Dementia 13 (1963)

Francis Ford Coppola’s Dementia 13 is a fascinating early work from a director who would later helm some of the most iconic films in cinematic history. Though far from the grand scale of The Godfather or Apocalypse Now, this psychological thriller — produced by the legendary Roger Corman — demonstratesContinue Reading

Willow Creek (2013)

Willow Creek is an intriguing found footage horror film written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, a name more commonly associated with stand-up comedy and films like God Bless America and World’s Greatest Dad. Stepping into the horror genre, Goldthwait delivers a slow-burning, suspenseful experience that thrives on atmosphere rather thanContinue Reading

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a silent film from 1922, and it’s an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The studio behind it, along with director F.W. Murnau, was sued, and all prints were ordered destroyed. Luckily, several copies were distributed internationally and survived to this day. That’s aContinue Reading

Isolation (2005)

2005’s Isolation is a chilling Irish horror film written and directed by Billy O’Brien. Set on a desolate, run-down farm in rural Ireland, the story revolves around Dan (John Lynch), a farmer struggling to make ends meet. Desperate for money, he reluctantly agrees to let a mysterious doctor conduct secretContinue Reading

Cuckoo (2024)

2024’s Cuckoo follows Gretchen (Hunter Schafer), who is taken to the Alps by her father after he remarries. They are there to oversee the building of a new resort. Dan Stevens plays Herr Konig, the current resort manager and a family friend. Gretchen is uncomfortable in her new surroundings, unsettledContinue Reading

A Dark Song (2016)

A Dark Song centers on Sophia (Catherine Walker), who enlists the help of an occultist named Joseph Solomon (Steve Oram) to perform a ritual in a secluded house with the aim of contacting her deceased son. The dynamic and interaction between Sophia and Solomon during the intense ritual are keyContinue Reading

The Cursed (2021)

When I found a heavily discounted Blu-ray copy of The Cursed at a store known for selling overstock, I didn’t have high hopes for it. The cover art looked cheap and it didn’t stand out from the myriad of B-movie horror titles with which it shared the racks. But, IContinue Reading