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Fantastic Fest Review: THE VOID
Perhaps one of the most visual and distinctive horror films to be screened at this year’s FANTASTIC FEST is Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski’s visually disturbing and edgy film THE VOID, which played as part of the “midnight madness” selections at the festival. Moving away from the twisted humor of films like FATHER’S DAY and MANBORG, the writers, […]
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GIVEAWAY: Win A Bluray Copy of Refn’s Latest, THE NEON DEMON!!
Nicolas Winding Refn is one of few directors who live by the auteur approach, making each film his way and whether you are or aren’t a fan, it’s impossible to deny that the guy has an eye for details and the style of such details. Refn’s newest, the glitz, glamour and violence-filled film THE NEON […]
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Fantastic Fest Review: SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
We all have dreams of being with someone older than us. The one that is out of reach and sits only in our fantasy like a teacher, co-worker or perhaps a babysitter. In director Chris Peckover’s latest horror film SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, we learn that such desires can be deadly. Opening as a similar story line […]
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Fantastic Fest Review: THE INVISIBLE GUEST
Kicking off the latest incarnation of the Austin, Texas based genre bending film festival FANTASTIC FEST, fans got to witness the intense and powerhouse crime thriller THE INVISIBLE GUEST from Spain. As nervous laughs weaved through the theater, the audience was shown great respect by the project as a whole with smart execution, pinpoint timing […]
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Artist Derek West Talks PURSUIT: THE SEARCH FOR BIGFOOT and The 4 BEST BIGFOOT FILMS
Editor’s Note: Artist and Bigfoot enthusiast Derek West loves all things Sasquatch. The guy is a walking encyclopedia on the subject and when he’s not painting what I consider to be some of the best and most creatively interesting pieces or art (here), he’s pretty devoted to the Bigfoot cause. When PURSUIT: THE SEARCH FOR […]
BEYOND FRIGHT
Flint, Silver and a Lot of Pirates Heading Your Way When Anchor Bay Releases BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON This November!!
What makes the Starz historical action/drama series BLACK SAILS so entertaining is a combination of how vicious it can be, combined with the politics of what goes on within the pirate lifestyle and those surrounding them. Captain Flint, John Silver, they’re all fully fleshed out characters in the series and with each episode and season, […]
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BEYOND FRIGHT Review: KLOWN FOREVER
Very few films caught me off guard as much as 2010’s Danish comedy, KLOWN. The brainchild of stars/co-writers Casper Christensen and Frank Hvam as well as director Mikkel Nørgaard, the feature film took what was so hilarious and fun about the Television show it was based on and continually surprised its viewers with an irreverent sense […]
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TV Review: THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE, Season One
In 2009, director Steven Soderbergh made an interesting casting choice by placing adult film star Sasha Grey in the lead role of his film THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE. The movie played the role of exhibitionist as we watched Grey portray a high end call girl who experiences challenges balancing her professional and personal life. The movie […]
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Beyond Fright Interview: Writer/Director Rob Hawk Talks FIGHT VALLEY, MMA/UFC-led Action Films
Opening today (July 22nd), Rob Hawk’s FIGHT VALLEY explores the death of a female fighter, who was killed during an underground fighting ring and stars UFC Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey-defeater Holly Holm, and UFC newbie Cris “Cyborg.” The action film is one that’s very realistic and quite an enjoyable experience. We thought it would […]
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Review: OUTLAWS AND ANGELS
I’ve never been a fan of spaghetti westerns, but with the release of BONE TOMAHAWK this past year and now OUTLAWS AND ANGELS I may need to seriously consider watching more thriller/horror-esque western films. OUTLAWS AND ANGELS is the debut film from writer/director JT Mollner and stars Chad Michael Murray, Luke Wilson, Teri Polo, Francesca […]
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Enter to Win an Epic HARDCORE HENRY Prize Pack and/or Replica Prop Arm!!
HARDCORE HENRY is now available on Digital HD and we thought it would be nice to share this contest with you fright fanatics. Universal is always looking for new and interesting ways to engage their audiences and if you’re into the film or just want to enter to win some cool swag, do yourself a […]
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Beyond Fright: Shannon’s 4 Non-Horror (and 1 Horror) FILMS TO MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR FAITH IN HUMANITY
When it comes to horror movies, there are so many sub-genres: slasher flicks, creature features, supernatural and more. However, there are always those few films that transcend the horror genre and nestle themselves into a special niche category. That category is one where we watch a film and as the credits roll we promise ourselves […]
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Rob Zombie Guitarist John5 Goes Ape@$#* with new HERE’S TO THE CRAZY ONES Music Video; Debuts John 5 & The Creatures Project
Longtime Rob Zombie guitarist John5 is a man who likes the stay busy, having released multiple solo albums, scoring films and making multiple appearances at the annual NAMM convention. His newest project, John 5 and the Creatures, shows again, that the guitar virtuoso is absolutely on top of his game, and if you’ve never listened […]
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XLrator Media Sets Henry Rollins Loose in THE LAST HEIST; Hitting Theaters/VOD/iTunes This June!
THE CONVENT/GRAVEDANCERS/BIG ASS SPIDER director has been quite actively lately, with helming everything from the hilariously fun LAVALANTULA (how often do we get what’s basically POLICE ACADEMY reunion?!), the upcoming Dolph Lundgren-led demon hunter film DON’T KILL IT, and one I’m especially excited for, the heist gone wrong film THE LAST HEIST. Featuring punk rock […]
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Beyond Fright review: CASH ONLY
“Bad things happen to bad people,” says one of the tenants in director Malik Bader’s CASH ONLY, a tense thriller that explores both social commentary and what would you do scenarios. Bader’s film offers a glimpse into the Albanian-American community in Detroit, Michigan from the eyes of landlord Elvis Martini (Nickola Shreli, who also wrote […]
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Fantastic Fest Review: THE VOID
Perhaps one of the most visual and distinctive horror films to be screened at this year’s FANTASTIC FEST is Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski’s visually disturbing and edgy film THE VOID, which played as part of the “midnight madness” selections at the festival. Moving away from the twisted humor of films like FATHER’S DAY and MANBORG, the writers, […]
GIVEAWAY: Win A Bluray Copy of Refn’s Latest, THE NEON DEMON!!
Nicolas Winding Refn is one of few directors who live by the auteur approach, making each film his way and whether you are or aren’t a fan, it’s impossible to deny that the guy has an eye for details and the style of such details. Refn’s newest, the glitz, glamour and violence-filled film THE NEON […]
Fantastic Fest Review: SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
We all have dreams of being with someone older than us. The one that is out of reach and sits only in our fantasy like a teacher, co-worker or perhaps a babysitter. In director Chris Peckover’s latest horror film SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD, we learn that such desires can be deadly. Opening as a similar story line […]
Fantastic Fest Review: THE INVISIBLE GUEST
Kicking off the latest incarnation of the Austin, Texas based genre bending film festival FANTASTIC FEST, fans got to witness the intense and powerhouse crime thriller THE INVISIBLE GUEST from Spain. As nervous laughs weaved through the theater, the audience was shown great respect by the project as a whole with smart execution, pinpoint timing […]
Artist Derek West Talks PURSUIT: THE SEARCH FOR BIGFOOT and The 4 BEST BIGFOOT FILMS
Editor’s Note: Artist and Bigfoot enthusiast Derek West loves all things Sasquatch. The guy is a walking encyclopedia on the subject and when he’s not painting what I consider to be some of the best and most creatively interesting pieces or art (here), he’s pretty devoted to the Bigfoot cause. When PURSUIT: THE SEARCH FOR […]
Supernatural Slasher Flick THE 6TH FRIEND Releases Trailer/Stills; Festival Run Planned
Taking the slasher sub-genre and adding a supernatural twist, the Jamie Bernadette and Dominique Swain-led flick THE 6TH FRIEND has now unleashed not only a set of stills from the soon to be released to the festival circuit movie, but a brand new trailer as well. Co-written by Bernadette (I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE: DEJA […]
Shannon Talks THE WITCHES’ BALL With Drunken Devil Founder Matt Dorado
As Halloween steadily approaches, you may be wondering what to do to celebrate this wonderful holiday. There are so many fun events in the Los Angeles and Southern California that it can be hard to chose that one special thing, but have no fear, I have found the perfect event; “The Witches’ Ball: Halloween Bacchanal” […]
