Reviews

Power Of The Mind: David Cronenberg’s SCANNERS (1981) – Retro Review

One reason I love eighties horror is that there were no rules; it was a “wild west” scenario. There were a lot of stories to be told. Sadly, most movies that attracted a great deal of attention often had to resort to making ten installments, driving us into boredom. We …

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Paranormal Cirque Review: A Dark, Immersive Twist on the Modern Circus

Paranormal Cirque isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. From the moment you approach the ominous circus tent, it’s clear you’re not walking into a traditional circus. The atmosphere immediately signals something darker, stranger, and more daring. Enter horror displays, vendors, and fun before you even enter the big top world. …

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This Is My Kind of Place: 30 Years of ‘FROM DUSK TILL DAWN’ (1996)

“Everybody be cool….YOU…be cool” ~Seth Gecko. Welcome back to The Black Box Chronicles where we take a look at some of the best and most memorable movies from my childhood. As the calendar turned to 1996, a new vampire movie was coming out directed by Desperado’s Robert Rodriguez and written …

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What Lurks In The Dark? E. Elias Merhige’s ‘SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE’ (2000) – Retro Review

E. Elias Merhige’s Shadow Of The Vampire is iconic for many reasons. It’s sheer brilliance, going behind the scenes of one of the oldest monsters that terrified people. However, 1922 is far into the past. Some things keep the silent film era alive. The movie is based on fabricated events …

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‘SHADOW IN THE CLOUD’ (2021) Takes The Pulp Thrills To 11 – Movie Review

I’m a big fan of historical horror. This obsession likely started when I was a kid and first saw Heavy Metal (1981). My favorite segment involved the Pacific Pearl‘s B-17 bomber crew getting overrun by undead soldiers, reanimated by the mysterious Loc-Nar. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise …

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‘THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN’ (2023) – Movie Review

There’s something special about keeping traditions and nostalgia, especially when it comes to Christmas. That’s the basis for There’s Something In The Barn, a 2023 Norwegian horror comedy that packs in more laughs and shocks than your office Christmas party. Let’s take a look at this uproarious holiday horror and …

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Kurtis David Harder’s ‘INFLUENCERS’ (2025) – Movie Review

When Influencer released in 2022, it told the story of a twisted friendship between two ladies. One was a popular social media maven who was internally distraught, and the other was a femme fatale who held a personal grudge against…social media mavens. Three years later, we have Influencers, the sequel …

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‘WE BURY THE DEAD’ (2025) Review: Grief Is the Real Monster

We Bury The Dead isn’t a zombie movie in the way most people think of zombie movies. There’s no real interest in thrills, body counts, or clever rules of survival. Instead, it’s a quiet, heavy film about grief, obligation, and the exhausting work of moving on. DAISY RIDLEY plays Ava, …

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