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Review: VANISH
It’s a very satisfactory feeling to come across films these days that are concerned with not only being entertaining, but a lot of FUN. Films that are not only throwbacks to the exploitation films of the old days, but are also able to recapture that feeling of bloody and hilariously fun genre films (another one […]
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Get A Double Dose of CARRIE When Scream Factory Releases CARRIE/THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 To Bluray This April!!
Don’t we all love us some telekinetic teenage angst? The gang over at Scream Factory certainly do, and are set unleash a double dose of Carrie White onto Bluray, when the double feature of 2002’s Angela Bettis-led CARRIE adaption and Kat Shea’s 1999 CARRIE sequel, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 hits shelves on April 14th. While […]
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Bluray Review: NEW YEAR’S EVIL
Now this is definitely a slasher great that warrants a proper Bluray release, and by George (who is George in the “by George” saying?), fans of this 1980 slasher fun-fest gets just that, with Scream Factory’s brand new Bluray release of the Emmett Alston-directed, Roz “Pinky Tuscadero” Kelly led slasher great, NEW YEAR’S EVIL (Available today 2/24). While a […]
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MANIAC COP 2 and ZOMBI 2 Scores Drop On Vinyl From Mondo/Death Waltz!
Now here’s some great news that’ll be sure to perk up your Monday; Mondo and Death Waltz are raising two iconic scores from the dead with vinyl releases of MANIAC COP 2 and ZOMBI 2 (or ZOMBIE, or ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS, whichever you desire) tomorrow! Dropping at a random time on February 23rd, these one-time […]
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Icons of Fright and Relativity Team Up For Pretty Impressive THE LAZARUS EFFECT Giveaway!!
You like free stuff, we like giving away free stuff, and we BOTH love horror films, so guess what? It’s time to combine those loves into one hell of a giveaway, thanks to the folks at Relativity Media and their upcoming film, THE LAZARUS EFFECT (hitting theaters nationwide on Feb. 27th). Dealing with a group […]
BEYOND FRIGHT
Beyond Fright Review: THE WRECKING CREW!
No matter who or how old you are, you have to admit that quite a few great pieces of music was birthed in the 1960’s. People fortunate enough to be around back in that wonderful era of music had plenty of great songs to listen to, and if, like myself, you weren’t around, there’s is always the […]
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Beyond Fright Review: THE MULE
Good, original crime thrillers can be extremely difficult to come by. For ever GOODFELLAS or FARGO, there are quite a few efforts that end up falling a bit flat, giving viewers a definite “been there, done that” feeling. When original crime films do come, it’s typically out of nowhere and a lasting effort that ends […]
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Beyond Fright Review: THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY
The art of creating a successful mystery seems to be lost on many of today’s filmmakers and their films. Instead of allowing a solid story to play out in front of you and keep you guessing, a lot of films falling into the mystery/thriller genre tend to utilize the same ol’ twists and turns we’ve […]
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Beyond Fright: Motorcycle Gangs, Face-paint and A Bloody Fight In Brand New Video For Butch Walker’s “Bed On Fire”
Full disclosure: I’m a Butch Walker fanatic. Hands down, one of my favorite singer/songwriters today, the man has put out album after album of solid material. Sure the Marvelous 3 days were a tad bit poppy for some, but from his second solo album “Letters” to what’s been shown so far of the upcoming (out […]
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Anchor Bay Bringing Pulp-Noir To The Masses When BAD TURN WORSE Hits DVD/Bluray This January!
If there’s a subgenre of films that I adore as much as horror, it’s the Crime/Mystery one. I’m a sucker for pulpy, Noir-toned crime films in which things get worse and worse as the movie goes on, and films like The Coen Bros.’ BLOOD SIMPLE are some of my all time favorites. I eat and breathe […]
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Beyond Fright Review: THE CONGRESS
*Editor’s note: Friend of Icons of Fright, Derek Smith, tackled this review of Drafthouse Films’ THE CONGRESS for us. Be sure to check out his site (linked at the bottom) for his experiences taking on classic films for the first time!-Jerry Mankind by default is a selfish breed. We do our best to survive, with our […]
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BEYOND FRIGHT: Marilyn Manson Teases “The Pale Emperor” Album With “Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge” Track
It seems that in between filming a role in the final season of Sons of Anarchy, playing songs with Johnny Depp, and various other things, Marilyn Manson has recorded a brand new album. Titled “The Pale Emperor,” Manson gave fans a glimpse of what’s in store with the album, by releasing the brand new “Third […]
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BJ Colangelo’s Horror Movie Guide to Overcoming Pancreatic Cancer
Happy November, Icons of Fright readers! As you all recover from the Breast Cancer Awareness pink washed items at your local grocery store fighting with the Halloween themed goodies, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to paint the world purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month. Boasting a 4% survival rate after five years, Pancreatic Cancer […]
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BEYOND FRIGHT: Every Time I Die’s “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space” & “Revival Mode” Videos
By far one of my favorite bands of all time, Buffalo, NY’s Every Time I Die has always been a juggernaut of craziness. A band that can be heavy as possible, but can throw out some soulful melodies at the drop of a dime, the band has always had a knack for not only creating […]
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Review: DRIVE HARD
It’s pretty apparent when a film takes itself a bit too seriously. On the flipside to that, it’s also apparent when you know that the actors involved in a film are well aware of it being a tad bit silly, and in turn, give performances that are not only in on the joke, but are […]
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Review: VANISH
It’s a very satisfactory feeling to come across films these days that are concerned with not only being entertaining, but a lot of FUN. Films that are not only throwbacks to the exploitation films of the old days, but are also able to recapture that feeling of bloody and hilariously fun genre films (another one […]
Get A Double Dose of CARRIE When Scream Factory Releases CARRIE/THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 To Bluray This April!!
Don’t we all love us some telekinetic teenage angst? The gang over at Scream Factory certainly do, and are set unleash a double dose of Carrie White onto Bluray, when the double feature of 2002’s Angela Bettis-led CARRIE adaption and Kat Shea’s 1999 CARRIE sequel, THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 hits shelves on April 14th. While […]
Bluray Review: NEW YEAR’S EVIL
Now this is definitely a slasher great that warrants a proper Bluray release, and by George (who is George in the “by George” saying?), fans of this 1980 slasher fun-fest gets just that, with Scream Factory’s brand new Bluray release of the Emmett Alston-directed, Roz “Pinky Tuscadero” Kelly led slasher great, NEW YEAR’S EVIL (Available today 2/24). While a […]
MANIAC COP 2 and ZOMBI 2 Scores Drop On Vinyl From Mondo/Death Waltz!
Now here’s some great news that’ll be sure to perk up your Monday; Mondo and Death Waltz are raising two iconic scores from the dead with vinyl releases of MANIAC COP 2 and ZOMBI 2 (or ZOMBIE, or ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS, whichever you desire) tomorrow! Dropping at a random time on February 23rd, these one-time […]
Icons of Fright and Relativity Team Up For Pretty Impressive THE LAZARUS EFFECT Giveaway!!
You like free stuff, we like giving away free stuff, and we BOTH love horror films, so guess what? It’s time to combine those loves into one hell of a giveaway, thanks to the folks at Relativity Media and their upcoming film, THE LAZARUS EFFECT (hitting theaters nationwide on Feb. 27th). Dealing with a group […]
Review: ZOMBIEWORLD
Good lord, have I had to slap myself in the face so many time lately. Continually being the ass that proclaims that the zombie subgenre has nothing new to offer, just to be broadsided with such VERY good films such as WYRMWOOD: ROAD OF THE DEAD, ZOMBIE KILLERS: ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD and now joining that group […]
Icons of Fright Interview With Ouija/Talking Board Authority/Historian Robert Murch!!
We can all agree on one thing: Ouija boards are fucking awesome. At some point in our lives (yeah, I’m talking to all of you, you wonderfully awesome lovers of horror), our curiosity gets the best of us and we engage in some Ouija action. Why? Because it is interesting. I’ve definitely taken part in […]
