Get ready to party again on December 9, 2023 as Cinematic Void Up All Night hits the airwaves for this holiday season. This Saturday will be the first of EIGHT brand new episodes starting at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT on @CinematicVoid's YouTube channel or watch below.
Tune in Saturdays this month for a mystery holiday movie + vintage Christmas commercials + surprises edited together like a late night 80's TV broadcast similar to the film WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (2013) and spend your late nights in the Void!
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Cinemadness Movie #1 is Curtains (1983) premiered on December 9, 2023 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT:
Cinemadness Movie #2 is Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural (1973) premiered on December 16, 2023 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT:
Cinemadness Movie #3 is Tales from the Crypt (1972) premiered on December 23, 2023 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT:
Cinemadness Movie #4 is New Years Evil (1980) premiered on December 30, 2023 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT:
Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing will release Lord of Misrule in select theaters and digital on December 8, 2023 in the USA and on December 21, 2023 in Mexico.
"Rebecca Holland has recently taken over as priest of a small town. When her young daughter Grace goes missing at the local harvest festival, a desperate search begins. The closer they edge towards finding Grace, the more secrets emerge from the town’s dark past. Soon, Rebecca must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to rescue her daughter from the grip of evil."
Directed by William Brent Bell (ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, THE BOY), screenplay written by Tom de Ville and starring Tuppence Middleton, Ralph Ineson (THE WITCH), Matt Stokoe and Evie Templeton.
"The finale ultimately satisfies, given Rebecca’s character arc, but Lord of Misrule is carried by the strength of its intriguing mythology and stunning production value. Burrow is a deeply weird town that feels lived in, rich with details and history. The creepy atmosphere and striking imagery on display help offset a folk horror entry that eventually tries to shake up the blueprint, though it’s not wholly successful along the way." ★★½ BloodyDisgusting.com
" ...a rich and haunting tale that is as much an epic horror tale as it is social commentary. This spellbinding cinematic tale is a complex visual and narrative experience that feels like it could be based on a bestselling novel from a master of the genre. Lord of Misrule is a film worth going to the cinema to experience." Tumblr.com/FearsMagazine/
"For viewers newer to folk horror cinema, Lord of Misrule should offer plenty to keep them captivated. More seasoned fans of the subgenre will find much of the film familiar and perhaps even derivative at times, but it does serve up enough positive qualities to recommend it to this group for a watch, as well." ★★★½ GruesomeMagazine.com
"The female lead is good, but some of the elements involving somewhat gender-stereotypical actions and reactions just didn’t work for me. Or to put it plainly; They made me immediately think: "A man must’ve written this!" which is never good [...] It doesn’t ruin anything for the story overall, but it did make me stop and take notice." ★★★ HeavenOfHorror.com
"...Lord of Misrule doesn’t do enough with its potentially interesting historical situatedness. Like everything else in the film, it’s all surface, no depth [...] My disappointment was compounded because I thought Bell’s The Boy was an innovative film, weaving gothic horror with (unexpectedly) slasher traditions. There is no such innovation here – just paint-by-numbers folk horror." HorrorHomeroom.com
"Lord of Misrule blends the folk horror, possession, and murder-mystery genres in a way that lessens the impact of all three. While the film’s invented version of British folklore gives it some interesting texture and imagery, it lacks a strong point of view." IGN.com
"The pain of losing a child has to be unbearable, let alone the mystery of not knowing exactly what may have happened to them. Had Lord of Misrule mixed this notion better with its imagery and haunting elements, Bell would have elevated this "elevated horror" attempt. Instead, it underwhelms and meanders. By the time a visceral gut punch occurs, the momentary excitement does not make up for a misguided mishmash of genre ideas..." JoshAtTheMovies.com
"With its literate and well-crafted screenplay and unrelenting atmosphere of terror, William Brent Bell’s Lord of Misrule takes its place beside [...] excellent folk horror pictures. A clever and well-designed film born of myths and folklore rituals, this is one of the creepiest horror films in some time." TheMovieRevue.com
John Pata’s psychological horror Black Mold began streaming exclusively on Tubi on Wednesday, December 6. Billed as a "hallucinogenic urban exploring horror movie," the Tubi Original horror/drama/thriller won Best Indie Feature at 2023's Panic Fest in the US.
Brooke (Agnes Albright) and Tanner (Andrew Bailes) sneak into abandoned, off-limits buildings for the sake of their art and also the adrenaline rush. But when the daredevil pair break into their holy grail – Franklin Hill, a large facility with a history – they encounter a dangerously paranoid squatter (Jeremy Holm) who holds them captive. The longer their attacker keeps them there, the more it becomes clear there’s something else profoundly wrong with the place as dangers surface at the intersection of artistic pursuits and internal sabotage.
Black Mold is a Head Trauma Production, in association with The Line Film Co. and Shatterglass Films. Written/Directed by John Pata and starring Agnes Albright, Andrew Bailes, Jeremy Holm, Caito Aase and Maisie Merlock. Produced by Sarah Sharp, Jen Shelby, Robert Patrick Stern, and Iman Sharabash, with Jill Gevargizian, Tony Wash, and Kevin McGrail as Co-Producers.
"Despite the obligatory flashback prologue, Black Mold takes its time in building up tension and avoids jump scares in place of a growing sense of disorientation. Don’t come to this movie for the adrenalin ride, as this is all about the performances; it’s pretty much a three-hander. Pata’s movie isn’t doing anything particularly new but he’s good at creating an internal world where escape seems possible but ultimately futile." BloodyFlicks.co.uk
"Black Mold is equal parts darkly beautiful and heartbreaking, with some very effective scares along the way. The characters and their experiences feel real and the chemistry between Albright and Bailes is authentic and charming. Perhaps most importantly if a film is going to make me feel my feelings and address my own guilt and grief I also want there to be some decent blood and violence and it absolutely pays off in that regard as well." DownrightCreepy.com
"...you can almost smell the oppressive atmosphere of the enigmatic building. Robert Patrick Stern’s cinematography captures the proceedings marvelously. Pata leaves some loose threads but the final 15 minutes or so provide a heck of a payoff. Black Mold is an eerie chiller that will draw viewers in with its creepy settings and puzzle pieces along with its mesmerizing visuals." HorrorFuel.com
"...a compelling but slow build toward the real emphasis on traditional horror, so be prepared for some patience [...] The performances are strong, and the characters are well-written and relatable. Pata demonstrates tremendous technical skill, and his script is intriguing, darkly beautiful, and delivers enough solid scares to keep horror fans happy." ★★★½, MorbidlyBeautiful.com
"The movie creates an excellent feeling of unease and with effective scares shows the characters slowly losing their sense of reality. Black Mold is an unsettling journey through the minds of the characters." ★★★ MovieReviews101.com
"Visually, this was really cool. I like abandoned settings. Agnes Albright as Brooke and Andrew Bailes as Tanner had a fun relationship and seemed to vibe well throughout. I liked how some of the scenes were edited, especially towards the end, but I didn’t like the trauma angle of this..." ★★½ Night_Shift at Letterboxd.com
"As hallucinogenic horrors start to take over the minds of the characters, Pata expertly turns the abandoned urban setting into a gothic hellscape. Haunting specters, thunderstorms, eerie lighting, and consuming shadows dominate the screen to create an ominous haunted house. And much like the creeping fungus mentioned in the title, Black Mold moves slowly until the very end when the past, present, supernatural, and organic terror all collide." NightmarishConjurings.com
"...deadly spores aren’t particularly new, and I do appreciate some of the grotesque opportunities for body horror in fungus horror. Fortunately, this incarnation takes the added effort of strong character-building and utilizes its great set location to spin a superior brooding story that has some resonance and it is certainly worth a watch." ★★ ScariestThings.com
"Black Mold is a horrifying journey through fear, self-loathing, and guilt backed by incredible performances. Pata cleverly correlates distrust, fear, and the decay of a maddening mind to the abandoned and decrepit buildings that frighten many of us. There is something uniquely ominous about a desolate and forgotten space. Like Brooke, they seem haunted by fractured memories that never fade." ★★★★ SlayAwayWithUs.com
"This Christmas, your wishes will come true...and your nightmares too."
RLJE Films' It’s a Wonderful Knife will stream on Shudder and be available to rent on all digital platforms on December 1, 2023. The Christmas slasher made nearly $1 million at the box office in its limited theatrical release in November 2023. It's described as a comedy-horror twist on Frank Capra’s Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life.
Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.
The film is directed by Tyler MacIntyre (“Tragedy Girls”) and written by Michael Kennedy (“Freaky”). It stars Justin Long, Joel McHale, Jane Widdop, Katherine Isabelle, Jess McLeod, Cassandra Naud.
“We’re excited to release It’s a Wonderful Knife and once again work with its amazing cast and filmmakers,” said RLJE Films’ Chief Acquisitions Officer, Mark Ward. “Over the last few years, we’ve been fortunate to have released horror/holiday films that have been embraced by audiences and we believe this one is no exception.”
"It’s a Hallmark holiday movie for outcasts and horror fans alike, delivering no shortage of holiday cheer perfect for this time of year. MacIntyre’s latest may not quite seamlessly nail its high concept genre mashup, but with some outstanding performances and a sweet gooey emotional center, it effectively tugs at your heartstrings and captures the spirit of Christmas." ★★★ Bloody-Disgusting.com
"...it may be a bit short on horror, but it fulfills its role as a Christmas movie...I don’t know if you could call It’s a Wonderful Knife a new holiday favorite, Its heart is absolutely in the right place, but it needs time to brew and gain proper retrospective analysis when the main takeaway isn’t comparisons to Capra’s Christmas classic (which it’s unlikely to escape given the name) and the likes of Freaky." 7 out of 10 ComingSoon.net
"It’s A Wonderful Knife is a final product that’s begging for a bigger budget and more time. A reported breakneck shooting schedule does leave a few scenes feeling like MacIntyre had to take what he could get under pressure. Line reads can land a little cold (depending on your sense of humor), and there’s a roughness to select practical effects. Any released movie is a minor miracle, but that doesn’t negate the reality that quality is judged via what’s on screen." 7.5 out of 10, SlashFilm.com
" …it riffs on many of the basic structures of slashers of the past and brings the format more into the present day, particularly with the use of alternate dimensions and LGBTQ+ representation. It doesn’t need to be an 80s pastiche; it is a fully realized creation of its time, complete with its particular brand of humor. Okay, maybe there is some traditional sleaze, but it’s welcome sleaze. It’s a Wonderful Knife is a slasher with a heart of gold." NightmarishConjurings.com
"It’s a Wonderful Knife is diverting enough to start with, as the plot clicks efficiently into motion with the requisite stabbings and impalings. Unfortunately, there’s not enough fuel in the engine – the characters don’t have quite enough to do, we can’t care quite enough about them, and the world-building is nearly-but-not-quite convincing." ★★ TheGuardian.com
