When horror fans talk about the whodunit murder mysteries boom of the ’90s and 2000s, we hear a lot of titanic titles being brought up. Scream (1996), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997 – read our retro review here), and Valentine (2001 – read our retro review here) …
Read More »Fantasia 2020: ‘Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies’ (2020) Review
Nudity in cinema today feels almost commonplace, a routine image that sits in the background as a plot device or character trope. But it wasn’t always that accepted. Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies examines how nudity was met all the way back in the 1800’s, up through its …
Read More »Brad T. Gottfred’s ‘Confessional’ (2019) Shows The Dark Side Of Secrets – Movie Review
Everyone has a few skeletons in their closet, secrets they aren’t exactly proud of. What would happen if those secrets made it out into the open? That’s a horror that preys on anxiety, with a far more long-lasting impact than a monster movie. Confessional examines the damage and the danger of …
Read More »‘The Dinner Party’ (2020): A Lot For Fans To Dine On – Movie Review
In the era of pandemic uncertainty, the year 2020 has been rife with surprises. The film industry has been forced into a national work stoppage, leaving a shortage of horror films to satiate genre fans. Luckily, peaking up through the pile of rubble is a tasty snack of a film …
Read More »Jason Ages: Happy Birthday, Kane Hodder!
Kane Hodder is a name that is synonymous with the horror world. When a genre visionary needs a burly mountain of a man to play their mercenary, Kane is the one they call. Back in 1988, the man breathed new life into the iconic Jason Voorhees character, and now, he …
Read More »‘Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh’ (1995) Retro Review
Nearly every horror fan has heard about the macabre revenge slasher, Candyman (1992). However, not everyone is as well acquainted with the sequel, which released three years later on March 7, 1995. Enter 1995’s Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, where the lovable Tony Todd (Candy Corn 2019) reprised his role as …
Read More »Blumhouse’s ‘Fantasy Island’ (2020): No Horror Fan’s Fantasy – Movie Review
Fantasy Island came in as one of the most criticized and panned Blumhouse Films efforts in recent memory. Amidst a list of anticipated franchise sequels in 2020, this film had a lot to overcome as a winter release. Fantasy Island was released as a horror version of the 1978 drama series that …
Read More »‘The Invisible Man’ (2020) The Tension Is Constant – Movie Review
When tackling horror classics of the past, it’s paramount that you keep your ideas current and fresh, while still remaining true to the vision of the filmmaker. The 2020 version of The Invisible Man, which was based on the 1897 book by H.G. Wells, did just that, already topping my …
Read More »‘Clown Fear’ (2020): A Carnival Of Old School Chills – Movie Review
There are a few subgenres of horror that stay in the hearts of the fanbase forever, particular things that people associate with fear that are evergreen. Clowns are one of those divisive topics that can send chills down the spine of the most hardcore gorehound. Lionsgate’s latest release, Clown Fear, …
Read More »‘Zombieland 2: Double Tap’ (2019): An Undead Sequel With Lots Of Bite – Movie Review
Ever since 2009’s Zombieland, fans of the undead horror comedy have been dying to see what’s become of their favorite characters, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock. Ten years ago, this film unearthed a whole slew of wacky walker spoofs as it blended a post-apocalyptic world with funny and relatable …
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