Darkly funny with nice production values and distinctive performances, filmmaking collective Radio Silence deliver a crowd-pleasing thriller with 2019’s Ready or Not. Laced with biting class satire, the film aims to entertain as well as skewer. August 21st sees the film celebrate its fifth anniversary, so let’s take a look back!
Read MoreHostile Dimensions (2023)
Hostile Dimensions, the latest sci-fi/horror film from director Graham Hughes, will hit theaters and digital/VOD platforms on August 23rd, courtesy of Dark Sky Films. This twist-filled multiverse thriller follows two documentary filmmakers investigating the mysterious disappearance of a graffiti artist. Their search leads them to an ominous freestanding door, plunging them into a dark journey through various dimensions.
Read MoreArt of a Hit (2024)
Art of a Hit, releasing on August 20th, 2024, from Giant Pictures, showcases an intriguing blend of rock culture and horror, starring a notable cast including Ryan Donowho, Charlie Saxton, and Tim Jo. This film attempts to capture the essence of the late '90s rock scene while intertwining it with a chilling narrative set in a 1000-year-old French chateau. Despite its shortcomings, Art of a Hit deserves appreciation for its originality and effort.
Read MoreBud (2024)
Bud, directed by Shane Bradford, takes us deep into the heart of West Texas, where a group of elitists makes the grave mistake of trying to muscle their way into a small town with plans to build a casino. But they soon learn that they’ve picked the wrong family to mess with. What follows is a bloody showdown as the locals rise up to protect their land, and the bodies start piling up.
Read MoreThe Only Ones (2024)
The Only Ones, written and directed by Jordan Miller, is a slasher film that stands out with its fully developed characters, unexpected twists, and brutal kills. It opens with a chilling tale reminiscent of horror classics like Wrong Turn, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Hatchet. The terrifying figure of Boneface, the killer in the story, is as frightening as he is badass.
Read MoreWe Are Zombies (2023)
When the dead are back, what do we do with them? RKSS, the team behind Turbo Kid and Summer of '84, offers a fresh take on the undead in the SCREAMBOX Original We Are Zombies, streaming everywhere on August 13. The music in We Are Zombies is so exceptional that I wish it could follow me around and score my life.
Read MoreBecky (2024)
Becky is a thrilling ride that harkens back to the psychological thrillers of the 90s, with a modern twist that keeps the viewer both entertained and on edge. Directed by Houston native Justin Milton, the film follows a newly married couple as they settle into their suburban home, only to have their lives upended by a dangerously obsessed neighbor, Becky. The plot may feel familiar—a pretty, twisted woman becomes infatuated with a happily married man and wreaks havoc on his marriage and career—but Milton's execution elevates this story beyond its predictable beats.
Read MoreMagnum Opus: The .MOVie (2022)
Magnum Opus: The .MOVie is more than just a film; it's a testament to friendship and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Addison Binek, the creator of Psycho Ape, along with James Johnson, Brad LaJoye, and Johnathan Gogoleski, have pieced together a chaotic yet endearing collection of stunts and shenanigans captured on a mix of VHS, Hi-8, MiniDV, and Digital HD. The result is a time capsule that perfectly encapsulates the recklessness and camaraderie of a bygone era.
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