In 1968, the world of horror was changed forever as George Romero brought “the living dead” into the public conscience for the first time on a mainstream basis. Twenty years later, Romero’s friend and filmmaking teammate, Bill Hinzman, brought the same concept back from the grave for another feeding frenzy …
Read More »József Gallai and Gergö Elekes’ ‘Project Skyquake’ (2022) – Movie Review
Anyone who’s read my review of József Gallai and Gergö Elekes’ 2022 film, I Hear The Trees Whispering, knows how much I loved it. The unique first person POV, the creepy, dim forest in every direction, the main character’s struggle to process what happened to his wife and daughter, and …
Read More »Looking Back On Michael Gornick’s ‘Creepshow 2’ (1987) – Retro Review
Released on May 1, 1987, Michael Gornick’s Creepshow 2 just happens to turn 35 this month. That’s some respectable company to be in. The summer of 1987 was epic for movie releases. I can’t even begin to do it full justice. Let me just mention a few: The Lost Boys, …
Read More »Michael Kallio’s Found Footage Film, ‘The Scout’ – Movie Review
Michael Kallio’s The Scout is a found footage horror flick that takes the perspective of an in-progress, behind-the-scenes documentary on a fictional, micro budget horror film gone wrong. We wanted to share our thoughts about the film. Synopsis: An independent film crew on a group location scout are attacked by …
Read More »Looking Back On George Miller’s ‘Mad Max 2’/’The Road Warrior’ (1982) – Retro Review
Even after forty years, Mad Max 2 (aka The Road Warrior) still has the ability to astound and thrill. Making its stateside debut on May 21, 1982, George Miller’s (Mad Max 1979 – our retro review) post-apocalyptic actioner made an international megastar out of twenty-six year-old Mel Gibson (Lethal Weapon franchise) and …
Read More »Shannon Brown’s Short Horror Comedy ‘Demon Juice’-Film Review
Demon Juice is a horror comedy short from Writer/Director Shannon Brown. I am already a short film super fanatic. Throw in the horror comedy element, and I was sold. I saw the trailer, and I knew I had to see it. What did I think of Demon Juice? Read on …
Read More »Movie Review: Hanna Bergholm’s Disturbingly Fantastic Creature Feature ‘Hatching’ (2022)
I began watching Hatching knowing every little about this film and I’m glad I did because it ended up being a unique and disturbing adventure. This film was directed by Hanna Bergholm (read our interview – HERE) and written by Ilja Rautsi. It stars Siiri Solalinna, Sophia Heikkilä, Jani Volanen, Oiva Ollila, …
Read More »Movie Review: Brendan Muldowney’s ‘The Cellar’ (2022) is Now Streaming on Shudder!
My first viewing of The Cellar was for its SXSW 2022 premiere. However, I finally get to share my thoughts with everyone now that it’s available to watch on Shudder. The film was written and directed by Brendan Muldowney (The Pilgrimage). It stars Elisha Cuthbert (The Girl Next Door, “24?), …
Read More »Randall Okita’s ‘See For Me’ (2021): A Home Invasion Thriller – Movie Review
Randall Okita’s See For Me is about a blind teenage skier named Sophie (Skyler Davenport) who must fend off robbers while cat-sitting in a somewhat remote wealthy home. It is an interesting story because it gets its title from an app that she uses. See For Me lets a professional …
Read More »Short Film, ‘WEIGHT OF GUILT’ (2022) Is Long On Style – Movie Review
Weight of Guilt is an all-new, animated short film from Justin Bourne Boring and Tracy Allen’s SameDamnBrain Productions. It’s a five-minute peek into the mind of a weary, human survivor and his faithful dog as they navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The vignette is the first incarnation of a larger story …
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