Wolf Creek 2: More Mick, More Savagery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjAdF0s2m6E Wolf Creek 2. 2014. Directed by Greg McLean. Screenplay by McLean & Aaron Sterns. Starring John Jarratt, Ryan Corr, Shannon Ashlyn, Philippe Klaus, Shane Connor, & Ben Gerrard. Duo Art Productions/Emu Creek Pictures. Unrated. 106 minutes. Action/Horror/Thriller ★★★★  The first Wolf Creek came as a surprise to me being both fully fictional, as well as …

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Damien – Season 1, Episode 7: “Abattoir”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdrtK3zo1M A&E's Damien Season 1, Episode 7: "Abattoir" Directed by T.J. Scott Written by Mark H. Kruger & Glen Mazzara * For a review of the previous episode, "Temptress" - click here * For a review of the next episode, "Here Is Wisdom"  - click here This latest episode starts off with Damien Thorn (Bradley …

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Candyman: White Guilt and Urban Horror

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGWOKCH_cM Candyman. 1992. Directed & Written by Bernard Rose; based on the story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker. Starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons, Vanessa Williams, DeJuan Guy, Marianna Elliott, Ted Raimi, Ria Pavia, Mark Daniels, Lisa Ann Poggi, Adam Philipson, Eric Edwards, Carolyn Lowery, & Barbara Alston. PolyGram Filmed Entertainment/Propaganda Films. …

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The Metaphysical Rage of Broken Marriages in Cronenberg’s The Brood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WywpJCF8Dtc The Brood. 1979. Directed & Written by David Cronenberg. Starring Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman, Nuala Fitzgerald, Cindy Hinds, Susan Hogan, Gary McKeehan, Michael Magee, Robert A. Silverman, Joseph Shaw, Larry Solway, Reiner Schwarz, Felix Sillas, & John Ferguson. Canadian Film Development Corporation/Elgin International Films Ltd./Mutual Productions Ltd./Victor Solnicki Productions. Rated …

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13 CAMERAS: Invaded Spaces, Suburban Fear, Violated Trust

Does your landlord ever show up without notice? Well, count your lucky stars Gerald's not your landlord; it can get a whole lot worse.

Slasher – Season 1, Episode 8: “Soon Your Own Eyes Will See”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUfCp--2wxI Chiller's Slasher Season 1, Episode 8: "Soon Your Own Eyes Will See" Directed by Craig David Wallace Written by Aaron Martin * For a review of the previous episode, "In the Pride of His Face" - click here The finale of Slasher's first season begins in a very Michael Myers-like way, as we follow the …

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Holidays – They’ll Never Be Safe Again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0YnwMFswMY Holidays. 2016. Directed by Anthony Scott Burns, Kevin Kölsch, Nicholas McCarthy, Adam Egypt Mortimer, Gary Shore, Kevin Smith, Sarah Adina Smith, Scott Stewart, & Dennis Widmyer. Screenplay by Burns, Kölsch, McCarthy, Shore, Kevin Smith, Sarah Adina Smith, Stewart, Widmyer, & Matt Johnson. Starring Kevin Smith, Lorenza Izzo, Seth Green, Clare Grant, Michael Gross, Andrew …

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Fear of Invasion in Predator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1txEAywdiw Predator. 1987. Directed by John McTiernan. Screenplay by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Richard Chaves, R.G. Armstrong, & Shane Black. Amercent Films/American Entertainment Partners L.P./Davis Entertainment. Rated R. 107 minutes. Action/Horror/Sci-Fi ★★★★ There are 1980s films. Then there …

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