Since the dawn of man, stories of monsters have been used to keep children in line. Whether it be tales of vampires creeping into our beds, werewolves stalking us in the woods, or even a stranger following us in public, we are taught to always be on guard. Evolving with …
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 »Review Of Larry Fessenden’s Contemporary Frankenstein Tale, ‘Depraved’ (2019)
Anyone who’s read my reviews knows that I am a HUGE fan of anything Filmmaker Larry Fessenden does. When I interviewed him last year (read that interview here), we talked about his newest project, Depraved, a contemporary tale based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Larry had mentioned his affinity for the …
Read More »Interview With ‘Depraved’s’ Addison Timlin
I was thrilled when I found out I was getting the chance to interview Depraved’s Addison Timlin. While talking to her, I realized right away that she is a very graceful and down to earth woman. We talked about what inspired her to become an actress, her roles in two …
Read More »Tales of Frankenstein (2018 Film Review): A Classic Monster Throwback Anthology
There are few iconic images in horror history as recognizable as Frankenstein’s monster, a creature originating from the 19th century English novelist, Mary Shelley, in her allegory story, Frankenstein. Shelley’s work captured horrific beauty immortalizing a misunderstood monster that has gone on to see countless inspirational onscreen variations throughout time. …
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