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“Draug” Explores Undead Norse Mythology
Many great stories come from tales that have been told before people were sitting in dark theaters, eating buttered popcorn, and gobbling down various amounts of sugar. These stories of mythology were meant to not only entertain but teach lessons and put fear in people. Some mythos are just so terrifying that replicating the concept into a film will cause nothing but dread. For filmmakers Karin En...[Read More]
Review: ‘Preternatural’ Delves Into the Found Footage Genre
Hailing from England, Gav Chuckie Steel’sPreternatural is a strange trip of a movie and one that I’m sure you’ll enjoy! This horror-comedy, about a duo of amateur filmmakers that set out to make a film of their own, is an interesting journey into postmodern self-reflexivity, shot like a mockumentary. Possibly fed-up with the tired cliches of the found footage horror genre, Dixon and Gavin (Dixon B...[Read More]
“Kill Or Be Killed” Blends Western And Horror In New Trailer
Genre blending is not only a challenge but when done correctly can be a huge success. The most recent example of genre blending is the horror western Bone Tomahawk which in it’s unique presentation and deep character driven story has landed itself on many Top 10 lists with positive reviews across the board. Coming in 2016 the horror western trend continues with the latest from Greeks Films called ...[Read More]
Review: Eerie ‘Phantom of the Woods’ is an Unsettling Experience
Phantom of the Woods is an atmospheric psychological horror film about two teenagers, Jake and Lana (J.R.S. Storch and Delaney Hathaway, respectively), dealing with adolescence and the pains and nuisance of home life. But things get strange in their quiet small town, with shadowy humanoid figures looming in the forest nearby. These same mysterious figures could be the cause of a recent trend of m...[Read More]