Reviews

As I mentioned in a previous review, I’m currently working my way through the 32 finalists in the Books of Horror Indie Author Brawl. Daughter’s Drawings by Nick Botic is one of those 32 finalists, but it was on my radar before that. Since its release on July 7th, 2023, …

I just watched Young. Wild. Free. a BET+ Original. The movie closes in on Brandon, who is about to lose his job after getting into an altercation.  He is robbed at gun point by the girl of his dreams and his life is going in all different directions. Check out …

John McTiernan’s Die Hard stands as a quintessential example of the action-thriller genre, weaving suspense and adrenaline-pumping sequences into a tightly knit narrative. The film’s thriller elements are deeply embedded in its characters, plot, and setting, creating a gripping experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The Menace …

Terry Jarrell’s Harlow’s Haunt is a fun ride through some dark scenes. I met Terry Jarell through another project of mine. His love of horror is unmatched by anyone I know, including myself. We talked about his movie, so I sat down to watch it. I was impressed by the …

Producer/director/actor Shane Ryan generated considerable buzz, and controversy, with 2006’s Amateur Porn Star Killer. A film that set the found footage/snuff sub-genre on it’s head with shocking realism and subject matter. The film, and it’s subsequent sequels, are finally enjoying a wide release DVD drop from Wild Eye Releasing. Synopsis …

How far would you go to rescue your kidnapped baby? This is one of many questions the new psychological horror film Listen Carefully asks. Listen Carefully delves into Andy’s descent into madness as he try to rescue his 3 month old daughter, Abby, who has been kidnapped for a ransom. …

Those nutty Italians! Not content with spearheading the cannibal sub-genre, they, in their endless quest to “out shock” each other with the “Mondo” films of the 70’s and 80’s by making morally reprehensible films, often sourced from historical accounts and intercut with newsreel footage, and disguised them as documentaries. Perhaps …

If I had a nickel for every time Russell Crowe starred in a movie about an exorcism; I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice, right? Synopsis Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe), a troubled actor, begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. …

Creature Features have a really iconic place in the halls of horror. From the Universal Monsters of the 30’s to the otherworldly beings in the 50’s and 60’s, animalistic unknowns are often the epicenter of fright. Such is the case in Waspzilla. Let’s break down this ferocious flyer and see …

Horror/drama? Emotional horror?? Is there a sub-genre for films that attempt to be equal parts scary and heart wrenching? Bag Of Lies, a Dread Original release from first time director David James, explores the extreme measures a desperate man will go to, to save his loved one. Synopsis “Desperate to …