Bookworm (2024) #FantasticFest

Bookworm, directed by Ant Timpson, delivers a charming and heartfelt adventure that manages to blend quirky humor, family dynamics, and a touch of magic in an unexpectedly delightful package. Set against the backdrop of New Zealand's lush landscapes, the film tells the story of Mildred, brilliantly portrayed by Nell Fisher, a clever and guarded girl on a mission to find the mythological Canterbury Panther. The stakes are personal: her mother is in the hospital, and Mildred hopes that a picture of the elusive beast will help her claim a reward large enough to cover the medical bills.

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Tenants (2024)

Tenants, a film produced by 13th Floor Productions in association with EXIT 19 and Wallick Productions, brings an anthology of horror that weaves together seven terrifying tales within a single apartment complex. Directed by Blake Reigle, Jonathan Louis Lewis, Sean Mesler, and Buz Wallick, this 94-minute thriller follows one woman’s desperate search for her sister, navigating through the twisted stories of the tenants, each encounter spiraling into madness and terror. The premise is simple but effective: Joni, played by Mary O’Neil, is desperately searching for her sister Emily in a building that becomes stranger with each passing floor.

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Succubus (2024)

Succubus offers a bold and engaging addition to the horror genre, promising a thrilling ride for fans. Set to release across digital platforms and on DVD on September 24, this film from R.J. Daniel Hanna showcases a talented cast, including Brendan Bradley, Rachel Cook, Olivia Applegate, Derek Smith, Emily Kincaid, Rosanna Arquette, and Ron Perlman. The story follows Chris, a young father navigating a marital separation who joins a dating app, StarCrossed.

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3 from Hell (2019) #RetroReview

When I heard that Rob Zombie would be making a third film in the series that began with 2003’s House of 1000 Corpses and 2005’s The Devil’s Rejects, I was pretty surprised. Given that the ending of TDR felt pretty definitive for its characters, and in hindsight is an artistic highpoint for the writer/director, returning to that particular well all those years later seemed curious. With 3 From Hell celebrating its 5th anniversary on August 16th, I figured I’d take a look back.

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Halloween: The Mister Sandman Cut Deluxe (2023) #BluRay

For fans of Halloween and the iconic Michael Myers, The Mister Sandman Cut Deluxe stands as the ultimate way to experience these legendary films. What started in 2020 with Roy Damm of Mod Media Group seamlessly combining Halloween and Halloween II into a single, uninterrupted film has now grown into a worldwide phenomenon. This definitive cut has captivated the hearts of Halloween fans everywhere, establishing itself as the essential way to watch these classic films.

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Succession: The Complete Series (2024) #BluRay

HBO’s Succession has finally landed as a complete collection on Blu-ray, delivering a potent blend of power, politics, and family drama that cemented its legacy in television history. This Emmy award-winning series, which concluded with its fourth season, offers viewers 39 episodes of high-stakes corporate maneuvering, family betrayals, and biting satire. The Roy family, helmed by the aging patriarch Logan Roy, battles for control of one of the world's largest media conglomerates

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Vikings: Valhalla: The Complete First Season (2024) #BluRay

Vikings: Valhalla: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray offers a thrilling return to the Viking world, packed with intense drama, battle scenes, and rich historical intrigue. Set a hundred years after the events of the original Vikings series, Valhalla follows a new generation of heroes, including the famed explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious prince Harald Sigurdsson. This fresh chapter brings a new layer of conflict, as tensions between Vikings and English royals escalate, while old Viking faiths clash with new Christian ideologies.

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Booger (2023)

Booger, the debut feature from writer-director Mary Dauterman, is a unique blend of body horror and comedy that explores the depths of intense female friendship and the grief that follows its tragic loss. Set against the backdrop of a supernatural transformation, the film stands out for its originality and clever approach to the genre. Grace Glowicki delivers a standout performance as Ana, effortlessly blending quirkiness with a subtle unease.

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