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![]() | Jacopo ServettiniInterview I'm a young aspiring actor who has always been passionate about cinema in general, and horror in particular. During the boredom of the pandemic, two other guys and I founded Aquarida Production, an independent short film production company. Since then, we've made seven short films, six of which I starred in. My experience comes from being self-taught, experimenting on myself and stepping out of my comfort zone. After my first three short films, I attended a film acting and dubbing course in Florence. My aspiration is to continue on this path while remaining faithful to the idea of cinema that the Aquarida guys and I have... Read More |
![]() | Barbara MagnolfiInterview Born in France to an Italian father and a French mother, Barbara Magnolfi grew up in Rome, where classical dance entered her life at an early age. She began studying ballet at the age of four and, while still a child, rose to the rank of lead ballerina. Her transition to cinema came early and almost by chance: at thirteen she was discovered by director Antonio Pietrangeli, who cast her on the spot in Come, Quando, Perché. It marked the beginning of a path that felt both natural and inevitable in front of the camera. In the 1970s, after a period working as a high-fashion model for prestigious ateliers and major advertising... Read More |
![]() | Guglielmo FavillaInterview Guglielmo Favilla (born 1981, in Livorno) is an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter. A graduate of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, he has worked across theater, film, and television. Known for his versatility, he gained recognition in the horror genre with "Eaters" (2010), "Extreme Jukebox" (2013), "Stellastrega" (2018), and Dario Argento’s "Dark Glasses" (2022), where he played Jerry. Also active as a voice actor and writer, Favilla moves effortlessly between dramatic and comedic roles. He continues to collaborate with independent filmmakers and Italian productions,... Read More |
![]() | Domenico DieleInterview Domenico Diele is an Italian actor born in Siena in 1985. After studying acting in Rome, he began a career in film and television. Known for his intense and dramatic roles, he also appeared in a horror film: Paura 3D (2012), directed by the Manetti Bros., where he plays Ale, one of the main characters caught in a disturbing story inside an isolated villa. |
![]() | The Manetti Bros.Interview The Manetti Bros., the pseudonym of Marco Manetti (Rome, January 15, 1968) and Antonio Manetti (Rome, September 16, 1970), are Italian brothers, film directors, screenwriters, and producers. They made their debut in 1994 with “Consegna a domicilio” and gained attention with “Torino Boys” (1997). Moving between cinema and television, they directed films such as “Zora la vampira” (2000), “Piano 17” (2005), and the cult TV series “L’Ispettore Coliandro” (since 2006). Passionate about genre cinema, they also ventured into horror: they directed “Paura 3D” (2012), a claustrophobic horror-thriller set in an isolated villa, and... Read More |
![]() | Lorenzo RenziInterview Between Light and Shadow, an Actor Crossing the Borders of Reality. Lorenzo Renzi, born in 1977, is an Italian actor from Feltre who trained at Michael Margotta’s Actor’s Center. From the very beginning, he has demonstrated remarkable versatility, moving effortlessly between classical theatre, auteur cinema, television, and, more recently, the unsettling realms of thrillers and horror. With a solid background and a powerful stage presence, Renzi is one of those actors capable of giving body and voice to deeply human characters—even when they inhabit dark and disturbing worlds. In horror films, where emotion is often built more... Read More |
![]() | Interview with the Director of The Sublet - John AinslieInterview Canadian Film Centre alumni John Ainslie is best known for the throwback horror comedy feature JACK BROOKS: MONSTER SLAYER. His screenplay was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award and the film won Best Midnight Film at the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival. Prior to writing, John worked as a Director of Photography and won the Borsos prize of Best Cinematographer at the Whistler Film Festival for his work on the feature SK8 LIFE. In 2016 John wrote and directed his first feature film – the award winning THE SUBLET. A psychological thriller Ain't it Cool News describes as "scares and shocks to a nerve... Read More |
![]() | Forget Roses, Give Me Blood: The Most Romantic Horror Movies to StreamHorror News Forget chocolates and red roses (unless they’re withered). If you're looking for something deeper, darker, and decidedly more "visceral" than the usual rom-com this Valentine's Day, gothic horror cinema has exactly what you need. Here are three films that explore the dark side of desire, where love isn't just a feeling—it's an insatiable hunger. 1. Bones and All (2022) – Love That Consumes Directed by Luca Guadagnino, this film redefines the concept of "devouring someone with your eyes." It’s not your classic jump-scare horror, but a melancholic and brutal road movie following Maren and Lee, two young outcasts united by a... Read More |
![]() | Ethan Hawke's Thrills: All His Horror, Thriller, and High-Tension Films.Horror News Ethan Hawke: The definitive list of his best horror and thriller movies, from Sinister and The Purge to The Black Phone and its sequel. Discover the actor's most intense roles, both as a hero and a chilling villain. Ethan Hawke: A Brief Biography Born on November 6, 1970, in Austin, Texas, Ethan Hawke is one of the most respected and prolific actors of his generation. His career took off with Dead Poets Society (1989), establishing him as a young talent. Over the decades, he has balanced blockbusters with independent cinema, earning multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his work in acting (Training Day)... Read More |
![]() | The best 8 Horror Movies of last 10 yearsHorror News "Hereditary" (2018) - Directed by Ari Aster. After the death of her mother, a family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/ "Get Out" (2017) - Directed by Jordan Peele. A young African American man visits his white girlfriend's family estate where he learns that many of its residents, who are black, have gone missing, and he soon learns the horrible truth when another frantic African-American warns him to "get out". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/ "The Witch" (2015) - Directed by Robert Eggers. A... Read More |











