Synapse Films – Blu-ray and DVD label
Synapse Films is an American DVD and Blu-ray label, founded in 1997 and specializing in cult horror, science fiction and exploitation films. It is owned and operated by Don May, Jr. and his business...
View ArticleIntruder (1989)
‘He’s just crazy ’bout this store!’ Intruder – also known as Night of the Intruder and Night Crew: The Final Checkout – is a 1989 American slasher horror film co-written and directed by Scott Spiegel,...
View ArticleRaising Cain (1992)
‘DeMented. DeRanged. DeCeptive. DePalma.’ Raising Cain is a 1992 psychological thriller film written and directed by Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill; The Fury; Carrie; Phantom of the Paradise;...
View ArticleThe Orphan Killer (2011)
‘True pain is screamless’ The Orphan Killer is a 2011 independent horror film written and directed by Matt Farnsworth (Gacy; The Stepdaughter). It was produced by Farnsworth and Full Fathom 5. On...
View ArticleBubba Ho-Tep (2002)
‘You know the legends… Now learn the truth.’ Bubba Ho-Tep is a 2002 American comedy horror film written, co-produced and directed by Don Coscarelli (John Dies at the End; Phantasm and sequels). It...
View ArticlePuppet Master II (1991)
‘They’re back. No strings attached.’ Puppet Master II is a 1991 American supernatural horror film written by David Pabian (Dollman; Subspecies), based on a story by executive producer Charles Band. It...
View ArticleGhost Town (1988)
‘The good. The bad. The Satanic.’ Ghost Town is a 1988 American horror film directed by Australian Richard McCarthy [as Richard Governor] and [uncredited] Mac Ahlberg. The script was written by Duke...
View ArticleShocker (1989)
‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’ Shocker – also known as Wes Craven’s Shocker – is a 1989 American comedy horror film written and directed by co-producer Wes Craven (Scream; A Nightmare on Elm Street; The Hills...
View ArticleAmityville 3-D (1983)
Amityville 3-D – also known as Amityville III: The Demon – is a 1983 American horror film directed by Richard Fleischer (10 Rillington Place; See No Evil; The Boston Strangler) from a screenplay by...
View ArticleSeven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes (1973)
‘Death means nothing to a beast with nine lives! Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes is a 1973 Italian-French-West German giallo-horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti (Web of the Spider; Castle of...
View ArticleZombie Massacre 2: Reich of the Dead (2015)
‘They’re hungry for war’ Zombie Massacre 2: Reich of the Dead is a 2015 Canadian Italian science fiction horror film written and directed by Luca Boni and Marco Ristori (Eaters) and produced by Uwe...
View ArticleParents (1989)
‘There’s a new name for terror…’ Parents is a 1989 American black comedy horror film directed by Bob Balaban from a screenplay by Christopher Hawthorne. It stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy...
View ArticleThe Survivor (1981)
‘Pilot error? Or supernatural terror?’ The Survivor is a 1981 Australian horror thriller film directed by David Hemmings (actor in Harlequin; Thirst; Deep Red) from a screenplay by David Ambrose...
View ArticleFright Night (1985)
‘There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.’ Fright Night is a 1985 American horror film written and directed by Tom Holland (scriptwriter The Beast Within; Psycho II; Scream for Help,...
View ArticleHead of the Family (1996)
‘Upset the head… and you’re dead!’ Head of the Family is a 1996 American comedy horror film directed by co-producer Charles Band [as Robert Talbot] (Puppet Master: Axis Termination; Evil Bong; Crash!)...
View ArticleMindwarp aka Brain Slasher (1992)
‘In the future, life will be dream. And reality, a nightmare.’ Mindwarp – released as Brain Slasher outside the United States – is a 1992 post-apocalyptic science fiction-horror film directed by Steve...
View ArticleRillington Place – TV mini-series
Rillington Place is a 2016 British three-part BBC television mini-series about John Christie, the necrophile serial killer who murdered eight women and stowed their bodies behind the walls, under the...
View ArticleVampires aka John Carpenter’s Vampires (1998)
‘Prepare for the dawn.’ Vampires – also known as John Carpenter’s Vampires – is a 1998 American independent horror western film directed and scored by John Carpenter and starring James Woods (Cat’s...
View ArticleArmy of Darkness (1992)
‘Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.’ Army of Darkness – aka Bruce Campbell vs. Army of Darkness – is a 1992 American comedy horror film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay co-written...
View ArticleArachnoquake (2012)
‘The world will quake in fear’ Arachnoquake is a 2012 American made-for-television horror film directed by prolific Griff Furst (I Am Omega; Wolvesbayne; Mask Maker; Lake Placid III; Swamp Shark) from...
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