Tag Archives: Horror Retro Reviews

Reign of Blood and Stone: Prom Queen ‘CARRIE’ (2013) Turns 10

Carrie

“True sorrow is as rare as true love.” That’s the sentiment that sums up this timeless tale of teenage tyranny and supernatural revenge from the mind of horror master, Stephen King. Many horror fans dismissed Carrie (2013) as a slick re-hash of Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation, but I’m here to …

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Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Days Later’ (2002) – Retro Review

We’ve had 20 years and a real viral outbreak under our belts since the release of Danny Boyle’s brilliant 28 Days Later on November 1, 2002. Let’s look back on one of the most well-made horror films of the century thus far… with gratitude that toilet paper and masks were …

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Early Bloomer: Carter Smith’s ‘The Ruins’ (2008) 15th Anniversary Review

The Ruins

What?! The Ruins (2008) is turning 15 years already? Sheesh. Well, let’s look back at 2008, a hard year for horror films featuring killer plants. It was a decade of ‘torture porn.’ Audiences craved more horror sequels to Saw (2004) and Hostel (2005), while thrillers like The Ruins and The Happening (2008) …

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‘The Crazies’ Vs ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’ Remake 10th Anniversary Showdown

It’s unbelievably difficult to acknowledge the film class of 2010 is turning 10 this year. Movies like Inception and The Social Network certainly don’t feel ten years old, but maybe that has more to do with my own unwillingness to accept being in my mid 30s than I’m ready to …

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25 Years of Sleepless Nights – Why We Love ‘Wes Craven’s A New Nightmare’

Getting a good night’s sleep has never been the same for horror fans since Wes Craven changed the game in 1984 with A Nightmare on Elm Street. Slashers and monsters were nothing new, but a villain that could kill you in your sleep kicked the terror up a whole new level. …

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Take A Look Back At ‘Phantasm II’ (1988) – Retro Review

The Phantasm franchise conjured one of the most provocative and truly original storylines in the horror genre. Going off just first appearances, the movie might seem mediocre. That’s where I come in to explain why Phantasm II is a must see, even after all these years. In order to fully …

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A Look At ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ TV Series

In 2015, Netflix released its fresh, bold take on the Frankenstein story: The Frankenstein Chronicles. The series was created by Barry Langford and Benjamin Ross and stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings) and Richie Campbell (Eve, Alien: Isolation video game). It tells the story of Inspector John …

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‘Ringu’ – The Original Japanese Horror Classic 20 Years Later

Before there was the horror sensation that was The Ring, there was the classic Japanese horror film Ringu. January 31, 2018 marks the 20 year anniversary of this incredible piece of horror history that opened the door in the United States to many other great Asian films and remakes to …

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