“Interview with the Vampire” Alt Poster by Shawn Mansfield!
The first two seasons of Interview with the Vampire were fire and inspired Shawn Mansfield to create this cool alt poster.
“”I have two centuries walked this earth…” – Lestat de Lioncourt
Category: Horror
“Aliens” Alt Poster by Mike Empleado!
Check out this cool Aliens alt poster by Mike Empleado!
“My mommy always said there were no monsters – no real ones – but there are.” – Newt
Blade by Federico Vicentini!
Truth be told, I haven’t read many comics featuring Blade. If there were drawn by Federico Vicentini that would change.
“The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare” (2026) / Z-View
The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare (2026)
Director: Skye Borgman
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
On November 13, 2022, a 911 call was made in the small college town of Moscow, Idaho. Police arrived to the off-campus house and found a quadruple homicide. Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle had all be brutally stabbed to death.
This is the story of the investigation, widespread speculation that ran rampant until a suspect was caught and ultimately sentenced to four consecutive terms of life imprisonment in prison without the possibility of parole. The story is told through news clips, interviews with law enforcement, as well as family and friends of the victims.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Moscow, Idaho hadn’t had a murder since 2015. They weren’t experienced in dealing with homicides — especially four at one time. When news of the murders was released it rocked the nation.
The series does an excellent job of presenting the victims as real people. Many of the theories that appeared once the murders were public knowledge are covered. If you followed the case as it unfolded, you know this story.
The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare (2026) rates 3 of 5 stars.
“We Are What We Are” (2013) stars Bill Sage, Julia Garner, Ambyr Childers, Kelly McGillis, Wyatt Russell and Michael Parks / Z-View
We Are What We Are (2013)
Director: Jim Mickle
Screenplay: Nick Damici, Jim Mickle; based on the film We Are What We Are written and directed by Jorge Michel Grau
Stars: Bill Sage, Julia Garner, Ambyr Childers, Kelly McGillis, Wyatt Russell and Michael Parks.
Tagline: Blood is the strongest bond.
The Plot…
The Parker family, Frank, his wife Emma, and their three children, Iris, Rose and Rory are a sternly religious family that stays to themselves in their remote mountain home. The family is currently fasting until the date of their annual ritual. When Emma dies unexpectedly while in town, Frank sends Iris and Rose to claim her body. They return home empty-handed. An autopsy is required by the state.
Frank says that Iris and Rose will need to take on their mother’s duties for their family’s upcoming religious ceremony. Meanwhile the town doctor has made a surprising disovery while conducting Emma’s autopsy.
Could the doctor’s discovery have a connection to the human bones found in the mountain creek… and his missing daughter?
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Julia Garner was still a few years away from her breakthough role in Ozark.
Michael Parks is always good. This role is no exception.
The last scenes go a bit over the top for my, uh, taste.
We Are What We Are (2013) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“Hope” (2026) written & directed by Na Hong-jin / Z-View
Hope (2026)
Director: Na Hong-jin
Screenplay: Na Hong-jin
Stars: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Ko Bum-seok is the Chief of Police for the small town of Hope Harbor. Ko drives to the outskirts of town to meet with a group of hunters. They found a badly mutilated cow carcass. Whatever killed the bovine had great strength and huge claws. The hunters are concerned. They speculate that it could have been a bear… or a tiger. Whatever killed the cow is dangerous and needs to be captured or killed before it gets into town. Concerns rise when more dead and mutilated livestock are found.
Ko radios for back-up but most of the force is off fighting wild fires. Ko heads into town to alert the townfolk. The hunters continue deeper into the woods to see if they can pick up the beast’s trail.
When Ko gets to Hope Harbor he finds a path of destruction. Something is killing everyone in its way. The trail is easy to follow due to dead bodies and destroyed building walls. Ko is alone, with no back-up. He’s scared but pushes on.
Meanwhile the hunters move deeper into the forest.
Neither Ko or the hunters are prepared for what they will find. No one could be.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Although it is never specifically mentioned, the film is set in the 1980s. Writer/director Na Hong-jin used this time period to increase the isolation of the characters. No cell phones or internet. It is much harder to reach out for additional suppport once phone lines are down.
The promotion for Hope (trailers and posters) got my interest early on. I loved that there was a mystery to what was actually happening. This carries over to a good section of the movie. The characters, like the audience want to know what is causing the damage. And then when we find out — whew!
There is a nice mix of humor, action and mystery. Na Hong-jin is not afraid to show that his characters have fear. Their fear causes misteps, accidents and unheroic actions. Yet these situations are caused by bravery and heroics despite fear. It’s not often we see set-ups like these in action films.
Na Hong-jin wastes no time setting up the mystery and then getting to the action.
I like Hope. A lot. There are just three small nits I would pick.
- The ending seemed abrupt. The final scenes are a great set-up for a sequel but I would have liked a bit more closure for Hope.
- Something happens near the end of the movie. It’s a big moment. Then in a mid-credits scene, the big moment is negated. It felt like a cheat. Was the intent to shock the audience and then say, “Not really.” Or was the plan to **** spoiler alert**** really kill the character, but test screenings changed that idea? The mid-credits scene fixed that.
- In some of the battles, characters survive things that should have killed them. They came out with no or very superficial injuries. The stakes could have been raised if there were more negative/serious outcomes.
Hats off to Na Hong-jin. Hope is a winner. I, er, hope we get to see more in this universe.
Hope (2026) rates 4 of 5 stars.
“The Shining” Alt Poster by Nicholas Joret!
Nicolas Joret‘s alt poster for The Shining is well designed and more than a little clever. Check out the children’s scrawl on the credits.
“Wendy, I’m home.” – Jack Torrance
“Suspiria” (1977) directed by Dario Argento; starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini and Joan Bennett / Z-View
Suspiria (1977)
Director: Dario Argento
Screenplay: Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi; based on Suspiria de Profundis by Thomas De Quincey
Stars: Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Barbara Magnolfi, Susanna Javicoli, Eva Axén, Alida Valli and Joan Bennett.
Tagline: The Only Thing More Terrifying Than The Last 12 Minutes Of This Film. Are The First 80.
The Plot…
Suzy Bannion, a talented American dancer is excited. She was accepted to study at the prestigious Tanz dance school in West Germany. Just prior to Suzy’s arrival a student at the academy was murdered. That was just the start. As more students turn up dead, the truth of the school will be revealed.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Dario Argento’s (co-writer & director) original idea was the story would take place at a dance school for children. The producers and studio rejected the idea. They felt having children experience the violence in the film would result in a banned film. Argento revised the screenplay to consist of young adults… BUT he didn’t rewrite the dialogue. This explains why some of the dialogue seems childlike.
Most folks like Suspiria much more than me. I thought it was slow, predictable and not very scary. Of course, your mileage may vary.
Suspiria (1977) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“The Last House” (2026) starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura / Z-View
The Last House (2026)
Director: Louis Leterrier
Screenplay: Matthew Robinson
Stars: Greta Lee, Wagner Moura.
Tagline: How long can you survive?
The Plot…
Jason, Ann and their two kids, Graham and Ruth are inside when a powerful storm hits. After the rain, they discover that their doors and windows are sealed shut. Worse still, the rain did the same to everyone’s house. When Jason attempts to break windows, knock down the door or bust through walls, he discovers the rain somehow placed an unbreakable barrier around their house.
At first, they are sure help will come. But it doesn’t. They have electricity and water but no phone service or internet. Inventory is taken. They begin rationing food. As a family they prepare for longterm survival — an indoor garden, a water reclamation system, and more.
They’ve done all they can. But will it be enough?
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
The Last House has an interesting concept: trapped in your house and you have to figure a plan for survival. For me, it was an interesting ride until the end. I didn’t care for the ending. It reminded me of the old saying, “It’s not the destination, but the journey that matters.”
The Last House (2026) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Frankenstein by Matthew Seaborne!
Matthew Seaborne loves drawing monsters — especially the Universal classic monters — and it shows!
“The brain you stole, Fritz. Think of it. The brain of a dead man waiting to live again in a body I made with my own hands! With my own hands.” – Dr. Victor Frankenstein
“Abraham’s Boys” (2025) starring Titus Welliver / Z-View
Abraham’s Boys (2025)
Director: Natasha Kermani
Screenplay: Natasha Kermani; based on Abraham’s Boys by Joe Hill.
Stars: Titus Welliver, Jocelin Donahue, Judah Mackey, Aurora Perrineau and Brady Hepner.
Tagline: A Dracula story.
The Plot…
After the events in Dracula, Dr. Abraham Van Helsing and Mina Harker married. Now, about twenty years later they live on a remote California farm with their two teenage sons. Dr. Helsing raised his sons aware that vampires exist. That is why they moved many times to more and more isolated locations.
Dr. Van Helsing prepared his sons to fight the ultimate evil should it ever find them.
It has.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I thought the idea of Van Helsing raising his sons to take up the fight against vampires was a cool one. The movie leads us to believe that vampires are coming. I won’t spoil the ending other than to say I was disappointed.
Abraham’s Boys (2025) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“Predators” (2010) starring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershala Ali and Danny Trejo / Z-View
Predators (2010)
Director: Nimród Antal
Screenplay: Alex Litvak, Michael Finch; based on characters created by Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Stars: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershala Ali and Danny Trejo.
Tagline: They are the most dangerous killers on the planet… but this is not our planet.
The Plot…
Seven killers awaken in a jungle. They are…
- Royce, a mercenary
- Isabelle, a sniper
- Stans, a death row inmate
- Nikoli, a Russian Special Forces soldier
- Cuchillo, a cartel enforcer
- Hanzo, a Yakuza enforcer
- Mombasa, a rebel warrior
With the group is a doctor named Edwin.
Each of them have no memory of how they got there. In short order they discover they’re on a distant planet. The animals are dangerous and will kill them. Worse still, they learn that they’ve been brought to the planet to be hunted by Predators.
There only chance of survival is to band together.
The hunt is on.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
The script described Cuchillo as a guy who looked like Danny Trejo. Danny Trejo got word and called Robert Rodriguez (one of the producers) and said, “Hey, I heard there’s a guy in the script for ‘Predators‘ who looks just like Danny Trejo, and guess what, I look just like Danny Trejo!”
Adrian Brody was an interesting (and unexpected) choice to play the lead. He does a great job.
Predators is my second favorite movie of the franchise. (Predator is first.)
Predators (2010) rates 4 of 5 stars.
“The Vampire Lestat” Season 1 (2026) starring Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman and Delainey Hayles / Z-View
The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 (2026)
Created by: Rolin Jones; based on THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES by Ann Rice
Director:
- Craig Zisk (eps. 1-2)
- Claudia Llosa (eps. 3-4)
- Levan Akin (ep. 5)
- Jane Wu (ep. 6)
- Alan Taylor (ep. 7)
Teleplay:
- Rolin Jones & Hannah Moscovitch (ep. 1)
- Jonathan Ceniceroz & Kevin Hanna (ep. 2)
- Anusree Roy (ep. 3)
- Jonathan Ceniceroz (ep. 4)
- Daniel Hart & Hannah Moscovitch (ep. 5)
- Ryan Kattner & Kevin Hanna (ep. 6)
- Hannah Moscovitch (ep. 7)
Stars: Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles, Joseph Potter, Jennifer Ehle.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Lestat is a vampire. A. Real. Vampire. Lestat is also the lead singer for a rock band. His public persona is a rock singer playing a vampire. The band has achieved cult status. His followers don’t believe Lestat is a real vampire, but they enjoy dressing up and coming to his concerts.
Lestat’s growing fame is a concern for other vampires throughout the world. If it is discovered that Lestat is a real vampire, it would create problems for them. Deadly problems.
They’re going to have to deal with Lestat.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I loved the first two seasons of Interview with the Vampire. For the third season the name of the series was changed to The Vampire Lestat. The fourth season will be titled Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned.
The Vampire Lestat: Season 1 (2026) rates 3 of 5 stars.
“The Thing” Alt Poster by Michael Rogers!
The design of this The Thing alt poster by Michael Rogers conveys the claustraphobic feel of the film. Diggin’ the layout and colors. Take a bow, Michael Rogers.
” If we’ve got any surprises for each other, I don’t think we’re in much shape to do anything about it.” – MacReady
“King Kong” (1933) directed by Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Faye Wray, Robert Armstrong & Bruce Cabot / Z-View
King Kong (1933)
Director: Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack
Screenplay: James Creelman, Ruth Rose; story by Edgar Wallace, Merian C. Cooper
Stars: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, Frank Reicher and Noble Johnson.
Tagline: A Monster of Creation’s Dawn Breaks Loose in Our World Today!
The Plot…
Carl Denham, known for his wildlife films, has plans to create his greatest movie yet! With his small film crew and Ann Darrow, a struggling actress he just discovered, they set sail for a mysterious uncharted island.
On this strange land dangers abound. There are natives, prehistoric beasts and KONG! Kong is a giant ape that the natives worship.
Denham gets a brainstorm. They will capture Kong, bring him to New York City and make a fortune. People will pay good money to see… KING KONG.
Of course Denham doesn’t consider what would happen should Kong escape in New York City.
He should have.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Kong’s fur appears to move. This was caused when animators held the figure in order to change its position.
King Kong co-stars Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong also co-starred in The Most Dangerous Game released the previous year. King Kong re-used some of the jungle sets of The Most Dangerous Game.
King Kong is an undisputed classic.
King Kong (1933) rates 5 of 5 stars.
