Retro Reviews

Like most horror films I’ve seen, my first viewing was as a child. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) was no exception. Like Jaws (1975), I could tell you exactly where I was and who I was with when I first saw it. Based on the 1955 novel, The Body …

My Bloody Valentine is a Canadian slasher directed by George Mihalka (Da Vinci’s Inquest TV series) and written by John Beaird (My Bloody Valentine 3-D 2009 – read our retro review here), released on February 11, 1981. The story involves a group of miners who decide to throw their own Valentine’s …

When it comes to vampire movies, there are none better than Nosferatu (1922). In fact, Nosferatu is my favorite vampire film. It’s dark and gothic, and Max Schreck (The Street 1923) is absolutely fantastic. But not much was known about the production of the film. Rumors circulated about Schreck really …

In the late 1970s, fledgling Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg introduced the world to his unique brand of horror. After completing three features—the first, which focused on parasitic psychosexual mania in Shivers (1975), then on to the uncommon, aggressive outbreak of Rabid (1977), and eventually, to mutant offspring in The Brood …

One of my favorite pastimes is to play video games. I grew up with a wide array of survival horror games, and to this very day, I love immersing myself in the gameplay that can be uncomfortable, nerve-wracking, terrifying, and fascinating all at the same time. One of the most …

There hasn’t been anyone like Rod Serling, who passed away in 1975. He was a visionary maverick who bent the ear of the network, and they in turn bent a knee to him regarding the brilliantly progressive yet timeless television he gave them, offering them science fiction and horror laced …

Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 is a nostalgic film for me. Sure, it’s not exactly the best acting, but not exactly the worst. And maybe not exactly the best vampire, but not exactly the worst, either. It is the light, fun sexiness to the movie that creates that nostalgic feeling. …

Wolf Creek turns 15 on December 25, 2020… because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like some crazy guy trying to kill you in the outback of Australia. Wolf Creek follows backpacking friends Liz (Cassandra Magrath: Shock Jock 2002, Blue Heelers 2002). Kristy (Kestie Morassi: Wilfred 2010, Darkness Falls 2003), and Ben …

I am absolutely terrified of spiders. But, I absolutely love Tarantula! (1955), which initially premiered in Philadelphia on November 4, 1955. This classic sci-fi film was directed by, Jack Arnold (The Creature From the Black Lagoon 1954) and starred John Agar (Revenge of the Creature 1955). Although the film was released by …

With the name Werewolf, you’d think Tony Zarrindast’s 1996 film would be the mother of all werewolf stories. Well, it did make quite a litter for itself. How I Met The Beast and Why You Should Meet It, Too Like the vast majority of folks, I first experienced Werewolf through Mystery …