“The Pendle Witch Child” is a compelling, well-researched, fascinating documentary about the Lancashire Witch Trials in 17th century England. Based on one of the …continue reading Real 2 Reel: The Pendle Witch Child (2011)
A Shakespearean story with vivid gothic imagery, even in black and white, capped off with an impressive and practical destructive finale. An ancient Witches …continue reading The Daily Dig: Witchcraft (1964)
On this week’s sinfully good episode, we discuss sex magic and living deliciously while exploring “The Love Witch” and “The Witch”. THIS EPISODE: “THE …continue reading Cheer and Loathing: Witchy Women
One theme, five killer films. We venture off the beaten path to conjure up five spellbinding films about witches worth adding to your watch …continue reading Five On It: Something Wicked This Way Comes
One of the oldest films on Shudder is perhaps its most essential, an unsuspecting tale of Ukrainian legend that has become its own legend.continue reading Shudder Sunday: Viy (1967)
This month’s Weird Wednesday offering comes from Taiwan; the Fulci-inspired, often hard-to-stomach visceral nightmare, “The Devil”. I’m not sure how I came across the …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: The Devil (1981)
Give yourself over to the arcane charms of “The Love Witch,” Anna Biller’s Technicolor love story turned feminist parable. Shudder Sunday gives me an …continue reading Shudder Sunday: The Love Witch (2016)
Rob Zombie’s “The Lords of Salem” may not be his most celebrated work, but I’d argue it’s his best — a beautiful and haunting …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Lords of Salem (2012)
The notoriously bad “Manos: The Hands of Fate” has a production history as strange as the film itself, making it a b-movie fan favorite. …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: “Manos: The Hands of Fate”
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, I reflect on five of my favorite Mexican horror films — from the campy to the classic to the …continue reading Five Great Mexican Horror Films
