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The Thaw (2009)

While Dr. Kruipen is carrying out some research on the effects of global warming on polar bear behavior, he runs across the semi-frozen remains of a wooly mammoth. The prehistoric carcass harbors a frightening parasite that, once released from its state of hibernation, turns deadly. A team of young researchers arriving by helicopter joins Dr. Kruipen at his research … [Read More...] about The Thaw

The Babadook (2014)

A young widow scarred by life’s tragedies is raising her problematic young son as a single mother facing countless difficulties. The family situation comes to a head with the mysterious appearance of an unsettling pop-up storybook packed with cryptic messages foretelling disquieting events. In fact, a malevolent creature seems to be gradually manifesting itself in their … [Read More...] about The Babadook

Night Creatures (1962)

It's the 17th century. In a little town on the English coast, Reverend Blyss is hiding a huge secret: he's actually Captain Clegg, a notorious pirate who escaped the gallows and now leads a (more or less) irreproachable life under a false name. Despite his new identity, he never gave up his bad habit of smuggling, and to keep potential curious eyes away from his illicit … [Read More...] about Night Creatures

Anthropophagous (1980)

A young coed who needs to get to an Aegean island to meet some French friends is taken aboard a yacht belonging to a group of tourists willing to change their travel plans. But when they reach the destination, the area appears deserted and eerily silent - blame it on a maniacal cannibal with an insatiable appetite who's running around slaughtering and sinking his teeth … [Read More...] about Anthropophagous

Phantasm (1979)

After consummating sexual relations in the middle of a cemetery, a blond woman unexpectedly plants a knife in her partner's heart. As he's dying, he watches her transform into a sinister old geezer (We're off to a good start!). It actually turns out to be an alien who's come to Earth looking for free manpower to send to his home planet through a dimensional portal, but … [Read More...] about Phantasm

The Brain (1962)

Dr. Corrie, a scientist engaged in futuristic research in the field of brain surgery, takes advantage of a plane crash near his lab to surgically remove the still-active brain of despicable magnate Max Holt. Not only is the organ kept alive thanks to the sophisticated techniques Corrie has devised, but it also begins to project its willpower, subjugating the doctor. Once … [Read More...] about The Brain

This Month’s List

Quatermass Saga

Series of films with a sci-fi theme featuring protagonist Professor Bernard Quatermass, a character first imagined by screenwriter Nigel Kneale.

This Month’s Tag

Gothic

Bleak films set in dusty castles, gloomy basements and foreboding cemeteries, often populated by spectral entities and vampires.

Latest Publications

Night of the Demons (1988)

Late 1980’s splatterfest directed by Kevin Tenney.

Directors:
Kevin Tenney
Tags:
Demon, Exploitation, Haunted Houses, Infection, Possession, Seance, Splatter

4D Man (1959)

Naive sci-fi produced by Jack H. Harris and directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.

Directors:
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Tags:
Mad Doctor

Ladies in Retirement (1941)

Noirish drama directed by Charles Vidor and starring Ida Lupino.

Directors:
Charles Vidor
Tags:
Gothic, Madness

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