In a Violent Nature, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When a filmmaker upends slasher tropes, the result often takes a comedic turn. Scream benefitted simultaneously from the audience’s effortless acceptance of genre staples and Wes Craven’s wicked sense of humor. Likewise, the absolute treasure of a meta-slasher Behind the Mask: The … In a Violent Nature: A Meta-Slasher for Horror EnthusiastsRead more
MOVIE REVIEWS
Founders Day (2023)
Founders Day (2023) Written by Erik Bloomquist Directed by Erik and Carson Bloomquist Review by: Mark Walker A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. (IMDB) Founders Day (2023) While a politically divided small town in America … Founders Day (2023) Read more
In Flames
In Flames (2023) Written and Directed by Zarrar Kahn A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to … In FlamesRead more
House of Screaming Glass
House of Screaming Glass – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden When a troubled young woman inherits her grandmother’s schoolhouse, she begins to experience strange visions and terrifying dreams. As she delves into her family history, she discovers that her grandmother was a witch and begins to practice the … House of Screaming GlassRead more
Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie Review
Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Back in 2016, Jenna Kanell made a horror movie, a low budget affair, the unofficial sequel to a very minor indie nearly no one saw. By that point in her career, Kanell had made half dozen or more low … Faceless After Dark – A Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie Review
Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Thirty years ago, Danish writer/director Ole Bornedal made a taut thriller about the night watchman in a medical facility who stumbles into a lurid crime spree. Three years later, he made Nightwatch again, this time in English. And now, fully … Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – A Horror Movie ReviewRead more
I Saw the TV Glow – Horror Movie Review
I Saw the TV Glow – A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf Fulfilling the promise of 2021’s We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, writer/director Jane Schoenbrun’s follow-up, I Saw the TV Glow, is a hypnotically abstract and dreamily immersive nightmare of longing. Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine) meet as … I Saw the TV Glow – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
The Strangers: Chapter 1, Horror Movie Review
The Strangers: Chapter 1 A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Reny Harlin’s best film is The Long Kiss Goodnight, though some would argue Die Hard 2. Niether one of these is great. Good, yes. Definitely. Not great. He’s made 42 other features—42!—not one of which is good. A couple are decent. … The Strangers: Chapter 1, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
All You Need Is Death (2023) – Horror Movie Review
All You Need Is Death (2023) – Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written and Directed by Paul Duane A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past.(IMDB) **Some mild … All You Need Is Death (2023) – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Invader: Unleashing Fear and Terror
Invader: A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden A young woman in the suburbs of Chicago suspects that something terrible has happened to her missing cousin. She soon realizes that her greatest fears don’t even begin to scratch the surface. Release date: 15 March 2024 (USA) Director: Mickey Keating Producers: Joe Swanberg, Edwin Linker, Amanda … Invader: Unleashing Fear and TerrorRead more
The Sin Eater (2023), Short Film Review
The Sin Eater (2023), Directed by Kelly Holmes and Written by Matthew White A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker 1852, Wales: a desperate young mother carries out a forbidden ritual to save the soul of her unbaptised dead baby, but is tricked into taking on a terrifying supernatural burden. … The Sin Eater (2023), Short Film ReviewRead more
Arcadian: A Thrilling Creature Feature with Nicolas Cage
Arcadian: A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf In the near future on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons find tranquility by day but terror by night when ferocious creatures awaken and consume all living souls in their path. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up … Arcadian: A Thrilling Creature Feature with Nicolas CageRead more
Sting: A Terrifying Arachnid Adventure
Sting Charlotte is a rebellious 12-year-old girl who finds a tiny spider in her rundown apartment building. She keeps it in a jar, but it soon starts to grow at a monstrous rate and develop an insatiable appetite for blood. As her neighbors begin to disappear, Charlotte and her family … Sting: A Terrifying Arachnid AdventureRead more
Baghead
Baghead A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden A young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement, Baghead, a shape-shifting creature that lets one speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence. Director: Alberto Corredor Back in 2013’s Texas Chainsaw, a young woman receives word … BagheadRead more
The First Omen
The First Omen A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden A woman starts to question her own faith when she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate in Rome. Release date: 5 April 2024 (UK) Director: Arkasha Stevenson Story by: Ben Jacoby Distributed by: 20th Century Studios Just two … The First OmenRead more