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.

Remington Smith’s ‘LANDLORD’ (2025) – Movie Review

Remington Smith’s LandLord took me on a ride that I was afraid of at first. Outside of Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931), I don’t really dig too many vampire movies. This includes The Lost Boys and all other staples. The creep factor was not there because you could not relate …

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An Interview With N’kone Mametja: Star Of ‘TAKEOUT’ (2025)

Let’s face it, Tubi originals are very hit or miss. Sometimes, however, you get a gem. Takeout (2025) is a newly released film, and it made waves in my mind (my review). I had the chance to interview N’kone Mametja, who  stars in the movie as “Nova.” Read on for …

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Rob Reiner’s ‘MISERY’ (1990) – Retro Review

We have seen plenty of celebrities who suffered from fixated fans, who are ready to do whatever it takes, from garden variety obsession to ending their lives. Rob Reiner’s Misery showed us what could happen when a cat plays with its prey, holding it captive in a corner to make …

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Jack Sholder’s ‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE’ (1985) – Retro Review

The A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise is the most recognized name among non-horror fans. Elm Street 2 was one of the first movies I watched as a kid. I was terrified of Freddy Krueger; however, I also had an attraction to the series. My parents let me watch all …

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Erik Bloomquist’s ‘SELF-HELP’ (2025) – Movie Review

Most Cult movies are one in the same. It always breaks into redundant rhetoric, such as mass suicide. Erik Bloomquist’s Self-Help breaks new ground by putting the emphasis on what really happens. What does happen when you lose your money, your house, your jobs, and stability?  I don’t know, I …

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Happenstance Horror Fest – Animation Block (2025) Review

The Happenstance Horror Fest is coming to Salem, Massachusetts, on November 8th, and there is a lot to cover. I would, of course, take the animated short films, and I was shocked at what I witnessed. I wasn’t let down one single bit with these stories. They are cheesy, but …

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Extreme Haunts: How Far Is Too Far?

As a kid, I lived for haunted houses. They were always a terrifying kind of fun. I can’t recall how many times I freaked out at them. As an adult, I learned the art, and now I have been a professional haunter for several years. It is the experience. I …

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