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crumb · 4 days

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𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐝𝐢𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬

#late night with the devil #David Dastmalchian #ingrid torelli #fayssal bazzi #cameron cairnes #colin cairnes #australian cinema #australian horror #packedtotheaussies #horroredit #horrorgifs #horrorfilmgifs #userhorroredits #classichorrorblog #societyclub #fyeahmovies #junkfooddaily #dailyflicks #crumbedit

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horror-aesthete · 1 month

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Thirst, 1979, dir. Rod Hardy

#horror aesthetic #horror movies #thirst #70s horror #australian horror #vampires #arthouse horror #gorgeous horror

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fanofspooky · 18 days

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You’ll Never Find Me

Dir. Indianna Bell & Josiah Allen

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brokehorrorfan · 2 months

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Monolith will be released on Blu-ray on April 23 via Well Go USA. The 2022 Australian sci-fi horror thriller is currently available on VOD.

Matt Vesely makes his feature directorial debut from a script by Lucy Campbell. Evil Dead Rise's Lily Sullivan stars.

Special features are listed below, where you can also watch the trailer.

Special features:

Audio commentary by director Matt Vesely, writer Lucy Campbell, and producer Bettina Hamilton

Behind-the-scenes featurette

Theatrical trailer

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While trying to salvage her career, a disgraced journalist turns to clickbait investigative podcasting, but her headstrong rush to generate headlines soon uncovers a strange artifact she believes is evidence of an alien conspiracy. But as the trail leads uncomfortably close to home, she is left to grapple with the lies at the heart of her own story.

Pre-order Monolith.

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whereyatduckgirl · 9 months

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Saw TALK TO ME last night, 10/10 Aussie Horror Flick.

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agentnico · 1 month

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Late Night with the Devil (2024) review

Nothing beats retro 70’s demonic haunting. It was a simpler time…

Plot: Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack's beloved wife. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, on October 31st, 1977, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other- unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not adjust your television sets, for there is a new found-footage horror film in town from the indy circuit, and it might just breath the right amount of fresh air into an oversaturated genre. Personally I’ve never been a major fan of found-footage. I hear folks raving about the original Blair Witch Project yet all I watched was a bunch of guys running around the woods screaming endlessly for no reason. Additionally the shaky-cam element can be so dizzying and sickly that I truly end up questioning the entertainment value of it all. There are exceptions to the rule of course. 2008’s science fiction invasion popcorn flick Cloverfield was tons of fun, as it provided a genuine experience of what it would be like if you were thrown right into the middle of monster attack in the millennial age. There are also some genuine scares and the found footage format worked really well with the film’s themes. I too enjoyed the 2020 black comedy Spree, where Joe Keery’s driver goes on a murder spree whilst constantly filming himself in hopes of becoming a viral sensation. It may not be a five-star ride, but it earns its tip for being a well crafted and inspired effort. To be fair, The Visit from M. Night Shyamalamadingdong was enjoyable piece of horror involving creepy grandparents. Okay, maybe I do enjoy found-footage flicks, but as long as they are decently made and that format style supports the narrative in a cohesive and advantageous way.

With Late Night with the Devil, ideologies of faith and the paranormal are challenged through the lens of the late-night TV format. Think how the 1976 Network analysed the corruption of the television industry, and how the camera can influence the politics and beliefs of those watching, Late Night with the Devil does the same but with the supernatural. Presented as a rediscovered master tape of a notorious Halloween late night special, it feels like we’re watching an actual talk show in real time, and the 70’s inspiration is in full display here from the grainy monitor display to the costumers to the special effects. It truly feels like we’re looking into a time capsule of the past, and that this all really happened. Again, found-footage as a filmmaking style works when it serves the purpose of the narrative, which in this case it does. It is a shame then that the movie in its finale loses the found-footage element and instead opts for the shock value by showcasing a dream-like vision of one of the characters. Granted at the time of watching the ending it did give me a “what the fuck” reaction that the movie was going for, but looking back this sequence did hinder what otherwise was a fantastic piece of creepy unique horror.

Performances across the entire cast were great and really dedicated. Wonderful to see David Dastmalchian finally get a leading role, as he’s always been a stand-out supporting performer, whether he was polka-dotting in The Suicide Squad, or stealing the comedic limelight from Paul Rudd in the Ant-Man movies, or being a haunting presence in every Denis Villeneuve epic. Dastmalchian is a true scene stealer, and at age 48 it is shocking that only now he finally gets a lead role. Regardless he is fantastic as Jack Delroy, as he balances the charming charisma of a late-night talk show host whilst also showcases the inner demons of this character, still mourning the recent death of his wife, as well as his eagerness to become relevant again after consistently losing ratings. From the quivers in his voice to the fear in his eyes, this is a really juicy showcasing role for Dastmalchian and one that is sure to be a memorable one when looking back on the actor’s rich filmography. Ingrid Torelli as Lilly the possessed survivor of a Satanic cult was truly creepy and unnerving. From her voice changes to her awkward movements, she truly felt unnatural, or dare I say supernatural, and her strangeness was at times even comical, but also really uncomfortable. Ian Bliss as Carmichael Hunt, a paranormal sceptic, too gave a powerhouse performance, delivering lines with prowess and was a truly commanding presence. Rhys Auteri rounds up the cast as Gus the announcer of Jack’s late night show, acting very befit of, say, a Higgins for Jimmy Fallon or a Guillermo for Jimmy Kimmel. He very much embraced the role as Dastmalchian’s side-kick and provided some solid light-hearted comedy to the proceedings.

Late Night with the Devil is a true delight for horror enthusiasts, with some great use of old-school practical effects evidently inspired by 1982’s The Thing, solid sound design that harkened back to that era of television, and enough unsettling moments of suspense to entertain and shock. Minus a couple of cheap electrical sparks there isn’t any CGI used which is refreshing, and overall visually the retro element was truly delightful. Again, the ending does scratch some heads, but overall this is a refreshing piece of campy horror, with a showcasing performance from Dastmalchian. In this you can truly put your faith on.

Overall score: 7/10

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redscrawl · 4 months

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people don’t even say bless you anymore when you sneeze they just look at you like

#i’m the number one matt from dying breed fan #i miss him #matt dying breed ilysm #dying breed #leigh whannell #australian horror #cannibalism #matt dying breed

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mater-argento · 1 year

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Thirst (1979)

Dir. Rod Hardy

#thirst #thirst 1979 #rod Hardy #Australian #Australian horror #david hemmings #vampires #horror #horror movie #horror movie poster #70s horror

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kekwcomics · 11 months

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THE SHUDDER SHOW by A E MARTIN (New South Wales Bookstall Company, 1945)

#horror #pulphorror #pulp #pulpfiction #thriller #thrillerbooks #australianpulp #pulps #pulp horror #pulp art #australian pulp #thriller books #mystery #pulp fiction #pulp book #pulp books #australian horror

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thevideodungeon · 8 months

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Ravenswood (2017)

A decently creepy haunted asylum movie. It handles the basics well, but doesn't really break any new ground. There is a fairly interesting story, but most of it is derived via info-dumping monologue. Overall, it is very much one of those movies that's fine, as long as you go into it with reasonable expectations.

5/10

#hauntings #5/10 #2010 #horror #horror movies #2010s horror #hospital #australian horror #revenswood

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crumb · 4 months

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BODY MELT 1993 | dir. Philip Brophy

#body melt #australian horror #90s horror #horroredit #horrorgifs #horrorfilmgifs #userhorroredits #classichorrorblog #societyclub #junkfooddaily #90s cinema #crumbedit

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horror-aesthete · 2 months

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The Nightingale, 2018, dir. Jennifer Kent

#horror aesthetic #horror movies #2010s horror #bleak horror #historical horror #australian horror #the nightingale

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fanofspooky · 21 days

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“God isn’t real. The only thing that comes close is that little voice in your head.”

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brokehorrorfan · 21 days

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Your biggest fear gets bigger when Sting crawls into theaters on April 12 via Well Go USA. I’m giving readers in the Boston area the opportunity to see the film early - and for free!

Broke Horror Fan is sponsoring an advance screening of Sting at AMC Boston Common in Boston, MA on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:00pm. Click here to RSVP while supplies last. Seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed, so be sure to arrive early!

The 2024 Australian creature feature is written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood). Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Robyn Nevin, Noni Hazelhurst, Silvia Colloca, Danny Kim, and Jermaine Fowler star. WETA Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Krampus) designed the creature.

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After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet—and fight for her family’s survival—when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.

#sting #jermaine fowler #ryan corr #alyla browne #penelope mitchell #danny kim #well go usa #contest #article #kiah roache turner #horror #australian horror #weta #weta workshop #creature feature #Youtube

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metaforadohomeminvisivel · 6 months

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#lisa lisa 1974 #axe 1974 #California Axe Massacre #Leslie Lee #australian horror #my screenshots #my screencaps

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stuff-diary · 7 months

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Talk To Me

Movies watched in 2023

Talk to Me (2022, Australia)

Directors: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou

Writers: Danny Philippou & Bill Hinzman (based on a concept by Daley Pearson)

Mini-review:

This was basically the buzziest horror movie of the year and, fortunately, it mostly lives up to the hype. Pretty much all the scenes with the hand thingy are incredibly gripping and intense, to the point of giving me a bit of anxiety. Also, I just love how original the whole idea feels. Like, I know we've seen tons and tons of possession movies and stuff like that, but Talk to Me manages to give the genre a twist that feels super refreshing. Kudos must be given to the sound design and the score, which immerse the viewer in the film's world from the very first scene. And the script tends to include moments of very dark humor that made me laugh out loud. Last but not least, I need to commend Sophie Wilde's bravura performance. Tbh, the one complaint I have is that the movie sometimes struggles to keep a steady pace. So, yeah, Talk to Me is a pretty scary and refreshing horror film, and I'm really curious to see where it will go as a franchise.

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