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Here are today’s comic book and graphic novel releases!
Read more “Today’s Comic Book Releases: April 30, 2025”#horror – #horrorcomics –
Here are today’s comic book and graphic novel releases!
Read more “Today’s Comic Book Releases: April 30, 2025”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #RedSonja – @DynamiteComics – #LukeLieberman – #AlbertoLocatelli –
By: Luke Lieberman (Author), Alberto Locatelli (Artist)
The She-Devil with a Sword has dealt out death many times in her travels, and she has learned through bitter experience that blood which is spilled can never be entirely washed away ― and sometimes it can come back to haunt you.
After she killed the Sultan of Turan, his kingdom dissolved into a bloody chaos of serpent cults and rivals warlords vying to claim his throne. With Turan’s collapse into anarchy weighing heavily on her mind, Sonja returns to save the Sultan’s true heir and bring peace to the land ― at least, that’s the plan.
But she is not the only one hunting the boy. An undead assassin called Bloodless is stalking her every step, and he intends to force Red Sonja to face her inner demons ― whether she likes it or not!
Veteran Sonja scribe LUKE LIEBERMAN (Red Sonja: Birth of the She-Devil) is joined by rising art star ALBERTO LOCATELLI (Vampirella: Dead Flowers) for a rousing tale of adventure that also tallies the costs exacted by the path of the sword! Issues 1 thru 4 of the series.
Read more “Red Sonja : Death and the Devil Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #RedSonja – @DynamiteComics – #Various –
By: Various
Dynamite proudly presents a prestige project by the world’s greatest storytellers! Red Sonja, like you’ve NEVER seen before…all presented in beautiful black, white, and red!
RON MARZ & EMILIANA PINNA push Sonja to her limits!
ALEX MOORE presents a cascading adventure of the seas most high!
FRANK TIERI and LEE FERGUSON will take you on a journey into darkness seen by none who’ve lived to tell the tale…
PHIL HESTER throws Sonja into the dangerous den of a deadly religion…
AMY CHU and ANTHONY MARQUES return to Red with a thrilling adventure…
JACOB EDGAR and GIORGIO SPALLETTA spin a tale of talents, as various killers of different disciplines challenge Sonja, only to realize every weapon they wield is no match for a She-Devil…
KURT BUSIEK (Astro City, Marvels) and BENJAMIN DEWEY (King In Black: Namor) take you to The Mountains Of Night, a foreboding haunt where the She-Devil With A Sword seeks a precious, priceless item…
PHIL HESTER & HEIDI BLAIR introduce an ancient religion whose followers will protect their face no matter the deadly cost…
AMY CHU & ANDRES LABRADA present a game of chance, of skill, of murder…
RON MARZ & MIRKO COLAK take you to a frozen tundra far from Sonja’s home, where the arctic cold makes way for bloody betrayal…
DAN ABNETT returns to the She-Devil for a savage story of conquest and revenge…
And ANTHONY MARQUES and VINCENZO FEDERICI present bounding adventures of visual daring and delight…
Read more “Red Sonja : Black, White, Red Volume 2 Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #EssentialJudgeDeath – @2000AD – #JohnWagner – #PeterDoherty – #DeanOrmston – #FrazerIrving –
By: John Wagner (Author), Peter Doherty (Artist), Dean Ormston (Artist), Frazer Irving (Artist)
The essential graphic novel series – the ultimate introduction to the world of 2000 AD!
The essential graphic novel series – the ultimate introduction to the world of 2000 AD!
Judge Death is “the most dangerous threat Mega-City One faces, and he’s on the loose again.” – Slings And Arrows
The Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death is the perfect introduction to Judge Dredd’s greatest foe.
From the pen of acclaimed Judge Dredd creator John Wagner (A History of Violence) comes the origin story of 2000 AD’s most enduring villain. Includes Young Death, with art by Peter Doherty (Shaolin Cowboy), Tea With Mrs. Gunderson by artist Dean Ormston (Black Hammer) and the classic My Name Is Death and The Wilderness Days with art by Frazer Irving (Batman & Robin).
This collection is an ideal jumping on point for new readers.
Read more “Essential Judge Death : My Name Is Death Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #TheDeviant – @ImageComics – #JamesTynionIV – #JoshuaHixson –
By: James Tynion IV (Author), Joshua Hixson (Illustrator)
Hannibal meets Silent Night, Deadly Night in the second, and final volume of this pitch-black holiday horror story that cuts right through our most taboo notions.
One of the grimmest chapters in Milwaukee’s history repeats itself as Michael Schmitz is arrested for the copycat Deviant Killer slayings. Only his boyfriend, Derek, is convinced of his innocence. And if Derek is right, that means that the killer responsible for the grisly murders is still on the loose…and is very, very unhappy that Derek is getting closer to unraveling the truth.
Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and acclaimed artist Joshua Hixson (The Plot) bring their taboo-shattering horror story to its gut-wrenching conclusion.
Collects issues #5-9.
Read more “The Deviant Vol. 2 Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #ConanTheBarbarian – @ComicsTitan – #JMDeMatteis – #JohnBuscema – #GilKane –
By: J.M DeMatteis (Author), John Buscema (Illustrator), Gil Kane (Illustrator)
For Fans of the greatest literary warrior of all times!
The legend of Conan the Barbarian strides on with Omnibus Volume 5, which sees new writers and artists take up the reins and welcomes legends like Gil Kane, Bruce Jones and Neil Adams to the roster of great creators.
This volume also brings back fan-favorite characters like Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast. Featuring superb artwork, epic stories and the usual selection of rarely seen bonus material.
Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis (“Kraven’s Last Stand”) debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist. Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring “The Creation Quest” saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror. Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas, and Thomas and Buscema’s Conan of the Isles graphic novel, reprinted for the first time!
Read more “Conan The Barbarian : The Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 5 Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #ArmyofDarknessForever – @DynamiteComics – #TonyFleecs – #PopMhan –
By: Tony Fleecs (Author), Pop Mhan (Artist)
The legendary Ash Williams has never faced anything like the Necronomicon Baby ― and he has definitely seen some freaky-ass things in his time! Naturally, as per usual for the Chosen One, things are about to go from bad to worse ― across the past, present, and future!
Continuing the action after Army of Darkness: The Director’s Cut’s cliffhanger ending, Army of Darkness Forever #7 from writer TONY FLEECS and artist POP MHAN.
Read more “Army of Darkness Forever Vol. 2 Available June 17”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #Yan – @ComicsTitan – #ChangSheng –
By: Chang Sheng
From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Sheng now delivers an action-packed and genre-bending thriller.
Compelling characters and a suspenseful story force readers to choose between order or the supernatural, and peace or vengeance.
Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and horror with Yan Volume 1, a masterpiece by the award-winning writer and artist Chang Sheng.
Embark on a journey of suspense and action, as the mystery of Yen Tieh-hua’s return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared dead ten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and seeking vengeance for her family’s massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for.
Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a light on cold cases from the past, so he can solve current crimes and murders. We also witness the detective’s struggle to grasp the supernatural revelations that he comes across throughout his investigation.
This is no ordinary horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and fear. While she may be feared, we learn so much more about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the power of precognition) on their violent quest for justice.
For fans of Chang Sheng’s acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 1 offers a new side to the creator’s innovation through a thrilling blend of genres, combining Sci-Fi concepts with a traditional horror story.
Yan Volume 1 also poses the reader with moral dilemmas throughout. Amidst the action-packed battles, tense moments of dread, and intricate puzzles and mysteries to be solved, readers must decide whether they accept one’s motives for revenge, or if the supernatural should be shunned to maintain peace.
Read more “Yan Vol. 1 Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #TheNiceHousebytheSea – @DCOfficial – #JamesTynionIV – #AlvaroMartinezBueno –
By: James Tynion IV (Author), Alvaro Martinez Bueno (Illustrator)
Max has hand-picked her invitees. They’re all masters of their fields, titans of their industries — humanity’s best and brightest. Who better to carry on the torch of civilization after the world ends? From the award-winning team that brought you The Nice House on the Lake comes a chilling continuation of the apocalyptic terror! James Tynion IV (Batman, Detective Comics) and Álvaro Martínez Bueno (Detective Comics, Justice League Dark) reunite to continue their award-winning series with new characters, new threats, and a new perfectly nice house by the sea.
Max has hand-picked her invitees. They’re all masters of their fields, titans of their industries — humanity’s best and brightest. Who better to carry on the torch of civilization after the world ends? But these house guests don’t know Max, nor do they know each other, and as it turns out, the offer to live forever in the ruins of an empty world might come with some unexpected pitfalls. At least they’re all trapped in such a nice house, in such a lovely place, with such lovely company. There’s no better place to spend a post-apocalyptic eternity, right?
…Right?
Collects The Nice House by the Sea issues #1-6
Read more “The Nice House by the Sea Vol. 1 Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #KingKong – @DynamiteComics – #AlexCox – #TommasoBianchi –
By: Alex Cox (Author), Tommaso Bianchi (Artist)
The World at War!
While men of all nations fight on foreign shores, an Imperial German U-Boat is lost at sea!
The crew now faces terror beyond imagination! Monsters from creation’s dawn! Gruesome, blood-stained death from above and below! Impossible beasts, reigning by fear and violence in the South Pacific! And looming over all, the gargantuan ape-god that knows no master!
These brave men have faced death before, but now they must contend with…Kong!
Casualties will mount.
Read more “King Kong : The Great War Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #TheHexiles – @MadCaveStudios – @cullenbunn – #CullenBunn – #JoeBocardo – #ManoliMartinez – #ElTorres –
By: Cullen Bunn (Author), Joe Bocardo (Illustrator), Manoli Martinez (Colorist), El Torres (Letterer)
From Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun, Night Walkers) and Joe Bocardo (Night Walkers) comes a new tale of Hellish familial horror.
Six strangers, all broken and burdened, find themselves at the funeral for the father they never knew. Their father sold their souls to Hell on the days they were born. They are now destined to serve demonic masters in spreading chaos and misery.
Jamison Kreel is dead. Six of his children from six mothers are attending the funeral of a father they never met. Each of the children possesses a different infernal power. These powers, though, come at a terrible price…a price Jamison Kreel has placed upon the heads of his offspring. And the demonic debtors have come to collect.
Read more “The Hexiles Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #GrammatonPunch – @AblazePub – #MilesGunter – #BrianeAndan –
By: Miles Gunter (Author), Briane Andan (Artist)
Van Nguyen isn’t like other kids. Born on an eclipse, he has the ability to see and lay hands on the parasitic ghosts that feed off the energy of unsuspecting people. Van’s abilities have made him a loner, but as he starts his freshman year of high school he finds himself confronting his own self-imposed boundaries while struggling to protect his classmates from the frenzy of spirits feeding off their adolescent energy.
Miles Gunter (BPRD) and newcomer Briane Andan take you on a wild ride full of action, humor, teen angst and heart. About a very unique kid with the rare ability to punch ghosts! Brought to you by ABLAZE and Comixology Originals.
Read more “Grammaton Punch Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #Dimwood – @DarkHorseComics – #RichardCorben –
By: Richard Corben (Author)
Dimwood is the next book in a series of deluxe graphic novels from renowned creator Richard Corben’s library to be published by Dark Horse Comics.
This special edition collects the never before published graphic novel Dimwood, and also features bonus material, restorations and an epilogue from long-time Corben collaborator Jose Villarrubia, letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot, and an introduction by Joe Lansdale, all presented in a gorgeous hardcover with a dust jacket.
In the densely vegetated forest of Dimwood, a young woman returns to her family home after many years’ absence. Xera has gaping holes in her memories of her childhood and family, as obscured and dim as the surrounding forest. In Dimwood Mansion, with its decaying, labyrinthine levels she seeks the missing pieces of her past and makes connections with mysterious disappearances and gruesome murders in this original gothic tale, Corben’s final graphic novel.
Read more “Dimwood Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #DeadSpace – @ComicsTitan – #AntonyJohnston – #ChristopherShy –
By: Antony Johnston (Author), Christopher Shy (Illustrator)
ONE OF THE HOTTEST GAMING FRANCHISES OF THE DECADE!
Anticipating the release of Dead Space 3, we collect Dead Space: Salvage #1-6 in a stunning graphic novel, including never-seen before materials!
When a group of freelance miners find the abandoned USG Ishimura in deep space, their once-fortunate luck turns into a catastrophe. With the Earth Government racing to reclaim the ship and an army of Necromorphs wreaking havoc on board, do the miners have any hope of surviving?
Read more “Dead Space : Salvage Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #Archibald – @AblazePub – #KimHyunMin –
By: Kim Hyun-Min (Author-Artist)
Meet Archibald, the supernatural detective!
Archibald, a shy and observant boy, has a dream: to become a great detective. And not just any sort of detective! He wants to explore secret worlds, those where magic reigns and monsters lurk in the shadows. All he needs is his first big case! When it arrives in the form of Monk, a talkative and cowardly, one-eyed dog, Archibald is introduced to the Monster Investigation Bureau.
Together, Archibald and Monk set out on the trail of a giant snake, a mysterious black mage, and an army of zombies…and along the way, encounter a war declared between the werewolves and the bear-men, and a horde of goblins who harass trolls, among other curious creatures. Thrills, chills, humor, blunders, and more are in store for the adventures of this unique tandem of Sherlock Holmes apprentices!
Read more “Archibald : Monster Slayer Vol. 1 Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics – #comicbooks – #TheAmusementPark – @stormkingcomics – #JeffWhitehead – #RyanCarr –
By: Jeff Whitehead (Author), Ryan Carr (Artist)
Two titans of horror come together for the first time ever, in John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s The Amusement Park, the graphic novel adaptation of George Romero’s lost 1973 film of the same name, presented by John Carpenter and Sandy King’s Storm King Comics.
William Lincoln, an impatient businessman in his 20s, casually asks a small-town coffee shop barista about a carousel horse atop its roof. Within earshot, an elderly man asks William if he would like to learn about the history of the sprawling amusement park that once stood on that spot, the carousel horse the final reminder of its existence. They settle into a conversation that immediately disturbs young William. It is the story of an elderly man hoping to experience the amusement park one last time to recapture childhood memories, to relish the rapidly fleeting remaining moments.
Instead of pleasant memories, each attraction becomes a surreal microcosm of aging and its inherent challenges as bodies and minds begin to break down. The elderly man is abused, pushed in a seemingly endless throng of elderly people through attractions that mimic the final stages of life. Finally, he winds up right back where he started, battered both mentally and physically. Instead of being able to leave the park, he realizes he is trapped in a loop, forced to relive the harrowing experience over and over. At the end of the elderly man’s tale, William is puzzled, concerned, and annoyed, irritated to have had his time wasted on such a story.
William quickly realizes that not everything in the coffee shop is as it seems. The elderly man with whom young William has been conversing shares his name. It is William Lincoln. Perplexed and scared now, young William attempts to leave, fleeing through the coffee shop’s front door. When the door closes behind him, William is back in the amusement park, transformed again into his elderly self, still trapped in the loop, forced to reconcile the reality of aging and ultimately, his own mortality.
Read more “The Amusement Park Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #VampireAtMidnight – #MVDClassics – @mvdentgroup –
Detective Sutter hunts a killer draining victims’ blood, uncovering a hypnotic therapist’s deadly secret in this chilling 1980s thriller.
Los Angeles… 1988. The City of Angels is gripped by fear as a serial killer is tearing through the city, draining victims of their blood, leading many to suspect a vampire is on the loose. Detective Roger Sutter (Jason Williams, Cop Killers, Flesh Gordon) delves into the investigation, uncovering a trail that points to Victor Radikoff (Gustav Vintas, Lethal Weapon), a sinister hypnotherapist with a deadly obsession. As Sutter gets closer to the truth, he must confront Radikoff’s hypnotic powers to stop the bloodshed.
This cult classic 80’s horror-thriller combines elements of supernatural lore with a gritty detective narrative, offering a suspenseful ride through 1980s Los Angeles.
STARRING: Esther Elise, Gustav Vintas, Jason Williams, Jeanie Moore
Read more “Vampire At Midnight (1988) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #TulpaDemonOfDesire – #JingaFilmsLtd – @JingaFilms –
A stockbroker visits a sex club owned by a mysterious Tibetan guru but when her lovers are murdered she tries to unmask the anonymous assassin.
Lisa Boeri (Claudia Gerini) leads a double life. Bilingual and bisexual, she is a highly efficient executive in the cutthroat world of energy commodities. By night, she frequents a private members’ club (named Tulpa), where, under the influence of hallucinogens, she indulges her desires with a like-minded set of polyamorous strangers. Despite the flirtatious advances of her boss, Roccaforte (Michele Placido), Lisa is careful never to mix business and pleasure, and keeps her nocturnal activities a painstakingly repressed secret – until, that is, positions in her workplace begin to get slashed, even as her sexual partners from the club start being brutally murdered, one by one. Lisa’s two worlds are set to collide.
STARRING: Claudia Gerini, Ivan Franek, Michela Cescon, Michele Placido
Read more “Tulpa: Demon Of Desire (2012) Available June 10”#horror – #horrorcomics –
Here are today’s comic book and graphic novel releases!
Read more “Today’s Comic Book Releases: April 29, 2025”#horror – #horrormovies – #WeeklyReleases –
This week’s horror 4K, Blu-ray and DVD releases!
Read more “Weekly Horror Releases: April 29, 2025”#horror – #horrormovies – #TonightSheComes – #JingaFilmsLtd – @JingaFilms –
A rooky mailman lost in the woods discovers a naked girl possesed by an evil spirit and a backwoods family hell-bent on converting them to Satanism. All hell breaks loose when a rooky mailman and his dead-beat friend get lost in the woods where they discover a naked girl possesed by an evil spirit and a backwoods family hell-bent on converting them to Satanism.
STARRING: Adam Hartley, Brock Russell, Cameisha Cotton, Dal Nicole
Read more “Tonight She Comes (2018) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #Sleep – #ArrowVideo – @ArrowFilmsVideo –
WHO PROTECTS YOU WHEN YOU SLEEP?
Nightmare and trauma. Fear and repression. Guilt and atonement. Weaving together the emotional violence of horror with the cryptic motifs of German folk and fairy tales, Arrow Video is proud to present Sleep, the debut feature from a major new talent in world cinema.
Tormented by recurring nightmares of a place where she has never been, Marlene (Sandra Hüller, Requiem) cannot help but investigate when she discovers the place is real. Once there, she suffers a breakdown and is admitted to a psychiatric ward. Determined to discover what happened to her, Mona (Gro Swantje Kohlhof), her daughter, follows and finds herself in Stainbach, an idyllic village with a dark history. What is it that so tormented her mother, and the people of Stainbach? What is the source of the nightmares she suffers? And who is the mysterious Trude that lives in the forest?
Richly conceived and confidently told, director Michael Venus draws influence from Mario Bava, David Lynch, Franz Kafka and the Brothers Grimm, but his voice is uniquely his own. As invested in substance and story as he is in style, Venus claws his way down to the roots of what haunts a people, a community, a nation and comes up screaming.
STARRING: Agata Buzek, August Schmölzer, Benjamin Heinrich, Gro Swantje Kohlhof
Read more “Sleep (2020) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #RealityKillers – #TreasuredFilms –
A perverse serial killer called ‘The Sculptor’ parades the viewer through his extensive collection of snuff videotapes.
As grim as it is shocking, as sadistic as it is controversial, as unrelenting as it is enigmatic – REALITY KILLERS is the ultra-violent cavalcade of torture porn terror that has been locked away and unseen by literally anybody, until now.
We follow perverse serial killer ‘The Sculptor’ as he parades the viewer through his extensive collection of snuff videotapes. What follows is a series of candid vignettes of horrific intensity which will test the nerves of even the most hardened of horror fans!
An Italian production from the creators of BODY COUNT and WITCH STORY, with a chequered and vague production history before the finished picture was shelved indefinitely, REALITY KILLERS sought to finally see light of day for a UK release until it found itself rejected for classification outright by the BBFC. Now it is finally here in its full outlaw uncut glory.
STARRING: Domiziano Cristopharo, Cristina Puccinelli, Valter D’Errico
Read more “Reality Killers Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #ThePickleballExorcist – #SRSCinema – @SRSCinema –
Chaos grips a small town when a satanically possessed pickle baller goes on a murderous rampage.
Chaos grips a small town when a satanically possessed pickle baller (Mike Hartsfield) goes on a murderous rampage. An exorcist (Chris Lohman), who moonlights as a police offer, is called into action to end this reign of terror. Meanwhile, nothing can stop the deranged pickle baller as he takes his orders from a racquet that might be the embodiment of Satan. Calling on everything from the natural to the supernatural, the exorcist soon realizes he’s going to have to literally steel himself against the murderous pickle baller in a battle for the fate of humanity!
STARRING: Chris Lohman, Mike Hartsfield, Roy Englebrecht
Read more “The Pickleball Exorcist (2025) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #NightOfTheStrangers – #SRSCinema – @SRSCinema –
In the secluded countryside a couple’s romantic escape takes a sinister turn as they find themselves ensnared in the clutches of a murderous cult.
In the secluded countryside of Son’s Grove, Alex and Ryan eagerly anticipate a romantic escape from the city, booking an Airbnb retreat online. But their idyllic getaway takes a sinister turn as they arrive to find themselves ensnared in the clutches of a murderous cult, The Southern Redeemers, that permeate every level of the town’s society. As they navigate the hostility of the locals, it becomes chillingly clear that the town’s inhabitants are not merely unfriendly but are fervent zealots determined to cleanse their community of anyone deemed undesirable, including the gay couple. Surrounded by danger and with nowhere to turn, Alex and Ryan must unravel the dark secrets of Son’s Grove before they become the cult’s next victims.
STARRING: Anna Clary, Ryan Martel
Read more “Night Of The Strangers (2024) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #TheCreepTapes – #Shudder – @shudder –
A serial killer lures videographers into his world with the promise of a paid job documenting his life; little do they know the mistake they made; as the tape rolls, the killer’s questionable intensions surface with his increasingly odd behavior.
STARRING: Mark Duplass, Mike Luciano, David Nordstrom, Josh Fadem
Read more ““The Creep Tapes” Season 1 Available June 10″#horror – #horrormovies – #MummyResurrection – #WownowEntertainment –
A fearless female warrior leads her elite army through treacherous lands in a high-octane blend of epic battles, supernatural thrills, and valor.
STARRING: Han Fei Er, Zhu Ting Bei
Read more “Mummy Resurrection Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #Maskhead – #UnearthedFilms – @Unearthedfilms –
The depraved tale of Syl and Maddie, lesbian filmmakers who produce fetish videos with a deadly twist.
Maskhead tells the depraved tale of Syl and Maddie, lesbian filmmakers who produce fetish videos with a deadly twist. Each sickening video concludes with somebody getting tortured and killed snuff movie style by a hulking, bandaged brute in a bizarre mask that covers his deformed face. This is “Maskhead,” Syl and Maddie’s star. With the help of their sociopath associate, The Cowboy, the demented crew begins work on their next series of Maskhead videos. Business is good and the bodies pile up quickly.
STARRING: Danielle Inks, Shelby Lyn Vogel
Read more “Maskhead (2009) Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #JHorrorRising – #ArrowVideo – @ArrowFilmsVideo –
J-Horror Rising presents seven of the genre’s most distinctive titles in this limited edition set from Arrow Video.
In the ghostly pastoral horror of Shikoku, a young woman returns after many years to her rural birthplace, only to find her best friend from childhood has died by drowning when just sixteen. The dead girl’s mother, the local Shintoist priestess, has embarked on the region’s famous pilgrimage – but why is she walking backwards? The aftermath of the devasting Kobe Earthquake of 1995 creates fissures in the already fractured mind of a high-school girl in Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, allowing an unwelcome intruder to set up home in her head and leaving a volunteer worker with psychic powers to determine which of her personas is the fake one. In Inugami, a teacher finds himself drawn to a local papermaker, only to find himself the subject of some hostility from her extended family, who are rumored to be the descendants of the guardians of ancient evil canine spirits.
Megumi Okina (Ju-On: The Grudge) plays the art designer for a horror-themed videogame in the innovative St. John’s Wort, who is forced to confront her childhood traumas when her colleagues ask her to gather visual materials from the creepy gothic mansion she has inherited from her estranged artist father. Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman features the titular predatory murderess drawn from urban legend, where it turns out home isn’t the safest place for her potential child victims in this disturbing supernatural horror. A new craze for wearing ceramic masks sweeps the students of a high school, unleashing a wave of anonymous juvenile delinquency amongst the literal fashion-victims of Persona. Last but not least, the chilling Noroi: The Curse adopts a pseudo-documentary format as an investigative reporter into paranormal phenomena is forced to confront horrors beyond his wildest imagination after learning about an ancient folkloric demon.
STARRING: Yûki Amami, Atsuro Watabe, Chiharu Kawai, Chiyaki Kuriyama
Read more “J-Horror Rising Available June 10”#horror – #horrormovies – #FreckledMaxAndTheSpooks – #DeafCrocodile –
Director Juraj Jakubisko’s Gothic horror comedy about an orphan who hides out in Frankenstein’s castle with a lovable rogues’ gallery of monsters.
FRECKLED MAX AND THE SPOOKS (PEHAVÝ MAX A STRAŠIDLÁ) – 1987, Slovak Film Institute, 97 min. Dir. Juraj Jakubisko. “It all began under the Frankenstein castle. It was my tenth year with this circus troupe, and we were passing through a bleak territory of vampires, will-o’-the-wisps and water sprites,” observes young orphan Max (Martin Hrebeň), just before he runs away and hides out in the ruins of the nearby castle. There he discovers a rogues’ gallery of lonely monsters who’ve made it their home: gruesome but loveable Alojz (Eddie Constantine, Lemmy Caution from Godard’s ALPHAVILLE); the marvelous Ferdinand Mayne (Polanski’s THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS) as Count Dracula; a wonderful, whiskey-voiced Viveca Lindfors (THE DAMNED, STARGATE) as the Countess Frankenstein; Gerhardt Karzel as the irresistibly goofy Frankenstein’s Monster named Albert; along with the ghostly white lady Elizabeth Bathory (Mercedes Sampietro) and other assorted phantoms. A bittersweet, slapstick cross between MONSTER SQUAD, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and the Island of Misfit Toys, FRECKLED MAX is a nostalgic Gothic fairytale about broken hearts and monsters who long to be loved for who they are – and a truly delightful discovery for genre fans. Beautifully restored by the Slovak Film Institute for its first-ever Blu-ray release in the U.S. through Deaf Crocodile Films and Comeback Company. In Slovak with English subtitles.
STARRING: Eddie Constantine, Ferdinand Mayne, Gerhardt Karzel, Martin Hrebeň
Read more “Freckled Max And The Spooks (1987) Available June 10”