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Stars: Megan Tremethick, Andrew Gourlay, Dorian Todd, Michael Daviot | Written by Lawrie Brewster, Sarah Daly | Directed by Lawrie Brewster

The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, set for a UK release later this year from High Fliers under the more generic title Crown of Shadows, is a dark, Gothic medieval horror film from director Lawrie Brewster and writer Sarah Daly who’ve previously worked together on other Hex Studios productions such as Lord of Tears, The Devil’s Machine, Dragon Knight and The Slave and the Sorcerer.

This latest effort comes from the companies new “strand”, Hex Elder Myths and combines both Brewster and Daly’s past experience in both horror and and action, taking tropes and stereotypes from both genres, fusing medieval fantasy with Lovercraftian horror to deliver what is a sword and sorcery epic. And I don’t use the word epic lightly, because this film runs a whopping 142 minutes!

Laurence R. Harvey has joined the cast of Megan Tremethick’s forthcoming uncanny horror project, Spoiling You. The accomplished actor—renowned for unsettling performances in The Human Centipede series—takes on the role of a devoted fanatic of Asmr performer Miss Mutter. This wild and unpredictable character unleashes chaos in the film’s chilling narrative. Tremethick, who also stars in the film, contributes both on screen and behind the camera to bring the story to life. The film is co-written by producer Lawrie Brewster, adding his distinctive storytelling expertise to the project.

Spoiling You fuses the creeping dread of J-horror with the hypnotic allure of Asmr as Miss Mutter’s devoted fans fall deeper under her spell. Tension escalates when one of her most fervent admirers, portrayed by Stephen Kerr, makes a daring leap from virtual obsession to an in-person encounter—triggering a chilling chain of events that tears at...

Hex Studios have unveiled the poster for their fantasy film throwback The Slave and the Sorcerer, which is described as being a gory, practical-effects-filled, ’80s-inspired sword and sorcery horror film that will be like “Deathstalker meets The Evil Dead” – and to me that sounds like exactly the film the world needs right now! If you agree, you can secure a copy of the special edition Blu-ray through the Kickstarter campaign that Hex Studios is currently running. Depending on which reward tier you choose, you could also get your name in the credits of the film, or even land an on-screen role in the sequel, The Slave and the General.

Inspired by cult classics like Deathstalker, The Beastmaster, and (of course) The Sword and the Sorcerer, The Slave and the Sorcerer tells the following story: When Princess Meyra is kidnapped by the evil wizard Akaris, the slave Tyrol volunteers to lead...

Music'Karuppi En Karuppi', shot in monochrome, is about the lives of the oppressed. Tnm StaffScreenshot/ Youtube videoThe first single from director Pa Ranjith’s upcoming production, Pariyerum Perumal, was released on March 4. Titled ‘Karuppi En Karuppi', the song has been composed and performed by music director Santosh Narayanan. Presented in monochrome, the song begins with a note that says “This song is dedicated to the lives of innocent little souls that do not know why they’re being killed all over the world.” The song carries with it, in every frame, the head of a dog (a native breed). The films’ poster, that was released a few day ago, also had the face of a dog in its foreground. The song refers to Karuppi, a dog that has been killed in caste-based clashes. The lines “Did he laugh when he killed you? Did he glare when you barked?” tells us the story of oppression and caste-based discrimination. The song’s video alters between studio shots of Santosh’s recording and outdoor shots of people interacting with the dog’s head. The dog’s head seen in the video can be seen a symbol of all the oppressed, innocent lives that have been lost. The lyrics of the song, penned by Vivek and Mari Selvaraj, talk about how the innocent can be waylaid by the cunning. The lines “They pamper and kill. They choke you to death. They caress your cheek. They break your leg” are strong indicators of the deceit that the influential use to smother the innocent. The song comes across as a lament of a loved one who had previously warned the victim of the dubious nature of humans. “The Black, The White, The God, The Devil, The slave, The Lords, The cheapskates, The ruthless. I told you there are many kinds of people. Why didn’t you listen to me?” The visuals also show Pa Ranjith, director Ram, farmers, actors Kathir and Anandhi listening to the song while the dog’s head remains a recurring element in the frame. The song concludes with the lines “Two legged or four, we wander this earth. You're not a dog. Aren’t you me?” Followed by an oppari (traditional folk song for lamenting one’s death) in the background. Pariyerum Perumal has been written and directed by Mari Selvaraj and the film stars Kathir, Anandhi, and Yogi Babu. Earlier, in an interview, director Mari had mentioned that the film is based on the lives of people in the Thirunelveli-Thoothukudi region. The film’s title refers to a local village deity worshipped down south (Pariyerum Perumal - God who mounts the horse). Director Mari also explained that the film’s protagonist, who plays a law student, shares his name with the title. Director Ranjith’s Neelam Collective recently produced Malini Jeevarathinam’s documentary Ladies and Gentlewomen. The production house has also been instrumental in bringing out The Casteless Collective - an indie fusion-music band. Pariyerum Perumal is Mari’s first directorial venture. The director has authored a Tamil short story titled Thaamirabharniyil Kollapadathavargal (Those who weren't killed in Thamirabharani) and a fiction series in Anandha Vikatan called Marakave Ninaikeren (I hope to forget). In an interview, Mari shared that director Pa Ranjith got in touch with him after reading his writings.