Fright Night Horror

When did you first become interested in horror? I've been interested in horror as far back as I can remember. I don't remember a time where I wasn't interested in horror. I do remember hints, bits and pieces of pop culture that led me to have a great interest in horror, but I cannot place the exact moment. I remember reading Cracked magazine at my grandmother's house in the early 80s and seeing a lot of cartoony horror characters, and since I am Canadian, we had the Hilarious House of Frankenstein which I also started watching at a very very early age which definitely influenced me greatly. It was a kid's show so I was allowed to watch it from the very start, maybe two or three years old. I was never scared of horror so my parents never outlawed or dissuade me from watching or reading stuff like that. Michael Jackson was also a huge influence on me both artistically and musically, so watching the Thriller video at about 3 years old was something indescribable, I w...

With Rhys Frake-Waterfield's sequel to cult hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey being released on July 1st from Altitude Film Distribution, we thought what better way to celebrate than having a competition and giving away both films on Blu-ray to a lucky winner. Synopsis: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey: A horror retelling of A. A. Milne's 1926 book Winnie-the-Pooh, and follows the anthropomorphic characters Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet as they become bloodthirsty murderers when Christopher Robin abandons them for college. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey II: Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake. Order from Amazon at  https://amzn.to/4cdQJxp Enter now for a chance to win. Four actors play Christopher Robin in the two films, can you name all  four ? Send your name, address and of course the answer to competition365@outlook.com Quic...

  Images: NYX UK Press By Jon Donnis NYX UK is set to send chills down spines this July with an array of thrilling and spine-tingling channel premieres. With eight new films debuting, horror aficionados will be in for a treat, featuring a mix of retro-slashers, gory humor, and supernatural thrillers. SEED Headlining: Uwe Boll's "SEED" The highlight of the month is undoubtedly Uwe Boll’s controversial retro-slasher SEED (2007). Airing on Tuesday, July 16 at 9pm, this film offers a divisive portrait of a serial killer, delving into the macabre and grotesque. SEED is a grim exploration of vengeance and the human capacity for cruelty, promising to leave viewers both disturbed and captivated. DISCOPATH A Disco Inferno: "DISCOPATH" Kicking off the month's premieres with a blend of humor and horror is Renaud Gauthier’s DISCOPATH (2013). Set to premiere on Friday, July 5 at 9pm, this film transforms a local nightclub into a blood-soaked dance floor. With its unique ...

Stop what you’re doing, it’s time for ‘a hellish immersive experience’ (Dread Central) like no other, as the highly anticipated Stopmotion makes moves on to Blu-ray, DVD and digital from Acorn Media International this summer, following its UK premiere on Shudder.  And to celebrate we have a great competition and 2 copies on DVD to give away. Synopsis: The Nightingale’s Aisling Franciosi gives another outstanding turn as a talented stop-motion artist who becomes completely consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations – with deadly results.   Stopmotion has garnered praise and awards galore, including the best director prize at Fantastic Fest for the hugely talented Robert Morgan’s feature directorial debut. His truly original mind-melter brings nightmares to life before your very eyes and is set for its home entertainment bow on 1 July 2024.   Following the death of her overbearing mother, stop-motion animator Ella Blake (Franciosi – The Fall, Game of Throne...

A reality show becomes all too real in Jung Bum-shik’s Korean found-footage fear-fest Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. Now you can discover what really happened at the haunted hospital as Second Sight Films brings the acclaimed horror to Limited Edition and Standard Edition Blu-ray on 24 June 2024. And to celebrate we have a great competition and 2 copies on standard Blu-ray to give away. Synopsis: An online horror show is desperate to build up its followers and what better way to do it than to send its team to film a live broadcast from a notorious haunted asylum? The presenters and crew pack up their kit and descend on the intimidating location… But, it’s not long before things take a terrifying turn and spiral into a living nightmare that's about to be captured on camera. The film stars Wi Ha-joon, Lee Seung-wook and Park Ji-hyun. Discover Gonjiam for yourself and experience the harrowing horror like never before. Pre-order from Amazon at  https://amzn.to/3KRyaTj Enter now for a chance ...

"Abigail," directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, is an entertaining blend of horror, comedy, and camp, giving a fresh spin to the classic "Dracula's Daughter." The plot follows a group of kidnappers who inadvertently snatch a 12-year-old vampire, setting off a series of both frightening and humorous events. One of the film's highlights is its ability to transform a seemingly straightforward premise into an unpredictable and highly engaging narrative. From the beginning to the end, viewers are kept in suspense, never knowing what unexpected twist will come next. The filmmakers have created an intense, visually impressive, and thoroughly entertaining film that horror enthusiasts will love. With "Abigail," Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett have crafted their most polished, funniest, and bloodiest work to date. The film showcases that the vampire genre can still be dynamic and highly entertaining. While "Abigail" doesn't rely he...

"Boy Kills World" is a high-octane blend of action, comedy, and revenge, marking an impressive feature directorial debut for Moritz Mohr. Featuring a dynamic performance from Bill Skarsgård, the film offers a creatively charged and delightfully violent experience that will undoubtedly appeal to aficionados of intense action and dark humor. The narrative centers on Boy, a deaf-mute avenger played by Skarsgård, who seeks retribution against the twisted matriarch Hilda Van Der Koy, chillingly portrayed by Famke Janssen. After his family is brutally slain by Hilda, Boy, orphaned and silenced, is trained in martial arts by a mysterious shaman. He allies with a motley resistance group to carry out his bloody vendetta. Along his journey, Boy's inner voice, humorously provided by H. Jon Benjamin, offers a unique and amusing perspective as he interacts with the ghost of his deceased sister. One of the film's standout features is its fearless creativity. Mohr injects the action...