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Salem’s Lot (2024 Movie Review)

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Stephen King published Salem’s Lot in 1975 after the success of his 1974 debut, Carrie. Adapted into a three-hour two-part mini-series of the same name followed in 1979 that was directed by the legendary Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1974, Poltergeist 1982), next was a ... Read More
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Get Away (Movie Review)

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Earlier this year, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead 2004, Hot Fuzz 2007) starred in director Steffen Haars’ (New Kids Turbo 2010, New Kids Nitro 2011) film Krazy House. Now Frost has reunited with Haars for the Horror Comedy Get Away. In theaters through IFC ... Read More
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The Fix (Movie Review)

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Written and directed by Kelsey Egan (Glasshouse 2021), The Fix is a South African Sci-Fi/Action/Body Horror/Superhero origin story. Whilst that may sound like one genre too many, the film is surprisingly watchable and the story is linear and easy to follow. Available digitally as of ... Read More
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Black Cab (Movie Review)

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Those who best like Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead 2004, Hot Fuzz 2007) when he plays the nice, funny guy better look away now because this is one film where Frost definitely plays against type! Directed by Bruce Goodison (My Murder 2012, Then Barbara ... Read More
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Livescreamers (Movie Review)

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Making its world premiere at GenreBlast Film Festival in September 2023, Livescreamers flips open like a pop-up book where digital warriors battle for survival in a virtual world propelled by demonic forces. Recently released to VOD and Blu-ray via Octopunk Media on September 27, 2024, ... Read More
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Smile 2 (Movie Review)

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Parker Finn unleashed the mythology of Smile back in 2022. Recapping it, in Smile Dr. Madeline Northcott (Robin Weigert) witnesses a bizarre, traumatic incident involving Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon). From here she becomes convinced that an uncanny entity is increasingly threatening her. Very successful with ... Read More