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Infernal – Trailer and Release Date Announced

This one looks interesting. Out in select theaters and VOD on April 10, 2015. Synopsis : Nathan (Andy Ostroff) and Sophia (Heather Adair) are a newlywed couple, both looking forward to a bright future. Not long after matrimony, Heather becomes pregnant … Continue reading

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Clown (2014)

The first time I saw the trailer for this movie, I came away thinking this has potential. Had I just seen the movie poster art, I would automatically assume it was just another cheap, by-the-numbers attempt at making a good … Continue reading

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The Babadook (2014)

With much anticipation, I finally got down to watching this flick. Going in, I suspected it was not going to be your every day horror film. A single mother named Amelia, struggles with the grief of the horrific accident which … Continue reading

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Cannibal Ferox (1981)

A blatant rip-off of Cannibal Holocaust; a bunch of white – no gooders cause havok in a village in the amazon of a tribe. There’s plenty of violence against animals in this film which was bothersome but is no surprise … Continue reading

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House (1986)

DING DONG, YOU’RE DEAD I had a great time watching this. It has aged really well in my opinion and the FX were excellent. The mix of comedy and horror was done just right. I love the setting and the … Continue reading

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FIRST LOOK: Ali Larter in Content Media’s Horror Thriller DIABOLICAL

First photo released for DIABOLICAL. I’ve always been a fan of Ali Larter, and look forward to this. The film follows Madison (Ali Larter) and her children in their quiet suburban home as they are awoken nightly by an increasingly strange … Continue reading

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Rapid Fire Friday – Evilspeak and Final Exam

I hosted a horror movie night tonight for some friends. We watched the blu rays of Evilspeak and Final Exam; both by Shout! (Scream) Factory.  Evilspeak was really good, especially when the action got going. Clint Howard was entertaining and … Continue reading

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Oculus (2013)

The idea of another “evil mirror” movie didn’t sound very appetizing, but something about Oculus seemed like it might have some potential to surprise, and to a certain extent, it did. Oculus tells the tale of siblings trying to prove, … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day: Top Dads of Horror

Originally posted on The Real Gentleman's Guide to Midnight Cinema:
Hope you are all having a good Father’s Day, or making the best of it.  A couple years ago, I did a spotlight on the moms of horror so…

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Butcher Boys (2012)

I really wasn’t expecting much from this one and as it turns out, my instincts were for the most part correct. A bunch of friends run into trouble when they are out for a night of fun and cross the … Continue reading

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