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Watch TRANSMISSION, plus exclusive interview with writers/ directors Parallel Madness

November 15, 2018 david.s.smith 0

TRANSMISSION Directed by Parallel Madness Nowadays, news headlines about the rise of populist nationalism, despots, isolationism, terrorism and the background threat of nuclear war increasingly resemble the prologue to a dystopian novel. As such, today’s […]

HCF Exclusive Interview: Matthew Holness on Possum

October 22, 2018 david.s.smith 0

Among the many unpleasantries at Fright Fest in 2018 – including numerous demons, monsters, masked killers and a woman being kicked to the point of miscarriage – one really stood out. Matthew Holness’ feature length […]

INTERVIEW: JULIAN RICHARDS Talks ‘Daddy’s Girl’ and ‘Reborn’

October 17, 2018 Bat 0

Ahead of the World premiere screening of REBORN at Arrow Video FrightFest Halloween, Julian Richards discusses the torturerous challenges of DADDY’S GIRL, why he wishes every actress was like Barbara Crampton and future plans, including […]

Interview: Adam Green Talks HATCHET Ahead of UK TV Premiere

September 13, 2018 Bat 0

Ahead of Horror Channel’s UK TV Premiere of HATCHET on Friday 14th September 2018, director Adam Green gives an exclusive interview about his beloved franchise and what the future holds for Victor Crowley… HATCHET is […]

HCF Exclusive: Robert D. Krzykowski on The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot

September 8, 2018 david.s.smith 0

To round off our Fright Fest coverage, I had the honours of sitting down to interview The Man Who Killed Hitler Then The Bigfoot helmer Robert D. Krzykowski. Being the clear stand out of the […]

HCF exclusive interview with The Paz brothers on The Golem

September 3, 2018 david.s.smith 0

Fright Fest isn’t just a great place to see the latest films – it’s also an opportunity to meet their makers. Among the directors attending Fright Fest this year were The Paz brothers, Doran and […]

Interview with A QUIET PLACE Special Effects Supervisor Mark Hawker

August 18, 2018 Bat 0

To celebrate the release of A QUIET PLACE on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital now, Special Effects Supervisor Mark Hawker discusses working on the film and setting up the key effects scenes. What […]

10 Questions with Padraig Reynolds, director of OPEN 24 HOURS [Arrow Video FrightFest 2018]

August 2, 2018 Bat 0

Welcome back to FrightFest, OPEN 24 HOURS is your third time being represented. Why is it important you show your movies at the UK’s premier festival? FrightFest is the best horror festival in the world. […]

10 Questions with Jenn Wexler, director of THE RANGER [Arrow Video FrightFest 2018]

August 1, 2018 Bat 0

What is it about the Punk movement you like so much? It informs so much of THE RANGER… I’m incredibly drawn to punk’s spirit of rebellion and its embracing of individuality. Growing up in the […]

INTERVIEW: John Shackleton Talks PANIC BUTTON

November 13, 2017 Bat 0

As social media horror feature PANIC BUTTON gets a remastered DVD & Download release, writer and producer John Shackleton reflects on the film’s inspirational journey. To start at the beginning, what was the genesis or […]

HCF exclusive interview with producer Mark Burg on Jigsaw

October 26, 2017 david.s.smith 0

Somewhere in the darkness a puppet cackles: it can only be the new Saw. So far the franchise has had literally thousands of people working on it, including many writers, directors and actors. Yet two […]

HCF Exclusive Interview: Don Mancini, Fiona Dourif and Jennifer Tilly on Cult of Chucky

October 16, 2017 david.s.smith 0

The only surviving 80s icon is back: it’s Chucky. For anyone not in the know, Chucky is a Good Guy doll enjoyed by kids everything. But beneath his plastic exterior is the evil soul of […]

HCF exclusive interview with Todd Tucker on The Terror of Hallow’s Eve

August 29, 2017 david.s.smith 0

If you know your special effects, Todd Tucker needs no introduction. A legend in the field, Tucker has worked with some of the biggest names including Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola and Mel Gibson. Now […]

HCF: Exclusive interview with Benjamin Barfoot and Danny Morgan on Double Date

August 29, 2017 david.s.smith 0

One of the unexpected treats of Fright Fest was new brit/ horror combo Double Date. Telling the duel stories of desperate virgin Jim, wanting to pop his cherry before he turns 30, and two women […]

Interview with director Rob Savage on Dawn of the Deaf

June 25, 2017 david.s.smith 0

Among the last year’s coolest movies was the 12 minute short Dawn of the Deaf: a low budget zombie flick that showed at over 100 festivals, winning loads of rewards. It’s a neat twist on […]

Interview with Julia Ducournau on Raw

April 8, 2017 david.s.smith 0

Raw is many things – it’s a touching coming of age, an exploration of sexual awakening and a dramatic tale of two sisters. It’s also excellent. But what it’s not is a big, gory, nasty […]

HCF EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with ‘DEAD AIR’ director GEOFF HARMER and writer PETER HEARN

February 24, 2017 Dr Lenera 0

Dead Air pits Female Punk Rockers against Creatures on a plane flying at 30,000 feet! Starring Charlie Bond, Kate Marie Davies, Stacy Hart, Johanna Stanton, Dan Palmer, James Hamer-Morton and David Schaal, this puppet-infused, practical […]

INTERVIEW: Steven Kastrissios Discusses His Latest Film BLOODLANDS

February 21, 2017 Bat 0

Ahead of the World Premiere of his latest film BLOODLANDS at Horror Channel FrightFest Glasgow, Steven Kastrissios discusses the challenges of making the world’s first Albanian / Australian horror film. So what have you been […]