neighbors who clash over the social distancing guidelines we’ve all come to know […] More
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FrightFest 2020: CYST Review – A Delightfully Disgusting Old School Monster Movie
Starring George Hardy, Eva Habermann, Greg Sestero, Jason Douglas Directed by Tyler Russell If you enjoy being grossed out, you’ll probably love Cyst, because this is a film where pus literally sprays invert direction. The filmmakers clearly wanted to create something which would make viewers want to throw up, and they no doubt succeeded. The […] More
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Quick Q&A Interview – Director’s Spotlight Part II: Our Favorite Shorts From Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween
Halloween is coming and October is not over yet! Stay in the spirit with Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween which highlights 30 unique horror shorts from a bevy of up-and-coming horror filmmakers whose soul desire is to scare you and anyone else in your pod. So stop doom-scrolling and dive into some fun sized entertainment! Yesterday, […] More
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Quick Q&A Interview – Director’s Spotlight: Our Favorite Shorts From Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween
If you haven’t seen all of them already, now is your chance to watch 30 unique horror shorts from Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween. Experiencing this descent into fun size horror in all its many forms from so many diverse filmmakers is a rare treat, so don’t be intimidated by the amount of content. Each morsel […] More
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LITTLE MONSTERS Blu-ray Review – Vestron Video Lives!
Starring Howie Mandel, Fred Savage, Ben Savage, Daniel Stern Directed by Richard Alan Greenberg Distributed by Lionsgate After allowing their popular line of Vestron Video cult classics to lay dormant for well over a year Lionsgate has finally ramped up production again and delivered two most-wanted titles to fans, one of which is the dark […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep281 – FRIDAY THE 13TH Original & Remake
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7713655-ep281-friday-the-13th-original-remake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesBonjour, mes petits crétins! This may come as a surprise to some of you, in the 7+ years we’ve been doing this show we have never covered a Friday the 13th film! I know, right? But I guess […] More
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NFF Masquerade: TO FREDDY Review – What’s In The Box?
If a box filled of letters could predict your future, would you listen to it? More
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Brighton Asylum (Passiac, NJ)-2020 Season Review
Introduction The acclaimed Brighton Asylum (Passaic, NJ) is set upon the backdrop of New York City as an immersive tribute to “horror,” a major destination attraction that is one of the most impressively designed in the country. Celebrating its tenth year during one of the most challenging seasons ever impacted by the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, management, and […] More
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NFF Masquerade: THE QUIET REVOLUTION Review – Canadian Horror Makes Its Mark
Who’s ready for a doc about the cultural impact of Canadian horror from the 1970s onward? We are! More
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The Infamous Legend of the “Lake House Hotel” and Home of the Hotel of Horror (Saylorsburg, PA)-2020 Season Review
Introduction Numerous haunted attractions use social media and advertising to promote their haunts as “horror movies” come to life. Often, even the best haunts fail to achieve this lofty goal for various reasons, ranging from variable actor quality and ineffective structural designs that fail to convey any sense of “realism.” Several years ago, we became […] More
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An Unforgettable “Drive-Though Experience” at the Iconic Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions (Ulster, NY) -2020 Season Review
Introduction The ominous, dark forest of Ulster Park, NY, is the perfect backdrop and home to Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions, an iconic, longstanding event that we cannot express enough is of the most exceptional quality. Embracing diversity in attraction design while maintaining an almost mystical spirit, this is one attraction that has earned its right to be […] More
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NOS4A2 Season 2 Blu-Ray Review – A Fitting End To The AMC Series
Starring Zachary Quinto, Ashleigh Cummings, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Written by Joe Hill, Jami O’Brien Synopsis: NOS4A2 Season 2 picks up eight years after the events of season one. Vic McQueen remains more determined than ever to destroy Charlie Manx. Charlie, having faced his own mortality, emerges desperate for revenge against Vic. This time, he sets his […] More
