Film Review by Brian Stidham Malevolent is an example of how a film can have a completely different flavor from its trailer. It is a British film by an Icelandic director that was picked up for US release by Netflix. I’ll let that sink in for a second. The trailer wasn’t the typical trailer with…
Film Review by Bud Jenness CARNIVAL OF SOULS is either an intentionally layered and meaningful film, or it was a ‘happy accident’ by Herk Harvey. I sometimes say it’s not too far removed from an Ed Wood film, but that’s really not fair at all. There’s something special about this movie, and I’ll be darned…
Film Review by Brian Stidham Hereditary is a rare breed of horror movie, in that it is not only genuinely chilling but it also received an enormous amount of critical praise. It was nominated for multiple awards at several award events including the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, the Gotham Awards, and The Los Angeles…
Film Review by Brian Stidham The Void is a Canadian supernatural horror film that came to my attention on the recommendation of a friend that knows about my nostalgic appreciation of 80’s horror movies, especially the works of John Carpenter. Upon viewing, I now see the comparisons to Carpenter’s work in many facets of the…
The Scarefest has announced plans for yet another entry into the online video medium. This new, as yet untitled, venture will differ from Scarefest Radio greatly while featuring some of the faces you have come to know and love. Utilizing a professional studio and editors, the plans are to produce a monthly horror news show…
Film Review by Holly R. LaFavers WRETCH is a psychological horror film produced by Thoughfly Films in Louisville, Kentucky. This film horror film is about a drug-induced night that takes place in the woods, where three friends are confronted with themes of jealousy, guilt, fear, sexual desires, and a luring supernatural presence that begins to…
The quickest way to their heart (that doesn’t involve avoiding the rib cage) is to share a special weekend at The Scarefest! The Scarefest wants to help you make their Valentine’s Day special this year. What does every horror and paranormal fan want? They want to come to The Scarefest! So to celebrate this Valentine’s…
I guess it’s good to be Chucky. First they announce that they are doing a remake of Child’s Play. Then The Scarefest books Alex Vincent for 2019. Now it has been announced that Chucky is getting his own television series!
This week I’m doing something a little different: I am reviewing a horror convention. Last weekend I went to Bowling Green Kentucky for my first visit to The Vette City Con. Vette City is small convention that caters to the horror and comicon crowds. It was nice to see horror take a front seat up against…
Since the movie Glass has hit theaters, I decided it was high time to watch 2016’s Split.Just in case you are totally out of the loop, those movies are part of a trilogy that started with Unbreakable 19 years ago: yes, 19 years ago. Apparently M. Night Shyamalan doesn’t get in a hurry. Ironically, neither…