Mike Flanagan has written, directed, and adapted some of the most prolific horror films and series to date. Dr. Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House are my more recent favorites. But I also dug some of his earlier works like Hush (2016) and, well, Oculus (2014). Oculus – Synopsis …
Read More »‘RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD’ (1985) – A Personal Retro Review
Return of the Living Dead kind of saved my life through the safety of watching a bunch of zombies eating brains. Some senses can send you into a nostalgic fit, whether a smell, sound, song, or image. Return Of The Living Dead is that very thing for me and I …
Read More »‘ABIGAIL’ (2024) Is Bloody Good Fun – Movie Review
From Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the duo behind Ready or Not, Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023) comes a new vampire film with a twist: Abigail (Psst… Not to be confused with this film). We were all huge fans of Ready Or Not (read our review here), myself included, …
Read More »Mary Lambert’s ‘PET SEMATARY’ (1989): Still Scary After 35 Years – Retro Review
The original film adaptation of Stephen King‘s Pet Sematary was released in 1989, when I was just four years old. It was a year or two later when I saw it for the first time, and that memory is indelibly seared into my brain. I was scarred. Traumatized. I was …
Read More »‘LOWLIFES’ (2024) – Movie Review
There are not too many movies that can both make me cringe and leave me wondering at the same time. Lowlifes is one of those movies. Released in April, 2024, the Tubi Original is gaining steam in the horror community. I’m not too fond of most Tubi Originals, though I am all …
Read More »Possession on Air: ‘LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL’ (2024) – Review
Alright, horror hounds, and late-night talk show lovers, let’s dive into the dark depths of my cinematic soul. Found-footage horror flicks and possession movies are my jam—there’s something about that raw, shaky-cam edge that draws me in and doesn’t let go. When you stir that creepy, paranormal vibe into the …
Read More »‘KILLER CAMPOUT PART 2’ (2024) – Movie Review
I’ve worked with Brad Twigg on several movies (including Deathboard, Shriekshow, Harvest of Horrors, and the upcoming Crackcoon) and I think that he’s just one of those guys who gets it when it comes to horror. He’s definitely a fan of the genre, and without a doubt it shows in …
Read More »Larry Fessenden’s ‘BLACKOUT’ (2024) – Review
I recently had the honor of screening Blackout, directed by Larry Fessenden (House of the Devil 2009). This new werewolf film is the latest release from Dark Sky Films. Did it have me howling at the moon? Read on for my thoughts! Synopsis Painter Charley (Alex Hurt, Minyan, TV’s New Amsterdam) wakes up in …
Read More »Irish Folk Horror Film ‘ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH’ Is An Eerie, Powerful Tale
“Love is a knife with a blade for a handle.” ~Rita Concannon Although we don’t always think about it, we experience love in as many forms as stars in the sky – and not all of it is a healthy type. This subject is explored in an extraordinary new Irish …
Read More »‘BAGHEAD’ (2024) – Movie Review
When I first saw the the trailer for Baghead a few months ago, it got me really excited, mainly because it reminded me of Talk to Me which was one of my favorite films of last year. I waited months to hear about a release to finally find out it …
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