Clint Howard just doesn’t get enough credit. I had almost forgotten how far back his horror career actually goes. When the Comet Channel started showing Night Gallery episodes, I found one he did one titled “The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes.” He shows up in the most unlikely of places, like …
Read More »Ti West’s ‘The Innkeepers’ (2012) Some Guests Never Check Out – Retro Review
Released in the US on February 3, 2012, The Innkeepers is one of my favorite films. The premise is simple but I love the psychological thrills of this film. It’s one I revisit quite often, and even though I know what happens, the film still manages to freak me out. …
Read More »Francis Teri’s ‘The Suckling’ (1992) – An Unholy Dead Fetus Bent On Revenge – Retro Review
On February 12, 1992, a dead fetus bent on vengeance was unleashed upon the world in Francis Teri’s The Suckling. Early in my horror fandom, I stayed within the borders of mainstream horror. I never ventured out too far, but when I got older, I began to explore more obscure …
Read More »High Praise for Brad Twigg’s ‘Shriekshow’ (2022) – Movie Review
I’ve been enjoying Brad Twigg’s movies for a few years now. Honestly, he’s one of my all-time favorite low-budget horror directors with films like Deathboard (2020 – our review), Brimstone Incorporated (2021 – our review), the Frames of Fear franchise (our reviews here and here), Killer Campout (2017 – our …
Read More »A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors: Best Horror Sequel Ever?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is a treasure trove of kick-ass concepts, blending horror with supernatural fantasy twists and turns, humor, mystery, a monster, and a satisfying tinge of coming-of-age 1980s drama. Sure, many prefer the original Wes Craven film, but some still hold Chuck Russell’s Dream …
Read More »Matt Leal’s ‘ShadowMarsh’ (2022) Movie Review
When I saw the list of names associated with Matt Leal’s film, Shadowmarsh, I knew I had to check it out. Synopsis: When Jacob and his niece Piper are forced to move back to their old home, they slowly uncover the truth that the town has an ancient evil lurking …
Read More »‘Take Back The Night’ (2021): Monsters In The “Me Too” Era – Movie Review
Filmmaker Gia Elliot’s feature film Directorial debut, Take Back The Night (2021), has been cleaning up on the festival circuit over the past year. The film has won a ton of awards, taking home hardware for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Actress, and even an Audience Award at various genre …
Read More »Somtow Sucharitkul’s ‘The Laughing Dead’ (1989) Vinegar Syndrome 4k Restoration Blu-ray Review
I’d like to start this review with a big thank you to Vinegar Syndrome. Not only do they share screener copies of their releases, but thanks to them, cult classic and strange films that are hard to find are preserved in the best quality available. Without their hard work, I …
Read More »Book Review: ‘This Might Hurt’ by Stephanie Wrobel (2022)
The last 7 months or so have been a battle with my mental health and I haven’t found much joy in reading until I dove into Stephanie Wrobel’s web-of-secrets, dark thriller, This Might Hurt. Although not perfect, it definitely helped me get out of my own head and step foot …
Read More »József Gallai’s ‘I Hear The Trees Whispering’ (2022) Movie Review
I first heard about I Hear The Trees Whispering a few months ago. Described as a slow burn mystery drama, the film caught my eye when I saw its gorgeous poster. It reminded me of the cover of The Cure’s single, “The Forest,” with its tall, thin, monochrome trees reaching …
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