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

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BITS and Bytes is a collection of short horror films screening on the third night at Blood in the Snow Film Festival 2024, including several from series that viewers will want to hunt down after viewing this sampling. Check out our reviews, and find some new favourite creators to follow! Ezra (2022) “After fleeing the

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Tuesday night’s shorts lineup was filled with terror and hilarity in even proportions, making it a well-rounded viewing experience. Here are our thoughts on the Mournful Mediums: Night Lab (2024) “When a mysterious package arrives from one of the lab’s field research stations, a promising young researcher uncovers a conspiracy against her masterminded by her

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As a review journalist, I don’t usually use trigger warnings. However, due to the incredibly immersive nature of The Shade (2023), I feel it necessary to warn viewers who are sensitive to the subject of suicide. If you or anyone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988 in Canada, or refer

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Born in 1946, Hideshi Hino stands out as a prominent Japanese horror artist, dedicating the majority of his life to conjuring various nightmares for his audience. Regrettably, in the Western world, his name is frequently associated only with the widely recognized Guinea Pig installments: “Flower of Flesh and Blood” and “Mermaid in the Manhole.” Although

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A Descent Into Appalachian Madness “In 2023, filmmaker Aaron Irons went missing in a cave in the wilderness area known as Jeffrey’s Hell. This documentary explores the truth behind what really happened to Aaron.” Released in 2023, Aaron Irons released his debut feature-length film Chest, exploring the myths and legends of the Citico Wilderness area

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The best science fiction is always built upon interesting ideas, and the best horror lives and dies with its ability to scare or unsettle. Possessor (2020), against both measures, is a fantastic piece of modern sci-fi horror! Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, Possessor (2020) is set within a slick Ballardian near-future, where corporations have moved on

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Becoming the Boogeyman is the riveting sequel to the New York Times Bestseller Chasing the Boogeyman, both written by Richard Chizmar. Chizmar, who is the owner and founder of Cemetery Dance Publications, has also co-authored Gwendy’s Button Box and Gwendy’s Final Task with Stephen King; King having given Chizmar unprecedented creative license to write Gwendy’s

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Is there such a thing as a good war?  After World War I, the Allies left Germany in a state of defeat and despair. Consequently, one man used the disheartened people to build a nation of fanatics. They followed him into another war that would throw the world into chaos. As the Germans struggled to

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Scalper (2023) is an upcoming slasher horror film, written and directed by Chad Ferrin. Chad is mostly known as the creative mind behind Parasites (2016), The Deep Ones (2020), and Pig Killer (2022). The film is a direct continuation of Chad’s previous film Night Caller (2021), featuring many of the same cast members returning in

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