Wearing its inspiration quite literally on its (DVD) sleeve ‘The 6th Friend’ could sit quite comfortably amongst the countless competent, yet uninspiring, second rate, second wave slasher films to emerge in the late 90s, after Craven’s ‘Scream’ spearheaded the sub-genres resurgence. If the artwork on the one-sheet wasn’t enough to tip you off, this movie […]
Continue ReadingArgentinian movie ‘Terrified’ (aka Aterrados) is a gem; at its best its utterly terrifying, and at all other times it presents an interesting, and somewhat less traditional take on the modern ‘paranormal investigation’ plotline. The film’s plot unfurls in an anthology fashion, following a series of violent supernatural events from the perspectives of several characters, […]
Continue ReadingWild west horror “Spirit Reckoning”, by writer-director Jimmy Lee Combs and Heart and Fire Productions, has unveiled the first poster, teasing the tone of the upcoming film. “Spirit Reckoning”, which is due to lens later this year, takes place in circa 1875, and tells the story of Sam Conley, a farmer with a wicked gambling […]
Continue ReadingLong before superhero movies were packing out multiplex cinemas, Freddy Krueger creator Wes Craven followed-up the success of Richard Donner’s Superman with this fondly remembered DC adaptation that brings a comic book favourite to life! Following the success of The Hills Have Eyes, Swamp Thing shows Craven adapting his style from less rough ‘n’ ready […]
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