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In the dystopian landscape of Cape Town, South Africa, Ryan Kruger’s 2025 sequel to Street Trash (1987) takes viewers on a gore-filled adventure through the perils of class warfare in the 21st century. Sometimes described as a remake or reimagining of the original, his film transposes the grotesque charm of the 1987 cult classic into
Evilenko is a 2004 English-language Italian true crime horror/drama written and directed by David Grieco in his first feature-length film. Malcolm McDowell plays the Soviet Union’s most notorious serial killer in this Italian crime horror thriller from 2004, hitting 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on February 25 from Unearthed Films. In the film, McDowell is
Filmmaker Koji Shiraishi has garnered quite a cult following over the years due to his continuous efforts within the horror world. Titles like Noroi: The Curse (2005) and Carved (2007) are relatively known amongst seasoned J-horror fans, but Shiraishi-san hasn’t managed to gain the attention that I believe he deserves. It pains me that a
While anthologies can be slightly hit or miss at times, Rampo Noir seems determined to set itself apart. A lush and stylistic horror film with challenging eroticisms and unhinged humor, it presents four powerful segments from four directors with distinct cinematic styles, showcasing how Edogawa Ranpo’s masterful literature continues to inspire modern filmmakers. The first
Feed is a 2005 Australian body horror thriller written by Kieran Galvin, and directed by Brett Leonard. The film is based on an idea by Patrick Thompson, and Alex O’Loughlin, the film’s protagonist and antagonist respectively. A veteran of cyberporn investigations, Australian cop Philip Jackson, is no stranger to the dangerous side of sexual fetishes.
A lot has been said in the last week or so about the legend and legacy of David Lynch. The man was a unique visionary who saw the world, time and people in a way that changed the way we could all see them – and one of the most mind-melting of his films is
Human Hibachi is a 2020 American found-footage horror film written and directed by Mario Cerrito. Beginning his directorial career with the feature horror thriller Deadly Gamble (2015), Mario is known for writing/directing the horror thriller The Listing (2017), Human Hibachi 2: Feast in the Forest (2022), and the upcoming final entry to the series, Human Hibachi 3: The Last Supper,
Flammentod (Pyromaniac) is a 2023 extreme horror film written by Jean Rises and directed by Domiziano Cristopharo. Known as an author/publisher of extreme horror literature, as well as a horror reviewer/interviewer for multiple outlets, Jean has also written/acted in/produced several independent horror features such as Jonathan Doe’s The Art of Self-Harm (2023), the horror short
In the great history of vampire movies, there are a lot of incredible films – but only one can claim to be the first vampire film, and perhaps the most important horror film of all time – and that’s F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922). In Nosferatu: The Real Story, the team looks into the drastically changing
As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to cozy evenings by the fireplace dipping into the eggnog, and singing the Christmas classics. But holiday-themed horror movies offer a delightfully chilling alternative for those who crave a darker twist to their seasonal celebrations. These films take the joy and nostalgia of the holidays and