Movie Reviews

I’m a lover of weird films, especially weird horror films. As soon as I saw the poster for Bernie Rao’s Killer Sofa, I knew I had to see it. Who doesn’t want to watch a film about a recliner that murders people? So, did Killer Sofa satisfies my craving for …

After 14 years, Rob Zombie finally reintroduces the Firefly Family to the world in 3 From Hell. Immediately picking up where Rejects left off, we find out that the 3 family members survived the deadly shootout, were convicted, and sent to prison. However, much like how villains don’t stay dead …

The Friday the 13th franchise is currently embroiled in a bitter legal battle over film, title, and character rights. That skirmish has caused a complete shutdown to all things F13 related, including video games, merchandise, and, saddest of all, television properties and feature films. What’s one thing you can’t shut …

The Black String is a haunting 2018 horror film that combines the paranormal, cults, and the fears of sex. Erotic thrillers have been around since time began, but David Cronenberg popularized them in the ’70s with hits like Shivers (1975) and Rabid (1977), which spotlighted the true dangers of contamination …

There’s a strong aesthetic connection between horror movies and musicals. Both genres balance the demands of storytelling with the expectations of a certain kind of spectacle. Also, they can only achieve some degree of success by honoring either story or exhibition, rather than both. A good horror movie can have …

Too often are low-budget sci-fi/thriller/action films driven by sloppy CGI that only comes across as a gigantic eye-sore rather than an aspect to add to the thrills it’s meant amplify. Award-winning Agramon’s Gate director Harley Wallen (read our interview with him here) avoids this massive pitfall by relying on a …

Sci-fi is perhaps the most difficult sub-genre of horror to get right. There are so many particulars that go into creating a tone, setting the subject matter apart, giving it its own look, and making the inconceivable feel believable. Empathy, Inc. did most of that, with a bit of style …

In case you weren’t yet aware of who Jovanka Vuckovic is, I am happy to enlighten you. The woman has been a cornerstone in our beloved genre. She had a long successful stint as editor of the famed Rue Morgue Magazine and earned a Gemini Award for her incredible visual …

Is That You? or ¿Eres tú, papá?, as the film is titled in its country of origin, is described by critics as a psychological thriller. Initially released in Cuba in 2018, is it a movie I’d describe as a thriller? Heck, no! It is slow as molasses for a good while, …

The Limbo Cafe is written, directed and produced by Jason Burke (Mind Bender, author of Field of Madness). It’s a horror short that was a labor of love. That much is obvious. The Limbo Cafe centers around protagonist Atria Romero. She enters The Limbo Cafe looking haggard, tired and in …