Tag Archives: 90’s

The Future is Now: ‘BRAINSCAN’ (1994) is 30 Years Old!

Brainscan

The 90s had some pretty wild and sometimes ridiculous ideas of what future tech awaited us. Brainscan was no exception. Synopsis Starring Edward Furlong (Terminator 2; 1991) and the legendary Frank Langella (Masters of the Universe; 1987), Brainscan tells the story of teenage horror hound Michael Brower, a loner who’s …

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A Comedic Gem: ‘SPECIES II'(1998) Turns 25 – Retro Review

Species 2 (1998)

If you grew up an adolescent in the 90’s then you might remember stashing the Species II (1998) VHS from your parents’ sight, along with your other awesome paraphernalia. And it wasn’t for the violence. Now I adore sci-fi horror, but let’s just say I wasn’t watching Species II for …

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You’ll Come Running Back: 25 Years of Gregory Hoblit’s ‘FALLEN’ (1998) – Retro Review

Fallen (1998)

I don’t think it’s out of line to characterize 1998’s Fallen as a bit of a hidden gem. Though it’s not a perfect film, I nevertheless find it to be effective and entertaining. Director Gregory Hoblit (Primal Fear 1996) is able to craft a lightly creepy atmosphere melding the genres of …

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Before Going ‘Psycho,’ Vince Vaughn Met ‘Clay Pigeons’ (1998) – Retro Review

When people think of Vince Vaughn, they usually think of his comedy hits such as Wedding Crashers or Dodge Ball. Although known for these types of roles, he actually got his start in dramas and horror movies during the ’90s, and one that went unnoticed is a film called Clay …

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