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 | Return to Silent HillMovie Review A Descent into James Sunderland’s AbyssThe return of Christophe Gans behind the camera for the Silent Hill franchise is not just a cinematic event for horror fans; it is an act of artistic reparation. After years of uninspired sequels, Return to Silent Hill sets the ambitious goal of adapting the most beloved and philosophical chapter of the video game saga: the second one. A Direction of Atmosphere and SymbolismGans moves away from a superficial action-horror approach to focus on an extremely introspective narrative. The camera moves with a calculated, almost dreamlike slowness, capturing the fog not... Read More |
 | the beyondMovie Review “The Beyond” (original title: E tu vivrai nel terrore! L’aldilà) is a masterpiece of surreal Italian horror, directed by the godfather of gore Lucio Fulci. Part of his famous “Gates of Hell Trilogy,” the film is a nightmarish and blood-soaked journey beyond life and death, where logic is abandoned in favor of atmosphere, terror, and intense visual horror. Set in Louisiana, the story centers around an old hotel that turns out to be built over one of the Seven Gates of Hell. When the new owner (played by Catriona MacColl) begins renovations, disturbing and supernatural events begin to unfold. Unexplained deaths, ghostly... Read More |
 | RitualMovie Review A married couple with a complicated relationship, a corpse, and a room at a less than reputable motel. It’s a classic formula for a horror movie that’s no doubt familiar for many genre fans. It’s also the set-up for Mickey Keating’s 2013 film, Ritual. Ritual is the 14th original film distributed by After Dark Originals. It stars Dean Cates (Pod) and... Read More |
 | 1408Movie Review 1408 proves that it’s still possible to make a very scary and creepy movie that is not populated by teenage characters or victims being mutilated. I guess it’s weird to use the word “refreshing” when talking about a horror movie, but that’s what 1408 is when compared to recent trends in the world of horror films. With the likes of the Saw series, Hostel movies and the upcoming Captivity, which all depend on scenes of excruciating personal torture to horrify the audience, I really enjoyed seeing an “old school” horror movie that was incredibly effective. 1408 is based on... Read More |
 | Miluna - The Dolls Mother -Interview Miluna Vig is an Italian author known for the novel "The Mother of Dolls", a work that blends elements of horror, thriller, and the paranormal. The book was published in 2023 and received a positive rating on Goodreads. In addition to "The Mother of Dolls", she has published a dark-confessional poetry collection titled "Vampires, Dreams, and Bad Things", also available on Amazon Books. She is also a dollmaker and visual artist, and she lives and works in La Spezia. |