Monday, November 24, 2014

LET'S TALK TURKEY! HORROR TURKEY...

With this being Thanksgiving week. We thought to ourselves, "Hey wouldn't it be a great idea to do some Thanksgiving Horror Film suggestions?" Now the next question is. "Are there any thanksgiving themed Horror Films?" After a bit of research. It turns out there are. First we will list those. Then we will do you one better. Since Turkey Day is all about surrounding yourselves with family whom you probably only see about once a year, and gluttonous over eating. We're going to list some wonderful Horror Flicks to be served as a side with every meal. And when I say meal, of course I mean cannibalism and freaky foods. So get ready to wet your appetite on the following menu of Thanksgiving Films and Turkey Dinner Delights!

ALIEN ABDUCTION: INCIDENT IN LAKE COUNTY (1998)
Set around Thanksgiving this 1988 Made or T.V. movie should be a good appetizer for you conspiracy and Alien Abduction enthusiasts.

IMDB RATING 6.5 
PLOT: After a mysterious blackout, a son goes out to investigate and captures footage of actual Aliens.When the Aliens follow him and his brother back to his home. All Hell breaks out.

Written and directed by Dean Alloto and Starring Benz Antoine, Kristian Ayre, and Gillian Barber.

BLOOD RAGE (1983)

IMDB RATING: 5.7
PLOT: A Psychopath goes on a homicidal rampage after his twin brother whom he framed years earlier escapes on Thanksgiving.

Directed by John Grissmar and Written by Bruce Rubin
Starring Louise Lasser, Mark Soper and Marianne Kantor

BOOGEYMAN (2005)

IMDB RATING: 4.1
PLOT: Around Thanksgiving, A man is stalked by the entity that haunted his childhood.
Directed by Stephen Kay and Written by Eric Kripke
Starring Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel and Lucy Lawless

HOME SWEET HOME (1981)


IMDB RATING 3.1
PLOT: An escaped mental patient embarks on a killing spree over Thanksgiving weekend.
Directed by Nettie Pena and Written by Thomas Bush
Starring Jake Steinfield, Vanessa Shaw and Peter DePaula

INTENSITY (1997)

IMDB RATING 7.3
PLOT: A young woman encounters a serial killer while visiting a friends family for Thanksgiving. Then follows him to try an rescue a teenager that he has abducted.

Directed by Yves Simoneau and based on the novel by Dean Koontz.
Starring John C. McGinley, Molly Parker and Piper Laurie.

KRISTY (2014)

IMDB RATING 5.8
PLOT: A College girl who is alone on campus over Thanksgiving weekend is targeted by a group of outcasts. She must face her darkest emotions to fight back.

Directed by Oliver Blackburn and Written by Anthony Jaswinski
Starring Haley Bennett, Ashley Greene, and Lucas Till

THANKSGIVING (2007 SHORT FILM) 

Fake trailer for "Grindhouse" Directed by Eli Roth

And last but not least...
THANKSKILLING (2009)

IMDB RATING: 4.4
PLOT: A group of students are hunted by a Demonic Turkey during Thanksgiving break.
Written and Directed by Jordan Downey
Starring Wanda Lust, Natasha Cordova and Lindsey Anderson.

Thus wraps up our Thanksgiving Appetizers. But if you are hungry for more perhaps you might have a hinkering for these tasty morsels...

CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980)

One of the most dark and decrepit cult films of all time. This film has plenty of torture, mayhem and cannibalism to sate the bloodiest of appetites. And for dessert? We recommend...

THE STUFF (1985)

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

2014 Year in horror (Thus far)

2014 has not been a great year for horror Cinema. At least not for the major studios. Big budget films such as Annabelle (2014) New Line Cinemas "hurried" follow up to last years "The Conjuring" were massive disappointments. However there have been some gems in the independent markets.

Some of the standouts for us this year have been Eric England's "Contracted" which was released on DVD last November. Jourdan McClure's "Children Of Sorrow" which included a highly disturbing performance by Bill Oberst Jr. as cult leader Simon Leach. "Deliver Us from Evil" Written and Directed by Scott Derickson and Produced by Television legend Jerry Bruckheimer was one hell of a demonic ride.

We also enjoyed "The Purge: Anarchy" The successful box office sequel to "The Purge" and last but not least. "The Taking Of Deborah Logan" This gem of an indie kept us on the edge of our seats with strong performances by Jill Larson and Anne Ramsay. This film was a literal gut punch of creep and suspense. We look forward to what else 2014 has to offer!
Keep an eye on our Facebook page Mansion Of The Macabre for upcoming reviews of each of our selected films. As well as interviews with some of the films stars. Stay Tuned!