Written by Dennis Paoli and directed by Joe Lynch, Suitable Flesh strives to be a complex, mind-bending yet accessible, dark psychological thriller involving themes of identity, possession, and the supernatural. It follows Dr. Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham), a psychiatrist who becomes entangled in a series of events involving a patient …
Read More »Looking Back on Alex Proyas’ ‘The Crow’ (1994): A 30th Anniversary Review
I was honored to take review the retro review of Alex Proyas’ The Crow, a film that didn’t disappoint in bringing out the goths and all that came with it. When this film came out in 1994, I was 11-years-old and just beginning my mission to be the weirdest person …
Read More »This Ain’t Your Father’s Godfather: ‘CONTRABAND’ (1980) – Blu-ray Review
So, what happens when a legendary director, who is renowned for being one of the “godfathers of gore” no less, makes a Mafia/Crime Thriller? Being an ardent fan of Italian maestro Lucio Fulci, and never having seen Contraband, I was curious as Hell to check out the shiny new blu-ray …
Read More »25 Years of ‘IDLE HANDS’ (1999): Hands-Down Still The Best Slasher Comedy
Remember back in 1999 when everyone was anxious about Y2K? Amidst all the uncertainty, the film Idle Hands quietly made its way into theaters. It’s one of those underrated movies that delivers a hit of nostalgia. This film is a unique blend of horror, comedy, teen slasher, and stoner themes, …
Read More »‘DISREMEMBERED’ (2024) – Movie Review
Psychological thrillers often present the best type of horror, the horror that comes from within. Such is the case in Disremembered. This character-based study of the mind takes a deep dive into the past and present of the traumatic life of one young lady, and the events that cause a …
Read More »Tor Ramsey’s ‘Children Of The Living Dead’ (2001) – Retro Review
A lot of movies I grew up on have faded into forgotten relics. Children Of The Living Dead is one of those movies. The movie sends me all kinds of nostalgia throughout my childhood. Get ready, because it is one of those movies that time forgot. However, it’s a good movie …
Read More »Blood, Guts, and Macarons: A Wild Ride with ‘BOY KILLS WORLD’ (2024)
As soon as i saw the trailer for Boy Kills World I knew I was in for an all-out, high-octane joyride. Minus Topanga (shameless geriatric millennial pun, sorry not sorry), Boy Kills World” was just that and it slaps you in the face from the first scene and keeps slapping …
Read More »Creepy? I Got Your Creepy Right Here… ‘MESSIAH OF EVIL’ (1973) Blu-ray Review
Long given the reputation of being a little viewed classic of 70’s occult horror, Messiah of Evil gets a “everything and the kitchen sink” release from Radiance. Does it deserve the hype? Synopsis “A young woman goes searching for her missing artist father. Her journey takes her to a strange …
Read More »Benjamin and Paul China’s ‘NIGHT SHIFT’ (2023) – Movie Review
Night Shift, directed by the China brothers (Crawl 2017), is a movie that made me think about things. It is very reality-based, and it’s a slow burn, but that’s a good thing. The movie kept my attention the entire time. When things hit the fan, they show a very real …
Read More »Review: ‘DANCING VILLAGE: THE CURSE BEGINS’ Is A Fantastic Addition To The Indonesian Horror Genre
I know I’ve mentioned it in a few of my articles before, but Indonesia offers some of the real under-watched gems in the horror world. They are beautifully shot, well acted, feature fascinating culture, and have no lack of gore. Kimo Stamboel’s (The Queen of Black Magic) new film Dancing …
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