Stars: Reece Connolly, Peter Lofsgard, Greg Draven, Derek Nelson, Tim Cartwright, Jay O’Connell, Ricardo Freitas, Emma Spurgin Hussey | Written and Directed by Charlie Steeds We’re not five minutes into Charlie Steeds’ (Cannibal Farm, An English Haunting) new film, Werewolf Castle when he unleashes Wolfstan (Reece Connolly; A Werewolf in England) and his horde of […]
Stars: Angela Cole, Daniel Repas, Peyton Hillis, Keith Migra, Joelle Westwood, Joaquin Guerrero | Written by Mark Andrew Hamer, Heather Ryan, Terrance Ryan | Directed by Mark Andrew Hamer The Hunting opens with a vaguely glimpsed furry creature killing a drunken fisherman under the full moon. When he doesn’t come home, his wife Sarah (Angela […]
Stars: Miranda Nieman, Hayley Sunshine, Scott Hale | Written by Kameron Hale, Scott Hale | Directed by Kameron Hale Entropy is defined as “lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder”. Which is perfect for a film that makes absolutely no sense. Entropy begins with a woman in tears and talking on the phone. […]
Stars: Michael Weaver, Tim Griffin, Justin Huen, Rune Temte, Sarah Alles | Written by Darren Mann, Michael Weaver, William Paul Jones | Directed by Darren Mann Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip That started from this Arctic port Aboard this tiny ship. And within the first […]
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, Nicolas Madrazo, Angélica Lara, Danny Trejo, Zamia Fandiño | Written by Jose Prendes | Directed by Patricia Harris Seeley The Legend of La Llorona is the latest film dealing with the wailing spirit from Mexican folklore. Recently popularized in the US by the Conjuring spin-off The Curse of La Llorona, […]
Stars: Josh Margulies, William Roehl, Stella Tinucci, Dezmond Gilla, Kava Jones, Terry Bookhart, Angelica Quinn | Written and Directed by Stella Tinucci The Lost Treasure begins with treasure hunter Eddie Fox (Josh Margulies; The Unhandymen, Water) having a book full of secrets literally dropped in his lap. In particular, it contains the location of a […]
Stars: Stefanie Scott, Isabelle Fuhrman, Judith Roberts, Rory Culkin | Written and Directed by Edoardo Vitaletti The Last Thing Mary Saw begins with an ominous quote from John Calvin, “All events whatsoever are governed by the secret counsel of God.” And God, or a twisted interpretation of His words, will have a large part to […]
Stars: Bruce Willis, Swen Temmel, Kate Katzman, Zack Ward, Chad Michael Murray, Kristos Andrews, Donna D’Errico, Canyon Prince, Michael Sirow | Written by Ross Peacock | Directed by James Cullen Bressack A drug bust gone bad leaves David (Bruce Willis; Cosmic Sin, Midnight in the Switchgrass, Out of Death) wounded and partner Cal (Swen Temmel; […]
Stars: Eric Roberts, Jacqi Vene, Rob Riordan, Tricia Hawn, Serah Henesey, Johnny Santiago | Written by Nathan Cowles, Andrew Fein, Serah Henesey, Stephen Meier | Directed by Nick Lyon The Surprise Visit opens with a terrified woman in pyjamas and a housecoat fleeing through the woods before flashing back to the story’s beginning. Combine that […]
Stars: Bobby C. King, Cheyenna Lee, Corey Taylor, Jessica Cameron | Written by Amy Hesketh, Aaron Drane | Directed by Amy Hesketh Lief Rucker (Bobby C. King; St. Agatha, Assimilate) is a trucker. He spends sixteen hours a day minimum driving America’s highways, hauling freight and killing women who remind him of his ex wife. […]
Stars: Jason Scarbrough, Sarah Froelich, Ali Alkhafaji, June Griffin Garcia, Keekee Suki | Written and Directed by Isaac Rodriguez What would you get if you crossed Grave Encounters and Body Cam? Probably something like Last Radio Call from writer/director Isaac Rodriguez (The Stream, Unknown Visitor). Wikipedia defines “Last Radio Call” thusly: The End of Watch […]
Stars: Eric Roberts, Jadon Cal, Michelle Elizabeth O’Shea, Emilia Torello, Joe Herrera, Sharon Desiree, Michael DeVorzon | Written by Alex Heerman | Directed by Mario N. Bonassin Megaboa is a giant snake film set in South America… and any similarities to Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid is purely intentional! Two hunters chasing stock […]
Stars: April Pearson, Jimmy Yuill, Blake Harrison, Steve Oram, James Cosmo, Patrick Bergin, Samantha Bond, Robbie Gee | Written by Christian J. Hearn | Directed by Jamie Patterson As The Kindred (not to be confused with the 2020 or 1987 films of the same name) opens Helen (April Pearson; Dark Beacon, Sideshow) is frantically running […]
Stars: Kyle Borthick, Marc Bilker, Kayla Rose, Jerry Roys, Norman Hughes | Written and Directed by Dan and David Treanor Uktena: The Horned Monstrosity is a homemade kaiju film that puts a Native American twist on the traditional giant monster film. And when I say homemade I mean just that, the film was totally self-produced […]
Stars: Bruce Willis, Rob Gough, Anna Hindman, Johann Urb, Cullen G. Chambers, Trevor Gretsky, Timothy V. Murphy, Johnny Messner | Written by Edward Drake, Corey Large | Directed by Edward Drake I can’t say I went into the new Bruce Willis film American Siege with much expectation of it being a good film. Director/co-writer Edward […]
Stars: Con O’Neil, Ricky Grover, Anton Valensi, Sarah-Jane Potts | Written and Directed by Hadi Hajaig Vengeance Is Mine opens with Emile (Anton Valensi; 90 Minutes, The Heavy) and his well armed group of criminals ambushing another gang of villains. They leave no survivors and make off in a speeding vehicle with a small fortune […]
Stars: Nicola Wright, Richard Kovacs, Sarah T. Cohen, Jake Watkins, Robert Bronzi, Gary Daniels | Written by Ben Demaree | Directed by Scott Jeffrey, Rebecca Matthews The Gardener opens on a note meant to trigger memories of Charles Manson and his family. The first thing we see is a masked home invader killing a pregnant […]
Stars: Nicola Wright, Matt McClure, Victor Mellors, James Swanton, Mollie Hindle, Michaela Longden, Jason Farries | Written and Directed by Lawrence Fowler The Jack in the Box: Awakening is a sequel to writer/director Lawrence Fowler’s The Jack in the Box. That one of the better killer doll type films of the past couple of years […]
Stars: Lily Gail Reid, Daxton Gujral, Kaya Scodelario, Avan Jogia, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Donal Logue, Neal McDonough | Written and Directed by Johannes Roberts Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City opens with a prologue set in the fortress-like Raccoon City orphanage involving the young Claire (Lily Gail Reid; Ankle Biters) and Chris Redfield (Daxton […]
Stars: Angelique Sabrina White, MJ Garcia, Ricky Cruz, Carol Stanzione, Jack Shulruff, Isabela Valotti | Written and Directed by Michael McCartney Roommate Wanted is a phrase that holds so much potential both good and bad. From the possibility of cheaper accommodations and pleasant company, to the threat of being forced to coexist in a small […]
Stars: Jason Toler, Sarah Brine, Elliott Woods, Lisa London, Shane Ryan, Chris Spinelli | Written and Directed by Jason Toler Remember at the beginning of The Terminator, Arnold is running around Los Angeles trying to kill Sarah Connor but keeps offing the wrong Sarah? Well in The Wrong Sarah writer/director/star Jason Toler (Crack House of […]
