Movie Reviews

Scream Until You Like It! ‘GHOULIES II’ (1987) Blu-ray Review

Was it really 36 years ago?!? Holy shit, do I feel old! Yes, 36 years ago, Charles Band’s Empire Pictures unleashed a second entry into the little demon franchise. With his father Albert (Dracula’s Dog) directing, and the triumvirate of Charlie Dolan, Luca Bercovici (director of Ghoulies) and Dennis Paoli …

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Surreal, Freaky and Engaging – ‘DIVINITY’ (2023) Movie Review

I’m going to start with this: if you’re checking out Divinity, please keep an open mind. And don’t let that opening statement scare you off either. Or, maybe do, because if that statement would put you off from seeing a film, you wouldn’t enjoy it anyway. Divinity Synopsis In an …

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‘The Bell Keeper’ – Should You Ring The Bell?

A group of friends set out to Bell Lake to film a documentary on the local legend of The Bell Keeper, but they get more than they bargained for when they find out how much truth there is to the legend. The Bell Keeper, directed by Colton Tran, brings together a …

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I Feel Violated – August Underground’s ‘MORDUM’ (2003) Blu-ray Review

It’s as if TOETAG Inc honcho Fred Vogel (The Redsin Tower) said, “Boundaries?? We don’t need no stinkin’ boundaries!!” after the grass roots success of 2001’s August Underground and decided to ratchet up the sickness to the nth degree for August Underground’s Mordum. Synopsis: “Two friends bring along a newcomer …

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Argento’s Return To Giallo In Ultra HD: ‘TENEBRAE’ (1982) 4K Review

Italian maestro Dario Argento, after experimenting with supernatural horror, returned to the genre he helped define with 1982’s Tenebrae. An admitted Itali-horror fanatic, I already owned this masterwork in two separate Blu-ray releases, Arrow UK and Synapse. However, with Synapse’s new 4K treatment, I was more than happy to revisit …

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Rewinding Fear: Exploring Shudder’s ‘V/H/S/85’ – A Nostalgic Found Footage Journey

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Shudder’s newest spectacle, V/H/S/85, the latest installment to the V/H/S franchise. If you’ve been reading some of my articles, it’s no secret that I adore this anthology. See my “Ode to Found Footage” article HERE. Now, I’m gonna level with ya – this ain’t your …

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Horror’s Fresh Voices: ‘Talk to Me’ (2023) – Movie Review

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Australian horror, guided by the enigmatic twins of the digital realm, Danny and Michael Philippou, more commonly known as RackaRacka. Today, we delve into their inaugural feature film and A24’s new crown jewel, Talk to Me, which …

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Between Darkness and Redemption: Exploring ‘VINDICTA’ (2023) – Movie Review

You know those movies that might not steal the spotlight but always add depth to the cinematic experience? Well, Vindicta is one of them. In a world where we often chase the blockbusters, this film shines with its own unique charm. Join me on a laid-back journey as we take …

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Road Trip: 40 Years of John Carpenter’s ‘CHRISTINE’ (1983)

Christine

Released in 1983 and celebrating its 40th birthday this year, Christine has the distinction of being directed by legendary Halloween director John Carpenter. However, in interviews, Carpenter stated that he only took the job due to production delays on other projects he was working on and didn’t consider it a …

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