Reviews

I recently watched the new horror thriller, The Retaliators, for Screamfest Horror Film Festival. The film was directed by Samuel Gonzalez Jr. (Railway Spine) and Bridget Smith (Sno Babies). It stars Michael Lombardi (Last Knights), Marc Menchaca (Ozark – TV Series), Joseph Gatt (Game of Thrones – TV Series), and Jacoby …

Although I’ve never read Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel, I Know What You Did Last Summer, I love all of the films, especially the original. So, when I heard about Amazon’s new original series, I wasn’t sure what to think. However, after just one episode I was hooked. I Know What …

Netflix’s Fever Dream was a wild expereince. The film was directed by Claudia Llosa as well as written by herself and Samantha Schweblin. It also based on the novel by Samanta Schweblin. It stars María Valverde, Dolores Fonzi, Germán Palacios, Guillermo Pfening, Emilio Vodanovich, Guillermina Sorribes, Marcelo Michinaux, and Cristina Banegas. …

Now, I have seen some weird movies in my Vinegar Syndrome travels, but I think Bernard Launois’s 1986 French film, Devil Story/Once Upon A Time… The Devil/Il Etait Une Fois… Le Diable, may just take the cake. Let me explain. Devil Story was written and directed by Bernard Launois (Pigalle …

In honor of CarousHELL 2 premiering at The Hollywood Theater in Dormont, PA tonight, I thought this was the perfect time to share my thoughts about this film. CarousHELL 2 was directed by Steve Rudzinski as well as co-written by himself and Aleen Isley. This film has a great cast. …

It’s time for another Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray release! Today, we’re talking about Thomas R. Rondinella’s 1989 horror comedy, Blades. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “Blades, huh? Must be about knives… a slasher! Or maybe about ice skates… a hack ’em up hockey team! Ooh or maybe it’s about …

Writer/director Alessio Della Valle’s neo-noir action thriller, American Night, was released without much fanfare on October 1, 2021. Once I realized what it was about and who was in it, I wondered why the film wasn’t being talked about more than it was. Did I find a hidden gem, or …

“Who You Gonna Call?” If you respond with “Ghostbusters!” then I’ve got some great news! There is a film out there made for the fans of Ghostbusters called Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters and is the latest documentary from Anthony Bueno (Too Hot to Handle: Remembering Ghostbusters II). The …

Every single film in Welcome to the Blumhouse has been amazing and The Manor was hauntingly exceptional. The film was written and directed by Axelle Carolyn. It stars Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davison, Nicholas Alexander, Jill Larsen, Fran Bennett, and Katie Amanda Keane. It was also executive produced by Jason Blum, …

Teddy Grennan, who is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors after last year’s amazing Ravage (2020 – our review), knocks it out of the park again with his new thriller, Wicked Games. Synopsis: When Harley joins her new boyfriend for a long Halloween weekend at his country estate, they’re invaded …