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As we continue with our coverage of the Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2022, we had a chance to take in the fantastic documentary, VHS Forever? Once Upon A Time in Camden (2022). Needless to say, we were thoroughly impressed. VHS Forever? Once Upon A Time in Camden is a fascinating horror …
Read More »Thomas Hamilton’s ‘Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster’ (2021) – Documentary Review
Boris Karloff is perhaps one of the foremost faces of the golden age of terror. Starring as the monster character in both Frankenstein and The Mummy (1932 – our retro review), Karloff was synonymous with some of the most important and influential horror villains of all time (read our deep dive into Universal Monsters …
Read More »Don Coscarelli’s ‘John Dies At The End’ (2012): Two Slackers, An Interdimensional Street Drug, And Wig Monsters – Retro Review
Ten years ago on January 23, 2012, John Dies at the End lured me in with an absolutely irresistible title. It seemed fitting that Don Coscarelli should direct it. It isn’t just a horror film… maybe more of a horror comedy, or a horror sci-fi, but not horror alone. Coscarelli …
Read More »Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2022: Kelly Schwarze’s ‘Abigail Haunting’ (2020) – Movie Review
Continuing our coverage of the Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2022, we had the extreme pleasure of watching the superb 2020 supernatural thriller, Abigail Haunting. Going into this one, we had no idea what to expect, and we we’re absolutely blown away by this amazingly crafted picture. The film is written by …
Read More »‘Bad Hare Day’ (2021) Takes a Bite Out Of Holiday Horror – Movie Review
Holiday horror has been a fun treat for genre fans ever since the themed movies came into popularity with 1978’s Halloween. We’ve seen nearly every special day get a gory namesake over the years, but it feels like Easter has been a bit underrepresented. That’s no longer the case with the …
Read More »SLAPFACE (2022): A Dark, Brooding, Emotional Monster Tale – Movie Review
Since its inception in 2015, Shudder has assembled an incredible library of original and exclusive horror content. Their latest such acquisition is SLAPFACE (2022), a dark, brooding tale of grief, loss, and dysfunction that will debut on AMC Networks’ horror streaming service soon. The folks at Shudder were kind enough …
Read More »Joseph Ruben’s ‘The Stepfather’ (1987): How Well Do You Know Someone? – Retro Review
Initially released 35 years ago on January 27, 1987, Joseph Ruben’s The Stepfather centers on a character named Henry (Terry O’Quinn)… or wait, is he Jerry? Or maybe Bill? Well, whatever his name is, we know he swims away from one life to the next, looking for the perfect family …
Read More »Mark Goldblatt’s ‘Dead Heat’ (1988): Vinegar Syndrome’s 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Release
It’s a new year, so that means new Vin Syn releases! Today, we’re talking about Director Mark Goldblatt’s Dead Heat (1988). This action comedy starts off like every other buddy cop movie but quickly turns into quite a disgusting supernatural thrill ride. Dead Heat was directed by Oscar nominee Mark …
Read More »Terror Films Presents: Kipp Tribble’s ‘Evil At The Door’ (2022) – Movie Review
I want to thank Kipp Tribble for his directing and writing skills, direction, and also co-production alongside Patrick Rivera, Kenny Yates and Executive Producer Richard Siegelman for their belief in a pleasantly surprising new horror film called Evil At The Door. I definitely enjoyed this little gem. The acting is …
Read More »Top Ten Fun Facts About Curtis Hanson’s ‘The Hand That Rocks The Cradle’ (1992)
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle turns 30 this month, releasing on January 10, 1992. That’s right, it’s been three decades since the world was introduced to Peyton, the unhinged nanny. To celebrate, we have compiled a list of ten fun facts. “The hand that rocks the cradle is the …
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