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HORROR HAPPENS FILM SHOWCASE CELEBRATES “WOMEN IN HORROR” ON SAT FEB 14TH
Women in Horror recognition month is just around the corner and the events are popping up fast! The next installment of the Horror Happens Film Showcase will befocusing on WOMEN IN HORROR on Saturday, February 14th running 3:00 to 9:00 PM at the incredible NON-PROFIT programming center of the Camp Jefferson Theatre at 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, New […]
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Icons of Fright Interview With TURBO KID’s MICHAEL IRONSIDE!!
Chances are, if you’re reading anything on Icons of Fright, Shock Till You Drop, Dread Central or any other genre site (or hell, even if you don’t typically read such sites), then you already know who Michael Ironside is. An actor that has played so many not just memorable but truly iconic roles in films […]
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Masked Trio Ready To Invade Theaters Again In THE STRANGERS 2?
THE STRANGERS was a surprise sleeper hit in the Summer of ’08 for Universal. Not only did it kill at the box office ($52 million on a $9 million budget), but in terms of quality as it’s a solid studio horror offering. A sequel has been oddly laying dormant since then, with a script by […]
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“Look What I Made You”: In Defense Of James Wan’s DEATH SENTENCE (2007)
Mention James Wan’s name, and more times than not, the SAW or INSIDIOUS series will come up. Every once in a great while, a fan of the criminally underrated DEAD SILENCE will be brought up (and rightfully so, it’s wonderful), but for the most part, Wan’s fanbase tends to focus on the traps of SAW, the […]
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A Kiss Of Death Comes With New Poster For Female Powerhouse Anthology XX
One anthology I have been incredibly anxious to see arrive, is the Magnolia/XYZ co-produced female-powerhouse anthology, XX. Comprised of shorts by the exceptional talents of filmmakers Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT, JENNIFER’S BODY), Mary Harron (AMERICAN PSYCHO), Jennifer Lynch (SURVEILLANCE), and Jovanka Vuckovic (THE CAPTURED BIRD, as well as being a staple in the horror community for quite […]
BEYOND FRIGHT
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 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: 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: GROW UP, TONY PHILLIPS
Back in 2009, I caught a screening of Emily Hagins’ zombie film PATHOGEN at a women in film festival, followed by ZOMBIE GIRL: THE MOVIE, a documentary centered around her making this film. At the time of PATHOGEN‘s production, Hagins was merely twelve years old. It was an impressive film, regardless of her age, and […]
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HORROR HAPPENS FILM SHOWCASE CELEBRATES “WOMEN IN HORROR” ON SAT FEB 14TH
Women in Horror recognition month is just around the corner and the events are popping up fast! The next installment of the Horror Happens Film Showcase will befocusing on WOMEN IN HORROR on Saturday, February 14th running 3:00 to 9:00 PM at the incredible NON-PROFIT programming center of the Camp Jefferson Theatre at 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, New […]
Icons of Fright Interview With TURBO KID’s MICHAEL IRONSIDE!!
Chances are, if you’re reading anything on Icons of Fright, Shock Till You Drop, Dread Central or any other genre site (or hell, even if you don’t typically read such sites), then you already know who Michael Ironside is. An actor that has played so many not just memorable but truly iconic roles in films […]
Masked Trio Ready To Invade Theaters Again In THE STRANGERS 2?
THE STRANGERS was a surprise sleeper hit in the Summer of ’08 for Universal. Not only did it kill at the box office ($52 million on a $9 million budget), but in terms of quality as it’s a solid studio horror offering. A sequel has been oddly laying dormant since then, with a script by […]
“Look What I Made You”: In Defense Of James Wan’s DEATH SENTENCE (2007)
Mention James Wan’s name, and more times than not, the SAW or INSIDIOUS series will come up. Every once in a great while, a fan of the criminally underrated DEAD SILENCE will be brought up (and rightfully so, it’s wonderful), but for the most part, Wan’s fanbase tends to focus on the traps of SAW, the […]
A Kiss Of Death Comes With New Poster For Female Powerhouse Anthology XX
One anthology I have been incredibly anxious to see arrive, is the Magnolia/XYZ co-produced female-powerhouse anthology, XX. Comprised of shorts by the exceptional talents of filmmakers Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT, JENNIFER’S BODY), Mary Harron (AMERICAN PSYCHO), Jennifer Lynch (SURVEILLANCE), and Jovanka Vuckovic (THE CAPTURED BIRD, as well as being a staple in the horror community for quite […]
Beyond Fright: STARZ Acquires Crime-Thriller 7 MINUTES; Sounds Like A Fast Paced Good Time!
Starz Media’s recent output of great films is seriously rivaling their excellent television programming (seriously, HOW GOOD IS BLACK SAILS?! THIS good), with recent releases like Simon and Zeke Hawkins’ BAD TURN WORSE, the excellent George Takei doc, TO BE TAKEI and countless others. Starz is doing one hell of a job creating a solid output […]
Italian-Made EXTERMINATORS OF THE YEAR 3000 Getting Scream Factory Treatment This March 3rd!
This one sounds like a fun one fright fanatics! The Italian-made exploitation classic, EXTERMINATORS OF THE YEAR 3000 is getting the Scream Factory Bluray treatment we’ve all come to know and love, when it hits Bluray on March 3rd!! Pesonally, I’ve seen this one and it’s an exploitation film full of craziness, a definite fun […]
