Reviews

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

The Friday the 13th franchise has spawned 11 original movies (counting the crossover), a remake, a non-canonical TV series, an upcoming TV series, three video games, and one of horror’s most iconic killers. But when faithful fans start to rank the movies, Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter …

I’ve been a huge fan of The Soska Sisters since I first saw American Mary. Seeing Dead Hooker In A Trunk solidified that. When I saw found out a new film of theirs, Festival of the Living Dead, was available to stream, I jumped at the chance to review it. …

I’ve been a huge fan of Kiah Roache-Turner since his first film Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead. I followed his career ever since from his demon/Ghostbusters pastiche Nekrotronic to Wyrmwood: Apocalypse. I’ve been anxiously awaiting his killer spider film Sting since it was announced a couple years ago. Now the …

Shaun of the Dead hit in the early 2000s when there was a surge in zombie movies. They were a dime a dozen, and most of them left a sour taste in my mouth. I am a “coming out of the grave” type of person. I hate the idea of …

Writer Rospo Pallenburg (Deliverance) only had one other directing credit (albeit, uncredited), the 1977 stinker Exorcist II: The Heretic when he went dove headlong into 1988’s Cutting Class. Largely formulaic, but with a solid cast, budget and some inventive kills, Cutting Class gets the 4K treatment  from MVD Visual’s “Rewind …