Christopher Butler’s The Scopia Effect is a unique reincarnation-themed horror story. What makes it unique? It blends concepts of hypnosis, reincarnation, mind, body and soul, and suggests that delicate minds shape the violence of the past, present and the future. Starring Joanna Ignaczewska, Akira Koieyama, and Julian Seager, The Scopia …
Read More »Analyzing the Robot Arm from Sheila’s Death Scene in NOES: The Dream Master
What does the robot arm represent in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master? What is it? Where does it come from? I have some theories on that! It’s not a question people seem eager to ask. Still, when Sheila (Toy Newkirk) gets grabbed at by it, it’s …
Read More »Let’s Just Call It Horror: The First 3 Episodes of ‘Breaking Bad’
Though not all would agree, I believe the first 3 episodes of Breaking Bad could function as a self-contained, dramatic, topical horror movie. And no, I’m not saying this because I’m high on meth (I swear that I’m not). Pilot Episode To begin with, Breaking Bad is about what many …
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You’re stranded on a desert island. Assuming electricity and equipment aren’t a problem, which five horror movies would you want with you? Such a tough question, and I can’t consider the list permanent until the island vacation occurs, but…. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Evil Dead 2: …
Read More »Creepshow (1982): Romero, King and Savini’s Stylish Revenge Stories – Retro Review
Revenge is a tried and true theme in the arts, and horror cinema is no exception. Enter the world of Creepshow (1982). Written by Stephen King, directed by George A. Romero, and with practical effects by Tom Savini, Creepshow illustrates what can happen when horror icons unite. Seriously, a team like …
Read More »How Does the Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Answer’ Add Up?
High Octane Pictures presents The Answer, an exhilarating new sci-fi thriller from Iqbal Ahmed, releasing this month. Premiering on VOD on July 11th, the film stars Austin Hébert, Alexis Carra, and David S. Lee star. Was it worth a watch? Official Synopsis: The film tells the story of an introverted young man that …
Read More »Romero’s ‘Day of the Dead’ (1985): A Thought Provoking Classic
By sheer coincidence, George A. Romero — the iconic horror director — passed away just days before the 32nd anniversary of his classic Day of the Dead. The movie was released on July 19, 1985, and he died on July 16, 2017. Normally, I don’t say much about celebrity deaths, but …
Read More »You Can’t Stop What’s Coming: ‘No Country for Old Men’ ( 2007) Turns 10
Joel and Ethan Coen’s No Country for Old Men is a potent blend of drama, thrills, suspense, action and, yes, horror. While the scenes and characters all have their place and time, there is an almost transcendent quality to the movie, largely rooted in its psychological horror dimensions. Countless debates exist …
Read More »You’ve Heard Him Somewhere: The Musical Wizardry of Danny Elfman
In addition to his rockin’ band, Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman has been a prominent composer and musician for film and television. While the 1980s had its fair share of decent music (especially the punk and new wave stuff), one of the best things to come out of that era was …
Read More »A Boy and his Demons: ‘The Gate’ (1987) Turns 30
Can a 12 year old boy’s life collapse into Hell? Yes, indeed — at least if the demons of The Gate have anything to do with it! Released thirty years ago on May 15, 1987, The Gate walks a fine line between kid’s movie and really sinister, adult-themed horror. Thinking …
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