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Presenting the European Map of Horror [Halloween Treat]
Several months ago, we brought you the United States Map of Horror, which was created by Horror On Screen. Now they’re back but this time we’re going over the pond to Europe to see which horror films took place in each county therein!
Now, they full admit that through their research they were unable to find horror movies that took place in every European country. However, there are more than enough films on this list to make it well worth having been created. In fact, it makes me want to revisit several of these films just to see the scenery and how they utilize the local culture as part of the atmosphere, if at all.
What films would you add to this list and, at the same time, which of these really stand out to you as being some of the best that the genre has to offer?
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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