Jeff's Really Short Reviews Presents: HAPPY DEATH DAY (2017)

Understandably described as Ground Hog Day for horror fans, HAPPY DEATH DAY uses all the same techniques. In this case, a self-centered sorority girl, Tree, already has a difficult life co-oping her friends' boyfriends and sleeping with the professor. But, today, every day, is her birthday, and someone is going to kill her. Over, and over again. Obviously, the premise is to find out who's the person behind the very creepy mascot mask and stop them from killing her again. Of course, she'll need to grow (see what I did there, Tree... grow?) and change as a person in order to find out who it is and foil the serial killer once and for all. She also needs to do it soon since all these deaths are having a real toll on her. After the ultimate sacrifice, finding true love, and coming to terms with her issues, will she ever be able to move on from this day? HAPPY DEATH DAY is your cure for collegiate love story tropes mixed with plenty of dark humor and horror stereotypes. Clever and enjoyable.

Currently available in all video formats.

Jeff's really short reviews are designed to briefly highlight those movies that Jeff either loves or in some cases, hates, without any fluff in between.

On this day in horror history.... February 28th, 1985

On this day in horror history.... the first of the 'House' franchise is released. Featuring William Katt, George Wendt and Richard Moll this is a personal favorite of mine as a kid. I had a fascination with Big Ben that probably lead to my long term love of zombies. A horror featuring some comedy, it's a cult classic that spawned 3 more sequels. None ever matched the pure joy of the original, but i still love it none the less.

Hot-blooded thriller COLD HELL arrives on Shudder March 15th - From Academy Award director Stefan Ruzowitzky

THE FESTIVAL FAVORITE THAT'S TERRIFIED AUDIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE COMES HOME!

Özge (Violetta Schurawlow, HEAD FULL OF HONEY) is a young Turkish-born taxi driver, who attends evening classes and is an ambitious Thai-boxer. She trains hard and rarely speaks.

One day, Özge witnesses a brutal murder. The suspect is an unhinged serial killer, inspired by extremist Islam. Convinced that the woman has seen him, the two enter a tense life-and-death struggle that will leave neither unscathed.

In his job at the Vienna Police Department, Christian Steiner (Tobias Moretti, THE DARK VALLEY) is often contacted by people of immigrant backgrounds. Years ago, his wife left him - taking their child with her. Since then, he's been living with his father and caring for him as best he can.

Steiner finds it very difficult to trust other people, especially women... but now, one desperately needs his help.

COLD HELL also stars Sammy Sheik (AMERICAN SNIPER), Friedrich von Thun (SCHINDLER'S LIST), and Robert Palfrader. It is directed by Academy Award-winner Stefan Ruzowitzky (THE COUNTERFEITERS) and written by Martin Ambrosch.

March 15th

COLD HELL lands exclusively on Shudder

Your Feb 28th Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every day for that days featured Horror offering.

On this day in horror history.... February 27th, 1987

On this day in horror history.... Freddy Krueger came back in what is considered the best in the series, next to the original, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'. Featuring a brand new starlet, Patricia Arquette. My favorite actress combined with horror and the wise cracking Krueger was a recipe for success. A fantastic fantasy fueled fright fest that deserves the praise it received and continues to receive.

"THE TERRIBLE TWO" MARCH VOD PREMIERE

It’s a ‘killer’ job being a parent, as Donny Boaz (“Dallas”, 13 Sins), and Cari Moskow (“One Tree Hill”, Butchered) discover this March with The Terrible Two.

The fearsome frontline is set between Albert and Rose Poe and their two daughters in the supernatural frightfest, premiering on VOD March 6 from Uncork’d Entertainment.

Albert and Rose Poe bought their dream house seven years ago in Greenfield, NC.  They had no idea of the unspeakable horrors that took place in the house before they moved in.  If they had known, then their children, Addi and Jade would still be alive.  Instead the Poes now find themselves imprisoned in the house they thought was their safe place, and battling their two daughters for survival.

Co-starring Reid Doyle (“Six”) and Devin McGee (“One Tree Hill”, Max Steel), and featuring the stunning topography of Wilmington, North Carolina (The Conjuring), The Terrible Two run amok 3/6 on VOD.


"The Terrible Two" on VOD March 6

Your Feb 27th Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

On this day in horror history.... February 26th, 2010

On this day in horror history.... the remake of Wes Craven's 'The Crazies' gets the reboot treatment. Honestly, I have to say that I enjoyed this more than the original. While it still has flaws, it made the concept much more frightening. It's worth your time, if you're looking for some mindless craziness.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 'WE ARE STILL HERE' COMES 'MOHAWK'

Coming to select theaters March 2, 2018

Also on VOD & HD Digital 

Starring Kaniehtiio Horn (Hemlock Grove), Justin Rain (Fear the Walking Dead), and Eamon Farren (Twin Peaks: The Return) along with Noah Segan (Looper), Jonathan Huber (WWE Superstar Luke Harper), Robert Longstreet (I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore), and Sheri Foster (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)

www.mohawkmovie.com

After its hit festival run, Dark Sky Films is proud to announce the theatrical release of Ted Geoghegan's MOHAWK on March 2, with a simultaneous VOD and HD Digital release. MOHAWK is a no-holds-barred action-thriller marking the second team-up between writer-director Ted Geoghegan, producer Travis Stevens, cinematographer Karim Hussain and Dark Sky Films after their award-winning 2015 horror hit, We Are Still Here.

After one of her tribe sets an American camp ablaze, a young Mohawk warrior finds herself pursued by a contingent of military renegades set on revenge. Fleeing deep into the woods they call home, Oak and Calvin, along with their British companion Joshua, must now fight back against the bloodthirsty Colonel Holt and his soldiers - using every resource both real and supernatural that the winding forest can offer.

Praised as "gripping" and "a wild ride" by Indiewire, and "realistic and very personal" by The Hollywood Reporter, MOHAWK unfolds over the course of one bloody day during The War of 1812. Birth. Movies. Death. Says, "[Mohawk] does a fine job of reminding us that sometimes the truest horror is that of our own history." and RogerEbert.com called the film "A searing genre hybrid."

MOHAWK stars Kaniehtiio Horn (Hemlock Grove), Justin Rain (Fear the Walking Dead), and Eamon Farren (Twin Peaks: The Return) along with Ezra Buzzington (Justified, The Middle), and including Ian Colletti ("Arseface" from AMC's Preacher) and Jonathan Huber, WWE Superstar Luke Harper making his big screen debut.

Produced by Dark Sky Films, the producers and distributors of We Are Still Here as well as House of the Devil, Stake Land, Hatchet 2 + 3, and many more, and Snowfort Pictures (Cheap Thrills, We Are Still Here, Starry Eyes) this is The Last of the Mohicans meets The Last House on the Left.

Director: Ted Geoghegan
Producers: Travis Stevens and Greg Newman
Writers: Ted Geoghegan and Grady Hendrix
Starring: Kaniehtiio Horn (Hemlock Grove), Ezra Buzzington (Justified, The Middle), Eamon Farren (Twin Peaks: The Return), Justin Rain (Fear the Walking Dead), Ian Colletti ("Arseface" from AMC's Preacher), Noah Segan (Looper), Jonathan Huber (WWE Superstar Luke Harper), Robert Longstreet (I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore), and Sheri Foster (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)


MOHAWK will play theatrical engagements at the following theaters:

Nitehawk Cinema, Brooklyn, NY
Laemmle Music Hall, Los Angeles, CA
The Palace Theater, Syracuse, NY
Alamo Drafthouse Omaha, Omaha, NE
Capitol Theater, Cleveland, OH
Charlotte Film Society, Charlotte, NC
PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia, PA
Gateway, Columbus, OH
Coolidge Corner, Boston, MA

@darkskyfilms
www.darkskyfilms.com
www.mohawkmovie.com

Your Feb 26th Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

my thoughts on.... 'The Lullaby' (2018)

As with all of my reviews of films for The Creepercast, I fully recommend that you check each and every one of them out. I am one man and this is my opinion. I've seen plenty of movies that received reviews that were the complete opposite of how I saw the film. These writers, directors, producers and actors all put a lot of time and love into these projects. They deserve to be seen and appreciated for what they are. Everyone has a dream and I fully support the people that take the time to make theirs a reality. With that being said....

There's something refreshing about going into a film sight unseen. Watching the story unfold with no knowledge of the plot or anything about what's to come. These days there is so much information available at all times, that avoiding potential spoilers about anything is nearly impossible. That's what makes my task as a reviewer for The Creepercast one of subdued passion. I'm given an assignment of what to watch and I close my eyes and jump. Very rarely will I seek out information on the film ahead of time. I want to see it as it was intended. A journey into the film makers vision of what he or she saw the story to be. Granted, that journey doesn't always end up being a pleasant one, but in the case of 'The Lullaby' (2018) it turned out to be one that I never saw coming. This was clearly a film that director Darrell Roodt wanted to elevate above all of the other genre fare that's being made these days. With 46 credits already to his name, he's had quite the distinguished career already. One that I didn't even realize, until I began my research after the credits rolled. Dabbling in almost every type of film genre you can think of, this is just another feather in his cap of eclectic film making. Written by Tarryn-Tanille Prinsloo, a relative newcomer, the two created something that felt very fresh and unique. A simplistic story, that had a deep history behind it and that carried a heavy load, while making it all look very easy. Needless to say, I was hooked from the very beginning and had no idea what lay ahead, as I bought the ticket and took the ride. Before you read any further, I recommend that you consider what I've already said and perhaps seek out the film before learning too much about it. Not that I'm one for providing spoilers of any kind, but I don't want to taint your film going experience in any way. With all of that being said, we forge ahead.

The story begins in 1910, as we get a truncated history of the town called Eden Rock. A place where infants born out of violence and hatred, are murdered rather than be condemned. Fast forward to the present as Chloe (played by Reine Swart) is giving birth to her own child. One that has no father and Chloe's only support system is her broken mother, Ruby (played by Thandi Puren). It soon becomes crystal clear that Chloe is having issues coming to terms with being a single mother and there are some secrets that she's buried deep within herself. As the following days unfold, Chloe is doing her best to adjust to her new role as a mother. Meanwhile, her own mother is using a method of tough love to force her daughter into becoming a caretaker for her own child, Liam. Chloe begins to have visions of a woman in black, who whispers things in her ear and is terrorizing her every move. Along with those visions are those of her killing her own child. She feels like her sanity is beginning to unravel, as her mother seeks help in the local psychiatrist, Dr. Timothy Reed (played by Brandon Auret). A rather curious character himself, Dr. Reed seems as interested in the human condition as he does his butterfly collection. He soon takes Chloe on as a patient and attempts to help her overcome her personal demons and fear of motherhood, but are the visions she's witnessing truly all in her head or is the woman in black all too real?

The initial thing that you notice about 'The Lullaby', even within the first 15 minutes, is how beautifully done the cinematography is. The sweeping camera angles, the color palette and the use of the minimal spaces in which the actors have to live and breath. The sets become as much of a character as the actors themselves. They almost inhabit the world as an extension of the story line. This allows are actors the freedom to delve deeply into their characters and flesh out the intricacies that make them all too human. Darrell also takes full advantage of the use of a basic score to underline the lurking dread in the darkness. You almost feel as though you're a fly on the wall, witnessing the slow descent into madness that Chloe is feeling. You almost don't know who the real antagonist is. Could it be the woman in black? Is it Ruby or even Dr. Reed? For all, we the viewer know, it could be that this is all just something within Chloe's mind. A hyper realized version of post postpartum depression that has materialized in the form of a ghost like apparition. This is all something that ultimately is left up to the viewer to decide, as the ending is relatively ambiguous and almost a bit of a dissatisfier. In this day and age, so much of what we see on the big screen is spoon fed to us with lengthy diatribes and long winded exposition that we forget the simple joy of just not knowing. In a way, that's a welcome change to the status quo, but in another it felt a little unfinished. I almost wanted some kind of explanation or closure on the film. Perhaps so I could leave it knowing one way or the other if what I had just witnessed was reality or delusion. Sadly, this was not Darrell's desire. Instead, we're left with more questions than answers and despite my intense curiosity to know.... I have to respect the director's ultimate vision for his film.

'The Lullaby' was a literal breath of fresh air among all of the meat grinder horror that seems to be coming out these days. I don't mean that there aren't good things that are making their way into our living rooms and movie theaters, but it just feels that a lot of it is all just 'film by committee' and not film making for the pure joy of creating something all your own. With this particular film, it felt like everything was in alignment and all the parties involved wanted to make something different. Even if there were elements of things we've seem many times before, it certainly didn't feel that way. All of the actors brought their 'A' game and provided a meaty groundwork in which everyone else could shine. I have to specifically give a large heaping of praise to Brandon Auret for his portrayal of Dr. Reed. He embodied that role and commanded your attention, whenever he was on the screen. I didn't know whether to love him or to hate him. All I knew was that he was incredibly engaging and was a stand out among stand outs. If I have to pick apart anything about this film, it was the eventual reveal of Liam's father and the subsequent events that took place after involving Adam. I understood why it was necessary as a catalyst to drive the 3rd act into the finale, but something about it all fell flat to me. Also, as I mentioned earlier, the ending was somewhat oblique and confusing. Again, I'm picking apart what was ultimately a solid piece of film making, but this had the potential to be even more than it already was. If I was to rate this film based solely on the performances of the actors and the cinematography, it's a solid 4 out of 5 star film. However, because of some of the decisions made in the 3rd act, it began to fall apart at the seams a bit. In the end, it was a strong 3 out of 5 star film. Something I would certainly recommend. My hope is that if this is what South Africa has to offer us, in terms of film making, that they continue to export more films to the US. We need this type of shot in the arm to the horror world. Our genre has relished far too long on the fringes of what society deems as art. This is one of the many recent examples of what the rest of the world will hopefully see and take to heart. Horror isn't just a type of pornography based in violence, but can be a way to exorcise the demons that inhabit all of us and take us out of the horrors of the modern world. Maybe they can see that it even can serve as a mirror to show us who the real monsters are.... mankind.

"The Lullaby" in theaters and On Demand 3/2



If you like this, maybe consider seeing: 'Spring', 'Contracted' and 'Starry Eyes'

Jeff Reviews 'The Ritual' (2017)

Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.

Not to be confused with 'Ritual' (2002) or 'The Ritual' (2009),  'The Ritual' (2017) is directed by David Bruckner and written by Joe Barton. It is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Adam Nevill, and stars Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, and Sam Troughton. The film premiered in September 2017 at the Toronto International Film Festival, where its international distribution rights were sold to Netflix who quietly scooped it up for $4.75 million. The film was theatrically released in the United Kingdom by eOne Films on October 13th, 2017 and grossed over $1 million during its run. It was later released to Netflix on February 9th, 2018.

Bruckner burst upon the horror scene during the short film anthology craze that brought us 'V/H/S' with his offering the segment "Amateur Night", which lead to the feature-length 'SiREN' which further dug into the history of the shorts protagonist. Prior to this, he scrambled our brains into zombies with 'The Signal' (2007) and later took us to hell with 'Southbound' (2015). So, though not an amateur when it comes to creating mind-boggling horror, 'The Ritual' does showcase much of what he's learned over the last decade. Many of the same experiments from his previous works are on trial here and pulled off with experienced precision. 'The Ritual' is an 80's style cult creature film. It feels like a Hammer film, almost 'Wickerman' like, with plenty of friendly elements to help you feel at home. In a way its 'Blair Witch' (2017) without the found footage, very Wingard/Moorehead and Benson (Resolution) or even Ti West like. Which makes sense they all come from the same school of horror thinking. These guys are the future of horror and strongly keeping the genre alive.

As far as buddy films go we don't really get a sense of how these guys are tight, to begin with. Maybe its the cloak of death and guilt of the friend that died in the robbery, or maybe we just don't have enough time to fully develop, but the characters seem to be trapped too deeply in their own remorse or whiney disdain for this memorial hike. Still, by the climax of the film, and with the rise of the final guy, you will actually grow to like them and appreciate their quirks. A couple moments of dark levity, mostly during the film's climax, helps a lot. 'The Ritual' is not about the sacrifice, as you might want to believe, it is about the moment one becomes a follower. It is about being marked by guilt, living with regrets, seeking redemption, and ultimately maturing beyond the faults. Luke is marked by cowardice and must rise above, or grovel at the feet of a new god and become one of the villagers. It's truly a reflection of society and how we want to be seen in it.

Obviously, we want to take a moment to talk about the creature. The monster is an old god seeking worshippers and sacrifice. Its reveal is actually well done in Cloverfield fashion, with plenty of off-camera build up, to finally seeing the monster in the closing craziness, as more of a silhouette, of an amalgamation of animals in the firelight rather than an in your face CGI nightmare. Although there is still the in your face moment. It is mostly due to the director feeling it would be shirking his duty by not providing the final reveal. Thankfully this reveal mostly results in glowing eyes and Grim Reaper cowled emptiness.

The Ritual is currently available on Netflix

Warning: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS

If you haven’t seen The Ritual (now streaming on Netflix), go watch it now before continuing any further. If you have and want to know more about the Norse monster that wants your worship, continue to the information below provided by Horror Freak News ...

"In the recent creature horror The Ritual, a group of hikers in Sweden run afoul of a 'Jötunn', a somewhat ambiguous term for forest giants (also referred to as 'Risis', 'Thurs', and 'Trolls'). Despite being thoroughly grounded in Norse lore, director David Bruckner incorporated British mythology and completely original elements. The result is the coolest genre demon since Pumkinhead!" (Joshua Millican - HFN)

On this day in horror history.... February 25th, 2005

On this day in horror history.... Wes Craven releases 'Cursed'. In this werewolf tale starring Christina Ricci, we get an attempt to break the early 2000's string of dogs, but sadly.... it wasn't great. I've seen it, but I can't remember anything about it.

Behind the Scenes of Your Favorite Horror Films: Evil Dead (1981)

During the scene where Linda is possessed, the make-up artist originally wanted to make her look like a snake-like creature, as can be seen when Ash is dragging her outside (filmed before the scene indoors, with her singing the creepy song). Her make-up was dark and a little more greenish, but eventually they changed the make-up to an evil doll-face look (IMDB).

A Terror Time Out Featuring: Evil Dead (1981)

"You bastards, why are you torturing me like this? Why?"

With a trip into the Michigan wilderness, Bruce Campbell begins his transformation into horror icon.

Jeff's Really Short Reviews Presents: 'Day of the Dead: Bloodline' (2018)

Joel already reviewed 'Day of the Dead: Bloodline' but like a true sadist I didn't read it and decided to watch it anyway. I mean, it's a Romero inspired remakish zombie film. How bad could it actually be? Well, 40 some minutes of horrible acting, a ridiculous looking Bub replacement, and even more horrible acting later, I couldn't do it anymore and felt horrible for George Romero's legacy. Though I refuse to not find something good in a film, I'll admit the premise was agood idea, and it looks like all the acting/budget went into the action sequences. But, Bub is still transgression on all that is sacred.I don't care how cool he almost looks in the dark.

Avoid if possible unless your drunk/desperate. Maybe in time 'Day of the Dead: Bloodline' will become 'The Room' of zombie movies, but until then its just another petrified corpse.

Jeff's really short reviews are designed to breifly highlight those movies that Jeff either loves, or in some cases, hates, without any fluff in between.

Creepercast Presents A Horror Moment from: Evil Dead (1981)

On this day in horror history.... February 23rd, 1996

On this day in horror history.... another late 90's and early 00's misstep by Hollywood, as 'Mary Reilly' is released. Another one I haven't seen, but I've heard quite a few things about it that has kept me at bay, despite the story sounding interesting. Maybe someday, if I can get over Julia Roberts eyebrows.

Your Feb 23rd Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day (http://www.horrormovie.today/). Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

Blackened Death Metal Band KAOTEON Releases Infernal New Track "Barren Lands"

Featuring Guest Members from Obscura, Marduk & More | Mixed by Daniel Bergstrand

Lebanese extreme death metal band KAOTEON recently announced the release of their upcoming new full-length album, Damnatio Memoriae, featuring bass wizard Linus Klausenitzer of Obscura and drum master Fredrik Widigs of Marduk as special guests. The menacing new album is due for release today and available now via https://kaoteon.bandcamp.com

KAOTEON is an unusual east-west international extreme metal collaboration, originally hailing from the Middle East but now based in Amsterdam. KAOTEON fled their native Lebanon after the release of their debut 2011 full-length, Veni Vidi Vomui, due to facing censorship at its highest levels for simply being a metal band. They have been put in jail for devil worshipping, attacked by religious groups, and raided several times by police trying to use them as scapegoats to mask political and religious problems in the region. It's a terrifying but enthrallingly honest story of a metal band trying to exist, succeed and break out of the Middle East.

Damnatio Memoriae succeeds at portraying the band's justified "f*ck-the-world" outlook with nine poisonous tracks that brim with exhilarating magnetism and needle-sharp riffing.

KAOTEON's ominous, hellish new track,"Barred Lands", is a perfect example of this aggression. Take a listen now via Decibel Magazine: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/02/07/track-premiere-kaoteon-barren-lands/

Lead guitarist Anthony Kaoteon says: "'Barren Lands' is the first track I wrote for Damnatio Memoriae, and I actually used it as bait to hunt both Linus from Obscura and Fredrik from the legendary Marduk to record the album with us. Our vocalist Walid Wolflust talks about the soulless, purposeless yellow pit that sucks the life out of everyone who gets consumed by its decadence and screams his lungs out as he wishes it would all catch fire. 100% mental, 100% metal."

While online, also check out the title track "Damnatio Memoriae":

Damnatio Memoriae was self-recorded by KAOTEON, with mixing and mastering credited to renowned Swedish producer Daniel Bergstrand, who is recognized for his celebrated work with bands such as Behemoth, Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir and many more of today's top metal artists.

Damnatio Memoriae is explosive metal at its finest, and is sure to be one of the most buzzed about extreme metal releases of the year. Stay tuned for more exclusives coming soon!

Damnatio Memoriae track listing:
1. Damnatio Memoriae
2. Barren Lands
3. Raging HellFire
4. Venom of Exalt
5. The Will
6. Non Serviam
7. Light of Compassion
8. Into the Mouth of Kaos
9. A Breath

KAOTEON online:
www.facebook.com/kaoteon
www.instagram.com/kaoteon
https://kaoteon.bandcamp.com

On this day in horror history.... February 22nd, 2002

On this day in horror history.... 'Queen of the Damned' is released. A film I've never seen, but that's probably for the best. This was a dark time in Hollywood made horror. This film was one of the shining stars of the crap parade.

HORROR ICONS DOUG JONES, MICHAEL BERRYMAN, ADRIENNE BARBEAU & MORE UNITE FOR THE HORROR HISS OF MARCH "HELL'S KITTY

Today’s greatest horror icons unite for the purrfect scare!
Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Dale Midkiff (Pet Sematary), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Courtney Gains (The Children of The Corn), Lynn Lowry (Cat People), Kelli Maroni (Night of The Comet), Ashley C. Williams (The Human Centipede), Barbara Nedeljakova (Hostel), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), John Franklin (The Addams Family) and a ‘Killer Klown’ team up for some Pawplay this March!
Based on the web series and comic book of the same name, and inspired by writer-director Nicholas Tana’s experiences living with a professedly possessed cat, Hell’s Kitty tells of a covetous feline that acts possessed and possessive of his owner around women. The results are as funny as they are frightening!
Nick (Tana), a Hollywood screenwriter, discovers his cat has become murderously possessed, and will stop at nothing to rid him of any women in his life. As his life unravels out of control, Nick must find a way to have his kitty exorcised of the demonic spirit haunting her and creating a body count.
With characters named after classic horror movie characters (Jones plays Father Damien, Berryman is Detective Pluto, Nina Kate is Dr. Laurie Strodes, Barbeau is Mrs Carrie), and a tone reminiscent of some of the ‘80s greatest horror-comedies, Hell’s Kitty is undoubtedly the horror hiss of March!
Hell's Kitty is written and directed by Nicholas Tana and produced by Denise Acosta.



To kick of the movie release and to share their love for cats, the creators behind the film teamed with HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENINGS and the TLC CHINESE THEATER recently hosted a premiere at the legendary theatre to raise money for FixNation.org. FixNation provides a free, full-time spay/neuter clinic with two full-time veterinarians capable of sterilizing as many as 100 cats per day. They also help hundreds of cats find suitable homes. For more info on the cause click here.
Hell’s Kitty is available on all VOD platforms March 13, 2018 and on DVD March 27th, 2018 via Wild Eye Releasing.


"Hell's Kitty" on VOD March 13 and on DVD March 27

Your Feb 22nd Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

On this day in horror history.... February 21st, 1986

On this day in horror history.... Rutger Hauer terrorized the hell out of C. Thomas Howell, as 'The Hitcher' is released. A slightly over the top take a truly terrifying concept. Not too mention, who doesn't love Rutger Hauer?

"The Grindsploitation Trilogy" now available on Blu-Ray courtesy of Troma

"The Grindsploitation Trilogy" featuring the three titles, "Grindsploitation (2016)", "Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels (2016)" and "Grindsploitation 3: Video Nasty (2017)" are now available for pre-order in a Blu-Ray box, courtesy of Troma. Official release date will be April 10, 2018

Take a peek at the clip and hear Lloyd Kaufman both introduce the Trilogy and the very term "Grindsploitation" in his very own unique way along with the trilogys mainproducer Tony Newton.

The Trilogy origins from the UK but features an extremely wide variety of eyecandy from all across the globe. It's something every sleaze fan should take a nose dive into.

Pre-order the Blu-Ray set via https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079BJV317/

Your Feb 21st Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

On this day in horror history.... February 20th, 1932

On this day in horror history.... Tod Browning releases an incredibly controversial film, even to this day, 'Freaks'. Although, he may be best know for a little film called 'Dracula', this one is a close second. A horror film utilizing actual freaks as the leads, this made the horror a bit too real for some people. Creating one of the most iconic lines in history, "One of us. One of us. One of us." Have you seen it yet? If you're a horror lover, you really should.

Oscilloscope's NOVEMBER - Dark new fantasy horror from Estonia hits cinemas Feb. 23

Winner - Best Cinematography

2017 Tribeca Film Festival

WATCH THE STUNNING, SURREAL NEW TRAILER HERE!

In this tale of love and survival in 19th century Estonia, peasant girl Liina longs for village boy Hans, but Hans is inexplicably infatuated by the visiting German baroness that possesses all that he longs for. For Liina, winning Hans’ requited love proves incredibly complicated in this dark, harsh landscape where spirits, werewolves, plagues, and the devil himself converge, where thievery is rampant, and where souls are highly regarded, but come quite cheap.

With alluring black and white cinematography, director Rainer Sarnet vividly captures these motley lives as they toil to exist - but is existence worth anything if it lacks a soul?

NOVEMBER opens theatrically in New York City on February 23rd, and in Los Angeles on March 2nd.

Your Feb 20th Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.

On this day in horror history.... February 19th, 1993

On this day in horror history.... Sam Raimi releases the third installment of his 'Evil Dead' trilogy, as 'Army of Darkness' hits the theaters. A franchise that continues on to this day and made my #1 best franchise in horror. This film took Ashley J. Williams back in time and made things a bit more insane, but in this world.... anything is possible. I still remember seeing this in the theaters and loving every minute of it. "Gimmie some sugar, baby!"

Your Feb 19th Horror for the Day by Shaenon K. Garrity

Shaenon K. Garrity, the self-professed Mayor of Horror Movies, is mostly a cartoonist who just happens to watch a lot of scary movies while drawing cartoons. Check out her thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year at Horror Every Day. Continue to visit the Creepercast every Friday for that days featured Horror offering.