Tag: American Horror
Satan Claus is an Italian/American low-budget slasher horror, written by Simonetta Mostarda and directed by Massimiliano Cerchi. Well-versed in independent horror, Massimiliano is known for directing such lo-fi additions to the genre as Hellinger (1997), Brainmaster (1993), and Holy Terror (2002), to name a few. Over the years, there have been rumours that the film
Warning: This article contains mild SPOILERS for season one. Showtime’s latest series has it all. Teen cannibalism, affairs, corrupt politicians, a haunting soundtrack, and Cristina Ricci. When Warner Bros. announced plans for a new film adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, with the unexpected caveat that it would be about teenage girls rather
When it comes to lost media, there are a variety of reasons as to how the media came to be missing in the first place. But, by far the most egregious reason, in my opinion anyway, is legal battles over distribution rights and mishandled releases; the incompetence of a third party ruining any chances of
Trigger warnings for child loss, miscarriage, infanticide and drowning The Legend of La Llorona is a horror story about a woman haunted – not by a ghost, but by her insufferable idiot of a husband. Okay fine, it’s about the trauma of losing a child, as you’d expect given the source material. But he’s also
As streaming services diversify and begin to overtake traditional forms of media, horror has always seemed to be an afterthought when it comes to film acquisition. Often opting for the same few staples of the horror genre as well as poorly made, low-budget titles that rarely seem to hit the mark when it comes to
Who does not like a little bloodshed in their Halloween flicks? Well, Gabriel Carrer & Reese Eveneshen certainly deliver the goods in For the Sake of the Vicious, a film that chronicles one hellish night as an unlikely trio finds themselves fighting for their life against masked thugs. For the Sake of the Vicious is
One constant from horror movies made in the last decade is that most features come from first-time directors – emerging, fresh voices. Even horror auteurs were, at one time, first-time directors. Here at the Grimoire of Horror, we have scoured the internet, watched a lot of modern horror films, and have been on the lookout
The Unhallowed Horseman is a novel that does homage to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. The debut novel of Jude S Walko, this tale takes place close to the present day, and the characters are based on the ones from the original story written in 1820. This novel takes place in Sleepy
Silent Night is a very different kind of Christmas movie. Written and directed by Camille Griffin, in her directorial debut, everyone is gathering for a perfect Christmas party: friends, family, and lovers. Every detail is considered and prepared. Don’t forget the sticky toffee pudding, too, as an essential! This year is especially important, however, as
It’s that time of year again when it’s dark at 2 pm and colourful lights and Christmas music assault the senses. But fear not, as we have a list of films to keep you warm and cozy at home but still celebrate the holiday spirit with some spooky Christmas-themed horror movies from around the world.