The month of scary movies is almost over! While I might be excited about it, I’m sure most of you are looking forward to watching a freaky film this Friday night. There are loads of great movies to watch on Halloween, from new releases in cinema like Horns or Oculus (both releasing this Friday) to your older classics like Halloween …
Spin-offs of horror franchises aren’t that uncommon: A Nightmare On Elm Street and Friday The 13th both had some time in TV land, and even Buffy’s vampire slaying started on the big screen. You may soon add The Evil Dead to that list. Last Updated: July 28, 2014
The World’s End is the highly anticipated final chapter in Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s Cornetto Trilogy. The film opens in the UK this Friday. Us South Africans, well, we have to wait until 15 November to watch it. Similarly, The Evil Dead remake finally opens here on 16 August, despite releasing in the States back in April. And …
It’s something of a challenge to talk about horror comedy The Cabin in the Woods because to get maximum enjoyment out of it, you should really be clueless when entering the cinema, and just go along on its wild, witty ride. It helps too if you’re a long-time fan of horror movies, because a good chunk of the fun while …
This week it’s all about going against the flow. We want to know about the films you love… that everyone else hates. And vice versa. What much hyped movies have left you cold? Are you still searching for the appeal of cult classics like Blade Runner, 2001: Space Odyssey and The Evil Dead? Do you think critical darling and fan …
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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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