Browsing: Horror Film

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In the world of independent cinema, few debuts splash as boldly as The Plague, the gripping coming-of-age thriller from first-time feature director Charlie Polinger. Set against the backdrop of a boys' water polo summer camp, the film explores the dark undercurrents of adolescent bullying, social conformity, and

By Paul Salfen The Alamo Drafthouse was still buzzing from the electric premiere of The Curse at Fantastic Fest 2025 when I caught up with Kenichi Ugana, the Japanese genre maestro whose latest film had the audience gripped by a chilling vision of social media’s dark side. Over the clink of glasses and the hum

In an engaging conversation with AMFM Magazine, actor Dave Clennon shared insights about his latest project, the horror film The Sound, and reflected on his career, including his iconic role in John Carpenter’s The Thing. Clennon, known for his selective approach to roles, discussed what drew him to The Sound, the film’s intense atmosphere, and

Interview by Paul Salfen A Gnarly New Villain Emerges in Sean Byrne’s Shark-Infested Horror Thriller In the sun-soaked waters of Australia’s Gold Coast, a new kind of predator lurks—not just the sharks slicing through the ocean, but a deranged tour guide with a sinister obsession. In Dangerous Animals, set to hit theaters on June 6,

Interview by Paul Salfen In the pulsating world of horror cinema, Australian filmmaker Sean Byrne has carved a distinct niche with his visceral storytelling and unflinching vision. Known for his ability to blend raw emotion with spine-chilling terror, Byrne has cemented his reputation through a trio of standout films: The Loved Ones (2009), The Devil’s

Interview by Paul Salfen Kane Hodder, the legendary stuntman and horror icon best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise, is no stranger to Texas. As he gears up for the Texas premiere weekend at a fan-favorite convention in Dallas, AMFM Magazine sat down with Hodder to discuss his career, his

Directors  of the critically-acclaimed festival-hit horror thriller WAKE UP, directed by siblings Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl Whissell of the directing team RKSS (TURBO KID, SUMMER OF 84), in theaters nationwide on April 4, 2025.  WAKE UP, which has received critical acclaim since its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest, stars Turlough Convery (Netflix’s Black Mirror),

Interview by Paul Salfen PÁRVULOS: CHILDREN OF THE APOCALYPSE In a dystopian future ravaged by a viral apocalypse, three young brothers--Salvador, Oliver, and Benjamin--find themselves isolated in a remote cabin deep within the woods. As they navigate this desolate world, they harbor a dark and disturbing secret in their basement, a presence they must feed

Interview by Paul Salfen A KNIGHT’S WAR on digital 2/11 from DREAD. Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD presents A KNIGHT’S WAR. The film follows Bhodie, a knight of dubious birth but unwavering loyalty, tasked with a perilous mission: to journey into the dangerous realm of the fallen and retrieve the corrupted soul of the

HE NEVER LEFT is on Digital 11/5 from DREAD Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD presents HE NEVER LEFT, following a federal fugitive and his girlfriend as they become targets of the notorious "Pale Face" killer, whose legend has haunted the local community for decades. HE NEVER LEFT will have a limited theatrical run beginning