An impossibly long eighties horror that wasn’t released until the nineties, this low-budget cult hit brings a true grassroots vibe. A group of students …continue reading The Daily Dig: Fatal Exam (1990)
A sub-genre template with all the requisite nudity and impalement, “Graduation Day” may be required viewing for slasher fiends of all types. After a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Graduation Day (1981)
This slasher is shot well and features Savini’s makeup work, but they fumble what could have been a poignant and impactful story. A reporter …continue reading The Daily Dig: Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
A good slasher/thriller from the 80s, “Death Valley” features a noteworthy cast of old steady hands and a trigger happy new face. Billy goes …continue reading The Daily Dig: Death Valley (1982)
Who doesn’t love an anthology of scary bedtime stories? Good cinematography and serviceable special effects bookend this fun flick. A babysitting Uncle tries to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Deadtime Stories (1986)
We chat with horror legend Nicholas Vince about his career, his iconic performance in “Hellraiser”, and his new autobiographical play. THIS EPISODE: INTERVIEW WITH …continue reading New Horror Express: Nicholas Vince
“The Slayer” is a pseudo-slasher film that employs a popular tactic from the VHS-heyday: killer cover art but underwhelming content. Stranded on an abandoned …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Slayer (1982)
A plot-less mess of a film, the only redeeming parts are the expertly fabricated creatures and a New Wave/Rockabilly Punk soundtrack. Hobgoblins escape from …continue reading The Daily Dig: Hobgoblins (1988)
This is another film using a real-life threat as the source of terror, but a silly supernatural twist strips it of all effectiveness. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Jaws of Satan (1981)
A traditional ghost story motivated by revenge, “Grave Secrets” focuses on floating home goods and rural tropes rather than real scares. The owner of …continue reading The Daily Dig: Grave Secrets (1989)
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