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25/08/2023

[Podcast] Director John Pata on Fear, Decay, and his Psychological Horror Thriller BLACK MOLD

E.L. King interviews special guest John Pata about his second directorial feature film, the psychological horror thriller Black Mold (2023). The film follows photographers Brooke (Agnes Albright) and Tanner (Andrew Bailes), who, while exploring a dilapidated building, encounter a squatter who causes Brook’s memories to resurface, forcing her to face off against her traumatic past.

Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and Google Podcasts.

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15/06/2023

"Satan Wants You is a harrowing, unforgiving, and brilliantly executed documentary."

E.L. King reviews Satan Wants You at Portland Horror Film Festival.

Directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams, the Canadian horror and crime documentary Satan Wants You is a captivating narrative exploring the Satanic Panic of the 1980s featuring archival footage, news clippings, audio recordings, and interviews. It's a sharp and intriguing account of the abuse of....

10/05/2023

"Bolstered by songs that feel fresh and indicative of the film’s genre and styling, Hinschen’s original discography is uniquely memorable."

Dani Shembesh reviews Bliss of Evil.

Bliss of Evil is rather enjoyable, with several important things to say about why evil people do terrible things.

06/05/2023

"Eden exposes us to a complicated human experience of trauma, abuse, and exploitation - shining a light on a deeply corrupt government."

[True Horror] Breanna Lucci explores the real horrors that inspired the crime thriller Eden.

True Horror column issue discussing the film Crime Thriller Eden (2012), human trafficking, and victimization rampant in the United States.

05/05/2023

Listen to E.L. King's exclusive interview with Malum director Anthony DiBlasi and star Natalie Victoria on the Slay Away podcast.

Anthony DiBlasi and Natalie Victoria discuss their new horror psychological horror film Malum with E.L. King on the Slay Away podcast.

03/05/2023

"Marlowe’s nearly ten-year-long passion project blends bizarre visuals, lurid violence, and the dark personal drama of a troubled character."

Mitch Brown reviews Abruptio.

Marlowe’s nearly ten-year-long passion project blends bizarre visuals, lurid violence, and the dark personal drama of a troubled character.

03/05/2023

[PODCAST] Director Luke Boyce Talks Horror, Comics, and Revealer

E.L. King interviews special guest Luke Boyce, director of the Shudder Original apocalyptic, supernatural, Q***r neon-horror film Revealer.

The dark comedy is Boyce’s feature debut. He collaborated on the story with Hack/Slash series creator and writer Tim Seeley and comics author Michael Moreci who wrote the screenplay. The tie-in comic is available now from Vault Comics.

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29/04/2023

"Ambitiously filmed throughout one weekend, Invoking Yell is a unique addition to the genre."

Dani Shembesh reviews Invoking Yell.

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Ambitiously filmed throughout one weekend, Invoking Yell is a unique addition to the genre.

29/04/2023

"Nestled between hopeful and hopeless, the film is an evocative story about death, grief, and fear."

Dani Shembesh reviews That's Our Time.

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The horror lies within the deep-rooted grief and loneliness that pervade Danny’s world. The film doesn't need to scream to be heard.

24/04/2023

"While it’s certainly aimed at teens as a captivating, edge-of-your-seat gateway horror, there’s plenty of bite and gore to entice everyone."

Bee Delores reviews Kids vs. Aliens now streaming on Shudder.

While it’s certainly aimed at teens as a captivating, edge-of-your-seat gateway horror, there’s plenty of bite and gore to entice everyone.

24/04/2023

"Enveloped in a hot pink fever dream, Chicks is a provocative exploration of freedom, femininity, and empowerment."

Dani Shembesh reviews Geena Hernandez's short Chicks at .

Enveloped in a hot pink fever dream, Geena Hernandez's short Chicks is a provocative exploration of freedom, femininity, and empowerment.

22/04/2023

Dani Shembesh interviews a star and producer of Bury the Bride, Chaz Bono, during its world premiere at .

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Dani Shembesh interviews Chaz Bono to discuss his career and his complex character in Bury The Bride.

21/04/2023

"Feng Shui reflects an uncomfortable uncertainty: are we ever truly alone, and would we ever know otherwise?"

Dani Shembesh reviews Feng Shui at .

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The film reflects an uncomfortable uncertainty: are we ever truly alone, and would we ever know otherwise?

21/04/2023

"While its story isn’t unique, Laced is well executed — saved by impeccable performances, direction, and visually rousing cinematography."

E.L. King reviews Laced for its world premiere at .
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While its story isn’t unique, Laced is well executed — saved by impeccable performances, direction, and visually rousing cinematography.

20/04/2023

"Defiant and intense, its forceful, unflinching look into the morality (or lack thereof) of war is divisive and electric."

Dani Shembesh reviews Black Dragon at .

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Defiant and intense, Black Dragon's forceful, unflinching look into the morality (or lack thereof) of war is divisive and electric.

20/04/2023

"It's funny, self-aware, and full of fun nods to horror genre trends — historical and contemporary, both factual and fabricated."

Mitch Brown reviews The Once and Future Smash at .

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It's funny, self-aware, and full of fun nods to horror genre trends — historical and contemporary, both factual and fabricated.

19/04/2023

"Vibrating with rich and dense lore, it reads as a love letter to founders of the sci-fi and cosmic horror genre."

Dani Shembesh reviews sci-fi horror short The Fore-Men at .

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Sci-Fi Horror short, The Fore-Men, delivers a viciously lonely view of what the world might be like if humans were at their worst.

19/04/2023

"Bold, fresh, and bloody, director Ariel Vida gives audiences Uterine Horror wrapped in a lovely red cannabis bow while playing on familiar folk horror tropes."

E.L. King reviews Trim Season at .
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Trim Season is an abundantly entertaining horror film. Vida plays on familiar Folk Horror tropes while remaining fresh in her ex*****on.

19/04/2023

"With its well-balanced pacing, intriguing narrative, surprises, and well-built tension, the film thrills."

Dani Shembesh reviews Bury The Bride for its world premiere at .
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Bury The Bride's well-balanced pacing, intriguing narrative, surprises, and well-built tension, create a film that thrills.

17/04/2023

E.L. King interviews co-writer and star of Bury The Bride, Krsy Fox at Panic Fest 2023.

E.L. King (Slay Away) interviews co-writer of Bury The Bride, Krsy Fox at Panic Fest 2023.

08/04/2023

Who was acting upon secret orders to bring back the alien lifeform, considering the crew and the cargo as "expendable" in Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott?

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08/01/2023

E.L. King discusses Stephen King's, Silver Bullet, its religious iconography, the other, and blue-collar communities with Heather Buckley.

Podcast Ep. 1: Silver Bullet, Small Town Americana, and the Cycle of the Werewolf. Exploring the film's themes and religious iconography.

05/01/2023

[PODCAST] Director George Popov Invites Us to Step Through a Doorway and Into the SIDEWORLD

E.L. King interviews special guest George Popov, director of the folk horror documentary series Sideworld. Bulgarian-born Popov has been revered for his unique visual style and carefully crafted atmosphere. The SIDEWORLD series currently has three installments, Haunted Forests of England, Terrors of the Sea, and Damnation Village. Each explores a trove of frightening tales, myths, and folklore.

George’s early impact on British cinema is an exciting sign of things to come, with his work ‘Hex’ (2017) and ‘The Droving’ (2020) featured in Rob Young's book 'The Magic Box: Viewing Britain through the rectangular window', a catalog and exploration of culturally defining British films and television, labeled "Terrific" and "A lucid and patriotic guided tour" by the New York Times. Both films also received glowing reviews from top UK film critic and writer for Empire Magazine, Kim Newman, who praised the films for breathing life into the folk horror genre.

SIDEWORLD is now streaming on digital on-demand. Watch it on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Tubi.

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Come with us anytime for new episodes as we chat about lore, gore, the inspiration behind your favorite horror films, and every kill in between.

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05/01/2023

"What Moves The Dead is a masterful rendition of Poe’s traditional tale. What was originally a dark story filled with echoing sadness becomes a strong magnifying glass..."

Breanna Lucci reviews T. Kingfisher's WHAT MOVES THE DEAD.

Breanna Lucci says What Moves The Dead is entertaining, with characters that leap off the page and force us to listen. Award-winning author of The Twisted Ones, T. Kingfisher gives a refreshing tour of the Usher household in a witty, modern-yet-rustic take on Edgar Allen Poe’s classic The Fall of ...

05/01/2023

"Brood X is a riveting story with compelling and unexpected twists. It’s detailed, captivating, and delivers on its promise of cicada-filled horror."

Bri Geiger reviews BROOD X. Buy your copy from TKO Presents!

Brianna Geiger says Brood X is a strikingly disturbing novella that makes cicadas absolutely terrifying. Brood X is an illustrated novella written by bestselling author Joshua Dysart and features illustrations by internationally-renowned artist M.K. Perker. The novella is a nail-biting murder myster...

05/01/2023

"Friend of the World is an absurdist horror-comedy with a fresh voice, making it a solid debut from director Brian Patrick Butler."

Mitchell Brown reviews FRIEND OF THE WORLD.

Friend of the World is the bizarre story of an experimental filmmaker and a sneering general in a post-societal bunker.

05/01/2023

"Raw's body horror is top-notch. Justine has a horrifying allergic reaction, and the cinematography by Ruben Impens is unafraid to display her skin bubbling out and peeling off."

Read Breanna Lucci's review of Julia Decournau's RAW.

Breanna Lucci says Raw overflows with incredible performances, artful props, and complex relationships. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS] Julia Ducournau, a French director and screenwriter, produced the disturbing drama horror Raw (2016). Starring Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, and Rabah Nait Oufella...