Ron Underwood’s Tremors is an instant name that everyone has heard of. For me, it was always quality time with my mom. We would have horror movie marathons to pass the evenings after school while my dad worked. I learned to look at them as funny. We would add commentary …
Read More »Joe Meno’s ‘HAIRSTYLES OF THE DAMNED’ (2004) – A Retro Book Review
Hairstyles of the Damned is the ultimate coming-of-age story for the underdogs. It is almost as if it was written just for me. The book was like my bible for many years. Although I was in my 20’s the book still won my heart. I was the weird kid growing …
Read More »George A. Romero’s ‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ (1985) – 40 Years Later
George A. Romero is one of the biggest names in the genre. We all know even people who are not into horror recognize the name. His powerful meanings in all of his Living Dead movies were on point. However; one stuck out for me above all. I found Day of …
Read More »Scott Stewart’s ‘LEGION’ (2010) – A Retro Review
Scott Stewart’s Legion is turning 15 this year and made a lot of waves not only in the horror community but also in the thriller, and spiritual film communities as well. Everything in Legion is kind of mashed together. Movies like Legion fill me with hope for the Sci-fi genre. It’s …
Read More »Axe Me No Questions: ‘EDGE OF THE AXE’ (1988) Revisited – Retro Review
I remember having a glorious snow day from school one day when I was in the 10th grade and braving the elements to walk down the street to our local video store to see if they had any new horror movies. I spotted Edge of the Axe on the shelf …
Read More »Patrick Read Johnson’s ‘ANGUS’ (1995): Breaking Noses For 30 Years
There are some movies that I love, and some that distract me from reality, However; I do like coming-of-age films. Angus is the story of my life. I was always a little chunky and I still am. The most uncomfortable thing about it is the teasing, like rubbing my stomach …
Read More »Type O Negative and ‘NOSFERATU’ (1922) – A Retro Review
With the Nosferatu buzz going on lately, I want to write about versions that have somewhat changed the mood. My favorite version of this film’s soundtrack was when it was lined up with songs by Type O Negative. At the time, I was a big fan of both aspects. Nosferatu …
Read More »Pottsville, We have a Problem: ‘THE BEING’ (1983) Revisited – Retro Review
I remember seeing the cover of The Being at the local video store when I was a kid, and it freaked me out. I thought that it looked absolutely terrifying, so I was beyond eager to see it. Unfortunately, it seemed like it was always rented out, so I had …
Read More »The Games Of Nightmares: A Retro Game Review
.Once upon a time, our parents smothered us in their interests, and anything horror-related got the most money. People were gladly shelling out cash for the new scary thing. Our Halloweens were bountiful after walking for two hours and watching Night Of The Living Dead. Then, came Nightmare and Atmosfear, …
Read More »Have Yourself a Dreary Little Christmas: ‘BLACK CHRISTMAS’ (1974) Revisited – Retro Review
Every year around Christmas my wife and I always watch Silent Night, Deadly Night, Christmas Evil, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to help us get into the Christmas spirit. We also always watch Black Christmas as well, and it is without a doubt one of our holiday favorites. It just …
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