Torture Chamber (2013)
A family struggles to end the evil reign of their youngest son, Jimmy, who they believe to be possessed by the devil, but is Jimmy's condition a result of his oppressive religious upbringing, or something far more sinister? Cult director Dante Tomaselli returns with another ambitious and highly original approach to hallucinatory horror in TORTURE CHAMBER, his fourth and most recent film. As
Top Ten Reasons Why 'Jaws: The Revenge' Is the Best Movie Ever Made
1. This shark is out for REVENGE! Because, naturally, sharks are cognizant beings that seek
revenge against their transgressors. This was a key factor that was missing from the previous
films. Before, the sharks would just eat for food or out of boredom. Now, its motives are much
more brooding and calculated.
2. The shark roars like a dinosaur. Another fact that was overlooked in each of the
revenge against their transgressors. This was a key factor that was missing from the previous
films. Before, the sharks would just eat for food or out of boredom. Now, its motives are much
more brooding and calculated.
2. The shark roars like a dinosaur. Another fact that was overlooked in each of the
Movie Monsters: Meridian (1990)
The elegant werewolf costume seen here may look familiar, as it was later used in Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula. Meridian is a stylish and atmospheric Gothic tale that director Charles Band had fashioned after the Harlequin novels of love and romance. Why is the beast from Meridian your favorite movie monster?
Names in Horror: Amy Irving
Amy Irving's earliest contributions to the genre included Brian De Palma's two telekinetic Horror films, Carrie and The Fury. She would return as Sue Snell for The Rage: Carrie 2, and would appear in the suspense thriller, Hide and Seek, alongside Robert De Niro.
The Awakening (2011)
Set in 1920s England, THE AWAKENING follows Florence Cathcart, a skeptic who has set out to disprove the existence of ghosts using modern scientific techniques. Florence is called upon to settle the rumors of a haunting that has been plaguing a local boarding school, but her beliefs are soon shaken by a number of unexplainable events. Director Nick Murphy delivers a great deal of supernatural
Horror Posters: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
We are not given much information here for Wes Craven's New Nightmare, but there is something dark and evil that comes through in this poster that just seems fitting to the film. Do you prefer this over the more colorful posters from earlier in the series?
Behind the Scenes: Metropolis (1927)
Brigitte Helm takes a moment to herself during the filming of Fritz Lang's Metropolis, in which she has several integral parts. The film is considered to be the forefather of the Science Fiction genre, and a masterpiece of the Silent Film Era.
Great Moments: Peeping Tom (1960)
An intense moment from Michael Powell's classic thriller, Peeping Tom! Although the film was violently criticized at the time of its original release, it has since been hailed as one of the most daring and provocative thrillers of its time, and a film classic. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Villains of Horror: The Stepfather (1987)
Who am I? Jerry Blake moves in with his new wife in the hopes of finding the perfect family, but when things don't work out quite like he planned, he decides it's time to cut ties, and necks! Terry O'Quinn stars in 1987's terrifying suspense thriller, The Stepfather. Why is Jerry Blake your favorite Villain of Horror?
Mama (2013)
Two feral children are discovered years after their father abandoned them in the woods, but they bring along an unexpected guest when they are taken in by their uncle in the supernatural thriller MAMA, from 2013. MAMA is a chilling and frightful ghost story whose most horrific moments come out of the children's eerie performances, rather than the sudden appearances of the spindly apparition.
Terror Trivia: Snakes on a Plane (2006)
When the male flight attendant puts the snake in the microwave, he can be seen hitting the 'snake' preset button on the microwave.
Movie Monsters: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
From the Arctic depths comes The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, on a collision course for New York City! This monstrous beast was brought to life by the great Ray Harryhausen in one of his earliest works. Why is the Beast one of your favorite movie monsters?
Horror Quotes: Stir of Echoes (1999)
Lisa: It doesn't surprise me that there's another woman. Of course, the fact that she's dead gives one pause.
Names in Horror: Willis O'Brien
One of Hollywood's founding special effects artists, Willis O'Brien is grandfather to the genre. His influential work on King Kong and The Lost World would leave a lasting impression on young Ray Harryhausen, who would later follow in O'Brien's footsteps and turn out many unique claymation characters of his own.
Herschell Gordon Lewis, The Godfather of Gore (2010)
He has often been called offensive, untalented, degenerate, and utterly reprehensible, but to Horror fans, he is best known as Herschell Gordon Lewis, the Godfather of Gore! With BLOOD FEAST, Lewis and producer David F. Friedman introduced the world to the very first gore film, which changed the cinematic landscape forever. Now, director Frank Henenlotter (BASKET CASE) takes a look back at Lewis'
Horror Posters: Freddy's Dead (1991)
The Nightmare series moves away from their traditional poster art in the Final Nightmare, electing, instead, for a more fitting design given the 3-D nature of the film. It wouldn't be long before Freddy would find his way back on screen, however, in Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
Behind the Scenes: Frankenstein (1931)
The Monster takes a moment's pause to enjoy his tea behind the scenes of Universal's Frankenstein. How many times would Karloff be credited as playing The Monster in the Frankenstein series?
Great Moments: Subspecies 3 (1994)
This elegant moment encapsulates the Gothic beauty of Ted Nicolaou's Subspecies series. Radu and Michele strictly contrast one another as beauty and the beast. What are your favorite moments from the Subspecies films?
Heroes of Horror: Blade (1999)
The Daywalker is brought out of the pages of Marvel Comics and onto the big screen in Stephen Norrington's action-packed thriller, Blade! Wesley Snipes plays the character deathly seriously, as he rips through the vampire hordes on his quest for revenge. Why is Blade your Hero of Horror?
Opera (1987)
Marco Baddini's production of Macbeth is suffering from a number of unfortunate accidents which seem to be related to the opera's illustrious curse. After the lead is struck by a car, a beautiful young ingenue assumes the role of Lady Macbeth in her stage debut, but an unseen admirer will go to any length to ensure her success! OPERA is a refreshing return to form for Italian director Dario
Terror Trivia: The Dead Zone (1983)
Director David Cronenberg had to re-shoot the scene in which John Smith has his first premonition. It showed a little girl's room burning and a small E.T. doll could be seen on one of the shelves. The scene had to be re-shot when Universal Pictures threatened to sue.
Movie Monsters: The Black Waters of Echo's Pond (2009)
As terrible and painfully uneventful as the film may be, The Black Waters of Echo's Pond has one hell of a creature costume for the manipulative spirit, Pan, as seen in the image above. Why is Pan your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Zombieland (2007)
Columbus: Oh, America. I wish I could tell you that this was still America, but I've come to realize that you can't have a country without people. And there are no people here. No, my friends. This is now the United States of Zombieland.
Onibaba (1964)
The wife and mother of a drafted soldier are left to fend for themselves in the grassy swamplands of rural Japan, where they pay for their meager meals by slaying passing samurai and selling their armor. When a neighbor returns from the war to inform them of their loss, he strikes up a passionate love affair with his friend's ex-lover, causing her mother-in-law to lash out in jealousy and rage.
Names in Horror: Virginia Madsen
The beautiful Virginia Madsen came under the spell of the Candyman in the early 90s, where Horror fans first fell in love with her. She has also appeared in The Haunting, from 1999, as well as more recent entries like Number 23 and The Haunting in Connecticut.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Former child star 'Baby' Jane Hudson lives in a constant state of drunken jealousy over the later successes of her younger sister, who has since become crippled in an unfortunate accident. Jane's obsession with the past drives her into a deepening madness as she locks her sister away from the outside world and suppresses her with a series of mental tortures. By 1962, the careers of Hollywood
Horror Posters: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 (1989)
If anything can be said about The Dream Child, it is that this poster is better than the majority of the film. That isn't entirely fair, because as much as fans tend to rip on this later sequel, director Stephen Hopkins does attempt to inject some interesting moments on the visual landscape, particularly in the Escherian ending.
Behind the Scenes: The House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Vincent Price shares an intimate moment with one of his co-stars on the set of The House on Haunted Hill. What is the reward that is being offered in the film?
Great Moments: The Bone Snatcher (2003)
Sudden, shocking, and unsuspected, this moment in Horror comes to us from 2003's The Bone Snatcher, which is criminally-overlooked within the genre. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Villains of Horror: Jennifer's Body (2009)
Jennifer has a special way of dealing with the nasty boys from school, and they sure ain't going to like it! Megan Fox stars as the titular character in Jennifer's Body, written by Juno's Diablo Cody. Why is Jennifer your favorite Villain of Horror?
Top Ten Vampire Films You've Never Seen
1. The Vampire (1957): A pretty young Mexican girl returns to her hometown to make funeral arrangements for her beloved aunt, who has just died. Soon she begins to hear disturbing stories about the town being infested by vampires, and she eventually begins to suspect that her remaining aunt and the mysterious next door neighbor may be involved. With all of the Gothic grandeur that one might
Terror Trivia: The Entity (1982)
The real-life Carla Moran's teenage son described a particularly vicious attack in which Carla was thrown by the malevolent force and hit her head. He tried to intervene, but he was also thrown, breaking his arm. In the filming of the movie, the actor playing the son broke his arm in that scene, and the curtains tore from top to bottom without explanation.
Terrible Moments: Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare (1987)
If a grown man in a leather thong battling a hand-puppet version of Satan in hand-to-hand combat doesn't make you laugh, nothing will. Rock 'N' Roll Nightmare couldn't be a more appropriate title for this pile of crap, but the unintentional humor held within is simply priceless. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Movie Monsters: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)
Young Sally is terrified to learn that these mean-spirited little imps have finally been freed from the ash pit beneath her father's new home. And now, they want her to join them! Why are the creatures from Don't Be Afraid of the Dark your favorite movie monsters?
Horror Quotes: The Dentist (1996)
Dr. Alan Feinstone: I, am an instrument of perfection, and hygiene. The enemy, of decay and corruption. A dentist. And I have a lot of work to do...
Names in Horror: Fritz Lang
Fritz Lang is an Austrian-born director who is remembered most for his monumental entry into the Expressionist film era, Metropolis. He is also responsible for the critically-acclaimed M, starring Peter Lorre. What is your favorite Fritz Lang film?
Wolf Girl (2001)
WOLF GIRL, or BLOOD MOON, as it is known internationally, is one of the finest achievements in Gothic Horror to arrive in decades. This tragic tale centers Tara, an afflicted young woman whose hypertrichosis has gained her renown as the terrifying "Wolf Girl" in Harley Dune's Travelling Freak Show. After being tormented by a group of unruly teens at one of their stops, Tara is approached by a
Horror Posters: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 (1988)
Even if the posters are beginning to become redundant and repetitive at this point, the lurid use of color and nightmarish visuals still stand out against many of the other prints of the time. Nightmare 4 introduces us to Alice, a shy and unassuming girl who must gather her strength and the strength of her fall friends to face off against Freddy Kruger in a final climactic showdown!
Behind the Scenes: Halloween II (2009)
Rob Zombie and Scott Taylor Compton share a laugh on the set of Halloween II. What does the white horse symbolize in the film?
Great Moments: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 (1987)
The first few Freddy films offer brilliantly-creative death scenes that are always as interesting to watch as they are horrifying and cruel. This poor puppeteer has his strings pulled by Freddy Kruger after finally falling asleep. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Heroes of Horror: [Rec] (2007)
Angela is in the wrong place at the wrong time when she signs on to film her nightly television segment with the local paramedics. An emergency call gets them all trapped in a nearby apartment complex after the building is quarantined due to a deadly virus. Why is Angela Vidal one of your Heroes of Horror?
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)
Two simpleminded hillbillies head for the mountains to fix up their new vacation home, a dilapidated cabin, when they fall under attack by a group of college kids that have mistaken them for psychotic serial killers! Move over, Jason, Horror has a new mascot... Two actually, in TUCKER AND DALE VS. EVIL! Eli Craig's brilliant satire of the Slasher genre has all of the same sharply-written humor as
Terror Trivia: Videodrome (1983)
During filming of the Cathode Ray mission sequence, the film's gaffer, Jock Brandis, walked in and casually informed the crew that the power lines to the building were smoking because of the load imposed on them by the TV sets.
Movie Monsters: The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Although he was the last in Universal's long line of classic monsters, The Creature from the Black Lagoon is certainly not least when it comes to memorable costuming and design. This full-bodied suit is one of the most impressive feats of the early 1950s, especially when it becomes submerged for the underwater sequences. Why is the Creature your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: The Tenant (1976)
Trelkovsky: If you cut off my head, what would I say... Me and my head, or me and my body? What right has my head to call itself me?
Names in Horror: Cassandra Peterson
Cassandra Peterson is better known by her alter-ego, the wise-cracking Mistress of the Night, herself: Elvira! Peterson established herself as the hostess with the mostest during the television run of Movie Macabre, which ran for four seasons in the early 80s. Peterson also starred in two feature-length films as the titular character, and makes countless guest appearances in full regalia as the
Horror Posters: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 (1987)
The Dream Warriors prepare to face the infamous Freddy Kruger in this poster from A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3! What do you like best about this poster over the others from the series?
The Horrors of Malformed Men (1969)
Hirosuke Hitomi is a broken man lost within his own mind who escapes from prison to try to uncover his hidden past. Several twists of fate and scattered leads bring him to a small seaside village, where he learns that a man who may have been his exact double recently passed away. Posing as the resurrected body of the dead man, he infiltrates the Komoda family in the hopes of unlocking their
Behind the Scenes: Maniac (1980)
Joe Spinell poses next to his model head behind the scenes of William Lustig's sleazy slasher, Maniac. Featuring special effects from Tom Savini.
Great Moments: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Another brilliant gag from the Chiodo Brothers' camp classic, Killer Klowns from Outer Space! You don't want to be part of this puppet show, that's for sure. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Villains of Horror: Friday the 13th Part II (1982)
Jason Vorhees returns to Camp Crystal Lake to avenge his mother's death in Friday the 13th Part II! The Jason we see here is quite unlike any of the other renditions that would appear in the later films, donning a much different mask than the hockey mask which would appear beginning with the next sequel. Why is the Jason Vorhees from Friday the 13th Part II your favorite version of the
Suicide Club (2002)
If the purpose of art is to invoke emotion and thought, Sion Sono's SUICIDE CLUB is then art in its highest form. It is impossible to view the film without being thoroughly shocked, disgusted, and questioned at every moment. The plot centers around a rash of suicides that overtakes Japan's youth, causing students and even several adults to throw themselves in front of trains, jump from the
Terror Trivia: Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Karen Black contributed much to the 3rd segment "Amelia". She re-wrote her first conversation with her mother on the telephone. Black wanted to emphasize that the mother was controlling and manipulative. The original words made the mother out to be too nice. Making the mother controlling of Amelia would make the audience more on her side when we realize what is going to happen to the mother when
Movie Monsters: Tremors 2 (1996)
The giant subterranean worms have evolved in Tremors 2, leaving behind these two-legged offspring that hunt using heat-vision. Why are the Shriekers your favorite movie monsters?
Horror Quotes: Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Rham Jas: You'd be surprised what you'll be willing to do, when the Lamia comes for you.
Names in Horror: Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing is a Horror legend, and an actor of the highest caliber. His countless contributions to the genre have turned up many of the finest performances during the period Gothic revival in England. Cushing is most fondly remembered as the sinister Baron von Frankenstein in Hammer's iconic film series, but he also has leading roles in The Horror of Dracula, The Mummy, Asylum, Horror
Targets (1968)
"My kind of horror isn't horror anymore... No one's afraid of a painted monster."
With this, director Peter Bogdanovich makes a bold statement about the changing social climate of the late 60's that would reshape the cinematic landscape forever. The words are spoken by a withered old Byron Orlok, played by the great Boris Karloff. Orlok is an old-fashioned and out-of-date actor who is scheduled
With this, director Peter Bogdanovich makes a bold statement about the changing social climate of the late 60's that would reshape the cinematic landscape forever. The words are spoken by a withered old Byron Orlok, played by the great Boris Karloff. Orlok is an old-fashioned and out-of-date actor who is scheduled
Horror Posters: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 (1985)
The next Nightmare poster gives us a clue as to the events that will unfold in the film. Jesse is an interesting character, a male lead who is truly playing the part of the 'Final Girl,' despite hardboring the evil spirit of Freddy Kruger within him. Another great poster from the series.
Flesh for Frankenstein (1974)
The Baron Frankenstein has begun assembling the perfect woman, but his disinterest in his family and jealousy over his wife drives him to near-insanity, forcing him to try and mate the creature with another of his creations in order to form an army of man-made beings that bow to him, and him alone. FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN is the ultimate in self-indulgent pop art, which is why it comes as
Behind the Scenes: The Wolfman (2010)
Benicio del Toro receives the royal treatment while preparing for his next shoot on The Wolfman. Who designed the makeup effects seen here?
Great Moments: Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie fears that his grip on reality is slacking when he attempts to confront Frank the Bunny in this defining moment from the film. What are your favorite scenes from Donnie Darko?
Heroes of Horror: Gremlins (1984)
Sure, it may have been Billy's fault from the very beginning, but who else was willing to take on a town full oflittle green meanies in Gremlins? Billy and his childhood friend, Kate, are left to come up with a plan to save the city with the help of their lovable pet, Gizmo. Why is Billy Peltzer your Hero of Horror?
Terror Trivia: Night of the Lepus (1972)
Posters for the film didn't feature any rabbits. Marketers feared that audiences wouldn't take the film seriously if they found out about the giant killer rabbits too quickly.
Controversial Moments: Amityville 2 (1982)
The Montelli children get a little too close for comfort in Amityville II: The Possession. This awkward scene could have come straight out of Flowers in the Attic, and makes for one of the most controversial moments in the series.
Movie Monsters: Ginger Snaps (2000)
Here we see Ginger fully transformed into a snarling shewolf. This unique design is one of the few quadrupedal werewolves to be featured using traditional practical effects and wire work. Why is Ginger your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Alien (1979)
Ash: You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.
Heathers (1988)
Winona Ryder and Christian Slater brings a whole new meaning to "cutting class" in the 1988 cult-classic HEATHERS! When the pressures of popularity become too much to bear, Veronica decides to climb the social ladder by killing off her classmates with the help of her new rebel boyfriend, but their plan backfires when teen suicide becomes the hip new fad on campus! Daniel Waters' brilliant black
Names in Horror: Ingrid Pitt
This stunning beauty will always be remembered for her fine work within the Hammer House of Horror throughout the early 1970s. Ingrid Pitt can be seen in The Vampire Lovers, Countess Dracula, The House that Dripped Blood, and the British film classic, The Wicker Man.
Prometheus (2012)
A band of renegade scientists are joined by members of the Weyland Corporation to explore an uncharted planet that may hold the key to our creation, but the biological remains left behind by the world's previous inhabitants will pose a deadly threat that may instead mark the end of existence! Ridley Scott returns to the Science Fiction genre in a major way with PROMETHEUS, a spiritual prequel to
Horror Posters: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Each of the posters from the Nightmare on Elm Street benefit from some incredible art designs that instantly draw attention to the eye. The poster from the original not only captures the essence of the film perfectly, but creates a sense of mystery, suspense, and horror entirely on its own.
An 'Alien' Retrospective
The crew aboard the Nostromo, a mining vessel, are awakened from hypersleep to respond to a distress
signal that is coming from a remote planet. While investigating the derelict spacecraft, one of the crew members comes into contact with an alien life form that attaches itself to his face. He is brought back on board for medical attention, but after the creature frees itself, the real terror
signal that is coming from a remote planet. While investigating the derelict spacecraft, one of the crew members comes into contact with an alien life form that attaches itself to his face. He is brought back on board for medical attention, but after the creature frees itself, the real terror
Great Moments: City of the Living Dead (1980)
When it comes to zombie gore cinema, no one does it better than Fulci. This disgusting display can be seen in City of the Living Dead, the first part in Fulci's Gates of Hell trilogy. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Behind the Scenes: Videodrome (1983)
What an unfortunate place to lose your keys. David Cronenberg and James Woods on the set of Videodrome, from 1983.
Villains of Horror: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Alex and his gang terrorize the townsfolk with their penchant for indiscriminate violence... That is, until they are caught. But does Alex's punishment fit the crimes? Why is Alex your favorite Villain of Horror?
Terror Trivia: Mothra (1960)
For years it was thought that Rolisica was actually based on the United States. However, it was revealed years later that it was based on both the United States and the Soviet Union. In fact, the name of the nation of Rolisica is a hybrid of Russia and America. The name of the country originally was going to be Roshirica. Also, the Rolisican flag is a hybrid of the American "Stars and Stripes"
Movie Monsters: Ghostbusters (1984)
Zuul is one of two gatekeepers for the monstrous deity, Gozer, pictured here in the 1984 comedy, Ghostbusters! Why is Zuul your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Screamers (1995)
Ace Jefferson: What are they supposed to look like?
Becker: You mean who are they supposed to look like?
Becker: You mean who are they supposed to look like?
Names in Horror: Barbara Steele
This dark haired beauty made her mark on the Horror genre in Mario Bava's seminal classic, Black Sunday, in dual roles as the evil Princess Asa as well as the innocent Katia Vajda. Steele would go on to star in other Gothic Horror entries such as Nightmare Castle, and would later return with minor roles in David Cronenberg's Shivers, as well as Joe Dante's camp classic, Piranha.
The Sender (1982)
It is criminal that many smaller films are so vastly overlooked in the genre, when they display so much creativity and individuality. THE SENDER is one of these films. Its extra-sensory plotting expands on the basic premise of PATRICK while juxtaposing dreams and reality in the same ways that A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and BAD DREAMS would in the years to follow. A telekinetic teen is admitted to
Machine Head (2011)
Three friends find themselves caught in a struggle for survival when a crazed killer crashes their spring break festivities in MACHINE HEAD. This godawful piece of shit is brought to us by director Jim Valdez, who has absolutely no sense of style or storytelling skills. MACHINE HEAD looks and feels like it was filmed on a handheld camcorder from 1998. The entire production is amateurish at best,
Horror Posters: The Company of Wolves (1984)
A bag full of symbolic folklore about werewolves, or, rather, their sexual connotation can be found in 1984's The Company of Wolves. This beautifully-illustrated poster perfectly captures the whimsical nature of the film, which is an absolute must-see for any Fantasy Horror fan.
Meet 'Mr. Jones' in the Haunting New Trailer!
"One of the Better Found-Footage Horror Films To Come Out in the Last 10 Years.”
– CriterionCast.com
ANCHOR BAY FILMS HERALDS THE ARRIVAL OF
MR. JONES
Art Becomes Horror May 6th on Blu-ray™, DVD and on demand;
Los Angeles Limited Theatrical Engagement Begins May 2nd.
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 23, 2014 - “Who is Mr. Jones?” To some, he is an enigmatic artist, with a unique vision of
Behind the Scenes: Thriller (1983)
John Landis coaches Michael Jackson on the set of his epic music video, Thriller! Featuring makeup designs by Rick Baker, and guest narration by the great Vincent Price.
Horror Haiku: The Wicker Man (1973)
Even the smartest
May play the part of the fool
For the Wicker Man
Great Moments: The Wolf Man (1941)
Beware the moon! This classic movie moment is brought to us, of course, by Universal's The Wolf Man, from 1941. The moody mists and moonlight scenery make this the perfect Gothic centerpiece in the film.
Villains of Horror: Troll 2 (1990)
Creedence Leonore Gielgud is more than just a villain in Troll 2, but she's also a villain to the art of film making, and to humanity, itself! Deborah Reed's unbelievable performance as the evil witch must be seen to believe. Why is Creedence Leonore Gielgud your favorite Villain of Horror?
The Guardian (1990)
THE EXORCIST director William Friedkin adds a supernatural twist to the romantic thriller in 1990's THE GUARDIAN. A young couple hires the beautiful Camilla as their son's new nanny, unaware that she is actually a woodland spirit that has been sent to collect sacrifices for an ancient tree that requires the blood of innocent children to survive. Although it is very light on character and story,
Terror Trivia: The Ruins (2008)
In the novel, there are no "ruins" to speak of, just a hill overgrown with the vines and the shaft cut into it. Director Carter Smith suggested changing it to an ancient Mayan temple, an idea with which writer Scott B. Smith agreed.
Movie Monsters: Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
Hedorah may look cuddly enough for a big ball of pollution, but this nasty bugger is one of the few villains in the Godzilla series to actually kill several of his victims in a grisly fashion on-screen. Hedorah is also one of the few Godzilla villains to undergo several incredible transformations throughout the film. Why is Hedorah your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: District 9 (2009)
Automated MNU Instructional Voice: When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet.
Names in Horror: Peter Jackson
The Academy may have recognized him for his incredible work on the Lord of the Rings series, but Horror fans will always remember Peter Jackson most for his early entries into the splatter genre with the aptly-named Bad Taste and Dead Alive! Jackson has a taste for the absurd, and measures blood by the barrel full in these over-the-top gross outs. Jackson would also direct the fan favorite film
The Final (2010)
Shocking. Violent. Sickening. THE FINAL is dangerous and exploitative cinema that hides behind a mask of sophistication, when truthfully it reshapes horrifying real-life events in order to champion human monsters. Using Columbine and other school shootings as its source, THE FINAL follows a groups of rejected teens as they torture their tormentors at a Halloween party that they designed to be a
Horror Posters: Raw Meat (1973)
There's something pretty grisly going on under London in the Tube tunnels between Holborn and Russell Square. When a top civil servant becomes the latest to disappear down there Scotland Yard start to take the matter more seriously. Artistic as it may be, this poster couldn't possibly be any more confusing or entirely unlike the movie, itself. Bring on the cannibalism and gore!
Enter the 'House of Dust' on DVD May 20th!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 22, 2014 - Redding House Asylum. For some, it’s a distant reminder of a time when medical treatment of the clinically insane bordered on torture. For an unsuspecting group of college students, it’s the first stop on a journey into terror! On May 20th, Anchor Bay Entertainment unlocks HOUSE OF DUST on DVD. The chilling possession shocker features a hot young cast
Behind the Scenes: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The Sawyers sit down for a little family time on the set of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. And who can blame them, after enduring the unbearable stench that arose from hours of filming during the dinner table scene?
Great Moments: Jaws (1975)
Within the first five minutes of Jaws, director Steven Spielberg is able to instantly make anyone terrified to go into the water. Denise Cheshire is proud to be called the 'First Victim' after starring in this iconic movie moment. What are your favorite scenes from Jaws?
Heroes of Horror: Hellboy (2004)
Ron Perlman stars as Earth's demonic hero, Hellboy! With major firepower and a team of skilled warriors at his side, Hellboy may be humanity's only hope for survival against the forces of evil. What makes Hellboy your Hero of Horror?
The Fall of the House of Usher (1960)
A young man comes to collect his beautiful bride from her family's estate, which she shares with her reclusive brother. Upon his arrival, he is warned to leave by Roderick Usher, who is convinced that he and his sister suffer from the same curse that destroyed each of their family members. THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER is the first in a series of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations directed by the great
Terror Trivia: Teen Wolf (1985)
Scott Howard's (Michael J. Fox) house was located on the same block as 1955 George McFly's and 1955 Lorraine Baines's houses from Back to the Future. The Howard house in Teen Wolf is the same house as Marty's mother's house (the Baines house) in 1955 Back to the Future.
Movie Monsters: Donnie Darko (2001)
Who or what is hiding behind that horrible mask in Donnie Darko? Frank the Bunny is a mysterious and distrustful guide to young Donnie, and his grim facade lends a chilling mood to the film as Donnie attempts to sort out his meaning in life. What makes Frank the Bunny your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Horror of Dracula (1958)
Jonathan Harker: It only remains for me now to await the daylight hours where i will with God's help forever end this man's reign of terror.
Names in Horror: Danielle Harris
After years of hiding away from the spotlight, Danielle Harris has returned to the Horror genre to many fans delight. Now, a modern Scream Queen, Danielle made her biggest impact on the genre starring as the young Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 and Halloween 5. She can now be seen in everything from the Hatchet series to The Black Waters of Echo's Pond, and many others.
Right At Your Door (2006)
What would you do if terror struck home? Would you risk contamination to save a loved one? Would you trust the government to help you if you were infected? Could the news be relied on for the truth? These are all questions that must be examined while watching RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR, an apocalyptic Suspense Thriller in the vein of BUG and REC. After a series of 'dirty bombs' encase Los Angeles in a
Horror Posters: Man Bites Dog (1992)
A film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand. Man Bites Dog is a controversial shocker filmed in the cinema verite format for increased effectiveness and realism. It comes highly recommended as part of the Criterion Collection of classic films.
Midnight Son (2011)
Not since George Romero's MARTIN has there been a vampire film quite like this one! MIDNIGHT SON tells the tale of Jacob, a lonely security guard whose nocturnal existence is turned upside down when he meets the girl of his dreams. The only thing standing in the way of true love is the insatiable bloodlust that consumes him. Scott Leberecht's breakthrough feature Horror film is an Indie sensation
Behind the Scenes: King Kong (2005)
Naomi Watts prepares for a scene with her green-screened gorilla co-star in Peter Jackson's remake of King Kong. Who performed the motion-capture work for the mighty beast?
Great Moments: Motel Hell (1980)
Ol' Farmer Vincent isn't one to let his meat runaway on him, so he has to rely on his trusty chainsaw to do the dirty work in Motel Hell! This camp classic from 1980 is an entertaining gem that is always waiting to be discovered by new generations of Horror fans. What are your favorite moments from Motel Hell?
Villains of Horror: Cujo (1983)
It is hard to hate Cujo, who is transformed from man's best friend into his greatest nightmare after being bitten by a rabid bat. Still, this monstrous canine is far more frightening than any axe-wielding maniac, since he is rooted in reality. What makes Cujo your favorite Villain of Horror?
'Wolf Creek 2' Terrorizes VOD April 17th!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 21, 2014 - The outback once more becomes a place of horror as another unwitting tourist becomes the prey for crazed, serial-killer Mick Taylor (John Jarratt). RLJ/Image Entertainment present Wolf Creek 2, written and directed by Greg McLean and starring John Jarratt, Shannon Ashlyn, Ryan Corr, and Philippe Klaus. Wolf Creek 2 will be available on VOD April 17, 2014 and
Terror Trivia: Orca (1977)
The killer whale was portrayed by a combination of stock footage taken at Marine World in Redwood City, California, and an animatronic whale which was filmed off the coasts of Malta and Newfoundland.
Terrible Moments: Cursed (2005)
As if the computerization weren't bad enough, Wes Craven chose to through in this final “F' You” to Horror fans in the 2005 stinker, Cursed. Even Rick Baker was unable to salvage the film with his new werewolf design.
Movie Monsters: Ghoulies 2 (1988)
The Ghoulies are back in this outlandish sequel! Producer Charles Band goes back to the toilet after alienating parents across the nation by making their children scared to go to the bathroom. Why are the Ghoulies your favorite movie monsters?
Names in Horror: Lon Chaney
The Man of a Thousand Faces, Lon Chaney was one of Universal Pictures greatest assets in the early Silent Era. Chaney could transform himself into any creation, bringing to life the likes of Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame to The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. Born to deaf and mute parents, Chaney learned the art of pantomime at an early age, which developed into his incredible
Deadbeat at Dawn (1988)
Jim Van Bebber's break-through feature is a display of wild ambition and ingenuity that truly captures the spirit of the Independent filmmaker. Shot on 16mm film without a single trained actor over the course of four years, DEADBEAT AT DAWN wears the badge of low-budget cinema proudly, with an uncompromised vision of gritty street violence. DEADBEAT AT DAWN follows Goose, a former gang member who
Horror Posters: Return of the Living Dead (1985)
When a bumbling pair of employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to re-animate as they go on a rampage through the local cemetery! The zombie movie meets the punk rock movement head-on in Dan O'Bannon's classic horror/comedy, The Return of the Living Dead.
Behind the Scenes: Phantasm 2 (1988)
Reggie Bannister strikes a pose on the set of Phantasm 2. Who replaced A. Michael Baldwin in the first sequel?
Great Moments: The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
This iconic image from The Phantom of the Opera single-handedly demonstrates the incredible talent of Lon Chaney, Sn. as both skilled makeup artist and pantomime. What are your favorite moments from The Phantom of the Opera?
'Only Lovers Left Alive' in This New Poster!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 20, 2014 - ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston, will be released in NY and LA on April 11th and is written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film has been garnering a lot of attention since debuting at Cannes. Hiddleston and Swinton play Adam and Eve, two devastatingly cool vampires who traverse through Detroit and Tangier, managing their
Fast Five: Best Godzilla Movies
1.Gojira
2.Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
3.Terror of Mechagodzilla
4.Godzilla vs Biollante
5.Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
2.Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
3.Terror of Mechagodzilla
4.Godzilla vs Biollante
5.Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
FEARNET Launches 'Twisted Comedy' Block This April!
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Heroes of Horror: Scream (1996)
While she certainly deserved the punch in the face from Sydney Prescott, Gail Weathers comes through in the end of Scream thanks to some fast thinking! What makes Gail Weathers your Hero of Horror?
Ugetsu (1953)
Set in the midst of the Japanese Civil War, UGESTU tells the tale of two greedy men who risk the lives of their families for their own personal gains. Genjuro trades the life of a farmer to sell his pottery in the local townships, while Tobei foolishly fights to become a samurai to serve in the war. Their wives ask for nothing more than a simple life, but the men's selfish ambition leads them
Terror Trivia: Suspiria (1977)
Director Dario Argento composed the creepy music with the band Goblin and played it at full blast on set to unnerve the actors and elicit a truly scared performance.
Movie Monsters: Gorgo (1961)
Gorgo strikes downtown London after its baby is kidnapped by greedy merchants! This giant monster movie is a staple in English Horror cinema, and an overlooked classic that rivals many of the Godzilla entries. Why is Gorgo your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Hannibal Lecter: A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
Names in Horror: Daria Nicolodi
This stunning Italian beauty caught the attention of a young Dario Argento, who would collaborate with her as a co-writer and actress in several of his most popular films. Daria Nicolodi stars in Deep Red, and can also be found in Suspira, Inferno, Opera, Phenomena, Shock, and many other Italian efforts.
Vamp (1986)
Two college pledges and their makeshift friend head into the city to bring back a stripper for their fraternity initiation, only to find themselves trapped in the strip joint from hell when the After Dark Club turns out to be home to a clan of scantily clad vampiresses. VAMP is an interesting concoction of varying influences, referencing both Bava and Argento through its unnatural green and
Horror Posters: The Mark of the Wolfman (1968)
A man suffers from the curse of lyncanthropy and seeks out the aid of a German doctor and his wife who are experts in the occult. Unknowingly, the cursed man has summoned two vampires instead, who have plans of their own for the werewolf. Paul Naschy stars as El Hombre Lobo for the first time in the Spanish classic, The Mark of the Wolfman!
Behind the Scenes: Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Mia Farrow takes direction from Roman Polanski while filming the 1968 classic, Rosemary's Baby. Is Rosemary crazy, or is she really carrying the devil's child?
Great Moments: Ms. 45 (1981)
Thana poses with her new best friend before embarking on a bloody murder spree in Ms. 45! Is Thana justified in her murderous rampage? What are your favorite movie moments from Ms. 45?
Pack Your Bags for 'Camp Dread' April 15th!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 19, 2014 - Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the DVD and digital download release of Camp Dread. The horror thriller is written and directed by Harrison Smith (6 Degrees of Hell) and stars Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), Danielle Harris (Halloween), and Felissa Rose (Under Surveillance). Camp Dread will be
Villains of Horror: Night of the Demons (1988)
The party's over once Angela and her friends start becoming possessed in Night of the Demons! Angela is truly terrifying once the beast is released from within her, making for one of the late-80s most memorable villains. Why is Angela your favorite Villain of Horror?
The Innocents (1961)
The impressionable Miss Giddons is hired on by a rich Englishman as the governess to his unwanted niece and nephew, who are currently under the care of their witless housekeeper in a beautiful country estate. She quickly becomes enthralled by the two charming children and their idyllic home, but the seemingly perfect facade begins to fade away as Miss Giddons uncovers the deaths of the two
Terror Trivia: Embrace of the Vampire (1995)
Because of this film's success, Anne Goursaud and Alyssa Milano decided to shoot another erotic film: Poison Ivy II: Lily.
Movie Monsters: Mutants (2009)
These misshapen monsters rip through their victims with an animalistic ferocity in Mutants, from 2009. What makes the mutants your favorite movie monsters?
Horror Quotes: Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
Tucker: Oh hidy ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day. There we were minding our own business, just doing chores around the house, when kids started killing themselves all over my property.
Names in Horror: Jess Franco
Jess Franco is one of Spain's most reputable and equally reprehensible directors, having produced and directed many of the country's classic genre films before dipping into more risque material with the disbanding of the Spanish censorship laws. Franco has directed nearly 200 films since the 1950s, and written many others. Select filmography: Oasis of the Zombies, The Awful Dr. Orlof, Vampyros
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Many films about demonic possession have come and gone in the days since THE EXORCIST first astonished audiences in 1973. While there have been several moments of shock and exploitation along the way, very few films have actually served to terrify us in quite the same way. That is, until the release of THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, a film that challenges the institutions of faith and science, while
Horror Posters: The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a crazed brother and sister and their stolen children, but find it impossible to escape in The People Under the Stairs! An entertaining early 90s entry from A Nightmare on Elm Street director Wes Craven.
The Crazies (1973)
The small town of Evan's City is placed under quarantine when a deadly infection is accidentally released into the water supply by the government. The biological weapon drives people incurably mad before killing them outright, forcing hapless government officials to use deadly force in order to prevent the disease from spreading. In the wake of Vietnam, America's trust in the offending government
Behind the Scenes: Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Director Edgar Wright proves that the undead ain't all that bad, after all. Taken from 2004's Shaun of the Dead.
Great Moments: Evil Aliens (2005)
Jack West pulls no punches in the absurdist horror/comedy, Evil Aliens! This non-stop gorefest features more blood and bodily fluids than any one human can rightfully handle. What are your favorite moments from Evil Aliens?
Untie the New 'Devil's Knot' Trailer
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DEVIL’S KNOT
Starring Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth, Amy Ryan, Mireille Enos,
Stephen Moyer, Alessandro Nivola, and Dane DeHaan
Available in Theaters, VOD, and on iTunes May 9, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 18, 2014 - Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth star in this gripping film based on the true story of the murder of three young boys in West Memphis,
Heroes of Horror: Aliens (1986)
Ripley may have been distrustful of synthetics after her last voyage into deep space, but Bishop has proven himself to be a selfless and sympathetic hero, even if he is cold to the touch. Why is Bishop your favorite Hero of Horror?
Terror Trivia: Planet Terror (2007)
Robert Rodriguez wrote the first 30 pages of the script for Planet Terror back in 1998.
New 'Wolfcop' Poster Makes a Howling Debut!
VANCOUVER, BC - March 18, 2014 - It’s happening! Here is the first-look at the official teaser poster for independent horror-comedy “WOLFCOP”, the first feature by disruptive new film studio CineCoup. WOLFCOP is now set to be unveiled to fans worldwide who have been following and supporting its journey since it rose to the top of CineCoup’s pilot Film Accelerator in June 2013, securing over $1M
Controversial Moments: Brain Damage (1988)
Aylmer pops out to say “Hello!” in Frank Henenlotter's cult-classic, Brain Damage! This scene was strictly cut from most prints in its original run for its controversial subject matter, and it has only recently been revived for DVD.
Movie Monsters: Salem's Lot (1979)
Stephen King's fanged fiend comes to life in the televised mini-series, Salem's Lot. Why is Mr. Barlow your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Chick Young: You're making enough noise to wake up the dead!
Wilbur Grey: I don't have to wake him up. He's up.
Wilbur Grey: I don't have to wake him up. He's up.
The Bad Seed (1956)
Young Rhoda appears to be quite the little lady, with high marks in school and perfect manners, but Rhoda has been very, very naughty... When one of Rhoda's classmates is killed in an unfortunate drowning accident, Christine Penmark begins to suspect that her jealous daughter might have had something to do with it. Soon, she learns that this might not have been the first time that Rhoda was
Names in Horror: Barbara Crampton
Barbara Crampton is well known to Horror fans as one of the B-movie queens, starring in over a dozen low-budget classics such as Castle Freak, From Beyond, and Puppet Master. She is best remembered as Dr. Hill's object of affection in Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator!
Lightning Bug (2004)
Green Graves only dreams of becoming a special make-up effects artist for the movies, but his dreams are shattered by an abusive stepfather and the disenchanting denizens of his small Southern town. Renown special effects artist Robert Hall delivers this powerful fictionalization of his own childhood experiences in the 2004 drama, LIGHTNING BUG. Hall speaks with raw emotion through his heartfelt
Horror Posters: The Mutilator (1985)
Now THAT is a poster! A teenager who accidentally committed matricide finds himself being hunted together with his girlfriend and mates by his now crazed father in The Mutilator!
Hammer's 'Frankenstein': A Retrospective
Hammer Films took a bloody leap in to the Horror genre with the debut of its seminal classic, The Curse of Frankenstein, in 1957, revitalizing the grand Gothic traditions of the Universal monster movies in glorious Technicolor! The Frankenstein films would also launch the careers of several of the greatest names in Horror, but it is Peter Cushing whose iconic performances as the Baron
Behind the Scenes: Piranha (1978)
Director Joe Dante poses with the cast of 1978's Piranha, featuring the late Kevin McCarthy. What was the name of Joe Dante's first feature film working under the great Roger Corman?
Great Moments: 28 Days Later (2002)
When Jim awakens, the world has been devastated by the Rage virus, leaving the London city streets decimated by the disease. This chilling moment was caught in the early hours of the morning by director Danny Boyle.
Villains of Horror: Driller Killer (1979)
Reno snaps after being rejected by yet another art critic, and takes to the streets of New York with his handy power drill in Abel Ferrara's The Driller Killer! Why is Reno Miller your favorite Villain of Horror?
Movie Monsters: Fright Night 2 (1988)
Fright Night 2 has fallen into an undeserved obscurity, despite more fantastic special effects and costuming, like the werewolf seen here scaling the dormitory wall. See Charley Brewster and Peter Vincent's return for a second bout against their fanged adversaries!
Horror Quotes: It (1990)
It: I'm every nightmare you've ever had. I'm your worst dream come true. I'm everything you ever were afraid of.
Names in Horror: Stephen King
Stephen King's contributions to the Horror genre are immeasurable, spanning across all mediums in writing and film. King, of course, is responsible for such classic Horror novels as Carrie, Cujo, It, and The Stand, but he has also dabbled in directing with the cult-classic Maximum Overdrive.
Thale (2012)
A pair of unsuspecting cleaners stumble upon a mysterious girl that has been locked away beneath a remote cabin in the woods during one of their jobs. After searching the cabin, they quickly come to find that the lovely Thale may belong to a mythical race of woodland creatures, and that there are evil forces at work outside the cabin that hope to capture and exploit her for their own gain.
Horror Posters: Q Tthe Winged Serpent (1982)
New York police are bemused by a spate of reports of a giant flying lizard that has been spotted around the rooftops of New York until it start eating the locals! Larry Cohen's creature feature takes to the skies in Q: The Winged Serpent from 1982!
Behind the Scenes: Land of the Dead (2005)
Shaun of the Dead's Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright pose for a quick photo with the zombie king, himself, George A. Romero! Taken from the set of Land of the Dead.
Great Moments: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Stanley Kubrick's classic has produced a number of iconic images, such as the one pictured above. Is this the 'final solution' to violence that society has been searching for? What is your favorite scene from A Clockwork Orange?
'Locked in a Room' Makes Its International Debut
DETROIT, MI - March 16, 2014 - What started as just a tiny dream to make a film, has now grown to reach the international radar. The new artwork for Germany's release of the indie Horror/Thriller LOCKED IN A ROOM shows how far this little film has come. From vision, to script, to filming, to the San Diego Black Film Festival, to acquisition by Beverly Hills based Echo Bridge Entertainment, to
Heroes of Horror: Ginger Snaps (2000)
When Ginger snaps, Brigette is there to stop her! Emily Perkins plays Brigette with more than just a bit of sly and sarcastic wit, making her a fan favorite for years. Why is Brigette your Hero of Horror?
Spirited Away (2001)
Prepare yourself for a magical journey in SPIRITED AWAY, the acclaimed Japanese animation by renown director Hayao Miyazaki. Chihiro finds herself lost in the spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs by a malevolent witch, and she must gather her strength and courage if she hopes to save them! SPIRITED AWAY transports us to a fantasy world that is filled with strange and
Terror Trivia: Prince of Darkness (1987)
The scene where Wyndham (Robert Grasmere) is stabbed by the bag-lady at the back of the church is inspired by a similar stabbing scene in the Terence Fisher movie Curse of the Werewolf.
Movie Monsters: Gargoyles (1972)
This little known made-for-TV movie features a wide variety of impressive costume designs from a young Stan Winston.
Strangeland (1998)
When Genevieve doesn't come home one night, her parents fear the worst... Has she become the latest victim of a vicious internet predator that is terrorizing the town? Her father, the detective, sets up an elaborate trap to capture the sadistic 'Captain Howdy,' but the police could never prepare themselves for the unholy torture chamber they are about to unlock from beneath his house. Now,
Names in Horror: Judith O'Dea
Judith O'Dea would never have guessed that some small film shot in the backwoods of Pennsylvania would have left her as an icon of the Horror genre. Judith has since resigned from acting, outside of a few cameos for fevered fans, but her performance as Barbara in Night of the Living Dead has made her Horror royalty.
Horror Posters: Murder Party (2007)
A random invitation to a Halloween party leads a man into the hands of a rogue collective intent on murdering him for the sake of their art, sparking a bloodbath of mishap, mayhem and hilarity. A fun poster to match the on screen insanity in Murder Party!
The Wicker Man (2006)
Mistakes have been made in the past. It is part of human nature. Typically, when a mistake is made, the party responsible is apologetic and remorseful for whatever wrong they may have committed. Where is Neil LaBute with our apology?
THE WICKER MAN, as remade in 2006, is the single greatest cinematic blunder the world has ever known. It systematically ruins every element that made Robin Hardy's
THE WICKER MAN, as remade in 2006, is the single greatest cinematic blunder the world has ever known. It systematically ruins every element that made Robin Hardy's
Great Moments: Cemetery Man (1994)
Francesco Dellamorte finds true love amongst the dead in the Buffalora Cemetery, with these glowing orbs drowning the lovers in an eerie blue light. What are your favorite moments from Cemetery Man?
Villains of Horror: At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964)
Although he has still remained relatively obscure in America, José Mojica Marins is notorious in his native land as the boogeyman of Brazil, Coffin Joe! Coffin Joe is flamboyantly evil in each of his exploits, and makes for a unique villain unlike any other. Why is Coffin Joe your favorite Villain of Horror?
Names in Horror: Richard Stanley
With a poetic sense of style and storytelling, Richard Stanley has left behind several impressive works despite having only made a handful of films. After the cyberpunk slasher, Hardware, Stanley would go on to make Dust Devil, a brilliant and beautiful Horror epic that flows from the same vein as Stephen King's The Dark Tower. Stanley has recently rejoined the genre with his entry into The
Great Moments: I Spit On Your Grave (1978)
I Spit On Your Grave should be required viewing at each of the local prisons as a deterrent for sexual assault and violence. In the Rape/Revenge film, it takes the most horrible and distasteful crimes to warrant such brutal revenge, and here, Jennifer Hills shows us which fitting punishment she has selected for her male transgressors.
'Odd Thomas' Arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray March 25th!
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ODD THOMAS
Available on DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo on March 25, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 14, 2014 - Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray/DVD combo release of Odd Thomas. The action/adventure film, based on the best-selling novel by Dean Koontz, was written and directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy,
Heroes in Horror: Night Watch (2004)
Anton must fight the forces of evil as part of the Night Watch in the similarly titled film. Why is Anton your Hero of Horror?
Get 'Afflicted' At Hollywood Horrorfest March 28th!
Hollywood Horrorfest Presents the West Coast Premiere Of
AFFLICTED
Free 11:00pm Screening During Festival at the
New Beverly Cinema Friday, March 28, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 14, 2014 – Hollywood Horrorfest (HHF) kicks off on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 3:30pm with screenings of competition films and a red carpet ceremony for The Howling at 7:30pm. At 11:00pm, the festival invites horror
'The Dead Hour' Returns with Season 3!
Catch the Season Premiere of
THE DEAD HOUR
Season 3 Now Available Online!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 13, 2014 - After a year's hiatus, the third season of the horror anthology series "The Dead Hour" has finally arrived. The show has launched it's first episode of the new season entitled "Hunted", a dark thriller about a group of eager young workers looking to climb the corporate ladder, but
Terror Trivia: Gutterballs (2008)
The phone number the killer calls for the bowling alley is 976-3845, which is 976-EVIL, another 80's slasher movie.
An Unethical Medical Experiment Goes Wrong in New Clip!
PATRICK: EVIL AWAKENS is available on VOD and in theaters on March 14th!
TITLE: PATRICK: EVIL AWAKENS
RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2014
CAST: Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson
WRITER: Justin King
DIRECTOR: Mark Hartley
SYNOPSIS: When a young nurse begins work at an isolated psychiatric ward, she quickly becomes fascinated with Patrick, a brain dead patient who is the subject of a mad
Darin Read Signed to 'Thomas Tessier's World of Hurt'
Award-winning director Darin Read to helm adaptation of
“I REMEMBER ME”
For THOMAS TESSIER’S WORLD OF HURT anthology
NEW YORK, NY - March 13, 2014 - Producer, director, and writer Darin Read is set to adapt Thomas Tessier’s short story “I Remember Me” from his Ghost Music (Cemetery Dance Publications) collection. Read is the third of five directors signed to THOMAS TESSIER’S WORLD OF HURT
Terrible Moments: Birdemic (2010)
Every moment is a terrible moment in Birdemic. There is not a single 5-second break where the film isn't absolutely horrendous, but the attack portrayed here makes 1990 computer games like Myst seem futuristic by comparison. How, exactly, does a bird spontaneously combust and explode, anyways?
Get 'Filthy' March 21st at the 10th Anniversary Screening!
10th Anniversary Screening of Award Winning Horror Movie
FILTHY
Cast/Crew Reunion at the Gasparilla International Film Festival March 21, 2014
TAMPA, FL - March 13, 2014 - The acclaimed Gasparilla International Film Festival 2014 honors the popular, award-winning horror film Filthy on its 10th Anniversary with a special screening + cast & crew reunion! Recognized as one of the most
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales: Season 1 (2013)
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales is, without a doubt, one of the worst Horror anthology series of our age. Each new episode is more drab and painstakingly boring than the last, and any attempt to sit through the entire first season consecutively will result in incurable sadness. It is one thing to enlist no name actors and have them destroy their careers with several of these piss poor performances,
In Fear (2013)
A weekend getaway turns into a terrifying game of survival for Tom and Lucy when they get lost in the backwoods of a rural English community on their way to a remote hotel. After struggling to find their way for hours through a series of intertwining roadways, the couple discovers that the locals do not take kindly to visitors... IN FEAR is a fitting title for Jeremy Lovering's chilling new
'Blood Cousins' Streams Bloody Murder March 14th!
COMEDIA A GO-GO ANNOUNCES ONLINE RELEASE OF
BLOOD COUSINS
A FILM OF COMEDY, TERROR AND REVENGE
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 13, 2014 - The award winning comedy troupe and band of filmmakers, Comedia A Go-Go, are proud to announce the online distribution of their first feature movie, Blood Cousins. After select theatrical and film festival screenings filled with laughs and gasps, Comedia A Go-Go
Horror Quotes: Silver Bullet (1985)
Jane Coslaw: In the made-up stories, the guy who's the werewolf only changes when the moon is full, but maybe he's like this almost all the time, only as the moon gets fuller...
Marty Coslaw: ...the guy gets wolfier.
Marty Coslaw: ...the guy gets wolfier.
Names in Horror: Felissa Rose
After spending years out of the spotlight, Felissa Rose has embraced her fandom and returned to star in a slew of Horror features from all walks of the genre. But let's make no mistake about it, she will always be remembered as Angela, the chick with the d--- social disposition in the slasher classic, Sleepaway Camp! Catch her in more recent entries like Satan's Playground, Surveillance, and
Terror Circus (1974)
This trip to the big top is unlike anything you have ever seen! When three friends run into car trouble on a desolate desert road, they end up at the home of a demented ringmaster who runs his own human circus in the barn out back. His new "pets" must obey his every command, otherwise they will receive the whip (or worse)! TERROR CIRCUS is sleazy Exploitation at its finest, but it is handled in a
Horror Posters: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
A millionaire offers ten thousand dollars to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with he and his wife. A classic poster that perfectly demonstrates William Castle's genius as a film promoter and producer.
Horror Posters: May (2002)
May is a lonely young woman who has been traumatized by a difficult childhood, only to become increasingly desperate in her attempts to connect with the people around her. Lucky McKee makes an incredible mark on the Horror genre in his first feature film, May, from 2002.
Book Review: Joe Bob Goes Back to the Drive In (1990)
The man. The legend. The great Joe Bob Briggs heads Back to the Drive-In in this 1990 follow-up, the second collection of clippings from his weekly columns that were venerated by few and hated by many. When this Good Ol' Boy from Texas isn't making the sign of the double-headed water buffalo with one of his ex-wives or firing up the Toronado to head out to the local Chihuahua races, there is only
The Wicker Tree (2010)
Nearly forty years after the release of the cult classic THE WICKER MAN, director Robin Hardy has returned to the screen with a "spiritual sequel" entitled THE WICKER TREE, as adapted from his own novel Cowboys for Christ.
Betty and Steve embark on a trip to Scotland to perform missionary work in the name of Jesus, where they are invited to preach the gospel in the small and hedonistic town of
Betty and Steve embark on a trip to Scotland to perform missionary work in the name of Jesus, where they are invited to preach the gospel in the small and hedonistic town of
Behind the Scenes: Ghostbusters 2 (1989)
The Ghostbusters series takes an alarmingly serious tone when the mighty Vigo attempts to free himself from his painted prison. Here, we get a glimpse of how the effect was caught on film.
Great Moments: Deer Woman (2005)
John Landis brings back all of the same great humor that has been missing since An American Werewolf in London while directing Deer Woman as part of the Masters of Horror television series. This absurd moment stands out as one of the highlights of the first season.
Fast Five: Best German Expressionist Films
1.Metropolis
2.Nosferatu
3.The Golem
4.The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
5.Waxworks
2.Nosferatu
3.The Golem
4.The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
5.Waxworks
Villains of Horror: Seed of Chucky (2004)
Chucky's back, and this time, he's brought along the family! Seed of Chucky may be a far cry from the original Child's Play, but Chucky still hasn't lost his edge, and provides plenty of crude one-liners to keep audiences entertained throughout the entire ride. The puppet designs hold up surprisingly well, when they aren't being muddled by poor computer graphics.
'Tom Holland's Twisted Tales' Come Home Tuesday!
IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
TOM HOLLAND'S TWISTED TALES
From the Horror Legend Behind Child’s Play and Fright Night
Available on DVD on March 18, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 13, 2014 - Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, brings you Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales available on DVD on March 18, 2014. Directed by and starring Master of Horror Tom Holland, Tom
The Wicker Man (1973)
Police sergeant Neil Howie is called out to a small isle off of the coast of Scotland to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, but upon arrival, he finds that the locals are entirely uncooperative in assisting him with his search. In fact, no one on the island even claims to have known of the child. A number of intricately placed clues hidden throughout the classrooms and abandoned
Terror Trivia: Night of the Comet (1984)
The production designer, John Muto, used what he describes a "comic book" sensibility for the film. Characters were given specific colors, with the bad guys in blues and grays and the girls in colors. Regina's colors were deeper than Sam's to reflect that Regina was more intellectual than Sam and that Sam was wackier than Regina. For example, Sam's cheerleading outfit is made in magenta and
Movie Monsters: Earth vs the Spider (2001)
Scott Ziehl's underrated creature feature calls back to the monster movies of the 1950s, along with the David Cronenberg classic, The Fly. Don't get caught in this spider's web!
Them! (1954)
The horrors of the Atomic Age strike home in the Sci-Fi classic THEM! A series of strange disappearances have the police in New Mexico baffled, but they soon discover that a mutated form of giant man-eating ants are responsible for the grisly murders. After the military is called in to destroy the nest, the queen escapes, and a new colony pops up beneath the city streets of Los Angeles! Gordon
Names in Horror: Michael Haneke
Michael Haneke has earned world-renown for his edgy and controversial subject matter, pushing the envelope with his biting social commentaries in films like Benny's Video, Funny Games, and Cache. While his methods may be questionable, he certainly achieves the desired effect. What is your favorite Michael Haneke film?
Horror Posters: Christine (1983)
An understated and classy poster from John Carpenter's 1983 classic, Christine! Would this be enough to drive you into the theater, Horror fans?
Great Moments: Intruder (1989)
Director Scott Spiegel took all of the right cues from childhood friend Sam Raimi in his first feature-length film, Intruder! This late-80s slasher offers tons of creative camera placements, but even more outrageous gore. It is a must-see for slasher fans!
Heroes of Horror: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
However unintentional, Ben has become a Hero of Horror on several accounts. His quick wit and resourcefulness may have saved the survivors of Night of the Living Dead were it not for some unfortunate interference, but moreover, Ben has stood out as one of the first African American heroes within the Horror genre. He has earned his rank in the Horror Hall of Fame.
The Woman (2011)
Chris Cleek discovers a feral woman living in the forests behind his home, and decides to capture her and lock her away in his family's cellar so that they can begin to "domesticate" her... Or so it would seem... Offensive, appalling, and dangerous are just three of the terms that could accurately be used to describe Lucky McKee's exploitative shocker THE WOMAN, a film conceived from the novel
Beware 'The Laughing Mask' in This New Teaser!
Director Michael Aguiar Reveals
THE LAUGHING MASK
“Beware the Laughing Mask!”
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 11, 2014 - The Laughing Mask is an indie horror co-production from America and Brazil and from director Michael Aguiar and production house Bravestarr Pictures. Recently, The Laughing Mask was shot and completed in Florida, over a rigorous twenty-eight day shooting schedule. The Director of
'Death Do Us Part' Cuts a New Trailer
Catch the First Peek At
DEATH DO US PART
New Trailer Makes Its Bloody Debut Online
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 1, 2014 - On April 15, orange blossoms will be replaced by bloody roses when Anchor Bay Entertainment releases a story of shattered trust and broken vows: DEATH DO US PART. From writer/producers Julia Benson, Peter Benson and Ryan Copple, the film was nominated for three Leo Awards and
Diabolique Magazine Petition's Warner Bros to Release Hammer Horror on Blu-ray!
Diabolique Magazine Launches Petition
For Warner Bros to Release Their
Classic Hammer Horror titles on Blu-Ray!
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 11, 2014 - Diabolique Magazine has started a petition to ask Warner Bros to release their Hammer Horror titles on blu-ray, fully restored for optimal quality. WB’s Hammer titles represent the British company’s very best output, and for many reasons,
Movie Monsters: The Fly (1986)
The masterful effects work in The Fly make this one of the most memorable monster designs of the 1980s! Why is Brundlefly your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965)
Varla: I never try anything. I just do it. And I don't beat clocks, just people! Wanna try me?
Names in Horror: Ellie Cornell
Ellie Cornell is best remembered for her role as the innocent Rachel from Halloween 4 and 5. She has a sweet, hometown demeanor that makes her very endearing to Horror fans as she defends young Jamie from her murderous uncle. Ellie has recently returned to the Horror genre with roles in House of the Dead, All Souls Day, Room 6, and others.
The Whip and the Body (1963)
The ghost of a nobleman's sadistic son returns from the grave to haunt his former mistress, whip in hand, after he is brutally murdered out of revenge for his misdeeds. Italian master Mario Bava continues to prove his dominance as the leader in visual storytelling, drowning the ornate sets in more of his signature colors as he effortlessly glides through them with the camera. THE WHIP AND THE
Horror Posters: Bad Moon (1996)
Bad Moon boasts one of the most fantastic werewolf designs that have ever been created, as alluded to in this winning poster from the 1996 film. What makes this a winning Horror poster?
The Ugly (1997)
One of New Zealand's few Horror exports proved to be one of the best genre films to be received in 1997: THE UGLY. Scott Reynolds' chilling psychological thriller shares much of the same power and intensity as the similarly-themed THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and OPEN YOUR EYES, with added elements of ghastly horror. Serial killer Simon Cartwright is interviewed by a beautiful young psychologist at
Behind the Scenes: The Burning (1981)
Tom Savini makes gore an art form as he preps the cast of The Burning! It was his work on this film that prevented him from returning to Friday the 13th for the first sequel.
Great Moments: Pet Sematary 2 (1992)
If you grew up in the 90's, this image has surely haunted you since childhood. While Pet Sematary 2 may not live up to the original, entirely, it does produce several disturbing moments that will chill you to the bone. What is your favorite scene from Pet Sematary 2?
Villains of Horror: Audition (1999)
No one would ever suspect quiet Asami, but under that innocent exterior lies a sadistic villain that is quite unlike anything Western audiences have ever seen. Why is Asami your favorite Villain of Horror?
Terror Trivia: Fido (2006)
The pregnancy subplot involving Carrie-Anne Moss' character Helen Robinson was only added because Moss was really pregnant during filming, and they added the pregnancy scenes to keep the continuity through the movie as she grew larger.
Controversial Moments: The Antichrist (1974)
There is nothing ambiguous about this controversial scene from The Antichrist, where poor possessed Ippolita is forced to perform lewd acts upon a goat. The Exorcist, this is not. Welcome to Italian Exploitation.
Movie Monsters: Night of the Demon (1980)
Some secrets are best left hidden, as this group of teens found out after encountering Big Foot in Night of the Demon! Don't let the terrible costume fool you, Night of the Demon was gory enough in the 80's to get banned in Britain as one of the infamous Video Nasties!
Horror Quotes: Dark City (1998)
Dr. Schreber: First there was darkness. Then came the strangers. They were a race as old as time itself. They had mastered the ultimate technology. The ability to alter physical reality by will alone. They called this ability "Tuning". But they were dying. Their civilization was in decline, and so they abandoned their world seeking a cure for their own mortality. Their endless journey brought
Names in Horror: Alexandre Aja
Alexandre Aja struck immediate success with the high-powered thriller, Haute Tension, in 2003, landing him several other directing opportunities including remakes of The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors, and Piranha. What is your favorite Alexandre Aja film?
The Vampire (1957)
Marta returns to her ancestral home of Los Sicomoros to visit her sickly aunt, but upon arrival, she learns that has aunt has passed away. Her remaining family members welcome her to stay, though an eerie curse has fallen upon the village which has driven many of the villagers away. It seems that a bloodthirsty vampire may be in their midst, and the only woman who knew the truth has been cast
Horror Posters: [Rec] 3 (2012)
The bride wears red in Rec 3! A couple's wedding day turns horrific as some of the guests start showing signs of a strange illness. Did the movie live up to this awesome poster?
"There Will Be Blood": A Herschell Gordon Lewis Retrospective
Herschell Gordon Lewis made Horror history with 1963's BLOOD FEAST, widely considered to be the first "gore" film. In the years before the MPAA, filmmakers were only limited from showing excessive nudity on-screen. With no rules preventing anyone in the movie industry from depicting gratuitous violence or horrifying bodily dismemberment, H.G. Lewis and business partner David F. Friedman
Great Moments: Street Trash (1987)
"Splatter Horror" took on a whole new meaning in this 1987 cult-classic! Watch as director J. Michael Muro flushes the genre down the toilet in Street Trash.
Heroes of Horror: Friday the 13th (1980)
Alice, the archetypical 'final girl!' Alice is an empowering female character that helped to define the decade. Why is Alice your Hero of Horor?
Terror Trivia: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 (1985)
This is the only film in the series not to use Charles Bernstein's original theme, or a variation of it.
Return to Nuke 'Em High (2013)
Class is back in session at Nuke 'Em High in the most explosive sequel we have seen in years! Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team bring us back to the glory days of 1980's cheese in their finest film since... well... CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH! The Tromorganic food corporation has set up shop right behind everyone's favorite high school, but the industrial waste they call “food” is turning Tromaville's
From Beyond the Grave (1974)
Prepare yourself for more twisted tales of the supernatural in FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE, another chilling omnibus feature from the makers of THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD and TALES FROM THE CRYPT! Peter Cushing stars as an unassuming antiques dealer whose wares each carry with them a horrible curse. "The Gate Crasher" involves a bloodthirsty spirit that commands its new owner to kill so that it may
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Considered by most to be the worst film in the series, JAWS: THE REVENGE has earned a notorious reputation for its laughable plot and poor designs, but logical inconsistencies aside, there is still plenty of killer shark action to be enjoyed here. After Shawn Brody is killed by yet another Great White shark, his mother becomes obsessed with the idea that the sharks are out to destroy her family.
Movie Monsters: Godzilla Final Wars (2006)
The spiked Anguirus returns for a final bout in Godzilla Final Wars! The revamped creature design is more mobile and expressive than ever before, giving Anguirus a fighting edge against his adversaries. Why is Anguirus your favorite movie monster?
Names in Horror: Bela Lugosi
After immigrating to America from Hungary, Bela Lugosi received his first major recognition in the stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, which was quickly produced into the Universal classic with Lugosi in the starring role. Lugosi would later appear in countless other genre films, before addiction slowly began to take an effect on his life and his career. He will always be remembered as a
House of the Wolf Man (2009)
Reed and Mary arrive at Castle Reinhardt along with several other guests that have been invited to stay for the weekend by its mysterious owner, Dr. Bela Reinhardt, who intends on testing his new subjects in order to decide which of them shall inherit the estate and all of its secrets... HOUSE OF THE WOLF MAN is an experimental film that brings together swirling mists, stage lightning, dark
Horror Posters: Gremlins (1984)
A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Christmas will never be the same once the Gremlins are unleashed!
Behind the Scenes: Jaws (1975)
In order to better understand his adversary, Quint has often been known to take his tea alongside the sharks. Here we see Robert Shaw on the set of Jaws next to “Bruce the Shark.”
Great Moments: Zombieland (2009)
Zombieland provides one of the single most unexpected and hilarious moments in all of Horror. Two words: Bill Murray. What are your favorite moments from the film?
Drunken Zombie International Film Festival 2014 Now Accepting Submissions!
PEORIA, IL - March 8, 2014 - The seventh annual Drunken Zombie Film Festival is now open for submissions! We are celebrating our 7th year of showing independent horror films to a horror audience that is hungry to see something outside of the studio system that can tap into the horror life line and bring them a great experience they have been craving. We show all types of horror films and not
Heroes of Horror: The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
This killer canine will do anything to protect its masters, as we have seen in both The Hills Have Eyes and The Hills Have Eyes Part 2, where Beast recalls the horrific details from the first film in an unusual doggie dream sequence. Why is Beast your Hero of Horror?
Gory New Image Surfaces from 'Pernicious'
VANTAGE MEDIA INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO
BENETONE HILLIN ENTERTAINMENT’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED HORROR FLICK
PERNICIOUS
James Cullen Bressack Directed Gory And Supernatural Feature Film
Stars Ciara Hanna, Jackie Moore And Emily O’Brien
SANTA MONICA, CA - March 8, 2014 - Vantage Media International (VMI) has acquired the worldwide rights to the much buzzed about horror title
Jaws 3 (1983)
After two trips to Amity Island, the JAWS makes a bold but brilliant move in relocating the action to the Sea World amusement park, where a pair of sharks terrorize the local marine life and park goers! Mike Brody, the oldest son of Chief Martin Brody, has taken a position designing the newest attractions at the theme park. As fate would have it, he comes face to face with another Great White
Terror Trivia: The Omen (1976)
To make the baboons attack the car in the Windsor Zoo park scene, an official from the zoo was in the back seat of the car with a baby baboon, but the baboons had no response at all. They then took the head of the baboons, and the baboons outside went crazy. Lee Remick's terror as the baboons attack the car was real.
Movie Monsters: Big Bad Wolf (2006)
This wolf will blow your house down one bad joke at a time. Big Bad Wolf takes after the Nightmare on Elm Street series, and fails. It does provide decent make-up effects, however, with some gratuitous gore along the way.
Horror Quotes: Open Water (2003)
Daniel: Other people go on vacation and spend their days just laying around. We have a story we're going to be telling for the rest of our lives.
Freaks (1932)
A family of circus performers is broken apart when a beautiful acrobat seduces one of the dwarfs in order to steal his fortune, but when the plot is discovered the group rallies to oust their betrayer. FREAKS is Tod Browning's crowning achievement. While his interpretation of DRACULA may have created some of the genre's most defining moments, his visual storytelling and stylism are far exceeded
Names in Horror: Elizabeth Olsen
Within a few short years, Elizabeth Olsen has skyrocketed into super stardom, with no small thanks to the Horror genre. Select films of hers include Martha Marcy May Marlene, Silent House, and the upcoming remakes of Oldboy and Godzilla. What is your favorite performance by Elizabeth Olsen?
Horror Posters: Hellraiser (1987)
An unfaithful wife encounters the zombie of her dead lover, who's being chased by demons after he escaped from their sado-masochistic Hell. If this poster doesn't scare you, nothing will.
'Mr. Jones' Comes Home to Blu-ray and DVD May 6th
"One of the Better Found-Footage Horror Films To Come Out in the Last 10 Years.”
– CriterionCast.com
Art Becomes Horror May 6th on Blu-ray™, DVD and on demand;
Los Angeles Limited Theatrical Engagement Begins May 2nd.
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 7, 2014 - “Who is Mr. Jones?” To some, he is an enigmatic artist, with a unique vision of humanity and our place in the spiritual universe. To
Jaws 2 (1978)
When two divers disappear off of the coast, the pictures from their underwater camera reveal police chief Martin Brody's greatest fear: another Great White shark has begun prowling the waters around Amity Island! JAWS 2 suffered countless problems in production, which caused for the removal of the original director (John D. Hancock) in place of longtime television director Jeannot Szwarc. The
Behind the Scenes: Halloween (1978)
Jamie Lee Curtis shares an intimate moment with The Shape on the set of Halloween, while a collective sigh is heard from fawning Horror fans everywhere.
Get in Line for 'Scream Park' April 22nd!
Available on DVD and VOD April 22nd!
NEW YORK, NY - March 7, 2014 - Wild Eye Releasing is excited to announce that Cary Hill's Scream Park will be available nationwide on DVD and VOD April 22nd. Hailed by Doctor Carnage Reviews as "creepy" and "bringing to mind Black Christmas and John Carpenter's Halloween", Scream Park was a hit at horror festivals throughout 2013, slashing to audience
Terror Takes Form in New 'The Quiet Ones' Motion Posters!
THE QUIET ONES opens in theaters nationwide on April 25th, 2014!
See fear in motion with these brand new posters for Lionsgate's upcoming horror film, THE QUIET ONES. From the producer who brought you The Woman In Black and Let Me In comes an unnerving tale of dark forces and unspeakable secrets. An experiment on a young girl, Jane Harper, leads a Professor and his team of students to
Great Moments: Zombi 2 (1979)
One of many great scenes from Lucio Fulci's zombie shocker! Sound off with your favorite scenes from Zombi 2!
Villains of Horror: Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
Henry is an amalgamation of many American serial killers, which makes him that much more terrifying as we delve into the sordid life of a soulless killer. Why is Henry your favorite Villain of Horror?
Terror Trivia: The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
For the ballroom scene (when the music stops and only three people are visible in a huge mirror despite of a few dozen vampires in the room) Roman Polanski had the room completely copied behind a fake mirror with three doubles acting as the human protagonists.
Terrible Moments: Howling 2 (1985)
It is so hard to pick a single moment out of this entire awful film to put on display, so here is one of many terrible moments from Howling 2. Christopher Lee, what have they done to you?? So bad it's good, or just plain bad?
Movie Monsters: Basket Case (1982)
Belial sets out for revenge along with his twin brother, Duane, in Frank Henenlotter's cult-classic, Basket Case! Sure, the special effects and make-up are silly, but that's the whole point! Why is Belial your favorite movie monster?
Horror Quotes: Evilspeak (1981)
Stanley Coopersmith: By the four beasts before the throne. By the fire which is about the throne. By the most holy and glorious name, Satan. I, Stanley Coopersmith will return. I WILL RETURN!
Names in Horror: Ray Harryhausen
After being captivated by Willis O'Brien's work in King Kong, Ray Harryhausen set out to become one of the most talented special effects men in the industry. His stop-motion animation can be seen in films such as the 7th Voyage of Sinbad, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans, and many, many more! What is your favorite Harryhausen creation?
Going to Pieces (2007)
GOING TO PIECES is a documentary based on Adam Rockoff's text of the same title. While it would be extremely difficult to cover all of the many titles included in the original book, the film version does an amazing job at tackling as much material as possible in a short amount of time. What it also offers and improves upon are the lengthy on-screen interviews with the actors, directors, and film
Horror Posters: Hell Night (1981)
Four college pledges are forced to spend the night in a deserted old mansion where they get killed off one by one by the monstrous surviving members of a family massacre years earlier for trespassing on their living grounds. Linda Blair stars in this obscure 1981 slasher.
Behind the Scenes: Dead Alive (1992)
Just another day on the job for a young Peter Jackson! This despicable display was taken from behind the scenes on the splatter comedy, Dead Alive, from 1992.
'Odd Thomas' Comes Home March 25th!
Available on DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo on March 25, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 6, 2014 - Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray/DVD combo release of Odd Thomas. The action/adventure film, based on the best-selling novel by Dean Koontz, was written and directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra) and stars Anton
Great Moments: Carrie (1976)
Here we have the fiery finale of Brian De Palma's Carrie, from 1976! Carrie is finally pushed over the edge by her peers, and unleashes her fury in the form of her pyrokinetic powers. What are your favorite moments in Carrie?
New Clip Comes 'Home'
Creepy New Clip Just Released from SXSW Film
HOME
Directed by Nicholas McCarthy (THE PACT)
AUSTIN, TX - March 6, 2014 - When ambitious young real estate agent LEIGH is asked to sell a house with a checkered past, she crosses paths with a disturbed girl whom she learns is the runaway daughter of the couple selling the property. When Leigh tries to intervene and help her, she becomes
Heroes of Horror: The Walking Dead (2010)
Andrea is transformed from the sad and unsure victim in Season 1 to an empowered and willful warrior by Season 3. Laurie Holden delivers an excellent all-around performance as the character in all three seasons. Why is Andrea your Hero of Horror?
Jaws (1975)
JAWS. No other name in Horror inspires more fear. Over thirty years later, JAWS has proven to be one of the most terrifying film-going experiences of all-time, leaving behind a profound social impact and a permanent imprint on pop culture. It has become cliche for film fans to claim JAWS as being the scariest movie they have ever seen, but few other entries have ever come close to generating the
Fast Five: Best Full Moon Features
1. Castle Freak
2. Subspecies
3. Meridian
4. The Pit and the Pendulum
5. Puppet Master 3
2. Subspecies
3. Meridian
4. The Pit and the Pendulum
5. Puppet Master 3
Terror Trivia: The Conjuring (2013)
The state of Rhode Island does not require home sellers to disclose documented paranormal and supernatural hauntings to potential buyers. This is why the Perrons were unaware of all previous events.
Movie Monsters: Equinox (1970)
Equinox features a virtual bestiary of strange and unusual creatures, not unlike the one pictured here. The clawed demon, Asmodeus, is one of many terrifying monsters in the film.
Horror Quotes: Paranormal Activity (2007)
Micah: What if we just get this Ouija board and we find out what it wants and then we give it what it wants? Then it's gone.
The Psychic: Because what it probably wants is Katie.
The Psychic: Because what it probably wants is Katie.
Names in Horror: Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall has gone on record for being quite upset with director Stanley Kubrick during the filming of The Shining, where he virtually tortured the poor actress in the hopes of getting a reaction on camera. Well, it certainly worked, and the results are nothing shy of perfection as we watch Wendy Torrance fight for survival in the old Overlook Hotel.
Horror Posters: Frankenstein (1931)
A timeless poster for the Universal classic, Frankenstein! What makes this a great poster, Horror fans?
I Saw the Devil (2010)
After discovering that his fiancee has been brutally murdered, detective Soo-hyeon Kim takes matters in to his own hands and sets off on a personal vendetta against the sadistic serial killer who wronged him in Jee-woon Kim's incredible crime thriller, I SAW THE DEVIL. Agonizing torture and bloody revenge have never looked as ravishing as the director of A TALE OF TWO SISTERS offers up his next
Behind the Scenes: Friday the 13th (1980)
More on-set hijinks as Tom Savini prepares the head of Mrs. Vorhees with co-conspirator, Taso N. Stavrakis. If there's one thing we've learned, it takes a great mustache to make a good severed head.
Great Moments: Black Sunday (1960)
The Mask of Satan is prepared for Princess Asa as she is committed to fire for being a witch in Mario Bava's Gothic masterpiece, Black Sunday! What are your favorite moments from the film?
Villains of Horror: The Hills Run Red (2009)
Dave Parker returns with the throwback slasher, The Hills Run Red. Babyface is a simple and effective villain design that calls back to other memorable villains like Jason Vorhees and Michael Myers. Why is Babyface your favorite Villain of Horror?
JWOWW Joins the Body Count in 'Jersey Shore Massacre'
JERSEY SHORE’S JWOWW TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE HORROR COMEDY
JERSEY SHORE MASSACRE
In Theaters and Available on VOD June 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 5, 2014 - Jenni Farley, best known as ‘JWOWW’ from the MTV hit series Jersey Shore has signed on to executive produce the horror/comedy JERSEY SHORE MASSACRE. Written and directed by Paul Tarnopol, the film stars Danielle Dallacco, Sal Governale,
Straw Dogs (1971)
A brilliant but apprehensive mathematician and his beautiful wife retreat to an old farmhouse in the English countryside to escape the political strife that they encountered in America. After settling into their new home, their marriage continues to falter as Amy begs for attention while David remains fixed on his work. Meanwhile, the lazy locals that have been hired to complete work on the house
Fast Five: Best Fantasy Horror Films
1. The Company of Wolves
2. The NeverEnding Story
3. The Dark Crystal
4. The City of Lost Children
5. MirrorMask
2. The NeverEnding Story
3. The Dark Crystal
4. The City of Lost Children
5. MirrorMask
Terror Trivia: Pumpkinhead (1988)
Lance Henriksen had a set of dentures made to give him a more rural look. He also gathered all of his own props and wardrobe, including a WWII pump-action shotgun, his cap worn throughout the film and the silver dollars which he gives to Haggis.
Movie Monsters: AVP-R (2007)
Wolf brings the Predator race back to a smaller and sleeker design over the previous AVP film. He is one of the most elite hunters of his race, and a supreme strategist in the field. With a deadly array of weapons at his disposal, the aliens don't stand a chance on Earth!
Horror Quotes: Phantasm (1979)
The Tall Man: You play a good game boy, but the game is finished, now you die.
Names in Horror: Stan Winston
Stan Winston is undoubtedly one of Hollywood's all-time greats. His incredible influence has had an immediate effect over the success of countless features, from Terminator 2 to Jurassic Park. Winston's own directorial effort, Pumpkinhead, will long be remembered by Horror fans for its moody atmospherics and terrifying creature design. A fond remembrance goes out to Stan Winston for his
Stoker (2013)
India is left to her own dark devices after the death of her father, but her self-imposed seclusion is interrupted by the arrival of her Uncle Charlie, who is invited to stay at the house at her mother's request. Despite his charm, India feels an instant sense of unease around her uncle, but the darkness hiding beneath his perfect exterior slowly draws the two of them together. Park Chan-wook,
Horror Posters: Godzilla 2000 (1999)
The King of the Monsters returns to defend the Earth in Godzilla 2000! Godzilla 2000 came as a refreshing relief to Kaiju fans the world over after the disgraceful American remake seemed to tarnish the series forever.
Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
Alfred Sole may only have directed four features throughout the duration of his career, but his remarkable contribution into the pre-Slasher cycle with ALICE, SWEET ALICE has solidified his name in Horror. ALICE, SWEET ALICE shares much more in common with the stylish and moody Giallo out of Italy than it ever does with the average American Slasher, though it does possess several of the standard
Behind the Scenes: Saw (2004)
James Wan directs Cary Elwes in 2004's groundbreaking shocker, Saw! “Now, this is the part where I want you to dramatically overact. Annnd... GO!”
Mia Sorensen Joins Thomas Tessier's 'World of Hurt'
Award-winning director Mia Sorensen
to helm adaptation of “Evelyn Grace” for
THOMAS TESSIER’S WORLD OF HURT
NEW YORK, NY - March 4, 2014 - Producer, director, editor and technologist Mia Sorensen is set to adapt Thomas Tessier’s short story “Evelyn Grace” from his Ghost Music (Cemetery Dance Publications) collection. Sorensen is the second of five directors signed to the THOMAS TESSIER
Great Moments: Alucarda (1977)
Alucarda swears her soul to the devil in this memorable moment. What is your favorite moment from the film?
Heroes of Horror: Resident Evil (2002)
Take it or leave it, the Resident Evil series is here to stay. Milla Jovovich at least comes through as one of the genre's most badass female characters, blowing the T-Virus to bits in a hail of gunfire. Why is Alice your Hero of Horror?
Pack Your Bags for 'Happy Camp' March 25th!
FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS DREW BARRYMORE
& NANCY JUVONEN COMES THE THRILLER
AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE ON DEMAND, & ON ITUNES,
TIME WARNER, COMCAST, AND DIRECTV
AMONG OTHER PLATFORMS ON MARCH 25, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 4, 2014 - In the vast wilderness of the Klamath National Forest lies the small logging community of Happy Camp. With a population consisting of only a few hundred souls,
Fast Five: Best Extreme French Horror Films
1. Martyrs
2. Inside
3. Irreversible
4. Frontiere(s)
5. Them
2. Inside
3. Irreversible
4. Frontiere(s)
5. Them
Terror Trivia: Evil Dead 2 (1987)
Often considered to be a remake of The Evil Dead; however, this is not accurate. The rights to show scenes from the original could not be obtained to re-cap what happened, so the beginning was remade to explain how Ash got to the cabin, etc.
Controversial Moments: Straw Dogs (1971)
Sam Peckinpah skirted the lines of acceptability in this controversial moment from the 1971 film, Straw Dogs. Here, Susan George is held down and raped against her will, but subtle signs suggest that she may have enjoyed it. The film also seems to suggest that her character brought the act upon herself through her overt sexuality, which has earned critical disdain over the years.
Movie Monsters: Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
Another classic monster from the early Gothic era! Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde brings Robert Louis Stephenson's tragic tale to life with memorable makeup designs by Norbert A. Myles and Wally Westmore.
Horror Quotes: 28 Days Later (2002)
Major Henry West: This is what I've seen in the four weeks since infection. People killing people. Which is much what I saw in the four weeks before infection, and the four weeks before that, and before that, and as far back as I care to remember. People killing people. Which to my mind, puts us in a state of normality right now.
Alien Autopsy (2006)
Two bright young lads from Britain set off to America to purchase Elvis memorabilia for their business back home. What they find, instead, is video evidence of an alien autopsy that was taken by a combat photographer who was on site at Roswell, New Mexico in July, 1947. The two return to England to find out that their $30,000 investment has been completely destroyed in transportation, leaving
Names in Horror: Jen and Sylvia Soska
The Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska, are quickly climbing into the upper-echelon of Horror after two wildly-successful features: Dead Hooker in a Trunk, and American Mary. The twins are always endearing to their fans, and are now completing work on the sequel to See No Evil, due out in early 2014!
13 Ghosts (1960)
When a desperate family inherits their uncle's lavish estate, it seems like all of their dreams have finally come true... But only if they can survive the mansion's 12 ghostly inhabitants! 13 GHOSTS may be more of a nostalgic piece of Horror cinema than anything else, since its hokey charms are mostly lost on modern audiences. Master showman William Castle introduces another goofy gimmick with
Horror Posters: A Bay of Blood (1971)
Just imagine trying to get this poster past the MPAA here in the States! Mario Bava's Bay of Blood gives you gore fans just what you're looking for in this horrific poster.
Behind the Scenes: Night of the Demons (2009)
Even demons need a quick break after a long day on set! Coffee is the demons drink of choice.
Great Moments: American Mary (2012)
Mary Mason tests out her new surgical skills on a very fitting victim in American Mary! What are your favorite moments from the film?
Villains of Horror: Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Alan Yates is one of the ultimate Villains of Horror. Why? Because he is us. He is the embodiment of sensationalism in the media, and all that we crave. Why is Alan Yates your favorite Villain of Horror?
Terror Trivia: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)
Elvira's Macabremobile was created for the film. The 1958 T-Bird hard top was purchased for $2,500 and went through $7,000+ in alterations. The car has remained in the possession of Cassandra Peterson, who continues to use it when she does personal appearances as Elvira.
Movie Monsters: The Blood Beast Terror (1967)
Half-spiderweb, half-giant red googly eyes... ALL TERROR!! Don't let the Blood Beast of Terror catch you in a dark, dank crypt... Or else!
Names in Horror: Uwe Boll
We take the good with the bad here, and it is always important to know your enemy. Uwe Boll has earned a well-deserved notoriety amongst Horror fans for his outlandish directing and abysmal sense of style. Don't tell him we told you, though... None of us want to face him in the ring!
Sorority Row (2009)
After a sorority prank goes horribly wrong, the sisters of the Theta Pi house begin receiving threatening messages from a mysterious killer that knows about their deadly secret. SORORITY ROW delivers more trite mainstream Horror for the masses with no thrills or suspense. It reuses the same tired plot line established in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and countless other Slashers. The
Horror Posters: Alone in the Dark (1982)
New Line Cinema released this immensely-underrated slasher film a full two years before 'Freddy' became their household name. Jack Palance, Martin Landau, and Donald Pleasence each appear in key performances under Jack Sholder's direction. What makes this a winning poster?
Behind the Scenes: The Terminator (1984)
Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron look over one of the props from The Terminator. Who was responsible for the legendary T-1000 design?
Great Moments: Scanners (1981)
Michael Ironside faces off against Stephen Lack in the final climactic showdown in Scanners! What are your favorite moments from the film?
Heroes of Horror: Hellboy (2004)
Mike Mignola's classic comic book characters comes to life in Guillermo del Toro's big screen adaptation of Hellboy, from 2004! Why is Abe Sapien your Hero of Horror?
Mars Attacks! (1996)
The aliens are upon us, and they do not come in peace! After a fleet of warships are spotted on their approach to Earth, the world leaders prepare to welcome the intergalactic invaders from Mars, but are instead vaporized by their laser death rays! Who will save us when MARS ATTACKS? Tim Burton's irreverent black comedy combines the high camp of a Roger Corman production with Sam Raimi's
Fast Five: Best Demons Films
1. Demons
2. Night of the Demons
3. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
4. The Convent
5. The Church
2. Night of the Demons
3. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
4. The Convent
5. The Church
Terror Trivia: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
There were two dolls constructed for this film. The first was where Emily Rose would lock her limbs. The other was during the dorm scene where she is on the floor in a twisted position. The director ultimately never used a doll in the dorm room scene because he found out that Jennifer Carpenter is double jointed, and decided that the positions she was able to contort herself into were more
Movie Monsters: The Dead Hate the Living! (2000)
Dave Parker gave us this rather unorthodox but purely original creation in his early zom-com, The Dead Hate the Living! Thumbs up, Horror fans?
Horror Quotes: Videodrome (1983)
Brian O'Blivion: The television screen is the retina of the mind's eye.
Names in Horror: Phoebe Cates
Phoebe Cate will always be remembered for that one glorious moment when she climbs out of the pool in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, but who could forget her loveable role as Kate Beringer in the Gremlins series? What is your favorite film starring Phoebe Cates?
Mad Monster Party? (1967)
Rankin/Bass, the makers of countless children's classics like RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, bring all of our favorite creatures together for a MAD MONSTER PARTY! Doctor Frankenstein assembles the ghouls for a secret meeting that will decide his successor as the leader of the Worldwide Organization of Monsters, but a power struggle pits Dracula, The Werewolf, The Creature,
Horror Posters: Alucarda (1977)
This stark movie poster leaves no question surrounding Alucarda's evil influence in Juan López Moctezuma's dark tale of possession and madness. What, in this poster, compels you to see the film?
Behind the Scenes: Octaman (1971)
Many will find this hard to believe, but the Octaman monster? It was just a man in a suit. Here, stuntman Read Morgan suits up for more outrageous antics as the film's ridiculous villain.
Great Moments: Puppet Master 3 (1991)
Puppet Master 3 introduces us to Six Shooter, who would go on to become a staple character in the series. This rootin', tootin' gunslinger steals the show as he guns down murderous Nazis in World War II era Germany. What are your favorite moments from Puppet Master 3?
Son of Ghostman (2013)
Denny McNamara's life has just about hit rock bottom when fate intervenes and presents him with a greater calling... By donning his childhood hero's signature make-up and cape, Denny is transformed into the Son of Ghostman, a campy Horror host who makes it big after his videos go viral online. But will Denny's new-found love interest accept his secret alter ego? Director Kurt Larson makes his
New Image Comes 'Home'
First look at
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Starring Naya Rivera (Glee), Ashley Rickards (MTV's Awkward)
and Oscar nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno
Premiering at SXSW March 9
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 1, 2014 - When ambitious young real estate agent LEIGH is asked to sell a house with a checkered past, she crosses paths with a disturbed girl whom she learns is the runaway daughter of the couple selling the
Hollywood Horrorfest Kicks Off March 28th!
The First Inaugural
HOLLYWOOD HORRORFEST
Kicks Off with the Price Award Honoring Joe Dante
And Reunites the Cast of Return of the Living Dead
Hosted By the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles
Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29, 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 1, 2014 – For two days in March, Hollywood will both celebrate the past and embrace the future of indie horror filmmaking at the New
Villains of Horror: The Whip and the Body (1963)
Christopher Lee puts in another commanding performance as the sadistic Kurt Menliff in Mario Bava's The Whip and the Body. Why is Kurt Menliff one of your favorite Villains of Horror?
House (1977)
Gorgeous invites Fantasy, Melody, and the rest of her friends to visit her auntie for their summer vacation, but their arrival stirs up a houseful of spirits that refuse to let them leave! HOUSE is an exploration of color, light, sound, form, editing, and every other element of filmmaking. Nobuhiko Ôbayashi paints a surreal horror fantasy that is given the look and feel of a living comic book
Terror Trivia: Shaun of the Dead (2004)
The non-featured zombie extras were paid the princely sum of £1 a day for their troubles. This was likely an homage to George A. Romero paying his extra zombies one dollar for Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead.
'Hillbilly Horror Show' Brings Horror Back to the Trailer Park!
From the team that brought you the critically acclaimed, HOUSE OF GOOD AND EVIL, comes a hilarious horror-comedy series, where HEE HAW meets TALES FROM THE CRYPT. Join our loveable, beer-guzzling, hillbilly hosts, Bo & Cephus, and their smokin' hot kissing cousin, Lulu, for a show that's packed with award-winning horror short films and tons of laughs! The Hillbilly Horror Show is now LIVE on
Movie Monsters: The Creeping Flesh (1973)
An ancient evil is unleashed in The Creeping Flesh, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee! Which element is it that gives this creature life?
Horror Quotes: The Ring (2002)
Becca: You start to play it and it's like somebody's nightmare. And then this woman comes on, smiling at you, right? Seeing you, through the screen. Then when it's over, your phone rings, someone knows you watched the tape, and what they say is, "You will die in seven days".
House of Wax (1953)
Vincent Price delivers his first starring role within the Horror genre as Prof. Henry Jarrod, a crippled but talented wax museum sculptor who was scarred by a greedy business partner years earlier. Jarrod continues his work in a brand new exhibit, but when his recent additions begin bearing striking resemblances to bodies that have gone missing from the morgue, the police decide to settle in on
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