It’s always interesting to see a film from a director you’ve never seen before. Sometimes the final product is slow, awkward, and full of empty promises, but in others, viewers get a well-thought out and carefully planned story that has been buffed into a sparkling shine. You honestly never know …
Read More »Top Ten Fun Facts About Fred Dekker’s ‘The Monster Squad’ (1987)
Releasing on August 14, 1987, Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad turns 35 in 2022, and to celebrate, we have compiled a list of fun facts. Synopsis: Five youngsters find themselves up against the combined might of Dracula, the Mummy, the Gill Man, and Frankenstein’s Monster who arrive in town in …
Read More »‘The Monster Squad’ (1987) – A Retrospective On The ’80s Cult Classic
With the recent 32nd anniversary of the iconic film The Monster Squad, I couldn’t help but press play on one of my go to, once a year, must watch films. A perfect mix of Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), and The Goonies (1985), The Monster Squad is just what …
Read More »BHFF 2018: ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ Documentary Film Review
Ever since I found out about Wolfman’s Got Nards, I have been looking forward to seeing this documentary about The Monster Squad. The Monster Squad is one of my most favorite films of all time. It combines the power of friendship, the ’80s and Universal movie monsters. What’s not to …
Read More »Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween: A Treat Full of Spirits
The slapstick comedic duo of campy horror is back in their third horror parody, Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween. Dave Campfield returns to the director’s chair to bring his script to life while reprising his role as the self-centered, aspiring actor and screenwriter, Caesar. Of course, it wouldn’t be a …
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