As soon as I saw the title Bathroom Troll on the screening list for Fantastic Fest 2019, I knew I had to see it. That name is just too great and I had a hunch the story would be too. This short was directed and written by Aaron Immediato. The …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Short Review: ‘Ding-Dong’ is Dark and Entertaining
Ding-Dong premiered at the 2019 Fantastic Fest under the paired-shorts category. It was super fun and surprising. I was happy to see it was different from any other short I’ve seen recently. Synopsis for Ding-Dong An inane chat is interrupted with a sudden outburst of violence, followed by an insistent …
Read More »‘The Curse of Buckout Road’ (2019) Movie Review
I love stories about modern mythologies and urban legends because even if you don’t believe in them, there’s still always some truth to the story. That being said, after seeing the trailer for The Curse of Buckout Road, I couldn’t wait to check it out and learn more about the …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Cosmic Candy’ is A Magical Trip
When browsing the films to watch for Fantastic Fest 2019, Cosmic Candy was one I wasn’t sure about. It just didn’t seem like something I would like, but I was wrong. This film is wonderful and took me on an emotional yet magical trip. This fantasy drama was directed by …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Butt Boy’ is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
When I first read about Fantastic Fest 2019 premiering Butt Boy, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. It sounded too bizarre to be taken as a “serious” film, but oh boy was I wrong. Let’s just say, Fantastic Fest never disappoints. Never. This film was directed by Tyler Cornack …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: ‘Homewrecker’ is Delightfully Unexpected
Fantastic Fest 2019 is up there as one of the best festivals I’ve ever had the honor of covering and it truly has some amazing films. One of the first films I watched was the horror/thriller comedy, Homewrecker and it was quite the experience. The film was directed by Zach …
Read More »Vinegar Syndrome’s ‘Pledge Night’ (1990) 2K Restoration Blu-ray/DVD Combo Review
Once again, it’s time for some Vinegar Syndrome goodness! For September 2019, we’ve got a double feature of the 1990 T&A gorefest, Pledge Night, and the straight up horror flick, The Vineyard. I figured I’d pick Pledge Night to watch and review first, since I was in the mood for …
Read More »‘Candy Corn’ (2019) Movie Review: Revenge As Sweet As Candy
It’s that time of year where I crave everything Halloween. I watch horror movies all year round, but I prefer to indulge in Halloween-centered movies as much as I can. Candy Corn has been on my radar for a long time and I was stoked when DREAD picked it up. …
Read More »Let’s Take A Look At The Stinky Sasquatch With 3 Toes… Seth Breedlove’s ‘Momo: The Missouri Monster’ (2019) – Movie Review
The time has finally come real-life monster story fans! The next installment in the docuseries dedicated to those legends passed down from generation to generation that has put sleepy small towns on the map since the likes of Bigfoot, the New Jersey Devil, and the Mothman is finally here. Seth …
Read More »‘The Prey’ (2018) Delivers A Powerful Punch – Movie Review
Jimmy Henderson’s (RUN! 2012) latest film, The Prey, is an electric combination of both drama and action. The film stars Gu Shangwei (Bloody Destiny 2015), Byron Bishop (Back In Bangkok 2018), Sahajak Boonthanakit (No Escape 2015), Nophand Boonyai (Gold 2016), and Vithaya Pansringarm (Only God Forgives 2013). Synopsis: Xin (Shangwei) …
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