Anthology film are very much my jam. I love seeing all the different stories and how things connect. I was given the opportunity recently to check out of Realm of Shadows, an anthology film featuring the wonderful Tony Todd. Read on for my thoughts. Synopsis Enter a world of mystery, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Legendary Comics Unveils ‘Frankenstein’ Graphic Novel – A Review
In elementary school, I always checked out two books from the library. I can still see the cover of these short Universal Monsters versions and the orange background. I would read them repeatedly; my two favorites were Dracula and Frankenstein. These fun old black-and-white treasures that Boris Karloff portrayed are …
Read More »Justin M. Seaman’s ‘THE BARN’ (2016) – Retro Review
Lately, there have been many movies celebrating the 80s horror movement. Most, I have to admit, aren’t that good. However, The Barn is one of those fantastic movies. It reminds me of all those monsters I loved so much. It starts almost immediately with *TRIGGER WARNING* a little kid falls …
Read More »Rankin Bass’s ‘MAD MONSTER PARTY?’ (1967) – Retro Review
In the 80s and 90s, and even into the early 2000s, Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. were the go-to guys for Christmas specials such as Rudolph and Frosty. However, Rankin Bass had a hidden trick up their sleeve. It often goes unnoticed because it flies under the radar. However, …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »Stay at Least 30 Miles Away From This Film: ’30 MILES FROM NOWHERE’ (2018) – Movie Review
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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »Revisiting ‘DREAMSCAPE’ (1984): A Cold War Time Capsule – Retro Review
I grew up in the ’80s during the height of the Cold War. It may not be so clear today, but back then, there was no doubt that Russia (nay, the Soviet Union) was the enemy. The nuclear arms race was in full swing, and everyone was afraid that The …
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