Movie Reviews

Jonathan Cuartas’ ‘My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To’ (2021): Slow Pace Muddies an Otherwise Fascinating Film – Movie Review

For many people, it’s a terrifying thought to be burdened by a sick family member. For the two siblings in Writer/Director Jonathan Cuartas’ My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To, things are even more complicated: their brother is a vampire. Synopsis: Dwight (Patrick Fugit: Dead Birds 2004 – …

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Movie Review: Tyler Savage’s ‘Stalker’ (2021) Delivers Non-stop Thrills and Twists

Stalker

If you love a unique story with wild twists, Stalker is for you! This film was directed by Tyler Savage as well as co-written by himself and Dash Hawkins. It stars Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, and Michael Lee Joplin. It was also produced by J.P. Castel, Dash Hawkins, Daniel …

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Martin Kraut’s ‘The Dose’ (2020) Aka ‘La Dosis’ Shows Us The Face Of Death – Movie Review

When watching movies, we tend to find comfort, solace, and even a connection with some part of the story or characters. For me and my horror movies, I was always intrigued by the FX. I stared at the VHS back cover art trying to piece the movie together since I …

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Kohl Glass’s ‘Babysitter Must Die’ (2020) A Fun, Silly Romp – Movie Review

When being cast in a horror movie, the one job I’m never going to sign up for is the babysitter! Yet somehow the plucky Josie (Riley Scott: Sneaky Pete TV series) has chosen this over a Christmas party in Kohl Glass’s new horror film, Babysitter Must Die. She’s dedicated to …

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Titus Heckel’s ‘Chained’ (2021) Confines Suspense And Drama – Movie Review

Sometimes we get frustrated when the things we want are not in our grasp for us to achieve happiness, closure, and comfort. We see others living the perfect life, and we wonder, “Why not us? What am I doing wrong?” We feel trapped and confined by mental capacities. However, in …

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Pat Mills’ ‘The Retreat’ (2021): Wilderness Survival – Movie Review

If you’re looking for the perfect Pride Month-friendly horror flick to add to your watchlist, it may be worth taking a look at The Retreat. Brought to you by director Pat Mills (Strays TV series), it’s a gore-soaked slasher picture that places a lesbian couple at the center of the …

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Randall M. Badat’s ‘Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy’ (1983) Vinegar Syndrome 2k Restoration Blu-Ray Review

I was so excited when I opened my Vinegar Syndrome review package and found a 2k restoration Blu-ray of Randall M. Badat’s cult film, Surf II: The End Of The Trilogy. Gnarly! Despite this being the filmmaker’s only time in the director’s chair, he managed to pull together a story …

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Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Rattlers 2’ (2021): 45 Years Later, The Snakes Are Back – Movie Review

Back in 1976, a film called Rattlers was released. Directed by John McCauley, this “science bastardizes nature” film told the story of a group of ticked off, mutated rattlesnakes that were genetically altered after a hushed up chemical spill at the fault of the Army. Forty-five years later, a resurgence …

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Domiziano Cristopharo’s ‘Blue Sunset’: A Dark And Disturbing Online Journey – Movie Review

I remember back in the ’90s when the term “cyberpunk” was everywhere. It was a description of what the future would hold for us in this brave new world. The possibilities were endless on what exactly we could do or even see. At a young age, my focus was on …

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Blu-Ray Review (2021): Justin G. Dyck’s ‘Anything For Jackson’ Is Disturbingly Brilliant

Justin G. Dyck's Anything For Jackson

The last time I checked out this film was for 2020’s Nightstream Film Festival and I remember it blowing me away. Justin G. Dyck’s Anything For Jackson (check out our reviews here and here) still stands strong among many other supernatural films, especially new release ones. It was directed by Justin G. Dyck (Christmas …

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