The massive success of George Lucas’s Star Wars in 1977, coupled with the growing popularity of TSR’s Dungeons and Dragons role-playing systems (basic and advanced) gave rise to a new era of filmmaking in Hollywood: Sword and Sorcery! I’m not saying Sword and Sorcery films were invented in the 1980s. …
Read More »The Andy Baker Tape (2022) – A Sink Your Teeth Into It Movie Review
I’m a busy girl, but I jumped at the chance to review The Andy Baker Tape for two reasons: 1. I have a soft spot for food 2. I have a soft spot for found footage films when the acting is right Let me tell you, the acting is right …
Read More »Got Milk? ‘American Horror Stories’ “Milkmaids” Is Udderly Disgusting And Genius – S2 Ep4 Recap
At midnight on Thursday, August 11, 2022, American Horror Stories fans from all around the country tuned into Hulu for the long awaited fourth episode of the show, titled “Milkmaids.” Many of them were eager to see the return of Cody Fern (Apocalypse, 1984, Double Feature) while others were simply …
Read More »Danny Villanueva, Jr.’s ‘I Dream Of A Psychopomp’ – Movie Review
I Dream Of A Psychopomp is a unnerving and emotional ride. The upcoming anthology film follows a grieving widower haunted by the distressed ghost of his recently deceased wife. He is soon visited in his dreams by a psychopomp, the spiritual guide of a living person’s soul, who teaches him …
Read More »‘Demon Dagger’ by Russell James – Book Review
I’m a hue fan of of the Winchester boys, so when I heard that Russell James’ new book, Demon Dagger, was being called “a fast-paced, chilling tale of darkness and vengeance for fans of the TV series Supernatural…” I was pretty excited to check it out. Synopsis: LA County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Rick Rosenthal’s ‘Halloween: Resurrection’ (2002) – Retro Review
“And now, he’s back…” After terrorizing poor Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis: Terror Train 1980 – our retro review) at Hillcrest Academy in 1998’s Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (our retro review), Michael Myers (Brad Loree: The Day of the Living Dead 2014) came back for more stabs in the franchise’s …
Read More »Joseph Sargent’s ‘Jaws: The Revenge’ (1987): It’s Still Not Safe To Get Back In The Water – Retro Review
Joseph Sargent’s Jaws; The Revenge turns 35 this summer. Released on July 17, 1987, this film came out it what was inarguably one of the most epic summers for film in recorded history. The summer of 1987 was unique in that it had some of the most epic films regarded …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Fresh Hell’ (2022) Delivers Horror Comedy Perfection
I finally had the chance to check out the jaw-dropping, award-winning horror-comedy, Fresh Hell. This has been on my radar for a while and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. This film was created by a group of Chicago theatre artists locked out of their livelihoods by the pandemic. …
Read More »Joel Schumacher’s ‘The Lost Boys’ (1987): Never Grow Old And Never Die – Retro Review
If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you do not have to be introduced to this teen vampire horror. If you need to be introduced, then I’m surprised, but mainly envious that you can now rush out and experience it for the first time. I don’t believe many …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Reef: Stalked’ (2022) A Thrilling Story About Trauma and Survival
It doesn’t quite feel like summer without a shark movie. Thankfully, I recently checked out THE REEF: STALKED. The film was written and directed by Andrew Traucki (read our interview with him – HERE) as a follow-up to his 2010 film, it stars Teressa Liane (“The Vampire Diaries”), Ann Truong …
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