Retro Reviews

The eighties unlocked some of the most beloved horror films of all time. We met Freddy Kreuger in our nightmares, got lost with The Lost Boys, opened PinHead’s box, and purchased the Good Guy doll Chucky. On June 17, 1988, director Anthony Hickox unleashed another cinematic, horror masterpiece for the …

When asked to write an article describing my favorite horror movie, I would have to go with Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, the most ominous horror movie ever made! Audiences knew they were in for a wild ride from the moment the chilling titles and introductory music pealed through the speakers of …

It was nearly ten years ago when I first picked up a copy of Bug in the Five For $20 bin at Blockbuster. Ah, Blockbuster. I found so many lesser known horror gems there over the years! Bug was one of them. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years already, but the …

When it comes to creature feature stories, few match the originality of interdimensional monsters spawned from the pen of H.P. Lovecraft. Obviously, being a 20th century horror author whose work remained relatively unknown until after his death, Lovecraft never took his writings to the big screen. However, that has not stopped several …

Can a 12 year old boy’s life collapse into Hell? Yes, indeed — at least if the demons of The Gate have anything to do with it! Released thirty years ago on May 15, 1987, The Gate walks a fine line between kid’s movie and really sinister, adult-themed horror. Thinking …

It’s that time of the month again. The time where women have to deal with bloody messes, mood swings, and the occasional massacre. At least that’s what sisters, Ginger and Brigitte Fitzgerald, have to deal with in the very underrated cult classic, Ginger Snaps!  Ginger Snaps is one of the best Werewolf …

In honor of our Creature Feature month, I decided to take a look back at the 1983 direct-to-video monster movie called The Deadly Spawn. The Deadly Spawn was released on August 22, 1983, and was written and directed by Douglas McKeown with special effects by John Dods (Spookies). The film …

Welcome to Fright Night! Again! That’s right, Charley Brewster and Mr. Vincent returned to the big screen in 1988 to stake more vampires. Although the official release of Fright Night 2 in Spain took place in October of 1988, the United States welcomed the sequel on May 19th, 1989. We all know what …

When I was in still in school, I would frequently hit video stores and buy used VHS copies of any horror films I could find. This was how I was introduced to Frank Henenlotter’s Brain Damage, albeit in an edited form. I remember loving it, having never seen anything quite …

It’s hard to believe, but George A. Romero’s Creepshow 2 turns 30 years old this week! Travel back in time with us to May 1, 1987, and reminisce about the sequel to Stephen King and George Romero’s wildly successful 1982 horror anthology Creepshow. In honor of the 30th Anniversary, here are 5 …