Well shot with a killer soundtrack, “Bad Dreams” is a great example of a ‘better than most’ genre film that slipped through the cracks. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Bad Dreams (1988)
Over-the-top gore and scares make up for a timeworn plot and poor execution in this Video Nasty, also released as “The Witch”. A Reverend …continue reading The Daily Dig: Superstition (1982)
Like an 80’s VHS Horror version of “The Expendables”, “The Dungeonmaster” gathered renowned, low budget cult filmmakers for a single effort. A man with …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Dungeonmaster (1984)
On this week’s Cheer and Loathing, it’s all about lady killers and epic endings as we discuss “Sleepaway Camp” and “April Fool’s Day”. THIS EPISODE: …continue reading Cheer and Loathing: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Heavy, horrorful implications and sequences are somewhat diminished by a low-budget production and acting but presage real-life massacres. Three children born during an eclipse …continue reading The Daily Dig: Bloody Birthday (1981)
A true art film, “Born of Fire” is rife with symbolism and opulent visuals in the vein of Jodorowsky, by way of Turkey and …continue reading The Daily Dig: Born of Fire (1987)
A contemporary attempt at a classic, with a goth punk vibe, it features a strong performance from Anthony Perkins and great visuals. Dr. Jekyll, …continue reading The Daily Dig: Edge of Sanity (1989)
A stylized achievement of cinematography with a story that inspired genre films for decades, this hidden gem was saved by Troma. Aspiring filmmaker Vinny …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Last Horror Film (1982)
It may sound like a formulaic co-ed slasher, but the surprisingly smart and fun “House on Sorority Row” is in a class all to …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The House on Sorority Row (1983)
Even with the original Shock Rocker Alice Cooper, “Monster Dog” is never able to fully exploit the close relationship of Horror and Metal. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Monster Dog (1984)