Trailer: “The Nun 2” (2023) New Line Cinema has released the first trailer for the next entry in “The Conjuring” cinematic universe – the sequel to 2018’s “The Nun”. Michael Chaves is directing the project, and filmmaker James Wan is producing this follow-up to the original “The Nun” which made an impressive $366 million worldwide …
“Pearl” (2022) Horror Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Ti West and Mia Goth Directed by: Ti West Featuring: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Jenkins-Purro and Alistair Sewell Pearl: [yelling in distress after being rejected] “No, I'm a star! Please, I'm a star! Please, somebody help me! Please help me! Help me!” Critical Commentary “Pearl” is a 2022 …
Trailer: “Insidious: The Red Door” (2023) Sony Pictures and Blumhouse have released the second and final trailer for the horror sequel “Insidious: The Red Door”. Marking the fifth overall film in the franchise, it follows on from the events of 2013’s “Insidious: Chapter 2” as opposed to the third and fourth one, which served as …
Trailer: “Talk To Me” (2023) The first trailer has been released for “Talk to Me,” the new horror film from distributor A24 and the feature directorial debut of Australian twin brother filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou. They become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. …
“Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 - 2004) “Ginger Snaps” (2000) Horror Running Time: 108 minutes Written by: Karen Walton Directed by: John Fawcett Featuring: Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton, John Bourgeois, Peter Keleghan and Mimi Rogers Brigitte: “People don't leave their dogs out alone anymore.” Ginger: “Then you'll just have to distract her while I nab the pooch and make with the gore.” …
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“The Mothman Prophecies” (2002) Horror/Drama Running Time: 119 minutes Written by: Richard Hatem based on The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel Directed by: Mark Pellington Featuring: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Debra Messing, Lucinda Jenney and Alan Bates John Klein: “I think we can assume that these entities are more advanced than us. Why don't they just come right out and tell us what's on their minds?” Alexander …
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“Five” (1951) Sci-Fi/Horror Running time: 91 minutes Written and Directed by: Arch Oboler Featuring: William Phipps, Susan Douglas Rubeš, James Anderson, Charles Lampkin and Earl Lee Michael: “He's dead, they're all dead! We live in a dead world! And I'm glad it's dead... cheap, honky-tonk of a world.” Released recently on Blu-ray for the very first time anywhere is …
“The Hunt” (2020) Thriller/Action Running time: 90 minutes Written and by: Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof Directd by: Craig Zobel Featuring: Betty Gilpin, Ike Barinholtz, Amy Madigan, Emma Roberts, Ethan Suplee and Hilary Swank Staten Island: “Alright, listen to me. They grabbed us from all over, and they brought us here to kill us, and they’re still trying to kill us. And …
“Ready or Not” (2019) Horror Running time: 95 minutes Written by: Guy Busick & R. Christopher Murphy Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Featuring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny and Andie MacDowell Police Officer: “Jesus christ, what happened to you?” Grace: “In-laws.” Released this week on DVD/Blu-ray is the latest success story from the genre that keeps on giving in the …
Trailer: “Antebellum” Lionsgate has released the official teaser trailer for directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz’s horror thriller “Antebellum” opening April 24th 2020. https://videopress.com/v/qGSrl9DI?preloadContent=metadata The story follows a successful author (Janelle Monae) who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Gabourey Sidibe, Jena …
Trailer: “Fantasy Island” (2020) Blumhouse Productions and Sony Pictures have premiered the first trailers for “Fantasy Island,” a supernatural horror film adaptation of the classic ABC series of the same name. https://videopress.com/v/EDsTt7KJ?preloadContent=metadata In the film the Enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena) makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but …
Universal Pictures has released first trailer for Leigh Whannell’s “The Invisible Man,” a new contemporary take on H.G. Wells’ story for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions. https://videopress.com/v/YX6dxwV4?preloadContent=metadata The film stars Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass, a woman trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). She escapes in the …
“Crawl” (2019) Thriller Running time: 87 minutes Written by: Michael Rasmussen and Shawn Rasmussen Directed by: Alexandre Aja Featuring: Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper Dave: “We can defeat these pea-brained lizard shits.” One of the better and more surprising thriller/horror movies has been released on Blu-ray/DVD in the form of the underrated movie “Crawl” (2019) which is one of …
Trailer: “Antlers” (2020) Fox Searchlight Pictures has debuted a new trailer for the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror tale “Antlers” which also hails from acclaimed “Out of the Furnace,” “Crazy Heart” and “Black Mass” director Scott Cooper. https://videopress.com/v/rD9GXNuI?preloadContent=metadata The story follows a small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, who …
“Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn” (1987) Horror Running time: 84 minutes Written by: Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel Directed by: Sam Raimi Featuring: Bruce Campbell Annie: [Looking at a picture in the Necronomicon of Ash himself] “In 1300 AD they called this man the uh, 'hero from the sky'. He was prophesied to have destroyed the evil.” …
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“IT – Chapter Two” (2019) Horror Running time: 169 minutes Written by: Gary Dauberman Directed by: Andy Muschietti Featuring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff and Bill Skarsgård With all the doom and gloom over the past ten years regarding the lack of audiences attending cinemas there …
Trailer: “Little Monsters” (2019) Altitude Films have released the red-band trailer for rising Australian filmmaker Abe Forsythe’s new zombie comedy feature “Little Monsters” starring Lupita Nyong’o (“Us”) and Josh Gad (“Beauty and the Beast”). https://videopress.com/v/1RAGGwiJ?preloadContent=metadata The story follows a washed-up musician (Alexander England) who teams up with a plucky teacher (N’yongo) and a kids show …
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (2019) Action 130 Minutes Written by: Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields Directed by: Michael Dougherty Featuring: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch, Aisha Hinds, O'Shea Jackson Jr., David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe and Zhang Ziyi Senator Williams: “So you'd want to make Godzilla our pet.” [laughter] Dr. Ishiro Serizawa: “No. We would be his.” …
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Trailer: “Doctor Sleep” (2019) Warner Bros. Pictures has now released the full trailer for “Doctor Sleep,” the upcoming sequel to “The Shining” and once again based on the novel by Stephen King. https://videopress.com/v/s8C5wTTD?preloadContent=metadata A now grown-up Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) carries the trauma of the Overlook Hotel into adulthood and has become a reflection of …
"Brightburn" (2019) Action Running Time: 118 minutes Written by: Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn Directed by: David Yarovesky Featuring: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones and Meredith Hagner Brandon Breyer: “Mom, who am I?” Mrs. Breyer: “You are a gift. I know it's been difficult for you lately, that you feel different from other kids. You are …
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