Retro Reviews

Reviews of older horror films, shorts, or general creepiness.

‘TEMPLE OF DOOM’ (1984): The Controversial Yet Iconic Indiana Jones Prequel

In case you’ve lived under a rock, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, and the second installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. It serves as a prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark but doesn’t …

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Tommy Lee Wallace’s ‘FRIGHT NIGHT: PART 2’ – 35th Anniversary Retro Review

Fright Night Part 2 is one of those instant cult status movies. After all these years, the DVD version is sold out and really expensive if you can find it. It’s a sad situation when we just let movies like this die off. In this article, we will revive Fright Night Part …

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My Favorite Horror Movie – ‘FRIDAY THE 13TH’ (1980)

Friday the 13th (1980)

My favorite horror movie is from 1980 and introduced us all to a person named Jason Voorhees. That’s right, I am talking about the cult classic Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th premiered on May 9th,1980 and it was produced by Sean S. Cunningham, who also produced Wes Craven’s The …

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A Love/Hate Relationship: ‘STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE’ Turns 25

Who could forget the palpable excitement? George Fucking Lucas was returning to the director’s chair for his long rumored prequel films, to fill in the pre-Skywalker blanks in the Star Wars universe!! Fans were foaming at the mouth for something, anything, with the Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, and amazing special …

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Everything But The Monkey’s Paw! ‘DEATHDREAM’ (1974) – 4K UHD Review

You know the story. A wish is granted but brings terrible consequences. Despite the best intentions, wishing a dead loved one back to life is NEVER a good idea, especially in the movies! That’s the premise that writer Ala Ormsby and director Bob Clark, who previously collaborated on Children Shouldn’t …

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Looking Back on Alex Proyas’ ‘The Crow’ (1994): A 30th Anniversary Review

I was honored to take review the retro review of Alex Proyas’ The Crow, a film that didn’t disappoint in bringing out the goths and all that came with it. When this film came out in 1994, I was 11-years-old and just beginning my mission to be the weirdest person …

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This Ain’t Your Father’s Godfather: ‘CONTRABAND’ (1980) – Blu-ray Review

Contraband

So, what happens when a legendary director, who is renowned for being one of the “godfathers of gore” no less, makes a Mafia/Crime Thriller? Being an ardent fan of Italian maestro Lucio Fulci, and never having seen Contraband, I was curious as Hell to check out the shiny new blu-ray …

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25 Years of ‘IDLE HANDS’ (1999): Hands-Down Still The Best Slasher Comedy

Remember back in 1999 when everyone was anxious about Y2K? Amidst all the uncertainty, the film Idle Hands quietly made its way into theaters. It’s one of those underrated movies that delivers a hit of nostalgia. This film is a unique blend of horror, comedy, teen slasher, and stoner themes, …

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