All-around horror multi-hyphenate Eli Roth is making Toronto his temporary home while in town to shoot his upcoming original Netflix scare series, HEMLOCK GROVE. Earlier this week, the writer, producer, director, and actor stopped by the TIFF Lightbox theatre to screen an uncut print of one of his personal favorite horror films—the sticky, grubby, breast-spearing ode to ‘long pig’ known as CANNIBAL FEROX.

Hello friends! My name is Alexis Iacono. Some people may say I have a personality disorder, but I beg to differ. For, I am an actress. You must say that last line dramatically, or it just won't read correctly. However, if you want to know what it is like to be in scenarios, and have experiences, that are stranger than fiction, all you have to do is walk in an actors' shoes for a day. If you feel that might be a trip too frightening, then allow me to escort you into the Eyes of Alexis Iacono.  

You’d think an empire is typically built up, and subsequently torn down.

In Nagisa Oshima’s 1978 noirish nightmare, however, the titular empire—based in fleeting moments of illicit passion— preternaturally extends below into an interpersonal hell, ripping its two main characters to shreds in the process. It’s an unsettling picture, the least of which is the ghost’s fault.

If you’re looking for a modern vampire movie where the bloodsucker doesn’t sparkle, yet is more human than rapacious beast, you’ll want to give MIDNIGHT SON a look. This superior horror/drama is just out on DVD from Image Entertainment, and Fango chatted with its writer/director Scott Lebrecht.

Victor Crowley is returning. The harbinger of “Old School American Horror,” as he was touted in 2006, has taken up residence in the southern swamps yet again, alongside creator Adam Green, and stars Kane Hodder and Danielle Harris. This go ‘round however, camera operator BJ McDonnell has taken the directorial reins for what him and Green are calling Crowley’s biggest romp yet. Fango sat down with the director and writer/producer and discussed expectation vs. reaction, and outlined what fans can expect from the gory, sweaty and apparently action-packed HATCHET III.

This week, New York City’s musical theater scene is revitalized, thanks to Stuart Gordon and the musical adaptation of his gonzo, gory contemporary classic, RE-ANIMATOR (playing at the PTC Performance Space- 555 West 42 St), finally hitting town, following an extended, acclaimed run in Los Angeles. FANGORIA spoke with the veteran director on transitioning from screen to stage, his early roots in Chicago theater, his next cannibalistic stage endeavor and putting the audience to work.

Dark Sky Films is branching out. Quite possibly poised to have some of their biggest years ahead, they’re taking the surefire reception of HATCHET 2 and the upcoming HATCHET 3, and accompanying with original visions; the kind horror fans often cry out about lacking. Midst the anticipated slate, there are both Nazi monsters and a killer clown. But perhaps most exciting is the quiet, unsettling bit of south of the border atmosphere from Adrian Garcia Bogliano, HERE COMES THE DEVIL.