Ken Russell's one-of-a-kind attack on conformity still has the power to shock. In "De Palma", a documentary on Brian DePalma, the American director of Dressed to Kill and MI:I, the divisive director is discussing his film Body Double's most notorious scene: A woman on her stomach gets killed through her floor from the roof below by a six-inch drill. "It had to be at that length to get through the roof", he says. It is a simple explanation that might disappoint someone looking

The trailer indicates a film confusedly trying to mine the Pandemic. It was only a matter of time when Hollywood began peddling its own versions of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The lockdowns with empty roads and people confined to their homes did make us feel like we were living inside a horror film anyway, so why not? It is also not surprising that one of the first miners of what could become a small genre unto itself, is Michael Bay & Co. Ever a purveyor of all bad things

We plan your night-in with horror films to watch - back-to-back! Even without the pandemic, horror movies marathon at Halloween night has been a tradition. This year, frankly, the horror served up on the screen was outweighed by the real-life events. But thankfully, there are enough films that exist to provide the requisite chills and thrills to make this night memorable. Because Horror is a genre with so many sub-genres and types that it is impossible to make one list and ma

I suppose it is Donald Trump's fault who called the film "racist" simultaneously forcing Blumhouse to push the release and...

I propose that Veronica/Eden is actually a white person who happens to be Black.

Adam Sandler reprises his man-child act for the umpteenth time with surprising results. If you have taken time out to watch an Adam Sandler picture, you know what you're in for. In all probability, he is going to play this man-child with a golden heart, probably with a speech impediment. Hubie Halloween is no different. Depending on whether you're his fan or not, this could be either good news or a bad one. Frankly, I have never warmed up to his antics and his reason for cont

This is homage without feeling... but you can do a lot worse with your night. A troubled teenager Ben (John-Paul Howard) comes to stay with his father Liam (Jamison Jones) near a marina and encounters an ancient witch lurking about. That's the simple premise that filmmakers Brett and Drew Pierce (collectively known and credited here as The Pierce Brothers) have. The brothers are eager to inform the audience that they love horror. There are nods from Fright Night to The Thing

For better or for worse, this is one of the most overtly political horror films you'll see. Also known as "The Weeping Woman", this film is not to be confused with the terrible Hollywood film The Curse of La Llorona That potential confusion out of the way, for those who do not know, La Lorona is a spirit from the Latin American folklore who can be seen wailing for her drowned children. Director Jayro Bustamante uses the legend only as a springboard to ruminate about the state

Disney's scariest film? The horror scene changed considerably since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). It brought forth all the subconscious American fears kicking and screaming into mainstream cinema. The damage wreaked by the violence of the Vietnam war was fresh in people's minds and the film, perhaps, if not for the first time, then at least most effectively, used it to a powerful effect. It also made gore a staple of horror films. No wonder Disney's The W

Werewolf tale, hopefully back in its grittier avatar. Like many who are reading this, I was brought up on mean and brutal werewolf films where the danger was palpable and the sexual pull of danger was yet another instrument in elevating the sense of horror. While vampires traditionally evoke a richer, more decadent atmosphere, werewolves are earthier and conjure up grittier images. I am, of course, talking about classics like An American Werewolf in London, The Howling, Silve

The sequel to the '92 cult hit is not coming out this year! The Nia DaCosta helmed sequel to Candyman has been awaited eagerly by the fans. There is a lot excitement because the film has been written by Jordan Peele, the man behind recent smashes like Get Out and Us. Though Candyman himself never got as famous as Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, the character has developed a loyal fan following. The director of this latest version, Nia DaCosta looks all set for a breakthrough -

"Freaky Friday" gets a freaky horror twist! Yesterday, I wrote about Possessor, a sci-fi horror about a woman who can be implanted into another's body and then use it to commit assassinations. Today, I am writing about another body-swapping horror film! But if the Possessor trailer scared you, relax, the tone is much lighter this time. Remember 'Freaky Friday'? A mother and her teenage daughter's souls get swapped into each other's bodies for one weird Friday? Now, Christophe

Looks like 2020's first neon-soaked, ultra-violent, mind-bender is here. The first thing that got us excited about Posssessor is that is directed by David Cronenberg's son. If you think we are unfairly projecting father's talent on to the son, you still have to watch Brandon Cronenberg's debut where a corporate sells fans celebrity illnesses to their crazy fans. While not completely successful, it showed great promise and yes, Brandon has learned a trick or two from the maste

Ben Wheatly's film has a lot to live up to. Daphne du Maurnier's classic Gothic novel was immortalized on film by Alfred Hitchcock in the film of the same name. Winning several Oscars and cementing Hitchcock's repuatation, it was also the film which paved his way to Hollywood - leading to "The American Years", as they are called. No one has dared touch the story since then until now. (Though there are some made-for-tv iterations and a fun 1964 Bollywood remake called Kohra).

“Home Alone on steroids”. You can almost hear the elevator pitch for this film. And no doubt, the producers will have a good reason to get excited. Becky (Lulu Wilson) is disturbed. She is dealing with her mother’s death. Her father Jeff (Joel McHale) is marrying Kayla (Amanda Brugel), a woman she still has to warm up to, and she is being forced to spend a weekend with them along with her would-be mother’s little son. All this is fueling her teenage angst factor all the way u