I had a great time talking to the refreshingly thoughtful and sweet Carly Pope about her new scary sci-fi flick “Demonic” from writer/director Neil Blomkamp (“District 9,” “Elysium”). In the film, Pope stars as Carly, a daughter who must come to terms with her mother’s incarceration amidst supernatural forces while using the volumetric capture technology […]
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Michaela Watkins, Michael Chernus, and Harvey Guillen star in the new so funny it’s scary “Werewolves Within” from director Josh Ruben. Here’s the official synopsis from IFC Films: A proposed gas pipeline has created divisions within the small town of Beaverfield. When a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest […]
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“Werewolves Within” is a fun comedy/horror mashup from director Josh Ruben working from Mishna Wolff’s script. This one is based on the popular videogame of the same name from Red Storm Entertainment. Get ready for this Ubisoft film when it is released in theaters on June 25 and on demand on July 2 from IFC […]
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Set in 1989, “The Djinn” tells the tale of a mute boy who accidentally opens the portals of evil. Writers/directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell created a scary yet heartfelt movie about growing up with a “Home Alone” and “The Little Mermaid” twists. You know why they created their main character mute? So, they didn’t […]
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Two new movies this weekend include Angelina Jolie versus wildfire in “Those Who Wish Me Dead” in theaters and HBO Max and the supernatural thriller “The Djinn” also in theaters and on-demand. Which one is worth your time and money? I’d go with the genie! To see my complete interview for “The Djinn,” click here.
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“The Vigil” is a terrifyingly satisfying movie. Like some of the best horror films, this is about our demons inside. Writer/director Keith Thomas created a supernatural horror film that will stay with you long after the credits. Central to the movie is actor Dave Davis as Yakov Ronen, forced to take on the responsibility of […]
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A gentle reminder to let you know that one of my favorite scary films of the year, “Freaky,” is now available on-demand! This gender/body swap movie is not only creepy but funny as heck with on-point performances from Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. Click here to see “Freaky” now, and here to check out my […]
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It’s Mel Gibson versus Vince Vaughn at the box-office. Gibson is starring in the Christmas action flick “Fatman” as Santa Claus while Vaughn is a serial killer in the “Freaky Friday” meets “Friday the 13th horror-comedy “Freaky.” Which one is my pick of the week? To see my full interview with Kathryn Newton for “Freaky,” […]
