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Based on the true-life exploits of a notorious serial killer, this outré film is definitely not for the weak of heart.
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Horror
Nightmare Weekend: Chris Sarandon and William Ragsdale on ‘Fright Night’
"Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, the work was enjoyable."
Read More »Nightmare Weekend: Tony Todd on Theater, Video Games and Bees
"I love bees. We need to save the bees!
Read More »Report from Nightmare Weekend: Actor Warwick Davis on Prosthetics, Coconut-Clapping, and the Bright Side of Life
Davis wouldn't call himself a horror fan. "Now I wouldn't watch one. Too scary!"
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Goes Back to the Beginning
What you don't know about your town and its past can haunt you. That's what happens in 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,' a prequel to previous 'Pet Sematary' films.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Exclusive Interview: Director Caye Casas on ‘The Coffee Table’ – It Breaks and Breaks Your Heart
'The Coffee Table', a film with a mundane title is the most heart-wrenching piece of horror cinema I have ever scene in my life.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Toxic Avenger’ (2023): Six Toxic Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood
The Toxic Avenger, a reimagining of the 1984 cult classic, was the opening night feature at Fantastic Fest in Austin. Its star-filled cast gave stunning performances.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Renfield’ – Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula
'Renfield' is buoyed by awesome performances by Nicholas Hoult, as Dracula's perhaps not-so-faithful servant, and Nicolas Cage as the Count himself.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘V/H/S/99’ – Fifth Film in the Horror Anthology Series
'V/H/S/99' delivers more twisted horror short stories that will likely please fans of the decade-plus-long series.
Read More »Film Review: Neither Real Horror nor Comedy are on ‘The Menu’
Despite a great cast giving great performances, this film does not live up to its billing as a horror comedy.
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