Movie Reviews

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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Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Kevin Tenney’s ‘NIGHT OF THE DEMONS’ (1988)

Night of the Demons

Night of the Demons (1988) is a nightmare-invoking film spawned in the 80s. This horror classic is full of shocking scenes that have frightened audiences for decades. Let’s revisit the trauma on the movie’s 35th Anniversary! Night of the Demons Synopsis A group of teens throw a party at an …

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The Shape of Fear: John Carpenter’s ‘HALLOWEEN’ (1978) Turns 45

Picture yourself transported to the small, seemingly tranquil town of Haddonfield, Illinois. This unassuming Midwestern enclave would become the canvas for one of the most iconic horror films of all time: John Carpenter’s Halloween. It’s a year in which flared trousers and vibrant polyester dominated the fashion scene, but the …

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Not ‘THE GOONIES,’ But ‘THE GHOULIES’ (1984) – 4K Ultra Review

Ghoulies

Ah nostalgia! Does it ever want to make you revisit all of the “evil little creature” films (Critters, Ghastlies, etc.) that followed in the wake of Joe Dante’s game-changer Gremlins? Um…no. Not all of them anyway, especially the direct-to-VHS titles that popped up incessantly in video stores. However, director Luca …

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