I have been hearing much praise for Eric LaRocca throughout the horror book community. He is a two time Bram Stoker Award Finalist and a Splatterpunk Award winner. LaRocca’s notable works include Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, Everything the Darkness Eats, You’ve Lost a Lot of Blood, …
Read More »Dominic Savage’s ‘CLOSE TO YOU’ (2023) – Movie Review
When I was a kid, I was different from my entire family. I fit right in punk rock; that was my passion and style choice. However, the torment I went through does not compare to people who aren’t happy with their gender. We put people who are different into a …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Richard Greenburg’s ‘LITTLE MONSTERS’ (1989) – 35th Anniversary Retro Review
35 years ago, I was a little kid into horror, but I was still a little afraid of certain movies that I grew to love. In 1989, I was learning about the world, sucking everything in. When they released Little Monsters, I found a new meaning in horror movies again, …
Read More »James Cameron’s ‘THE ABYSS’ Turns 35 – Retro Review
*Spoiler Warning* – The Abyss is 35 years old, so I’m going to assume if you’re reading this you’ve already seen it. If not, go do that now. Don’t worry, I’ll wait… Now that you’ve had time to watch it and come back, I’m going to continue under the assumption …
Read More »WNUF Halloween Special (2013): A Retro Review
The WNUF Halloween Special has often been ignored or excluded. However, people are missing a fantastic throwback for horror hounds of all ages. If you grew up on horror movies, you would understand. The plot is chaotic by the end, even if it is a found-footage movie. I am not …
Read More »Jordan Miller’s ‘THE ONLY ONES’ (2024) – Movie Review
When I was asked to review The Only Ones, I had no clue what to expect. I had only seen the poster for the film so essentially I was going in blind, which I think is for the best as the film totally took me by surprise. Synopsis Six friends …
Read More »This is the Worst Vacation Ever: ‘OPEN WATER’ (2003) Revisited – Retro Review
Even though I love sharks, I have always had this irrational fear that I was going to be left out in the middle of the ocean all by myself without any hope of being rescued. I used to have nightmares about this when I was a kid, so when I …
Read More »Rob Zombie’s ‘HALLOWEEN II’ Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The very name Rob Zombie can trigger people. There’s a line in the sand; sometimes, people cross it. I am a firm believer that I should give anything one try. Some movies stick, and some don’t. I am a personal fan of Zombie’s work. As social media evolves, so do …
Read More »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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