09th Oct2025

‘Dan Curtis’ Late Night Mysteries’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Dan Curtis is best known as the creator of the gothic sci-fi horror soap opera Dark Shadows, but his legacy extends far beyond that cult classic. He also produced the TV movies The Night Stalker and The Night Strangler, and both wrote and directed the chilling feature Burnt Offerings. Throughout his prolific career, Curtis’ production […]

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08th Oct2025

‘Materialists’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Zoe Winters, Marin Ireland, Dasha Nekrasova, Emmy Wheeler, Louisa Jacobson, Eddie Cahill, Sawyer Spielberg | Written and Directed by Celine Song A24 has been rolling out Blu-ray releases of its latest films, and we’ve already had the pleasure of reviewing the outrageous comedy Friendship and the haunting horror […]

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08th Oct2025

‘Witchboard (2024)’ Review

by George Thomas

Stars: Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Mel Jarnson, Charlie Tahan, Antonia Desplat, Jamie Campbell Bower, David La Haye | Written by Greg McKay, Chuck Russell, Kevin Tenney | Directed by Chuck Russell Directed by veteran horror filmmaker Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob), Witchboard resurrects the cult 1986 supernatural thriller […]

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08th Oct2025

‘School in the Crosshairs’ Blu-ray Review (Cult Epics)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Hiroko Yahushimaru, Ryoichi Takayanagi, Toru Minegishi, Makoto Tezuka | Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi When most people think of Japanese cinema, their minds go straight to martial arts epics or chilling horror films – and for good reason, those genres absolutely rule. But in 1981, director Nobuhiko Obayashi delivered something refreshingly different: a wild blend […]

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07th Oct2025

‘The Wrong Arm of the Law’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Peter Sellers, Bernard Cribbins, Davy Kaye, Lionel Jeffries, Nanette Newman, Bill Kerr, Ed Devereaux, Reg Lye | Written by John Warren, Len Heath | Directed by Cliff Owen Peter Sellers remains one of cinema’s most enduring comedy talents. Although widely recognised for his iconic role in the Pink Panther series, his versatility and sharp wit […]

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07th Oct2025

‘Primitive War’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Primitive War is a 2025 Australian science fiction action horror film directed by Luke Sparke and based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Ethan Pettus, who both co-wrote the script for the film. Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler and Jeremy Piven, the film is set in a Vietnam jungle valley […]

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06th Oct2025

‘Good Boy’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Indy, Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, Larry Fessenden, Stuart Rudin, Hunter Goetz, Anya Krawcheck, Max | Written by Ben Leonberg, Alex Cannon | Directed by Ben Leonberg It is no secret that dogs often have unhappy fates in horror movies, so audiences can often feel wary knowing a canine will appear. It even led to the […]

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06th Oct2025

‘Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires’ 4K UHD Review

by Jason Lockard

Feature the voices of: Luis Bermudez, Raymond Cruz, Jay Hernandez, Christian Lanz, Alejandro Antonio Ruiz | Written by Ernie Altbacker | Directed by Juan Jose Meza-Leon It is hard to believe, but at the time of this review Batman is 86 years old! Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, the Dark Knight, first came to […]

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03rd Oct2025

‘Him’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies | Written by Justin Tipping, Zack Ayers, Skip Bronke | Directed by Justin Tipping Directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) and produced by Jordan Peele, American football horror Him is thick with metaphor for the real-life ordeal faced by professional footballers in the US. As […]

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03rd Oct2025

Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Lunatic: The Luna Vachon Story’ Review

by James Rodrigues

When it comes to wrestling, the repeated phrase that appears is how fake it all is. Regardless of how staged the brawls and stories are, it does not diminish how the professionals participating have to be athletes, stunt people, and actors all at once. The largest wrestling promotion in the world is WWE (previously known […]

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03rd Oct2025

‘Get Carter’ 4K UHD Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Michael Caine, Britt Ekland, Ian Hendry, John Osborne, Tony Beckley, George Sewell, Geraldine Moffat, Alun Armstrong | Written by Mike Hodges, Ted Lewis | Directed by Mike Hodges Michael Caine is an icon of cinema. He has starred in many major motion pictures throughout his career, including Zulu, The Man Who Would Be King, […]

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03rd Oct2025

‘Shark Girl’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Alexandra Corin Johnston, Sumayyah Ameerah, Nick Tag, Ryan Bertroche, Devon Odessa, John Griffin, Randolph Summiel, Brian Guest, Delaney Hogan | Written and Directed by Justin Shilton, Rob Zazzali Despite its title, Shark Girl is not the aquatic creature feature you might be expecting. Outside of a fleeting glimpse of a shark, there’s very little […]

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03rd Oct2025

‘Bang’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Bang is the latest film from director Wych Kaosayananda, the Thai film director behind one of the “worst of the worst” films on Rotten Tomatoes – Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever – along with the underrated sequel Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge. Bang stars Jack Kesy, Elliott Allison and Steve Bastoni; and follows a ruthless hitman who, […]

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02nd Oct2025

‘Spawn: Limited Edition’ 4K UHD Review (Arrow Video)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, D.B. Sweeney, Melinda Clarke, Miko Hughes | Written by Alan B. McElroy | Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippe Todd McFarlane is an amazing comic artist who brought new life to the beloved character of Spider-Man. But in this generation, people probably best know […]

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02nd Oct2025

‘The Madness of Humpty Dumpty’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Emily Webber, Callum Preville, Alina Desmond, Ivan Wilkinson, N Walters, John Eccles, Rebecca Phillipson, Maureen Casey, Elena Blichfeldt | Written by Harry Boxley | Directed by Daniel Yates, Zach Van Den Burgh The Curse of Humpty Dumpty was a tremendous low-budget horror that used the genre as a metaphor for mental health and growing […]

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02nd Oct2025

‘How To Kill Your Family On Christmas’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Daniel Roebuck, Lisa Wilcox, Sadie Katz, Galen Howard, Bill Dawes, Stephen Wu, Lauren Francesca, Eden Shea Beck, Jennylyn Caterina, Ken Davitian | Written by Marc Gottlieb | Directed by Robbie Dias I would love to say that this is my first Christmas movie of the year, but that would be far from true and […]

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01st Oct2025

‘DeepStar Six’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Taurean Blacque, Nancy Everhard, Greg Evigan, Miguel Ferrer, Matt McCoy, Nia Peeples, Cindy Pickett, Marius Weyers | Written by Lewis Abernathy, Geof Miller | Directed by Sean S. Cunningham In 1989 James Cameron brought the world the underwater sci-fi thriller The Abyss, which would prove to be a box office hit. But before film […]

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01st Oct2025

Frightfest London 2025: ‘Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Featuring: Daniel Abineri, Terry Ackland-Snow, Lou Adler, Graham Garfield Barnard, Christopher Biggins, Sue Blane, Barry Bostwick, Rayner Bourton, Gaye Brown | Written and Directed by Andreas Zerr Released 50 years ago, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been one of the most successful cult hits, particularly as it holds the record for the longest-running theatrical […]

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01st Oct2025

‘Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection’ Blu-ray Review (Warner Archive)

by Jason Lockard

When you think of “Hollywood Legends of Horror”, there are probably quite a few names that come to mind. Karloff, Lugosi, Lee and Cushing. These defined their eras with tales of terror. Warner Archive Collection have been releasing classic horror tales on Blu-ray for quite a while now. Now, just in time for Halloween season, […]

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30th Sep2025

‘Dead of Winter’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, Laurel Marsden, Gaia Wise, Cúán Hosty-Blaney, Dalton Leeb, Paul Hamilton, Lloyd Hutchinson, Brían F. O’Byrne | Written by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson, Dalton Leeb | Directed by Brian Kirk Emma Thompson goes full Fargo in Dead of Winter, a gripping, snowbound thriller from director Brian Kirk. Compellingly twisted, beautifully shot […]

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30th Sep2025

‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Jackie Chan, Zifeng Zhang, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Sha Chi, Jun | Written and Directed by Larry Yang Jackie Chan (71) proves he can still cut it in the stunts-and-punch-ups department with The Shadow’s Edge, an engaging action thriller from director Larry Yang, who previously worked with Chan on 2023’s Ride On. A remake […]

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30th Sep2025

Frightfest London 2025: ‘Self-Help’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Landry Bender, Madison Lintz, Amy Hargreaves, Jake Weber, Erik Bloomquist, Carol Cadby, Blaque Fowler  | Written by Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist | Directed by Erik Bloomquist Across its decades-long history, FrightFest has been a welcoming place for independent filmmakers to repeatedly return with their latest genre entries. As this year’s festival includes the return […]

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