23 Nov 2017

Short Film Review: LEVEL

LEVEL is a 2017 short film written and directed by Andrew Hunt. After appearing as an official selection at nine film festivals earlier this year, along with winning an award, the film has now been released online. LEVEL begins with a relatively simple premise: a man find himself trapped in

Erin Grant 0
22 Nov 2017

FILM REVIEW: THE SCOPIA EFFECT

There’s just no easy way to say it, THE SCOPIA EFFECT is not a good film. That being said, the film shows signs of craft and an emerging talent that may have just tried too hard to swing for the fences. My honest opinion is that the high concept elements

Andy Breslow 0
15 Nov 2017

FILM REVIEW: AWAKENING THE ZODIAC

Last night my boyfriend was talking about his fears of going to Tampa for Thanksgiving as there is an active and elusive serial killer on the loose. The most recent victim was killed today. They have no leads and no suspects, just some grainy security camera footage. Now, imagine that

Amy 0
14 Nov 2017

FILM REVIEW: MOUNTAIN FEVER

Have you checked out Stephen King’s THE STAND? Just omit the “Devil” Randall Flagg, “Angel” Mother Abigail Freemantle, the massive journey to salvation and all the supernatural effects. Set it in the frigid mountains of the UK, and you have MOUNTAIN FEVER. Ok – just imagine some desperate survivors of

Meredith Brown 4
30 Oct 2017

FILM REVIEW: MAYHEM (TORONTO AFTER DARK)

MAYHEM played at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival this month. My schedule did not allow me to go see it when it played in the theatre, so I watched it at home.  Before I delve deeper (and reveal some spoilers) I will say this: If you get the chance

Amy 0
27 Oct 2017

FILM REVIEW: THE VILLAINESS (TORONTO AFTER DARK)

THE VILLAINESS (originally titled Ak-Nyeo) opens with one of the most badass fight scenes in recent memory. Seriously, the opening number (which feels like a single first-person shot) opens with such fire and fury that it’s almost nauseating. I mean that in the best of ways. Playing at this year’s

Andy Breslow 0
26 Oct 2017

66 HORROR FLIX PRESENTS: THE HUNGER (SEASON 1 FINALE!)

To wrap up the first season of 66 HORROR FLIX we will be going out with a bang. Today’s episode covers the David Bowie starring vampire thriller THE HUNGER. For those not familiar, THE HUNGER is the story of a love triangle that develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire,

Jim Towns 0
24 Oct 2017

FILM REVIEW: EAT LOCALS (TORONTO AFTER DARK)

Toronto After Dark Film Festival has officially wrapped, and as always they’ve brought to light some of the best examples of independent horror cinema from around the world. One of the more subversive offerings this time around is the superb vampire comedy EAT LOCALS. Not subversive in terms of being

Andy Breslow 0
23 Oct 2017

FILM REVIEW: LOWLIFE (TORONTO AFTER DARK)

LOWLIFE is a film that gives you a lot to like, but it isn’t without its difficulties. Playing as a part of this year’s Toronto After Dark Film Festival, it’s definitely one of the stranger films in the program line-up. It’s not perfect, but there’s enough there to keep you

Andy Breslow 0
20 Oct 2017

FILM REVIEW: SERPENT’S LULLABY

SERPENTS LULLABY  is the second short I am reviewing and whew! What a relief to get a beautiful little film to discuss. In a gothic manor set outside of town in old Quebec, Canada, lives a reclusive woman dressed in black garb with a distinguishingly lavish scarf that ties up

Meredith Brown 0