In height of the anticipation for Robert Egger’s new release later this month with the same name, Reel 2 Reel Films and New Wave Pictures have unveiled a new documentary titled ‘Nosferatu: The Real Story.’ Special thanks to Aim Publicity for providing us with an early screening of the doc for review.
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From “Possession” to “Cape Fear,” many genre heavyweights grapple with the ramifications and limitations of acceptable obsession and bring them to their most horrifying limits. One of the best films to do this is “Creep,” from Director Patrick Brice and Actor/Producer Mark Duplass. The 2014 film celebrates 10 years most fittingly with a limited edition release from Second Sight Films. Does this release do justice to one of the creepiest found footage films ever?
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When we think of legacies in genre work, it is impossible not to think of Shelley Duvall and her contribution as Wendy in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” as well as a larger body of work in and out of genre film. Her final starring role is in Scott Goldberg’s “The Forest Hills,” a psychological thriller/horror film about mental health and werewolves, but will it make us howl for more?
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Covering over 70% of Earth’s surface, the ocean is an endless deep blue abyss that holds creatures and other inhabitants unknown to man-kind. Beautiful yet terrifying, it has enticed us and will continue to for years to come with its mysteries.
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Severin Films has made a name for themselves as purveyors of global genre cinema, and their recent release of “The Red Light Bandit,” for the first time ever on Blu-Ray, is a monument to their intention to challenge viewers and raise awareness of the history and nuance to non-North American genre film.
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Having recently seen the Blumhouse remake (read our review) and having previously seen Christian Tafdrup’s original 2022 film we had the chance to revisit it with the recently released DVD from Acorn Media. How does the original compare to the remake, especially considering their close proximity?
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Does “Replicator” Take Body Horror To The Next Level?. It is now available in select theaters and on demand.
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As the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central, Barton is a pioneer of horror journalism who became one of the internet's first genre influencers. His autobiography is a behind-the-scenes look at the horror filmmaking industry as it transitioned from cinema's stepchild to mainstream media darling.
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Just like asking someone’s favorite movie, the “best” year for genre film is going to depend entirely on vibes for most people, and that’s a problem that MVD Visual is aiming to fix with their Blu-ray release of “1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever!” Is this a convincing and entertaining argument, or just a nostalgia-trap of memories?
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Making their debut with Image Comics, as writers with this limited series, Phil Bram and JG Jones (who previously only had artist credits with series like Marvel Boy and Wanted) tell the tale of New Hope, a town struggling in the darkest days of the Great Depression which is beset by a serial killer and isolating dust storms.
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From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and their deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go.
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After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer—is the town’s only hope for surviving the raptor’s ravenous rampage.
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Stress isn’t the only thing to be scared of during the holiday season, at least according to “You Are Not Me,” the latest film from Doppelgänger Releasing and Co-writers/directors Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera. Is this holiday from hell worth some celebration?
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Two hundred years ago, the Swedish island of Svälta descended into starvation and cannibalism. Today, the islanders hold the annual festival of Karantän as a memorial, and oddly, a celebration. They even put on a play featuring historical reenactments along with giant, scary masks and bloodshed. So, naturally, the bumbling Richard (Nick Frost) decides to vacation there with his family. Such is the setup of “Get Away,” a new horror comedy from IFC Films.
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Provocative and semi-forgotten are the kinds of films that boutique labels such as Severin Films dabble in, and with one of their latest releases, “The Mad Bomber” we travel back to 1970s LA for explosive mayhem. Is this a trip back in time worth taking?
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So what happens when the ideas of revenge and redemption become intertwined, and the bullied becomes the bully? This is the core of writer/director Anthony Repinski’s “Heather” from Buffalo8. Is this story more revenge than redemption, or is it a bit of both?
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The team behind the most successful box set in Severin’s history, “All The Haunts Be Ours Volume 1" releases a second volume offering a more holistic and Global view of Folk Horror. We take a deep dive into the 22 films that expand upon this already stellar collection.
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Without casting aspersions on the readers of Macabre Daily, I’m going to assume most of us have had a very stressful few months, to say nothing of the past decade. The 2024 election is another brick in the wall that’s sending shockwaves through America. We’ve already been divided by cable news, social media grifters, and our own lesser angels, so what could possibly be next? “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes,” the terrifying new novel from Clay McLeod Chapman, explores what happens when a malevolent force exploits a fragile populace. You know, fiction.
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Heavy Metal music festivals, Finnish prisons, and BABY METAL are just a few of the surprises that “HEAVIER TRIP” has in store! Check out our review and rock on!
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Aiming to be added to your holiday horror watchlist is “Advent,” from writer/director Airell Anthony Hayles out now on UK VOD from Miracle Media. Is this holiday horror film going on your naughty or nice-to-watch pile this season?
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