Reviews

‘Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre’ (2009): Abbott and Costello of Modern Horror

Many people remember the mid-century comedy duo, Abbott and Costello, who were famous for their sketch, Who’s on First? Movie fans will also remember the time when these two quirky personalities met the Mummy and Frankenstein. As an homage to these legendary comedians, Dave Campfield brings a strong element of those …

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11 Reasons Why ‘Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood’ Is One of the Best ‘F13’ Entries

When it comes to the Friday the 13th franchise, people tend to revere the first 6 films – he’s dead, he’s alive, Tommy Jarvis kills him, Tommy Jarvis might be the new Jason, Tommy Jarvis brings him back to life, Tommy Jarvis kills him again… But once Jason hits the …

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‘The 12th Man’ (2018) is a Triumphant Tale of Survival

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The following review of The 12th Man is spoiler-free. If you’d told me fifteen years ago that the director of the Frankie Muniz-starring Agent Cody Banks was capable of crafting one of the greatest World War II films ever made, I probably would have hit you over the head with …

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‘Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell’ (2018) Blu-Ray Review

In the last few days, it was announced that Syfy has officially dropped the Tremor series. For fans of the franchise, like myself, this was a huge bummer. The only thing that kept me going was knowing that I would finally have a chance to watch the 6th installment, Tremors: …

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Taking Aim With Zack Wilcox’s ‘Hunting Lands’ (2018) Movie Review

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Frank Olsen is a military war veteran just looking to get away from it all. He prefers the quiet seclusion of the icy woodlands of Atlanta, Michigan to the chaotic hustle and bustle of the real world. But as we all know, life has a habit of catching up to …

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Dark Chamber (2006): A Classic Murder Mystery Homage

In the early 2000s, murder mystery films began abandoning the simplistic crime and drama angle in favor of complex psychological twists. Although incredible hits such as Identity (2003) and Shutter Island (2010) brought fresh angles to the murder mystery subgenre, it is always fun to see a film reminiscence of old school …

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‘Maniac Cop 2’ (1990): A Slasher Homage

I have a second confession to make. See my first confession here. I have never seen Maniac Cop 2. I only just discovered the trilogy. I know this is a shame. I might expect the horror cops to beat on my door at any moment. However, one thing I love …

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John Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ (2018) Movie Review

Very rarely do I get the opportunity to catch a horror film in theaters. My girlfriend is terrified of horror movies and refuses to watch them at home, let alone in theaters, and I lack the transportation to see them on my own. Last night, an impromptu hang out session …

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Ryûhei Kitamura’s ‘Downrange’ (2018) – A Spoiler-y Review

Alexa Yeames in Downrange

Picture this: you’re driving in the middle of nowhere and your tire suddenly blows out. To make matters worse, there’s a sniper hiding in the trees, trying to kill you. What do you do? It’s a very frightening thing to imagine, and it’s the topic of discussion for the film, …

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‘Maniac Cop’ (1988): Cult Slasher With Shield Appeal – Retro Review

I have a confession to make. Despite being a connoisseur of all things horror, I have never seen the underrated cult gem that is Maniac Cop. That’s right, I have not seen every horror film to emerge from the motion picture industry. Shocking, right? Written by Larry Cohen (It’s Alive 1974, The …

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