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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 | Android | 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 […] 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
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep280 – A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 1984 & 2010
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7709542-ep280-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-original-remake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesThis week we continue our special look at classic horror films and their modern remakes by taking a look at one of the most beloved horror franchises of all time: A Nightmare on Elm […] More
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IMMORTALISED IN INK Review – An Examination of the Horrors of Depression Through the Beauty of Poetry
Immortalised in Ink was written by N.P. Hunt Cover art by Ria Fend I should probably disclose that I’m not a huge fan of poetry in general, although I still found myself moved by N.P. Hunt’s Immortalised in Ink, which can be purchased here. The collected volume of dark poetry focuses on how people deal […] More
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WAYWARD GUIDE Review – YouTube Series Is Pure YA Bliss
Showrunners: The Tin Can Brothers Starring: Steve Zaragoza, Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Astin Usually when a multimedia series debuts with a companion podcast, it’s a little overly ambitious and the ideas don’t necessarily gel. There’s a reason you’re not seeing more hybrid forms of entertainment across multiple platforms. It’s not easy to execute. As consumers, […] More
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Nightstream: HONEYDEW Review – Rural Horror Gives New Meaning To The Term Food Coma
Directed by Devereux Milburn Written by Devereux Milburn Starring Malin Barr, Barbara Kingsley, Sawyer Spielberg While nowhere near as off-putting or disgusting as 2005’s Feed directed by Brett Leonard (Lawnmower Man), there is a heavy dose of force feeding happening in Devereux Milburn’s debut feature Honeydew. It’s such an unexpected turn and one, perhaps, that […] More
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Nightstream: MANDIBLES Review – Every Hustler Needs An Angle… Or A Giant Fly
Directed by Quentin Dupieux Written by Quentin Dupieux Starring David Marsais, Grégoire Ludig, Adèle Exarchopoulos Out of all the harebrained ideas thought up by desperate dolts, at least the two characters at the center of Quentin Dupieux’s Mandibles can be sure they’re the only ones to come up with this particular get-rich-quick scheme. You wouldn’t […] More
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Nightstream: FRANK & ZED Review – Heartwarming, Brain Eating Zombie Puppet Bromance 7-Years-In-The-Making
Directed by Jesse Blanchard Written by Jesse Blanchard Starring Jerry Bell Jr., Aaron Booth, Randolph F. Christen Premiering at Nightstream, Frank & Zed may just be the gateway horror film your kids will love. A medieval fantasy in a far away land where the undead walk, the all puppet epic was actually shot in a […] More
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UK HAUNTERS Review – Documentary Offers Fascinating Look At UK’s Scare Industry
Starring Dan Brownlie, Andy Rawlings, Nick Hutson, Rick Jones Directed by Dan Brownlie While it doesn’t get a huge deal of press coverage, the UK has always had a thriving live scare attraction industry. Which is why filmmaker Dan Brownlie decided to shed light on some of Britain’s successful attractions with his new documentary UK […] More
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The Fear is Real at Pennhurst Asylum (2020 Season Review)
From an already ominous, must-see property, each of the three attractions has perfected the art of utilizing adult themes Hollywood style special effects to create diverse styles of fear, from physical to deeply psychological horror. Perhaps no other attraction overall creates such an intense level of apprehension yet balances out the performance with moments of levity and creativity like Pennhurst, where the “Fear” is at times very “Real.” More
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Nightstream: BLOODY HELL Review – Bizarre Horror Comedy Proves You Can Only Beat Crazy With Crazy
Directed by Alister Grierson Written by Robert Benjamin Starring Ben O’Toole, Meg Fraser, Caroline Craig Premiering at the supergroup virtual festival, Nightstream, director Alister Grierson’s genre mashup Bloody Hell is one of the surprise discoveries found in the glorious pile of genre gems amassed by the combined efforts of the Overlook Film Fest, Brooklyn Horror […] More
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Nightstream Fest: RUN Review – Sarah Paulson Has Never Been Creepier, And That’s Saying Something
Directed by Aneesh Chaganty Written by Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian Starring Sarah Paulson, Kierra Allen, Pat Healy Sarah Paulson is overexposed. Thank God. From Mrs. America to Ratched, her recent series output has been absolutely stellar, and now she introduces us to a feature role that may be her creepiest performance yet. In Run, premiering […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep279 – DAWN of the DEAD – Original & Remake
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7702719-ep279-dawn-of-the-dead-original-remake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunes“Old Magic, Old Ways, the Old Ones themselves often seem powerless in a new place.” – Anne Cameron Dia duit, leathcheann! Last week, as a Halloween treat, we posted the first episode in a […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep278 – THE HILLS HAVE EYES Original & Remake
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7698662-ep278-the-hills-have-eyes-original-remake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesWell hello, my sweet children. Welcome again to another October with your good friends at the Who Goes There Podcast. Since this is everyone’s favorite time of the year we thought it might be fun […] More
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THE CALL Review – A Different Kind of Ghost Story Featuring Lin Shaye & Tobin Bell As A Killer Couple
Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. Written by Patrick Stibbs Starring Lin Shaye, Chester Rushing, Erin Andrews, Tobin Bell As you can read HERE in our illuminating conversation with legendary actress and star of The Call, Lin Shaye (Insidious), this is not the first collaboration between director Timothy Woodward Jr. and the genre icon. The two […] More
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Horrible Imaginings 2020: LUZ: THE FLOWER OF EVIL Review – If Jodorowsky and Aster Had a Colombian Child
Luz: The Flower of Evil is a strong mixtue of philosophy and hyper-realism that fires on all cylinders at all times. More
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THE DEVIL TO PAY Review–Well-Made Revenge Served in Appalachia
Starring Danielle Deadwyler, Catherine Dyer, Jayson Warner Smith Written by Lane Skye and Ruckus Skye Directed by Lane Skye and Ruckus Skye Atmospheres are key to color the various films in the revenge horror subgenre. From the rural rape-revenge of I Spit on Your Grave, to the urban streets in Ms. 45 but lately, there […] More
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CRUEL JAWS Blu-ray Review – Jaws 5, Viewers 0
Starring David Luther, George Barnes, Jr., Scott Silveria, Kristen Urso Directed by Bruno Mattei (as William Snyder) Distributed by Severin Films Bruno Mattei made a name from himself by liberally cribbing from numerous pop culture cinema staples and passing them off as his own “inspired” works. Robowar (1988) is a poor Predator (1987) clone. Shocking […] More
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Horrible Imaginings 2020: REPOSSESSION Review – Masterful, Divisive Asian Horror
Repossession is a surefire hit for those willing to put in the work. Uninterested audiences need not apply. More
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AENIGMA Blu-ray Review – Psychokinetic Possession and Death By Snails
Starring Jared Martin, Lara Naszinsky, Ulli Reinthaler Directed by Lucio Fulci Distributed by Severin Films Stretching well into the third decade of a notorious career, Lucio Fulci’s output began to wane considerably past the late’80s and although the quality of those productions saw a noticeable decline the films themselves remained interesting, if nothing else. For […] More
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Who Goes There Podcast: Ep277 – Session 9
https://media.blubrry.com/dreadcentralpodcasts/p/audioboom.com/posts/7692280-ep277-session-9-wgt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | Subscribe to Who Goes There Podcast on iTunesGuess who’s back, back again. It’s we, it’s we, it’s the W.G.T.P.! Lately we’ve been doing a lot of episodes on films based in space, and films with a lot of cut, cut, stabby, […] More
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SHIVERS (1975) Blu-ray Review–Spruced Up Re-Release Maintains ’70s’ Charm
Starring: Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, and Barbara Steele Written by: David Cronenberg Directed By: David Cronenberg It’s always charming to see that old Vestron Video logo at the beginning of a home video product, but the snazzied-up version of it, which adorns the Vestron Video Collector’s Series still hits that nostalgic note. It’s […] More
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Salem Horror Fest: THE STRINGS Review – A Horrifyingly Profound Musical Thriller
Starring Teagan Johnston, Jenna Schaefer Written by Ryan Glover, Krista Dzialoszynski Directed by Ryan Glover Salem Horror Fest is going virtual this year and the festival will span the first two weekends in October. Information on the program and passes can be found at Salem Horror Fest. Ryan Glover’s feature film directorial debut, The Strings, […] More
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THE NEW YORK RIPPER 4K Review – Sharper Than a Knife in the Throat
Starring Jack Hedley, Paolo Malco, Almanta Suska, Alexandra Delli Colli Directed by Lucio Fulci Distributed by Blue Underground Blue Underground has been re-releasing many of their titles that previously (and recently) received the lavish three-disc special edition treatment on Blu-ray onto actual 4K Ultra HD discs, and while fans may decry double-dipping the fact that […] More
