Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Halloween Ends’
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (2022)
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
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Film Review: ‘Fistful Of Vengance’
I love a good martial arts flick. But I’m admittedly partial to the genre’s efforts in the 1970s, whereas I’m
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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Halloween Kills’
Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking
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Film Review – ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle Of The Realms’
A few months ago, when I reviewed the Mortal Kombat live-action films for the Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) column, I
Read moreFilm Review: Take A Trip With ‘Fried Barry’
Some movies aren’t so much narratives as they are pure experiences. The newly released sci-fi picture Fried Barry falls into
Read moreFilm Review: ‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’
While Tom Clancy‘s (1947-2013) military-based novels might not be everyone’s bag, there’s no arguing that the author was one of
Read moreFilm Review: New ‘Wrong Turn’ Is A Reboot Done Right
Of all the movie series that could be rebooted, the Wrong Turn franchise (2003-2014) would have never occurred to be
Read moreReview: Nicolas Cage Faces Off Against Homicidal Animatronics In ‘Willy’s Wonderland’
Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider, Kick-Ass) is an actor who’s had a career as exciting and eclectic as the man himself.
Read moreReview: ‘Nobody’ Delivers Brutal Fun
When you think of a bad-ass action hero, you think of Bob Odenkirk, right? Yeah, he wasn’t the first actor
Read moreFilm Review: ‘City Of Lies’
A little over ago, along with the rest of the world, I went into lockdown/quarantine thanks to COVID-19. Over time,
Read moreFilm Review: Taking In ‘One Night In Miami…’
Veteran actors stepping behind the camera to direct is not a new phenomenon. However, few of these actors-turned-directors make much
Read moreFilm Review: ‘A Nightmare Wakes’ Nearly Induces Sleep
One of the first exposures to a sci-fi/horror story we all share is Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). If
Read moreFilm Review: The Worth Of ‘The Little Things’
The Little Things has come a long way. The screenplay by writer/director John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, The Highwaymen)
Read moreReview: Does Horror Genre Mashup ‘Anything For Jackson’ Deliver?
Considering how long storytelling has been around, it’s quite tricky to find a wholly original tale at this point. However,
Read moreReview: ‘Fatman’ Puts An R-Rated Spin On Santa Claus
Love or hate it, the subgenre of Christmas movies has been around as long as cinema itself, and it will
Read moreHappy Halloween: Five Horror Concepts That Might Refresh The Genre
Many say that no original ideas exist anymore. Whether this is true or not will always be a matter of
Read moreDC Animation Showcases ‘Batman: Death In The Family’ And Other Stories
You would have to be a comic book reader who had been living under a rock to have never heard
Read moreDC Animation Showcases ‘Batman: Death In The Family’ And Other Stories
You would have to be a comic book reader who had been living under a rock to have never heard
Read moreFilm Review: Danzig Proves Misfit For Filmmaking With ‘Verotika’
The music of Glenn Danzig has always been rooted in the horror genre. Heck, during his time in The Misfits,
Read moreThe Neon-Lit Knight: ‘Batman Forever’ Turns 25
I’ll always have a nostalgic fondness for Batman Forever (1995), which celebrates its 25th-anniversary this summer. As such, between Warner
Read moreYellow Coat & Hat, Silver Screen: A 30th Anniversary Retrospective of ‘Dick Tracy’
As I’m sure we’re all unfortunately aware, the year 2020 has been one of unprecedented chaos. Thankfully, though, there’s one
Read moreHorror-Comedy ‘We Summon The Darkness’ Delivers Satirical Take On Cults
In 2017, director Marc Myers adapted John Backderf’s graphic novel, My Friend Dahmer, for the silver screen. The result was
Read moreLulling About With ‘The Lodge’
Back in early February, shortly before the closure of movie theaters, the independent horror film The Lodge received a limited
Read moreHorror Gets Animated With ‘To Your Last Death’
After forays with features like Fritz the Cat (1972), Heavy Metal (1981), and Cool World (1994), adult-oriented animated films became
Read moreTake A Trip Through The Criminal Underworld Of ‘Arkansas’
Over the last decade or so, film distribution has become more versatile and unpredictable than ever before. Movies are provided
Read moreThe Banana Splits Movie Is A Violent Take On Nostalgia
Life and entertainment are an endless cycle. When you’re a kid, you fall in love with certain movies and TV
Read more‘Charlie Says’ Offers Another Look Inside The Manson Family
This month marks the 50th anniversary of a fascinating and horrible American tragedy. I’m speaking, of course, about the Tate-LaBianca
Read more80 Years Of The Bat: DC Animation Adapts Hush
80 Years of The Bat is a column created to celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved
Read moreHigh Life: A Visual Sci-Fi Slow Boil
For years, I’ve heard the name of French filmmaker and writer Claire Denis (The Stars at Noon) bandied about in
Read moreUnder The Silver Lake: A Sun-Drenched Neo-Film-Noir
Genre as a concept is an interesting beast. If you’re willing to embrace stories, you might find yourself attracted to
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