Directed by Joseph Ruben and based on a screenplay by Donald E. Westlake, ‘The Stepfather’ is a psychological horror that came out in 1987. It had several writers including Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield, and David Loughery (whose reworking of the script went uncredited.) Henry Morrison (Terry O’Quinn) casually shaves and showers while walking around…
It’s Halloween week at StudioJake! That means there’s going to be some spooky and scary articles coming at you from all directions, including from some very special guests. For the next seven days, you will be tricked or treated to all kinds of topics with a spine-tingling twist. Oh yes, it is going to be…
‘By Night’s End‘ is a horror-thriller about a home invasion gone wrong directed by Walker Whited who co-wrote it with Sean McCane. It is one of those hidden gem indie films released in time for Halloween. Heather (Michelle Rose) and Mark (Kurt Yue) are a couple struggling financially and emotionally. She is a military veteran…
‘1BR’ star Celeste Sully joins me to talk about the indie horror film as well as being creative in cinema and what kind of superhero she would play. Check out the interview below: According to her IMDb profile, Celeste Sully is quoted as saying, “Bring all of you to the canvas, without fear nor shame,…
Released in select theaters and later to Netflix, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things‘ is a psychological horror film written, directed, and produced by Charlie Kaufman. It was made by Likely Story productions. Cindy (Jessie Buckley) is thinking of breaking up with her boyfriend Jake (Jesse Plemons), but he convinces her to visit his parents. After…
Dave Franco comes out swinging with his directorial debut thriller film ‘The Rental,’ a movie he co-wrote with Joe Swanberg. It was made by Black Bear Pictures and released through IFC Films. On another note, it had its premiere at the Vineland Drive-In. Charlie (Dan Stevens), his wife Michelle (Alison Brie), his brother Josh (Jeremy…
‘Becky‘ is a home-invasion horror film directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion being based on a screenplay written by Nick Morris, Lane Skye, and Ruckus Skye. It was released through Redbox Entertainment and Quiver Distribution. Becky (Lulu Wilson) is still angry over a year after the death of her mother and frustrated with her…
Released by Amicus Productions, “Asylum” also known as “House of Crazies,” is a horror anthology film directed by Roy Ward Baker and released in 1972. It was produced by Milton Subotsky and written by Robert Bloch, a popular horror writer at the time. Dr. Martin (Robert Powell) arrives as an asylum for the “incurably insane.”…
Blumhouse Production originally planned on releasing The Hunt in 2019, but after some controversy following the trailer, it was delayed to 2020. It is directed by Craig Zobel and satirizes the left versus right political banter. Afghan war veteran Crystal (Betty Gilpin) wakes up with several other “regular people” in a clearing with gags in…
From Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions comes ‘The Invisible Man,’ a new horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell that uses the premise and title of the H.G. Wells novel of the same name. Cecilia “Cee” Kass (Elizabeth Moss) escapes from her abusive scientist husband Adrian Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) with the help of her…
‘My Valentine‘ is a Hulu original and part of their “Into The Dark” series, created with Blumhouse. It is a horror feature written and directed by Maggie Levin with music by Keeley Bumford and Mark Hadley. Pop singer Valentine Fawkes (Britt Baron) is forced to watch as ex-boyfriend and manager Royal (Benedict Samuel) shamelessly plasters…
DC Comics brings the Dark Knight into the world of horror with the three-part miniseries Batman: Gotham County Line written by Steve Niles with illustrations by Scott Hampton. Commissioner Gordon lights up the bat-signal and when Batman arrives, he is asked to look into a bizarre case in the suburbs of Gotham County. At first…
Horror director Richard Stanley returns to the director’s chair after an over twenty-year absence with ‘Color Out of Space,’ a film from SpectreVision and RLJE Films, based on the short story “The Colour Out of Space” by H. P. Lovecraft. According to Stanley, this is meant to be the first in a trilogy of Lovecraft…
A Nasty Piece Of Work is a Hulu original and part of their “Into The Dark” series, created with Blumhouse. A dark comedy, this entry is directed by Charles Hood and written by Paul Soter. Ted (Kyle Howard) is frustrated to hear that his boss Steven (Julian Sands) is canceling all Christmas bonuses. He goes…
I joined Ginger and Kystle for a very special Halloween episode of the ‘Fighting The Void’ podcast. It was exciting to be back and talk about the recently released Joker film as well as sharing our favorite scary movies and the most overrated horror films. Krystle had not yet seen Joker, so Ginger and I…
James Gunn, uh I mean, David Yarovesky directs Brightburn, a superhero-themed horror film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. It was made during Gunn’s banishment from polite society following the re-release of horrifying tweets involving children, ironically enough. No matter, he is back to making films after his apology. Kyle Breyer (David Denman) and his…
Released earlier this year, Ghost Wolf by Brandon Chen weaves a combination of horror, fantasy, magic, and lots of action. Most of all, it has a lot of werewolves. From the Amazon description, Werewolves. They are infectious creatures of the night, able to move swifter than the fastest mounts and rend steel with their sharpened…
Mad Cave Studios kicked off their talent search earlier this week! The publishing company is accepting submissions from writers and artists interested in a possible career in comic books. According to a press release, For the second year in a row, Mad Cave Studios is looking for four artists and four writers to work on…
On Wednesday, comic book publisher Mad Cave Studios announced a new horror series Wolvenheart, said to be for fans of Dr. Who, Castlevania, and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. According to their website, Mad Cave Studios is proud to formally announce the all-new series Wolvenheart. Written by Mark London (Battlecats, Knights of the Golden Sun) and illustrated…
Zac Efron is sprouting his wings from teen flicks and trashy comedy films to true crime biopics with the release of the Joe Berlinger directed feature Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Berlinger (who also directed the popular Netflix documentary) crafted a cast that surprises in its focus. It will include Lily Collins (who plays Bundy’s longtime…
A Quiet Place is directed by John Krasinski, who also co-wrote the film with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck. It is one of the most original movies that I have seen in a long time. Sometime in 2020, strange, savage creatures that hunt based on hearing have almost wiped out humanity. This is true even for…
Who does not love a good xenomorph plot? Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise has gone through several iterations over the years. The film series has garnered much praise for its originality, its ability to cross pollinate genres, the strong character developments and the fear factor the alien monsters have brought to the big screen. A few…
Frank Peretti has written a plethora of fantastic novels. I have read them all. He is a master when it comes to the written word and one of the best of the modern Christian writers. His explorations of the supernatural, faith, crime, and his passion are ever clear in every single one of his novels.…
The DC Rebirth gave us a different kind of reboot. While most are used to fill in gaps, others are used to bring the comic book world into the modern era. In Batman Rebirth, we got the modern feel of the New 52 while giving tribute to the past. This is ever present in Batman: Night…
This past weekend on my web series StudioJake, I got to interview legendary comic book writer Mike Baron. It was an audio recording, but it was so awesome! He is the author of several horror novels including Banshee, Helmet Head, Whack Job, Skorpio, and Biker! His comic credentials include creating the epic characters Nexus (one of…
