Author: Malevolent Dave

The Hills Have Eyes (1977) - Michael Berryman as the iconic Pluto

Sorry, It’s Just Not Good – The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

Malevolent Dave May 11, 2023

Every once in a while in the horror genre, a movie will find a way to transcend into the lofty heights of greatness. Sometimes the

Verotika (2019) – Danzig’s Brutal Directorial Debut

Malevolent Dave May 2, 2023

You may be wondering how I could both refer to the film making genius of Glenn Danzig, while also scoring his 2019 horror anthology, Verotika,

Hereditary (2018) - Alex Wolff is a pawn in a demonic games

Hereditary (2018) – Deliciously Morbid and Wonderfully Made

Malevolent Dave April 19, 2023

At the time the release of Hereditary (2018), the directorial debut of Ari Aster, it received much praise and acclaim from critics. However it failed

The Baby in the Basket – New 1940s Gothic Horror Project from Shepka Productions

Malevolent Dave April 10, 2023

EDITORS NOTE We were fortunate to hear about Nathan Shepka’s new project, The Baby in the Basket. We a chance to check out the teaser

Tubi Terror! – Delicious 3 Course Italian Meal

Malevolent Dave March 30, 2023

Streaming changes the way that we consume media. It’s a source of big-budget, multi-episode extravaganzas. As nice as that is, I have need something more. I need an online equivalent of a musty basement stacked with faded VHS boxes and DVD wallets full of blood-drenched horror of old. Tubi is that basement.

Messiah of Evil (1973) - Arletta travels to her father's home in this distinctly Italian style backdrop

Messiah of Evil (1973) – Brilliantly Stylistic and Obscure

Malevolent Dave March 29, 2023

Messiah of Evil (1973) falls into that category of films that do so many things well that they should be unheralded classics. However, somewhere in

The Headmistress - Fantastic cinematography for this indie film

The Headmistress – Indie Horror from Three Tortured Minds

Malevolent Dave March 22, 2023

We just caught word of a new independent horror film produced by Three tortured Minds and Dusty Horse Productions titled The Headmistress. This film hit the

A noob’s journey through the Saw franchise: All 9 Ranked

Malevolent Dave March 17, 2023

Loved by many, the Saw franchise burst onto the scene in 2004. Directed by James Wan, and Leigh Whannelli, the Saw films resonate with a

Succubus A Distance - Raven Victoria struggling with sleep

Succubus A Distance – Dark, Sensual, Eloquent

Malevolent Dave March 14, 2023

Succubus Á Distance Eulogy Media from the United Kingdom became famous for managing and providing PR for a variety of dark music acts like Interlock

Succubus A Distance – Hal Sinden and Eulogy Media plan release of experimental short horror film – March 20th 2023

Malevolent Dave March 10, 2023

SUCCUBUS À DISTANCE PRESS RELEASE Independent British record label re-models as film production house, collects festival awards & announces online premiere of first experimental horror

M3GAN (2022) – Taking a walk in uncanny valley

Malevolent Dave March 7, 2023

Directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper from an idea from James Wan, M3GAN is the next in line in a long history

The Session 10 Podcast with Craig Wallwork and Boff Island – 1980’s Episode 2: Dead & Buried

Malevolent Dave March 2, 2023

Session 10 is a fortnightly podcast where two irregular guys talk about regular horror movies. British horror writer Craig Wallwork, and purveyor of all things

Portal to the Abyss – UK Horror Comedy directed by James McCann and Staring Dani Thompson

Malevolent Dave February 27, 2023

I conversations with Director James McCann, Malevolent Dark learned about his new horror comedy short titled, “Portal to the Abyss”. If you love afternoon tea

Malevolent Dave's Satin of Mind Volume 2

Stain of Mind Volume 2 – Teddy Told Me

Malevolent Dave February 7, 2023

In this volume, we take a look at some indie flicks like Tom Devlin’s “Teddy told Me To”, August Aguilar’s “He Comes to Kill” and Terry Jarrell’s “Harlow’s Haunt”. In addition, I’ll discuss everything I love and hate about modern filming techniques and clue you all in on why Tubi is the best streaming service for horror. Check it!

19 Captivating Questions with Laura Ellen Wilson

Malevolent Dave February 4, 2023

Laura Ellen Wilson is an award-winning actress from Lancashire, UK. After spending her early years traveling the world as a dancer and entertainer, she decided

Down and Out in Vampire Hills (2022) – A Charming Horror Comedy Short

Malevolent Dave January 17, 2023

We just got our hands on a horror short titled Down and Out in Vampire Hills (2022) directed by Craig Railsback (Dark Classics) and written by Heather

Annabelle (2014) – Conjuring the Mediocre

Malevolent Dave January 16, 2023

Upon the release of James Wan’s The Conjuring (2013), it seemed pretty clear to anyone with a pulse that its side-story about a demonically possessed

Bermuda Island (2023) - A great look at the monster

Bermuda Island (2023) – Bloodcurdling Lovecraftian monsters abound

Malevolent Dave January 10, 2023

We would like to give a big thank you to the folks at Mahal Empire for the opportunity to review a pre-release of their new

Evil Dead Rise (2023) - Because we all wanted it

Evil Dead Rise April 2023 – Trailers Released

Malevolent Dave January 5, 2023

Evil Dead Rise Trailers Released The biggest buzz in horror right now is the release of if the Evil Dead Rise trailers. Directed by Lee

Nightmare #1 – Malevolent Dave’s Stain of Mind

Malevolent Dave January 4, 2023

In this volume, Dave covers the 1981 Video Nasty, Nightmare, the impotent psychological horror of Session 9, Ti West’s ode to the babylonian demon Tom Noonan, Slayer’s nu metal experiement, David Cronenberg’s crimes of the present and the up and coming Evil Dead Rise!