Tag Archives: 2015

Kent Jones’ documentary Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)  is in theaters now. It tells the story of a monumental interview with Alfred Hitchcock conducted by François Truffaut in 1962 and the subsequent book that would inspire countless filmmakers since. Diabolique has reviewed the film, ...

In 1962 François Truffaut, the newly world-renowned director and film critic, sat down with Alfred Hitchcock for an extended interview. This interview, in which the two discussed Hitchcock’s films—and cinema in general—was immortalized in Hitchcock: The Definitive Study of Alfred Hitchcock, ...

Following in the recent trend of The Babadook (2014) and Goodbye, Mommy (2015), another single mother with questionable parenting skills finds herself trapped in an ostensibly haunted house with her two children in The Diabolical (2015).  That interesting and ambiguous ...

Entering its eighth year, DEDfest aims to solidify itself as the premiere horror, sci-fi, and cult film festival of Western Canada. With their recently released first wave announcement, the festival organizers make a strong case for this year being the best DEDfest ...

Hey Boston! Attend a FREE sneak preview screening of COOTIES (2015) this Thursday! To all our loyal fans: As a small token of our appreciation for your continued support…we’ve got a great opportunity for our Boston readers and Diabolique webcast listeners! We ...

For cinephiles who live in or near New York City and are interested in seeing an intriguing blend of contemporary and restored Japanese films, Japan Cuts is the festival for you. Belladonna of Sadness (1973) and Strayer’s Chronicle (2015) will likely be of particular interest for readers ...

For a myriad of reasons, Armageddon endures as a prominent theme in popular culture. Being plunged into the wasteland is oddly, yet understandably, attractive to individuals disenfranchised by an increasingly oppressive society. A segment of society has moved beyond the ...

Mad Max: Fury Road is a film that knows its audience, which is not surprising given that George Miller returned to direct this new chapter of the franchise that began his career. He proves that even after directing two installments of Happy Feet, ...

Two distinct characteristics inform the short films of Richard Powell: dark family secrets and viscous secretions. Powell, taking up the torch ignited by Cronenberg, is responsible for creating some of the most startling and intensely emotional body horror imaginable. Worm (2010), Familiar (2012), ...

With its May 22nd release date fast approaching the folks at FOX 2000 and METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES are chomping at the bit to have you check out the brand new trailer for Poltergeist and it’s got an interesting mix classic imagery and ...