
Decent practical effects and makeup, plus an interesting story of how the film was saved from obscurity, make this one fun but nothing more. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Scared Stiff (1987)
Decent practical effects and makeup, plus an interesting story of how the film was saved from obscurity, make this one fun but nothing more. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Scared Stiff (1987)
A flat film based on true events akin to “Burke and Hare” — it might need as many adaptations as that story to get …continue reading The Daily Dig: Apprentice to Murder (1988)
Debauchery, taboo, betrayals, nudity, and of course, beautiful Italians abound in this pseudo-Giallo packed with twists and turns. A widower does his best to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Smile Before Death (1972)
An overlooked slasher likely found on most genre filmmakers’ list of influences, featuring great practical effects from John Carl Buechler. A group of camping …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Prey (1983)
In our new column, we share the latest Blu-ray releases from our favorite indie distributors — from cult classics to long-lost gems. The holidays …continue reading Indie Release Radar (Feb 2022)
“The Retaliators” is a gritty and gory revenge film that may not be groundbreaking, but it’s certainly a hell of an entertaining ride. A …continue reading FrightFest 2021 Review: The Retaliators
“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)
The artsy opening of “Kolobos” devolves into a gore fest with unbridled direction, with a plot that loses its focus but never its guts. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Kolobos (1999)
A mess of editing can’t ruin an endearing gothic flick that holds some Sid Haig trivia, as well as reflections of classic horror films. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blood Bath (1966)
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the value of movies. And while streaming ruled 2020, physical media still has a place …continue reading Resolving to Collect More in 2021