Sometimes in life (and horror films) legacy is everything. Filmmakers, since the inception of the medium, have tried to make their indelible mark. In the horror realm, and indeed in the HP Lovecraft sub-genre, the late Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Dagon) unquestionably left both a mark and a legacy. …
Read More »Lee Moon-young’s ‘The Human Trap’ (2021) – Movie Review
The Human Trap is an upcoming Korean indie horror film directed by Lee Moon-young. It stars Kang Byeol, Kim Ding-ho, Park Yeon-woo, and Kang Seung-hyun. This flick has a lot to offer even if it’s far from perfect. Let’s break down what I loved and what I didn’t. A quick …
Read More »How Far Is “Too Far?” ‘August Underground’s Penance’ (2007) Blu-ray Review
How far is too far? With August Underground’s Penance, Fred Vogel and his crew pushed the boundaries of cinema as far as anyone had taken them at that point and paved the way for a virtual army of imitators, wannabes, and bastard children of “extreme cinema” in the 16 years …
Read More »‘DRACULA’ (1931): Unleashing Storms of Horror
The 1931 film Dracula is a classic horror film directed by Tod Browning and stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. Though some may prefer F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, this film at least had the blessing of the “rightful owner,” the estate of Bram Stoker. It also did more to popularize the …
Read More »‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973): A Timeless Horror Classic that Transcends Generations
Released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin, The Exorcist remains an iconic horror film that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, the movie is a chilling exploration of faith, good versus evil, and the supernatural. Let’s delve …
Read More »‘SURVIVE!’ (1976) – Tasteless Grindhouse Exploitation
Early January of 2024 will see the Netflix release of Society of the Snow, directed by J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage 2007). The film is based on the infamous 1972 Uruguyan plane crash in the Andes which carried a team of rugby players as well as their families and other passengers. …
Read More »What Is All The Buzz About? ‘SALTBURN’ (2023) – Review
The internet is all abuzz about Saltburn (2023), a shocking new thriller written and directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, 2020 – read our review here). Does the movie live up to the hype? Is it as shocking as everyone says? Let’s have a look! Synopsis It is over …
Read More »Punish! The ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Films Ranked
To bring in the holidays, I sat through all five Silent Night Deadly Night films. Parts 3-5 were new to me and do not have a nostalgic lense helping them in any way. So what’s the verdict? Let’s examine… #5: Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out I wouldn’t …
Read More »‘SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT’ (1984): Controversial Yuletide Fear
“You’ve made it through Halloween, now try and survive Christmas.” The tagline tells you just about all you need to know about Silent Night, Deadly Night. The much-maligned 1984 killer Santa movie was a logical continuation of the holiday horror slasher films popularized in the early ’80s post-Halloween (1978) era. …
Read More »Review: Laurence Vannicelli’s ‘MOTHER , MAY I?’ (2023) Takes Therapy To A New Level
Mother, May I? (2023) just hit my radar. All I needed to know is that the movie stars Kyle Gallner and I was sold on checking it out. Did the movie meet my expectations? Keep reading to find out. Mother, May I? (2023) is a new horror thriller that takes therapy for …
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