@Ventspleen2014 shows his funny side and explores the horror comedy Tucker and Dale Vs Evil.Horror and Comedy have shared screen time for decades. I have been a fan of the Abbott And Costello meets (Dracula, The Mummy etc) ever since I've been a small boy. I think the feelings of fear and humour are so... Continue Reading →
An exploration into Fear – Interview with Writer/ Director Steve Kahn
@Ventspleen2014 speaks to Steve Kahn about his short film "Fear" that is currently wowing audiences on the festival circuit...Hi Steve, thank you for giving me the opportunity to view "Fear". I absolutely loved it! I think we have all experienced periods of time in our lives where the small incidental details have grown to become... Continue Reading →
Haddonfield Horror’s Killer Kids: The Unbreakable Rule in Horror
At Haddonfieldhorror we are celebrating International Children's Day the only way we know how - by pointing out how scary these vicious, soulless beings can be with our Killer Kids reviews but @VentSpleen2014 decides to delve into the taboo that he calls Unbreakable Rule in Horror...When you watch as many horror films as I do you start... Continue Reading →
Poltergeist and Poltergeist II
"They're here" @Ventspleen2014 revisits the classic supernatural hit of the eighties and it's first sequel.With a reboot (yes another one) in production and slated to be released next year and with Poltergeist regularly appearing in Top 100 Scariest Films of all Time does the original still stand...The 1982 box office hit, directed by horror maestro... Continue Reading →
Competition: WIN a SIGNED copy of Prince Lestat by Anne Rice
We have a SIGNED copy of the brand new entry in"The Vampire Chronicles", Prince Lestat, up for grabs....You can read our review of Anne Rice's latest book here.To be in with a chance of winning the book, simply follow us on Twitter at @HaddonfieldHor and send us a tweet with the hashtag #VampiresAreNeverSparkly. Closing date... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Prince Lestat – Anne Rice
@Ventspleen2014 gives us his review of the new novel, Prince Lestat, from the Queen of the Undead herself, Anne Rice.Its been well over a decade since the release of Blood Canticle which Anne Rice had announced would serve as the last title in her brilliant Vampire Chronicles series. I have been a dedicated follower of... Continue Reading →
The Omen – A Lesson in True Horror
Ahead of Sunday nights Horror Watch of The Omen, @Ventspleen2014 looks at why this film is still considered by many to be a masterpiece. In 1976 The Omen was released to the world and a horror classic was born. The film tells the tale of an American diplomat (Robert Thorn) and his wife (Katherine) and their... Continue Reading →
Review – The Woman in Black:UK Tour *Contains Spoilers*
@ventspleen2014 takes a trip to the theatre to see the UK tour of The Woman In Black, how does this classic ghost story compare to the film and the original stage show. With the sequel to The Women In Black about to hit our screens has this dampened the effect of the stage play on audiences...
When Remakes Go To Hell: The Evil Dead
Ahead of Haddonfield's Horror Watch of both the original and reboot of (The) Evil Dead @ventspleen er vents spleen about why the original is the bestSam Raimi's horror classics Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 are two of my favourite horror films. Made on a shoe string budget, they catapulted both Raimi and, long time... Continue Reading →
The Rectory- Indie Film Update with Jonathan Chance
We at Haddonfield Horror and, also our sister site TheCultDen, have been long supporters of the fantastic Jonathan Chance and his groundbreaking film The Rectory. @ventspleen managed to grab Jonathan for an update on his film.Ever since I heard that a film was to be made about Borley Rectory, the most haunted house in the... Continue Reading →
The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy or "You’ve got red on you"
"Yarp"To accompany the mammoth Horror Watch of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The Worlds End on Saturday night, @Ventspleen delves into the slightly odd world of Edgar Wright.All three films in one night? Are you mad? well yes quite possibly but they make up the awesome trilogy that has come to be known... Continue Reading →
Interview with Natalie Victoria – Star of New Horror Flick Chemical Peel
Natalie Victoria takes time out from her day job to chat to @ventspleen about Chemical Peel and playing a zombies girlfriend...Hi Natalie, thanks for taking the time to chat with me and right in the middle of a huge promo push for Chemical Peel.You are welcome! We are promoting like crazy all of October through... Continue Reading →
Alfred Hitchcock- International Man of Mystery
@ventspleen2014 explores the strange and mysterious world of Alfred Hitchcock ahead of our Horror Watch on Thursday...I am very excited to be hosting our first Horror Watch session with a viewing of two classic Hitchcock films. Hitchcock was an undesputed master of suspense and his ability to hold an audience on the edge of their... Continue Reading →
Film Opinion: The Exorcist – A Celebration of Forty Years
@VentSpleen2014 sees if the Exorcist has stood the test of time...On Monday 20th October 2014 (today!) - The Exorcist turns 40! For forty years the film has been gripping and terrifying generations of fear hungry horror fans. It has been banned across multiple continents and has been the cause of fierce theological and religious debate... Continue Reading →