Monthly Archives: May 2009

Happy Mother’s Day

Hope you are all spending mother’s day best and treating her right – remember, you only have one. First rumored last year but now confirmed – MOTHER’S DAY is next on the redux list. Oddly, they refer to it as … Continue reading

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H2: Halloween 2 Gallery

Whatever side of the fence you sit on regarding Rob Zombie’s take on Michael Myers, H2: Halloween 2 is the most anticipated slasher of 2009 behind Platinum Dunes‘ Friday the 13th reboot. Some have praised the director’s new direction, whilst … Continue reading

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SPAGHETTI SLASHERS – A Blade in the Dark

It isn’t easy following in the footsteps of a legendary father, and no one knows that more than Lamberto Bava. Having spent his childhood immersed in the industry, it was perhaps inevitable that he would eventually turn to directing himself, … Continue reading

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SPAGHETTI SLASHERS – Don’t Torture a Duckling

Whilst some giallo filmmakers are occasionally revered by critics for their stylish use of cinematography and almost operatic violence, one director who was met with constant cynicism, bewilderment and even hatred was Lucio Fulci. Considered by some to be a … Continue reading

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Exclusive interview with TOURIST TRAP director David Schmoeller

When did you first develop a love of cinema and how did you take your first steps into filmmaking? What kind of movies were you inspired by and which directors had the greatest influence on your work?

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RETRO SLASHERS EXCLUSIVE: Elm Street Remake Script Review

Before we get down to why we’re here, let’s take a moment to discuss remakes in general. The prevailing knee-jerk sentiment among many fans is that remakes are the work of the devil. And why not; the simple fact is, … Continue reading

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New H2: HALLOWEEN 2 Poster

Halloween Movies

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Code Red Alert: Riot On 42nd Street DVD

Streeting May 19th, Code Red-produced/Shriek Show-distributed – Tim Kincaid’s sleaze epic RIOT ON 42ND STREET. If you were able to sit through BREEDERS, MUTANT HUNT and ROBOT HOLOCAUST with a knowing grin like I was, this grimey 80’s artifact will … Continue reading

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Fatal Frames: Is For Fascination – The Gallery

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THE EYES OF LAURA MARS – One Less Remake to Avoid?

Whilst Irvin Kershner’s 1978 thriller The Eyes of Laura Mars was hardly a masterpiece, it was yet another movie to be shredded through the Hollywood remake machine. Released shortly before the slasher classic Halloween, John Carpenter’s gripping screenplay was mercilessly … Continue reading

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