Ah yes, the never-ending sub-genre of horror that is the beloved slasher film. It’s been done to death (ahem), but I’ve found that there is still mileage to be found here… if you find the right sources. Bring together the tried-n-true inside jokes of low budget filmmaking, a game cast and some snappy one-liners (as well as some legit suspense) and you might just be able to pull this off. Such is the case with the recent film from writer/director Michael Kallio (see my positive review of his previous feature, Mutant Swingers from Mars), The Scout.  The film held its World Premiere at the r ..read more

A mob chant becomes prominent at one point in the new film, Halloween Kills. Haddonfield residents, having put up with the memories and fallout of Michael Myers’ rampage 40 years ago, as well as the “current” evening’s events, are taking the law into their own hands.  And so, led by a now-grown Tommy Wallace (Anthony Michael Hall) an angry mob bursts into shouts of “Evil dies tonight!  Evil dies tonight!” Given that this film fails on practically every level imaginable, it’s an easy change of phrasing to offer this, “This franchise dies tonight!” Taking a cue from the original film’s ..read more

Joe Bob’s Xmas Fu for 2020 is strong! In the spirit of the holiday season, this Friday’s upcoming new The Last Drive-In Special, Joe Bob Saves Christmas, will feature unique memorabilia items available via a live online charity auction, Joe Bob Briggs announced today on Twitter. The details of the items, charities and auction will be revealed during the special. The drive-in double bill of holiday horrors theme is “Santas Who Kill.” This Friday night I WILL SAVE CHRISTMAS, only on Shudder. It's a Killer Santa double feature, plus the Last Drive-In Home Shopping Christmas Network will be liv ..read more

When people start talking about how great it is that Fall is here, I just think about Halloween. They can have their Pumpkin Spiced coffee. I want scares!!!! On that note, it’s time to start thinking about Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights. The return of The Exorcist to be exact. In the form of a maze this year. Universal’s comments below. The film that fueled your worst nightmares has returned to Halloween Horror Nights. The scariest movie of all time has possessed Halloween Horror Nights again. But this time, the demon knows you’re coming. Enter the most haunting scenes from the fil ..read more

In this unsettling ghost story, Leah, 10, lives in a large, old house with her family but can’t quite work out why her mother seems so distant. At night she is visited by a mysterious guest, who might be able to give her some answers. With a new challenge every night, Leah is rewarded with bits of knowledge that, when pieced together, threaten to shine a dangerous light on both the truth in her nightmares and of the world she lives in. Written and directed by Ruth Platt, and expanded from her 2019 short film by the same name, MARTYRS LANE is a deeply personal film that explores love and grief ..read more

Shudder released today the trailer and key art for season three of the record-breaking anthology series, “Creepshow,” executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), which premieres Thursday, September 23 on Shudder as well as via the Shudder offering within the AMC+ bundle. Previously announced season three guest stars include Michael Rooker, James Remar, Johnathon Schaech, Reid Scott, Hannah Fierman, King Bach and Ethan Embry. Killer cast for sure! Creepshow, based on the 1982 horror comedy classic, is still ..read more

Joe Bob’s Xmas Fu for 2020 is strong! In the spirit of the holiday season, this Friday’s upcoming new The Last Drive-In Special, Joe Bob Saves Christmas, will feature unique memorabilia items available via a live online charity auction, Joe Bob Briggs announced today on Twitter. The details of the items, charities and auction will be revealed during the special. The drive-in double bill of holiday horrors theme is “Santas Who Kill.” This Friday night I WILL SAVE CHRISTMAS, only on Shudder. It's a Killer Santa double feature, plus the Last Drive-In Home Shopping Christmas Network will be liv ..read more

When a recovering drug-addict named Massimo is bitten by an ancient, shapeshifting monster, he must fight to save his girlfriend Tien from the same, bloody fate. The film stars Terror Time’s own Michael Klug as Massimo, with Christine Nguyen and Meghan Deanna Smith. The cast also features Joe Altieri, Jamie Tran, and Mike Ferguson, as well as horror icons Debra Lamb, (Beverly Hills Vamp, A Blood Story), and Helene Udy of The Dead Zone and My Bloody Valentine fame. Shot in black and white by award-winning cinematographer Neal Tyler, Blood Covered Chocolate&nbs ..read more

When a recovering drug-addict named Massimo is bitten by an ancient, shapeshifting monster, he must fight to save his girlfriend Tien from the same, bloody fate. The film stars Terror Time’s own Michael Klug as Massimo, with Christine Nguyen and Meghan Deanna Smith. The cast also features Joe Altieri, Jamie Tran, and Mike Ferguson, as well as horror icons Debra Lamb, (Beverly Hills Vamp, A Blood Story), and Helene Udy of The Dead Zone and My Bloody Valentine fame. Shot in black and white by award-winning cinematographer Neal Tyler, Blood Covered Chocolate&nbs ..read more

Las Vegas’ newest immersive attraction, Escape Blair Witch, from Global content leader Lionsgate and leading Las Vegas attraction producer, Egan Escape Productions, is now accepting reservations online at www.escapeblairwitch.com. ESCAPE BLAIR WITCH brings Lionsgate’s classic horror film franchise The Blair Witch to life in its first ever official escape experience. The new attraction is located in the same expansive facility that houses Lionsgate’s fan favorite, The Official SAW Escape: Las Vegas, the world’s first immersive escape experience themed after the blockbuster SAW films, launched ..read more