Craig Lucas

I hail from rural PA where there isn't much to do except fixate on something. Horror was, and still is my fixation. I have 35 years of horror experience under my belt, I love the horror community and it loves me.

Scott Stewart’s ‘LEGION’ (2010) – A Retro Review

Scott Stewart’s Legion is turning 15 this year and made a lot of waves not only in the horror community but also in the thriller, and spiritual film communities as well. Everything in Legion is kind of mashed together. Movies like Legion fill me with hope for the Sci-fi genre. It’s …

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Nail Bite’s ‘NOSTALGIA’ (2024) – Album Review

Nail Bite is a little newer to me. I will gladly admit that I wasn’t paying attention because this group just fell under my radar. However, being recently reminded, I gave them a shot, and I was blown away. Nail Bite isn’t your typical metal band. They push through many …

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Jeremy Saulnier’s ‘GREEN ROOM’ (2015) – Retro Review

A Punk Rock Masterpiece Jeremy Saulnier’s Green Room is a perfect description of being different. When I was 11, I found punk rock. I was immersed in it, and I still am today, just a lot older with a “dad bod.” The scene gave me the greatest refuge from being …

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The Games Of Nightmares: A Retro Game Review

.Once upon a time, our parents smothered us in their interests, and anything horror-related got the most money. People were gladly shelling out cash for the new scary thing. Our Halloweens were bountiful after walking for two hours and watching Night Of The Living Dead. Then, came Nightmare and Atmosfear, …

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Andrew Knightlinger’s ‘LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE’ (2024) – Movie Review

Lost On A Mountain In Maine

Andrew Boodhoo Kinghtlinger’s Lost On A Mountain In Maine, produced by Sylvester Stallone, is a thrill ride without much effort. There are a million survival movies. As kids, we even watched pets find their way home. A good survival movie reaches down into us to say its peace. Based on …

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Erle C. Kenton’s ‘HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN’ 80th Anniversary – Retro Review

Erle C. Kenton’s House of Frankenstein holds its own in the classic horror underbelly, like a black market for movies we loved. The golden age of horror lasted a lot longer than we imagined. We can pick movies that stick with us under the black-and-white glare. Universal Studios owned horror …

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Todd Phillips’ ‘JOKER’ Films and Their Attachment To Mental Health

Todd Phillips set up his Joker film series with a deep understanding of being mentally ill. When you’re depressed, you use coping skills. What about when you are worse off? What if It’s something that will never go away? How do you learn to live alongside your illness instead of …

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‘RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD’ Sequel Releases First Teaser

The horror community was rocked when it found out one longstanding rumor is no longer a rumor. Dan O’Bannon’s Return of the Living Dead sequel has been greenlit and is already a powerhouse in our minds. The movie is based 18 months after the events in Louisville, Kentucky, and will …

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