In the space of time between Samhain and Yule, we’ve officially passed the midpoint. Ahead we see naught but snow, fog, and a sickening amount of holiday cheer. Take a break from trimming the tree for just a moment. Even though 2016 marked the height of the Krampus, 2017 still…
Lawrie Brewster and the team behind Lord of Tears is making a brand new version of the film available for free online. This is a limited-time offer, though, so be sure to watch the film or download it soon. Read Hex Media’s press release below, or click here to read our…
There are only three rules to Ouija, the beloved Parker Brothers board game: Never play alone. Never play in a cemetery. Always say goodbye. While it’s pretty easy to make it through a game of Monopoly without really abiding by the rules (be honest—have you ever read them all the…
Full disclosure: one of the reasons I haven’t reviewed this film yet is because I love it so much, I didn’t want the review to be done and over. Severance holds a special place in my heart. I first saw it in a theater during a film festival in Asheville,…
At the SML Haunted Mansion and Blog Laboratory, we’re the kind of monsters that don’t let a few bad reviews sway us from watching a movie. And when the reviews are all over the board? Well, that’s just all the more reason to dive right into a film. Such is…
So, it finally happened – Obamacare ruined America. The government shut down, unemployment climbed, the dollar fell, and crime skyrocketed. It seemed as if we were only a few short breaths away from ending up in a Mad Max apocalyptic wasteland (without the Australian accents). But wait, someone had an…
GUT. Hmm. Well, there certainly is a lot of that in this indie flick, but maybe not how you’re thinking. I geared myself up for what I was sure would be a gore fest, with all manner of innards and intestines, only to be surprised by the tameness of the…
The makers of the Gothic psychological thriller “Lord of Tears,” have returned from the damp shadows to let their Owlman back into the light. “Lord of Tears” is the story of a mild-mannered teacher who is haunted by nightmares and the presence of the Owlman of pagan legend. The film…
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Featuring movie essays from the Head Monsters of SML and others that explore our love for horror cinema! Published by the Collinsport Historical Society.
