Monthly Archives: July 2009

Blood Simple (1984)

The slasher movie had become such a dominant force at the box office during the early eighties that, despite the critics refusing to acknowledge its importance, they soon began to influence mainstream cinema.

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Jennifer’s Body Gets the Comic Treatment

Personally, I’m sick to death of hearing about Megan Fox. From big budget garbage like Transformers to so-called comedies such as How to Lose Friends & Alienate People,

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Trick ‘r Treat DVD Artwork Revealed

It’s been a hell of a long time coming, but the highly anticipated horror anthology Trick ‘r Treat will finally be unleashed on DVD this October.

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SPAGHETTI SLASHERS – Lucio Fulci

2009 celebrates thirty years since the release of Zombi 2, the movie that would not only cause controversy around the world but would also launch its creator to both great acclaim and notoriety. But there was more to Lucio Fulci than … Continue reading

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Dewey and Gale Return for Scream 4

Well, it’s official – David Arquette and wife Courtney Cox will re-team once again for Scream 4. With Neve Campbell having expressed she had no interesting in returning to the successful franchise, it seems that her two co-stars are more … Continue reading

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New Director for Hack/Slash

It seems like Todd Lincoln seems that Todd Lincoln may no longer be the one directing the long-anticipated adaptation of Hack/Slash.

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Hardware Makes Its Way to US Blu-ray

Following on from the region 2 special edition and the news of an American counterpart on its way, the latest treat for fans of the 1990 sci-fi slasher Hardware is that it is now set to debut on US Blu-ray.

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Freddy Krueger’s Memoirs Out Soon!

Over the last twenty-five years, Robert Englund has become one of the greatest icons of modern horror cinema with his turn as the demonic child murderer Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

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Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993) Review

There are very few trilogies that end with their strongest story, so it often comes as a disappointment when the third and final film of any series is released.

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Artwork for Adam Sandlers Horror Revealed

Having Adam Sandler’s name attached to a horror film immediately sets off all kinds of alarm bell, kinda like having Michael Bay making them, so it is with immense scepticism that I approach The Shortcut, his first producer credit within … Continue reading

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