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Released on May 21, 1994, Quentin Tarantino’s crime thriller, Pulp Fiction, follows a bunch of character’s lives interconnect in a complex narrative filled with themes of petty revenge vs. divine retribution, fate vs. freak occurrence, and other ideas such as loyalty. ***Spoiler Alert!*** Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield …
Read More »Jason VS Kmart Carrie: ‘Friday The 13th VII: The New Blood’ (1988) – 35 Year Retro Review
Alas! Released on May 13, 1988, the heavy sleeper of the F13 franchise turns 35 this year, and it’s not just the infamous heavy sleeping bag kill that makes Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood so great. We received an unmasked Jason for a full 5 minutes, the makeup …
Read More »Interview With Filmmaking Duo Matt Angel And Suzanne Coote For ‘The Wrath Of Becky’
Back in 2020 a little indie film called Becky swept through the horror genre and took it by storm. Starring Lulu Wilson and Kevin James, Becky was all anyone talked about, urging horror fans and anyone who would listen to check out this gem of a film. Becky was an …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters, On Demand, and Digital: ‘THE FLOOD’
Coming soon to Theaters, On Demand, and Digital from director Brandon Slagle (House of Manson): The Flood. The film stars Nicky Whelan (Maneater), Casper Van Dien (Sleepy Hollow), and Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). The Flood Synopsis A horde of giant hungry alligators is unleashed on a group of …
Read More »Interview With Writer/Director Joe Lo Truglio And Star Beth Dover For ‘Outpost’
One of my favorite things is when an entertainer such as an actor, musician, filmmaker, etc. jumps genres. I was in love with Lady Gaga in both A Star is Born and American Horror Story: Hotel because I knew she could make that leap from singer to actor. When comedian …
Read More »‘WILLOW’ (1988): What Makes it Great…and Did Disney Drop the Ball?
Willow is a fantasy film directed by Ron Howard originally released on May 20, 1988. The story was conceived by George Lucas (already famous for Star Wars and the Indiana Jones films), and he also served as the film’s executive producer. The movie combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and fairy …
Read More »Coming Soon to Digital Platforms: Anubys Lopez’s ‘AGED’
Coming soon to Digital from writer/director Anubys Lopez (Those Who Call) is a new thriller: Aged. The film stars Morgan Boss-Maltais (Stray), Carla Kidd (Black Widow Murders), Dave McClain (Platinum), Bria D’Aguanno, Adonis Ringo, Kelly Kidd, Lisa Alavi, and Kristin Henderson. AGED Synopsis After taking a temporary job as a …
Read More »‘Drop Dead Crafty’ – A Pittsburgh Horror Event Review
It’s always an immense joy in the horror community to see creepy creatives collaborating. This past weekend in Pittsburgh saw just that, as Eeeek! Creature Coffee hosted their first annual Drop Dead Crafty event, in association with Bold Escape Rooms and The ScareHouse. This horror-themed vendor show took place in …
Read More »Coming Soon to Theaters: ‘MAD HEIDI’
Coming soon to theaters from Fathom Events, Raven Banner Releasing, Swissploitation Films, and directors Johannes Hartmann and Sandro Klopfstein: Mad Heidi. The film stars Alice Lucy (Junction 9), Max Rudlinger (Tell), and Casper Van Dien (Sleepy Hollow). Mad Heidi Synopsis In a dystopian Switzerland that has fallen under the fascist …
Read More »Thai Film ‘CRACKED’ is Missed Opportunity – Review
Ah, horror tropes. Used in the right way, they make horror movies better. But with the very notable exception of Cabin in the Woods, less is always better. I am a HUGE fan of Asian Horror films, so I jumped at the chance to review Cracked, the horror film by director …
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