Blood Vessel (2019) Directed by Justin Dix. In the waning days of the Second World War, a group of shipwreck escapees take refuge in a German U-boat filled with ancient vampires. Minor spoilers follow. We open on the stormy North Atlantic, as a life raft carries a weary and … Read More
Now, I’ve been to Comic Book Conventions, Dr. Who Conventions (to make you jealous, I’ve seen both Bakers live), and Monster Movie Conventions. But I’ve never been to a Horror Film Festival. Until now. On Saturday, 9 May, Mitch Harrod held the Soho Horror Film Festival online, due to the … Read More
Love, Death + Robots is a series of 18 short films exploring these three subjects in various combinations. Season One is currently running on Netflix. Those of you who may remember, I am a big fan of short films. So, why wouldn’t I embrace a series that is comprised … Read More
“Count-less” films have been made about the antics of Count Dracula, the quintessential vampire who sleeps in a coffin in a couple inches of soil from his native land and only comes out at night. For many, Bela Lugosi is our first exposure to this icon, who has haunted … Read More
In an alternate universe 1999, a police officer stumbles across a subculture of psychopaths involved in an ultraviolent cross country race in cars that run on human blood. Naturally, he joins up. I’m going to break down and discuss this first episode in great detail, so just be warned that … Read More
By brutal horror anime we mean gore, violence, and a total emotional gut-punch in the feels. Brace yourselves, the anime list is coming! 10. Ga-rei: Zero The Prelude to the manga series Ga-rei, it sets in motion the antagonistic relationship between two swordswomen. Much pocky and bloodshed is shared. … Read More
“Freaks of Nature” (2015) is a comedy horror film that throws everything, including the kitchen sink, into the mix. It’s zombies vs. vampires vs. aliens in a sub-par horror comedy of totally non-epic proportions. Aliens are invading Dillford and it’s up to humans, zombies and vampires to stop them. Directed by … Read More
Sometimes, the road is too tiring and you just want to stay home. Or, if you do want to go out, you keep it local. That was the case last weekend. To match the full moon that shone overhead, I headed to a newly opened watering hole in town … Read More
Ever wonder what the secret is to making an extremely popular horror movie? One that just draws in the crowd like flies on cows in the middle of summer? One that is written and executed so poorly, and yet the money just comes flowing in and you have to … Read More
So, you’ve reached that point in your life when the apartment is just not cutting it and you think you want a house. But, what do you buy? What are the things you should look out for when you consider a house? Are there potential problems with the … Read More
