Hulu’s new thriller, False Positive delivers one hell of a disturbing thriller. The film was directed by John Lee, written by Ilana Glazer and John Lee, and produced by Ilana Glazer, John Lee, and Jonathan Wang. The film stars Ilana Glazer, Justin Theroux, Pierce Brosnan, Sophia Bush, and Gretchen Mol. Synopsis …
Read More »Jaco Bower’s ‘Gaia’ (2021): A Psychedelic Exploration Of Gender And Nature -Movie Review
Watching the trailer for Jaco Bower’s Gaia, it would be easy to assume this is just a Last of Us fan film with its ragged survivalist types struggling to survive against fungus beasties. However, I would encourage you to give it a second look as I did. Synopsis for Gaia: A …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Queen of Spades’ (2021) Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Every time someone or a group of people decide to awaken the supernatural, I can’t help but think of the phrase “play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” In the new supernatural horror, Queen of Spades, a group of kids play a game and find themselves in a world of horror …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Evil Next Door’ (2021) Delivers A Heartfelt and Haunting Story
Unwanted guests when moving into a new home isn’t uncommon in the horror genre, but The Evil Next Door delivers a unique take on it. The film was written and directed by Oskar Mellender and Tord Danielsson. It stars Dilan Gwyn and Eddie Eriksson Dominguez. Synopsis for The Evil Next …
Read More »Caleb Michael Johnson’s ‘The Carnivores’ (2021) Asks ‘What Makes You Hungry?’ – Movie Review
As humans, we all have desires, wants, and needs. Sometimes it takes us over and changes our minds and bodies. We can feel like animals as our hunger consumes us. The movie we will be talking about dealing with this subject is The Carnivores directed by Caleb Michael Johnson (read …
Read More »No Budget Nightmare: Jay Woelfel’s ‘Beyond Dream’s Door’ (1989) Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Review
The homemade aesthetic of no budget indie horror flicks has long had an appeal to me. They have a different flavor from their more polished and conventionally made brethren. I also love seeing my longtime home of Columbus, Ohio, onscreen since it doesn’t happen very often. I’m sure most American …
Read More »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 – …
Read More »Movie Review: Tyler Savage’s ‘Stalker’ (2021) Delivers Non-stop Thrills and Twists
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 …
Read More »Adoption And Religion Still Terrify In Richard Donner’s ‘The Omen’ (1976) 45 Years Later
First released in the United States on June 25, 1976, Richard Donner’s The Omen is still a compelling film 45 years later for many horror fans. Every film has its detractors, however, and this one is no exception. For example, a review from The New York Times called The Omen …
Read More »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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