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'Hell House LLC' is a fun, refreshing and effectively chilling found-footage supernatural horror film that makes the most of its modest budget and limited resources to deliver one of the most authentically scary and narratively compelling entries in the found-footage sub-genre. Directed and written by Stephen Cognetti, this is an incredibly well-made production that delivers frights, tension and atmosphere in equal amounts making this a firm horror cult classic gem.

The Plot = Five years after 15 people were killed during a haunted house attraction at the Abaddon Hotel, a documentary crew travels back to the scene of the tragedy to discover what really happened.

The movie utilizes the found footage format really well as it conveys a subtle yet eerie tension throughout its runtime, leaning into creeping dread and lingering terror with its gradual buildup of suspense and mystery, along with some well-timed jump scares before the supernatural chaos kicks in. Honestly, it's rare to find a movie these days that genuinely delivers scares, but this manages to exceed expectations as you're constantly on the edge of your seat as everything slowly unfolds. However, this movie is not without its flaws as while the cast do deliver strong and grounded performances, none of them were really fleshed out and some of the shaky camera movements became annoying to the point where you couldn't make out what was going on. Then there's the ending which kinda fizzled out and left you wanting more. But this is still a great horror flick that truly delivers atmosphere and some unforgettable moments that will stay with you long after it's over.

Overall 'Hell House LLC' is an excellent entry in an oversaturated sub-genre, that while its not perfect, it's still a solid time that's well worth your time.

'Equinox' is a fantastically weird and awkwardly scrappy little supernatural horror film that achieves a great deal considering its amateur production values and limited cast. Originally made as a short film in 1967 by Dennis Muran, but wasn't finished until 3 years later by Jack Woods, the movie is something of an enigma due to its surreal tone and hodgepodge approach and while you couldn't call this a good movie in the traditional sense, it still manages to be a somewhat influential and yet highly entertaining mess.

The Plot = Four young friends, David (Edward Cornell), Susan (Barbara Hewitt), Jim (Frank Bonner) and Vicki (Robin Christopher) go for a picnic in the Californian canyon, where they stumble upon an ancient book used to conjure demons, soon the group find themselves under attack from a plethora of evil creatures.

The movie may be low-budget and wildly accepted as amateurish, but this strange combination results in a fun time that captures a certain atmosphere that's sorely lacking in modern day films. Featuring some impressive and highly imaginative stop motion creature effects and tons of off-the-wall moments that catch you by surprise and gives the production a certain charm. While the film achieves so much with the so little approach, there's a lot that holds back this from what could have been an even better viewing experience. The acting is dreadful, the continuity is questionable, the camerawork is shaky, and the writing is horrendous, but despite this the movie isn't the unwatchable mess it could have been as you can see the heart and ambition that the filmmakers tried to achieve which makes this rather earnest effort that did go onto inspire far better genre films such as 'The Evil Dead' series and for this should be celebrated as a cult classic in that regard.

Overall 'Equinox' is a fascinating case study in DIY horror filmmaking and while its far from perfect, it's actually quite decent.

'The Comedy of Terrors' is a delightfully macabre and campy horror comedy film that's filled with a tremendously gothic atmosphere, a star studded cast and wild tongue in cheek humour running throughout. Directed by the legendary French filmmaker Jacques Tourneur with a screenplay written by Richard Matheson, the movie is a hilarious little romp that showcases some masterful comedic timing, a non-stop series of fun set pieces and thrives on its mean-spirited tone which makes for a highly entertaining viewing experience from start to finish.

The Plot = Set during the late 19th century in the New England town of New Gilead, a drunken and dishonest undertaker Waldo Trumball (Vincent Price) starts murdering potential clients to keep his funeral business afloat with the help of his assistant Felix Gille (Peter Lorre).

The movie does play out more like a comedy than it does as a horror film and therefore lacking any real scares, but thanks to its impressive cast and their chemistry together, the mesmerizing set-pieces and plenty of slapstick chaos, this film is a real treat for any lover of vintage classic horror cinema. Another aspect that works is the stunning visual style with its fog drenched gothic atmosphere and phenomenal set designs that are beautifully shot by Jacques Tourneur whose keen eye and attention to detail is an incredible sight to behold and combined with the witty and stellar script by Richard Matheson, the production runs at a fast pace with plenty of engaging sequences and a timeless humor that never feels dated or out of place.

This has to be one of the most stacked cast lineups in cinematic history with each of the cast members giving award winning and side-splitting performances. Vincent Price steals the show here as the gleefully wicked Waldo Trumball with his legendary screen presence and remarkable comedic timing. Peter Lorre gives an equally impressive performance as the bumbling side kick Felix and pulls off his role to perfection in what would tragically be his final film role. Basil Rathbone provides a hilarious and astounding performance as the landlord John Black. Boris Karloff gives a fun deadpan performance as the funeral director Amos Hinchley, although he did feel a little underused. Joyce Jameson gives a fantastic performance as the unhappy wife Amaryllis Trumball.

Overall 'The Comedy of Terrors' is a master class of horror comedy that should not be missed and while not everything lands as smoothly as it could have, it's still an enjoyable romp from start to finish.