When it comes to sequels, the horror genre can be a fairly mucky playground. On one hand, you have fright films with fantastic follow-ups, whether it be ALIENS, WRONG TURN 2 or HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II. On the other hand, you have the myriad indirect sequels that were churned out by rights-holders to make a quick […]
Mickey Keating’s much-praised DARLING began its theatrical run in two cities this past weekend and expands to many more this Friday. Have a look at an exclusive scene excerpt after the jump, plus details on a New York-area screening with special guests!
A salute to slaughter flicks past has just come out on video, and we’ve got the details plus a batch of exclusive photos of some of the unfortunate victims.
Master of horror, cinematic provocateur and controversial fugitive Roman Polanski is among the most fervently discussed, debated, praised and condemned figures ever to work in the film industry. However, for those who can separate the personal actions from the professional output, there’s no denying that Polanski is a talented fright filmmaker in his own right, […]
John Carpenter’s LOST THEMES II album drops next Friday, April 15, and he has directed a live studio video for the “Distant Dream” track that you can see after the jump, plus the complete lineup for his upcoming U.S. tour.
Someone’s collecting victims and gets a good assortment to choose from in HOARDER, out this week. Jump past the jump for an exclusive clip (with a bit of NSFW language) of an especially tense moment.
If you’re a tried-and-true horror fan, you likely know the name of Jessica Cameron. Whether it’s from her turns in CAMEL SPIDERS and SILENT NIGHT to her directorial efforts TRUTH OR DARE and MANIA or her persistent presence at horror conventions and festivals worldwide, Cameron has made a name for herself in the D.I.Y. horror […]
FANGORIA fanatics! If you’re one of the thousands who follow us on Twitter, you’re likely familiar with our daily Caption Contests! Now, due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we’re highlighting the best entries of the week for the world to see! So without further ado…
The fourth episode of BATES MOTEL opens with Norman recounting all of the people that “mother” has killed while the voice of his dead father telling him that Norma killed him is running in his head. When Norman refuses his meds, the nurse tells him that if he doesn’t take them, he will be locked […]
You know what’s so exceptional about horror? When it gets you in a honestly vulnerable position, you really have no choice in whether you’re squirming in your seat or feeling mighty terrified. And when you can do that to a room of full-grown adults in an age where unspeakable horrors await around every dark corner […]
Following RABIES, BIG BAD WOLVES and JERUZALEM from the burgeoning Israeli fright-film scene is FREAK OUT, which is currently making the festival rounds. Director Boaz Armoni sent along a couple of exclusive pics and some words on the movie, and we’ve got the trailer and poster to show you as well.
Earlier this year, FANGORIA was pleased to announced that Darren Rosario, the co-host of THE RANTS MACABRE on our podcast network, would be joining KARDIAC, Werewolves in Siberia and more on the FANGORIA Musick label. Now, we’re excited to unveil APOPHENIA, the first release from Rosario’s musical alter-ego darrenTY, now available at the FANGORIA store!
The fright film originated by the late Gunnar Hansen, with a slew of familiar genre faces attached, has just added a few more folks to its ensemble.
It might be a cliche, but there’s something magical about homemade horror filmmaking. Personally speaking, I remember running around a campground for a Video 101 assignment, camcorder in tow, filming a faux trailer for a serial killer thriller with nothing but whoever and whatever I could assemble on a Friday night in the middle of winter. […]
In a sad, coincidental turn of events, the recent passing of DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW star Larry Drake has been followed by the death of the classic TV movie’s director, horror author Frank De Felitta.
Over the past year, the distribution game has changed rather radically in the independent film world. While studios devote more and more resources to blockbusters and tentpole films, smaller distributors with more radical release strategies have found solid footing by betting on the strength of their output. Entities such as STX and A24 have established […]
As much sense as it may make to a marketing executive or producer, having the name of a horror icon attached to your film is actually somewhat of a risky proposition. By associating a film with someone who is known and beloved by genre films, expectations will understandably be raised, which could work as a […]
Walking toward the Harlem townhouse serving as the key location of DARLING, your faithful Fango correspondent spots a couple of cops hanging around the front steps. It seems odd that such a small independent shoot would need this kind of security—and then it turns out that the uniformed lawmen are actually executive producer Larry Fessenden […]
A new American/Asian horror hybrid is coming in May as Momentum Pictures prepares to make THE OFFERING. Read on for the info, the trailer and poster.
There’s something effortlessly refreshing about films that confidently reside in their own universe. By offering characters with established history, rapport, and relationships, watching their stories unfold has an immersive quality that more grounded, gritty fare just cannot capture. Therefore, when something like HE NEVER DIED comes around and offers up a supernatural horror comedy that […]
