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Is Andrew Currie’s Fido, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2006, underrated? It’s not like no one’s ever heard of it, and it seems well-liked. Still, for whatever reason, I get a sense that it’s a bit overlooked, even on its 15-year anniversary. Then again, this …
Read More »‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016): Leaving Fans Breathless – Retro Review
It’s been five years since the unique film, Don’t Breathe, hit theaters, and it caused one of the most chilling public experiences for moviegoers. The entire premise of Don’t Breathe is that a band of robbers break into the home of a blind man, expecting an easy score. What they get …
Read More »Fred Dekker’s ‘Night Of The Creeps’ (1986) Still Thrills Us – Retro Review
Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s was the best time to be a kid in my opinion. We had our share of cartoons, TGIF, video games, arcades, toys, malls, and movies. It was a simple time for a lot of us, a fond memory of things we didn’t think …
Read More »Rob Reiner’s Sleeper Hit, ‘Stand By Me,’ A Stirring Yet Heartbreaking Tale Of Growing Up – Retro Review
As a kid growing up in the ’80s, I was lucky to have seen some of the now classic films when they first ran in theaters. Being able to experience flicks like The Lost Boys, Gremlins, The Breakfast Club, The Goonies, and Monster Squad in the middle of a packed …
Read More »Slaughtered Lambs: John Landis’ ‘An American Werewolf in London’ (1981) – Retro Review
Writer/director John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London was released forty years ago on August 21, 1981, and it is inarguably the greatest werewolf movie of all time. I’d also say it’s one of the best horror films of the ‘80s, a decade that’s absolutely saturated with genre classics. Notably, …
Read More »Alejandro Amenábar’s ‘The Others’ Turns 20! – A Haunting Retro Review
Twenty years ago, the world was given a unique and tragic tale set in Alejandro Amenábar’s suspenseful film, The Others. Set in 1940s Channel Islands, the story follows irate mother Grace (Nicole Kidman) as she struggles to deal with a husband at war, two children with severe photosensitivity, and complete …
Read More »A Parody To Remember- 20 Years Of ‘Scary Movie 2’ (2001) – Retro Review
What can be said about parody movies that hasn’t been said a million times already? Well, almost everything. The best part about the wide array of this genre is the unique humor that the writers and directors come up with. Some are great, and some are a hit and miss. …
Read More »Alien Gorilla Wolf Motherf*ckers! Joe Cornish’s ‘Attack The Block’ (2011) – Retro Review
When I first stumbled on Attack the Block ten years ago in 2011, I had no idea that I had found a new favorite indie horror film. Between the urban setting, the ink-black monsters and the ass-kicking characters, I knew right away that I had found a gem. I’m not …
Read More »Gene Wilder’s Comedy Chiller ‘Haunted Honeymoon’ (1986) 35 Years Later – A Retro Review
What a fun movie to talk about! Haunted Honeymoon was originally released on July 25, 1986, and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month. The film stars such greats as Gene Wilder (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971) as Larry, Gilda Radner (SNL) as Larry’s charismatic and blushing bride, …
Read More »Even Forty Years Later, ‘Wolfen’ (1981) Remains A Deep, Complex Werewolf Film – Retro Review
This month, one of my favorite horror films, Michael Wadleigh’s (Woodstock) Wolfen (1981), celebrates its forty year anniversary. Unlike many werewolf films, Wolfen goes beyond the normal hack and slash and chooses instead to delve deep into issues like power, mysticism, and ecological welfare. Synopsis: A city cop is assigned to …
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