As humans, we all have desires, wants, and needs. Sometimes it takes us over and changes our minds and bodies. We can feel like animals as our hunger consumes us. The movie we will be talking about dealing with this subject is The Carnivores directed by Caleb Michael Johnson (read …
Read More »No Budget Nightmare: Jay Woelfel’s ‘Beyond Dream’s Door’ (1989) Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Review
The homemade aesthetic of no budget indie horror flicks has long had an appeal to me. They have a different flavor from their more polished and conventionally made brethren. I also love seeing my longtime home of Columbus, Ohio, onscreen since it doesn’t happen very often. I’m sure most American …
Read More »Jonathan Cuartas’ ‘My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To’ (2021): Slow Pace Muddies an Otherwise Fascinating Film – Movie Review
For many people, it’s a terrifying thought to be burdened by a sick family member. For the two siblings in Writer/Director Jonathan Cuartas’ My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To, things are even more complicated: their brother is a vampire. Synopsis: Dwight (Patrick Fugit: Dead Birds 2004 – …
Read More »Movie Review: Tyler Savage’s ‘Stalker’ (2021) Delivers Non-stop Thrills and Twists
If you love a unique story with wild twists, Stalker is for you! This film was directed by Tyler Savage as well as co-written by himself and Dash Hawkins. It stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. It was also produced by J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel …
Read More »Martin Kraut’s ‘The Dose’ (2020) Aka ‘La Dosis’ Shows Us The Face Of Death – Movie Review
When watching movies, we tend to find comfort, solace, and even a connection with some part of the story or characters. For me and my horror movies, I was always intrigued by the FX. I stared at the VHS back cover art trying to piece the movie together since I …
Read More »Kohl Glass’s ‘Babysitter Must Die’ (2020) A Fun, Silly Romp – Movie Review
When being cast in a horror movie, the one job I’m never going to sign up for is the babysitter! Yet somehow the plucky Josie (Riley Scott: Sneaky Pete TV series) has chosen this over a Christmas party in Kohl Glass’s new horror film, Babysitter Must Die. She’s dedicated to …
Read More »Titus Heckel’s ‘Chained’ (2021) Confines Suspense And Drama – Movie Review
Sometimes we get frustrated when the things we want are not in our grasp for us to achieve happiness, closure, and comfort. We see others living the perfect life, and we wonder, “Why not us? What am I doing wrong?” We feel trapped and confined by mental capacities. However, in …
Read More »Pat Mills’ ‘The Retreat’ (2021): Wilderness Survival – Movie Review
If you’re looking for the perfect Pride Month-friendly horror flick to add to your watchlist, it may be worth taking a look at The Retreat. Brought to you by director Pat Mills (Strays TV series), it’s a gore-soaked slasher picture that places a lesbian couple at the center of the …
Read More »Randall M. Badat’s ‘Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy’ (1983) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-Ray Review
I was so excited when I opened my Vinegar Syndrome review package and found a 2k restoration Blu-ray of Randall M. Badat’s cult film, Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy. Gnarly! Despite this being the filmmaker’s only time in the director’s chair, he managed to pull together a story …
Read More »Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Rattlers 2’ (2021): 45 Years Later, The Snakes Are Back – Movie Review
Back in 1976, a film called Rattlers was released. Directed by John McCauley, this “science bastardizes nature” film told the story of a group of ticked off, mutated rattlesnakes that were genetically altered after a hushed up chemical spill at the fault of the Army. Forty-five years later, a resurgence …
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