Big monster type movies like Godzilla or King Kong or ‘insert whatever giant creature here’ type of movie have unmistakably left an impact on the history of cinema. Since the […]
Gruesome Reviews
“I Survived a Zombie Holocaust” (2015): Cheekiness and Charm Abound in New Zealand Horror Comedy
Since Peter Jackson’s early films, along with efforts from other filmmakers such as those behind Black Sheep (2006), New Zealand has had a solid track record with producing horror comedies […]
“Hotel Transylvania 2” (2015) Has Solid Accommodations
It may be late September, but the Halloween style monster mashes are already in full swing with the recent release of Hotel Transylvania 2. The original film was a surprise […]
[Film Review] “The Green Inferno” (2015): Roth Can’t Stoke the Fire
Eli Roth is in the business of shock value. Cabin Fever made an initial splash because of its sudden jolt of sexually themed skin crawling gore, splicing in non sequitur […]
[Film Review] “Last Shift” (2015): Shifting Into Scares
Using the framework of John Carpenter’s classic Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) as a template, Writer/Director Anthony DiBlasi’s Last Shift reshapes that framework into a surprisingly scary supernatural tale. Set […]
[Film Review] “Hank vs. the Undead” (2015): DIY Zombie Effort Gets Stuck in Plot Holes
I am a fan of do-it-yourself film projects. Even the greats must start somewhere and many start with low budget, humble beginnings. So when I get to see a film […]
[TV Review] “Fear the Walking Dead” S01E04 (2015): Not Fade Away
Just when you thought Fear the Walking Dead couldn’t get any worse, IT DOES! I’m officially what the kids call “a hater” of this show and it’s not that I’m […]
[Film Review] “Turbo Kid” (2015): Wasted in the Wasteland
When I first got wind of Turbo Kid, I wasn’t all too impressed. After reading a synopsis of it, I was pretty sure that it was going to be something […]
[Film Review] “Montauk Chronicles” (2015): A Gleeful Dive Down the Rabbit Hole
Being a guy who is familiar with UFO, paranormal and unexplained topics, I am well aware of the Montauk Conspiracy theory. Now, I have the opportunity to view a new […]
[TV Review] “Fear the Walking Dead” S01E03 (2015): The Dog
The first season is officially half way over. Perhaps I should say the only season is halfway over, but that would be wishful thinking. I tried to like this show, […]
[Film Review] “Attack On Titan” (2015): Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Attack On Titan takes place in an unspecified future, a future in which humanity has been beset upon by a race of humanoid giants known as “Titans”. These beings […]
[Film Review] “The Stranger” (2014): Undying Nihilism Sinks Chilean Horror Film
Not to be confused with the Albert Camus novel of the same name — although it could be argued that there is a peppering of existentialism on display at times […]
[Film Review] “Goodnight Mommy” (2015): Duality Signifies Little
The Austrian horror film Goodnight Mommy relies on one of the most recurring cinematic metaphors: mirrored imagery. Film by its nature is based in reflective visuals, given that cameras record […]
[Film Review] “The Visit” (2015): M. Night Shyamalan Returns to Horror with a Wickedly Humorous Hit
THE VISIT is the latest effort from once-popular director M. Night Shyamalan. Sneaking into theaters with little fan-fare and low expectations – but an interesting marketing campaign – the film […]
[TV Review] “Fear the Walking Dead” S01E02 (2015): So Close, Yet So Far
As you all well may know, the pilot episode of Fear the Walking Dead left me underwhelmed. Coming into this week, I am much more hopeful now that characters had […]