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 »‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ Documentary Gets Official Release Date
Raise your hand if you love The Monster Squad! I know, right? We do too! We were super excited when we heard about the new Monster Squad documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards. And we were lucky enough to be able to review it. Guess what? We absolutely adored it (read our …
Read More »Shudder Announces July, 2020 Programming Lineup
The days keep flying by. Summer is officially here! What does that mean for horror fans? An all new, all awesome, curated horror programming slate from our friends at Shudder! On tap for July: horror classics, originals, documentaries, and original series! Read on for all the details! From The Shudder …
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 »Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2018: Five Films We’re Thrilled To See!
We’re happy to once again to be covering the ever so amazing Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. This is a east coast genre film festival that embodies the spirit of Brooklyn, NY. Taking place in venues throughout the borough, they showcase the best new independent films while throwing parties, hosting events, …
Read More »‘The Monster Squad’ Documentary – ‘Wolfman’s Got Nards’ Trailer
One of my favorite films from my childhood is The Monster Squad and I still love it today. It has been over three decades since it was first released. While it may have been deemed a “flop” by critics, it has a strong fan base who has kept this film …
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 …
Read More »‘The Monster Squad’s’ Andre Gower Stars in ‘Baby Frankenstein’
How can you not be intrigued by something called Baby Frankenstein? I know I definitely was, so I had to check out the teaser trailer for it. You should too… but beware… they’re not lying when they call it a tease! Presented by Barefoot Girl Productions, Baby Frankenstein is directed …
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