The ‘Burbs (1989) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month. Let’s take a look back at this horror comedy that made suburbia seem like one hell of a place and explore a little movie trivia. But first? Check out the trailer! Synopsis Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is a man trying …
Read More »The Sweetest Candy: ‘JAWBREAKER’ (1999) Turns 25
When asked to name a movie that was way ahead of its time, the first that comes to my mind is Jawbreaker (1999). Confused by its sweet, bright, candy-coated marketing campaign, moviegoers didn’t clamor to theaters to see it. But in the past 25 years, this pitch black comedy of a …
Read More »Come Out To Play… 45 Years of Walter Hill’s ‘The Warriors’ (1979)
“You Warriors are good.” – Masai “The best.” – Swan Ah, The Warriors…. it’s a personal favorite of mine since childhood, and one of the most iconic action movies ever to grace the big screen. A lot can be said about the film; even this article can’t do it true …
Read More »Stylized Terror: Devanny Pinn’s ‘THE BLACK MASS’ (2023) – Blu-ray Review
In 1978, infamous serial killer Ted Bundy committed what would be his last brutal attack at a sorority house at Florida State University. While his crimes have been studied and analyzed ad nauseam, The Black Mass from actress/director Devanny Pinn takes a unique, and decidedly different approach altogether. Synopsis “Inspired …
Read More »Return To Crystal Lake: How ‘FRIDAY THE 13TH’ (2009) Gave Us One Last Good Slash To Tide Us Over
Whether you consider it a remake or a sequel, Marcus Nispel’s Friday the 13th (2009) was one of the early 2000’s best revival horror films. Alongside Nispel’s other venture, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), and larger-than-life re-imaginings like Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Friday the 13th gave new generations and old fans …
Read More »‘A CREATURE WAS STIRRING’ (2023) – Movie Review
Creature horror goes back to the origins of the genre. From the early silent films to rise of the Universal monsters, to the 80’s slasher boom, larger than life menaces have come in all forms for decades. But with the rise of what fans call “elevated horror”, these creatures have …
Read More »Joshua Hull’s ‘MOUTH’ (2024) – Book Review
Joshua Hull, the filmmaker/screenwriter known for such films as The Impersonators, Chopping Block, and Glorious has released his debut horror novella Mouth, a story about loss, trauma, friendship and a huge monstrous mouth in the ground. I was given the opportunity to check out an advance review copy and I’m …
Read More »Yong-hwa Kim’s ‘THE MOON’ (2023) – Blu-Ray Review
I really enjoy films where someone has to fight for their life against insurmountable odds. The Moon, recently released on Blu-Ray from Well Go USA, is that type of film. From the moment I saw the trailer, I knew it was a film I had to see. Check out the …
Read More »Review of Tony Lee Moral’s Book: ‘Alfred Hitchcock Storyboards’
While I don’t usually write book reviews, I’m a MASSIVE Hitchcock fan, so I jumped at the chance to review Tony Lee Moral’s new book Alfred Hitchcock Storyboards. I am so glad that I took that chance! Synopsis This stunning coffee table book focuses on the storyboards for nine of …
Read More »‘HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS’ (2022) Hits North American Theaters – Movie Review
Is there a limit to the number of gratuitous beaver shots that can be in a film? Well, Hundreds of Beavers (2022) certainly did its best to push those limits! Check Out the Trailer! Synopsis A drunken applejack salesman, Jean Kayak, must go from zero to hero and become North …
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