A chilling, expertly crafted noir inspired by true crime, “The Hitch-Hiker” is a potent look at flawed masculinity from a female filmmaker. The Hitch-Hiker …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Castle may have been known for his clever marketing, but “House on Haunted Hill” proves there was substance behind his legendary style. In 1959, …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Inspired by a chilling true story, “The Sadist” is a nasty and intense little film for its time and still manages to captivate and …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Sadist (1962)
“Altered States” is an intense, thought-provoking, and enjoyable viewing experience — a mind-bending dive into psychedelic mysticism. Altered States is a visually abrasive quest …continue reading Flashback Friday: Altered States (1980)
It’s campy, ridiculous, and impossible to take seriously, but “Attack of the Crab Monsters” is also full of heart and wildly entertaining. Popular wisdom …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: Attack of the Crab Monsters
Long before Scream, there was the smart and entertaining “How to Make a Monster” meta-horror film that tops Joe Dante’s list of favorites. When …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: How to Make a Monster (1958)
Over-the-top scenes of nudity threatened to make this laughable, but the plot of “Arabella” attracted me enough to keep it interesting. A writer uses …continue reading The Daily Dig: Arabella Black Angel (1989)
A good mystery, stellar cinematography, and heavy drama make for an upper-echelon installment to the Giallo sub-genre. The death of a private investigator leads …continue reading The Daily Dig: My Dear Killer (1972)
It’s not hard to understand why Joe Dante is so inspired by “The Last Man on Earth” given its undeniable impact and influence on …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Last Man on Earth (1964)
A crime thriller without the cops, the Welsh thriller “Darklands” relies on little blood and gags to get its point across. A reporter investigates …continue reading The Daily Dig: Darklands (1996)
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