One horror film franchise that has always interested me, has been the Hellraiser series. The tale of pinhead and friends, coming to our world from a hell that we could not imagine, has always made for a different kind of horror. Clive Barker created something magically terrifying with that concept, but it’s never been fully explored behind the scenes. One …
Six films open in South Africa today, with two of the week’s biggest releases centred on dysfunctional, destructive families. Last Updated: November 1, 2013
When you’re making a movie, it’s a given fact that the limelight is going to fall on your stars, directors and producers. They’re going to get the lions share of that glory, leaving the rest of the cast to scramble for the leftovers. That’s why Gaffer boys have a lifespan equivalent to a May Fly. But one crucial part …
It’s a big week for musical entertainers at the movies, with three new films opening in South Africa that fit this theme. Actually, it’s a big week for new movies in general, with seven flicks debuting locally today. Last Updated: September 27, 2013
Sit back, relax and enjoy 25 years of Street Fighter history with this free documentary.
There are very few movies I love as unequivocally as Raiders of the Lost Ark. I have not only watched the movie more times than I can count, but I’ve also devoured all the extra tidbits surrounding it with manic glee. One of the best of these extras was undoubtedly Jamie Benning’s unofficial documentary on the film, Raiding the Lost Ark, which …
I don’t know about you folks, but back when I was a kid, I freakin’ loved dinosaurs. Jurassic Park started an interest in me telling people that the real name for a Bronotsaurus was actually Apatosaurus, while shows like Cadillacs and Dinosaurs convinced me that the future was going to be awesome in an apocalyptic manner. And with new research …
Even if you aren’t a big fan of their music because you have incredibly bad taste in life and you know it, you’ve got to admit that Metallica knows how to put on one hell of a show. They recently performed in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the fans were happy. And now, they’re going to be powerchording their way to the …
A good loot box never feels like a coupon. It feels like a moment. …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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