Retro Review: ‘The Pit’
I believe I have some kind of brain condition where whenever I stumble across some low-budget horror movie that likely adorned the aisles of video stores. Recently I stumbled across a 1981 Canadian… Continue reading
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Retro Review: ‘Poltergeist’
Horror is often used as a mirror for the dark side of our society. In Reagans’ America the rich got richer and the nuclear family headed in record numbers to the suburbs to… Continue reading
Halloween Review: Trick or Treats (1982)
In the early 1980’s the “slasher movie” saw a boom as Halloween and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre proved that with enough inventiveness you could make a successful film even on a low budget.… Continue reading
Halloween Review: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Even those with only a passing knowledge of horror movies are familiar with the enigmatic slasher Michael Myers. Since debuting in 1978’s Halloween, the Boogeyman has become one of the most iconic characters… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Death Bed: The Bed That Eats’
There are some movies which the title alone sells it, and this 1977 horror film is definitely one of those. Death Bed: The Bed That Eats is an incredibly surreal experimental flick from… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘White Lightning’
The 1970’s proved to be a great era for films set and immersed in the culture of the American South. One man who truly had a fondness for these kinds of films was… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Giant Gila Monster’
If a massive reptile from the prehistoric era lived in the area around your hometown one would think somebody would notice after a while. Even if they do not see it, one would… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘House of Wax’
If there was one genre which could famously take full advantage of the various 3D booms in movie history it is the horror genre. During the initial craze of three dimensional cinema in… Continue reading
Holiday Review: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
We on earth take it for granted that a jolly man in a red suit will magically come down our chimneys to deliver presents. But do we take into consideration the poor children… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Tank Girl’
During the late 80’s through the 90’s comic adaptations were not solely for mainstream superheroes. Hollywood struck gold with properties like; the Crow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blade, and the Mask. Though one… Continue reading
