I’m going to be honest here: I don’t like Nazis. Hell, who does? So show me a film about killing them and I’m there! But even I was not prepared for the all-out slaughter and good time ahead from the Finnish film directed by Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports): Sisu. SISU …
Read More »‘EDWARD SCISSORHANDS’ (1990) and His Dad’s Interesting Creative Choice
Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands brilliantly showcases Tim Burton’s ability to seamlessly blend the fantastical with the mundane, as a bizarre humanoid invention named Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) ends up venturing into suburbia. Edward had been invented by an unknown old man simply called “The Inventor” (Vincent Price), who had temporarily …
Read More »‘HOUSE OF WAX’ (1953) – “You’ve never been scared until you’ve been scared in 3-D!” – Review
How do you revitalize the career of a horror legend? Cast him in the first major studio film to be shot in color 3-D, and tap a one-eyed director who famously couldn’t see any of the 3-D effects – that’s how! House of Wax (1953) Synopsis “An associate burns down …
Read More »Dark Sky Releasing ‘The Third Saturday In October Part V’ and ‘The Third Saturday In October Part I’
I’m confident in saying that most horror fans long for the days when the slasher film was king. Well, Dark Sky Films and filmmaker Jay Burleson (The Nobodies 2017) have answered all of your black little hearts’ desires,…sort of. The Third Saturday In October part V, is intended to watch …
Read More »‘THE SHINING’ (1980) and a Father-Son Relationship Gone Awry
Near the intro of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (read our retro review here), we already get the sense that Danny (Danny Lloyd) and Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) have a strained father/son relationship. In addition, the two, along with mother and wife Wendy Torrance (Shelley Duvall), eventually meet a series of …
Read More »Tim Burton’s ‘BEETLEJUICE’ (1988) Still Going Strong After 35 Years
“It’s…showtime!” Thirty-five years ago, after making a name for himself with the 1985 hit Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Tim Burton’s success in the directorial world only grew stronger with 1988’s Beetlejuice. The film follows deceased couple Adam (Alec Baldwin, The Departed 2006) and Barbara (Geena Davis, The Fly 1986) as they navigate …
Read More »‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Trailer Looks Prime For Theaters This Summer
Coming this summer is the newest installment in the Transformers franchise; Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr. will be the first to helm a core Transformers movie not named Michael Bay, but he’s not a complete stranger to the property having previously worked on the …
Read More »Slow Burn with Fantastic Creature Effects – ‘THE TANK’ (2023) Review
Strong Trailer, But the Movie Was a Different Story When it comes to excellent movie trailers, I’m skeptical. It feels like more often than not the best parts of a movie are put into the trailer. I’m disappointed to say this was the case for me with ‘The Tank‘. I …
Read More »‘THE STIFLING DARK’ Board Game Review
The Stifling Dark is a blend of mystery and survival horror, wrapped up in an asymmetrical horror game made by Sophisticated Cerberus Games. You must work together to find clues about your locations, and whoever is stalking you in the dark. Your light is your best weapon against The Stifling …
Read More »‘MIRROR MIRROR’ (1990) and the Strange Disappearance of Rainbow Harvest
I discovered Mirror Mirror quite by accident a number of years ago, and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard about this 1990 horror gem. With a “who’s who” of actors and a cool plot, this nostalgic film deserves a second look. Mirror Mirror stars the up-and-coming Rainbow Harvest (Old Enough …
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