Tag: Independent

  • Best Irish Horror Films by Crash

    Best Irish Horror Films: Top 10 Many Irish horror films pull from the Green Isle’s mythical past, which fuels great storytelling. Most impressive is the thematic value of these films and the strong atmospheres they conjure.   10. The Cured (2018, Ireland/France) 3.5 stars After a cure for zombiism is discovered, the once infected are shunned by…

  • The Night House by Jonny Numb

    The Night House: Specifics of Emotion The symbiotic relationship between grief and fear is undeniable, but for all the horror efforts that hit this tricky bullseye, just as many screw it up. Thankfully, The Night House gets the tone just right.   It’s one thing to craft a film that depicts the loss of a loved…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents Saint Maud

    Saint Maud: All Hail If you haven’t seen Saint Maud as of yet, have no fears, we won’t spoil a thing for you. But we will explore what sets Rose Glass’ film apart from the rest of the horrors flirting with religious overtones – or undertones. The first-time feature film writer/director delivered an intriguing dramatic…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Psycho Goreman

    Psycho Goreman: Psycho or Psych-Out?  Writer-director-special FX guru Steven Kostanski made a name for himself as part of the renowned Astron-6 collective. Films like Manborg, Father’s Day, and The Editor show his multi-faceted creativity in full force. With Psycho Goreman, Kostanski and company attempt to mash-up PG-rated family values, alien creatures in latex suits, and…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jonathan Chance

    Jonathan Chance: Storyteller  Jonathan Chance is a creator, writer, and storyteller. I finally met John in person at Shriekfest in 2016 and one couldn’t meet a kinder, gentler contributor to the horror genre. We discuss his life since his wife Cam’s untimely passing in 2018 and how he ultimately rose above the grief. And yes,…