Movie Reviews

Body Snatching the Midwest: ‘THE BECOMERS’ (2023) – Movie Review

Due to circumstances beyond their control, two literal star-crossed lovers are forced to find each other after they land on Earth. Narrated by Russell Mael (lead singer of the pop-rock band Sparks) two aliens body snatch their way through Chicago. To blend in, they take over the bodies of any …

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‘AIR FRYER SLAUGHTER’ (2024) – Movie Review

Air Fryers are one of the most appreciated and streamlined cooking inventions in modern history. Not since the George Foreman grill have we seen so many people swear by a new kitchen trend. But what if the Air Fryer became an instrument of destruction with bad intentions? That’s the question …

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Stay at Least 30 Miles Away From This Film: ’30 MILES FROM NOWHERE’ (2018) – Movie Review

30 Miles From Nowhere

My wife and I were bored the other night and started looking for something to watch on Peacock. We ran across a film called 30 Miles From Nowhere, and even though the film’s synopsis was rather short and didn’t tell us a whole lot about what the movie was about, …

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Charles Band’s ‘QUADRANT’ (2024) – Movie Review

Directed by Charles Band (Full Moon Productions), Quadrant is a step away from the campy fun he usually represents. Instead, it shows us the dangers of virtual reality. Is virtual reality possible someday? Probably when we are all in the ground. Facing reality takes a lot of effort for me. I …

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‘WE ARE ZOMBIES’ (2024) – Movie Review

I just watched We Are Zombies , the latest release from Screambox. The film starts by closing in on a zombie walking down the street. Sound familiar? Do the similarities end there? Check out the trailer below, then read on for my thoughts. Synopsis When the dead are back, what …

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High Definition Splatter! ‘DEMONS’ / ‘DEMONS 2’ – 4K Ultra Review

What can one say about Lamberto Bava’s  (A Blade In The Dark) 1985 masterpiece Demons, and 1986’s not-quite-a-masterpiece, but equally unforgettable, follow up Demons 2 that hasn’t already been said (we’ll forget about Demons 3: The Ogre and Black Demons for now, mmm kay?)? Both films are highly rewatchable and …

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Fantasia Film Festival 2024: ‘Carnage for Christmas’ Review

Youthful independent filmmaking is distinctly unique. There’s energy and passion and a willingness to experiment you don’t see as often in older peers. A drive to get the shot no matter the cost. It’s a genuinely remarkable thing that serves as a potent reminder of the modern-day alchemy of movie …

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Fantasia Film Festival 2024: ‘Cuckoo’ Review

Cuckoo was probably my most hyped major horror release this year. The only thing I think can compete was the Oz Perkins’ directed Longlegs. With Hunter Schafer and consistently gold character actor Dan Stevens (The Guest) at the forefront and directed by Tilman Singer (Luz – read our interview with …

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