Reviews

Shudder Review: Martin Wilson’s Thriller Adventure ‘Great White’ (2021)

(L-R) Kimie Tsukakoshi as Michelle, Katrina Bowden as Kaz Aaron Jakubenko as Charlie, Tim Kano as Joji and Te Kohe Tuhaka as Benny in the action-adventure/thriller, GREAT WHITE, an RLJE Films and Shudder release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films and Shudder.

I typically love nature versus humans type of films, so I was eager to check out RLJE Films and Shudder’s new horror feature, Great White. I don’t think any shark film compares to Jaws, but there are quite a few out there that are worth a watch. Written by Michael …

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Celebrating ‘The People Under the Stairs’ (1991), Wes Craven’s Most Political Film – Retro Review

In many ways, Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs is his most overtly political film, but in no way does that subtract from it. Sure, you can find social critiques in A Nightmare on Elm Street or even minutely in Scream, but political madness is less hidden in this …

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Tom Holland’s ‘Thinner’ (1996) Turns 25 – Retro Review

Thinner

Stephen King is one of the most popular and prolific authors in our lifetime. There are so many adaptations of his short stories and books out there, especially in recent years. Thinner may be a little less known one, but it is a fun black horror comedy with some thriller moments …

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Jacob Gentry’s ‘Broadcast Signal Intrusion’ (2021) Is Long On Style But Falls Short On Story – Movie Review

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a tech savvy person. I feel pretty fortunate every day when my computer boots up without an error message. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good computer movie, and the idea behind director Jacob Gentry’s (The Signal) new film, …

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Anthology Flashback #9: Roald Dahl’s ’Way Out’ TV Series (1961)

Way Out

Did you know children’s author Roald Dahl hosted a horror anthology series? That’s right! In fact, he actually hosted more than one. However, today we’re looking back at Roald Dahl’s short-lived-yet-neat series, Way Out, from 1961. Wikipedia is not wrong when it says, “Dahl, his face projected in a disconcerting …

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‘The Rapture’ (1991): The Ultimate Price of Devotion is Still Searing 30 Years Later

There are certain films that stay with you, even decades after you see them, and Michael Tolkin’s (The Player) apocalyptic film The Rapture is one of them for me. Many times in films, the end of the world is thwarted at the last minute as the heroes find a way …

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Graphic Novel Review: Richard T. Wilson’s ‘Halloween Girl – Vol 1: Promises to Keep’

Halloween Girl

Although I haven’t read many graphic novels, I can already tell Richard T. Wilson’s (read my interview with him – HERE) Halloween Girl series is going to be one of my favorites. Halloween Girl – Vol 1: Promises to Keep is a fantastic book about courage, friendship, and spooky adventures! …

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