A done-to-death premise, this iteration isn’t unique enough to be noteworthy but does feature some creepy moments and bloody kills. On Hell Night, a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Happy Hell Night (1992)
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)
Good atmosphere, a modest amount of decent practical effects and gore, and an attractive and talented cast don’t necessarily equal success. On their way …continue reading The Daily Dig: Satan’s Slave (1976)
A true cult horror, clever marketing gave this South American low-budget film proper legs to build up a legend around its final sequence. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Snuff (1975)
A clumsy story filled with horror lore and possibly the first appearance of Michael Myers, this is requisite viewing for its history alone. Traveling …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Devil’s Rain (1975)
The #MeToo reckoning helped level the inequity of filmmaking, but this is a rare example of a film daring to display its guilt on …continue reading The Daily Dig: To The Devil a Daughter (1976)
A half-hearted effort using a common premise is short on gags, lacking acting chops, and forgettable — but features rad cover art. When her …continue reading The Daily Dig: Rest In Pieces (1987)
“The Believers” is a solid, under-the-radar thriller with an unbelievably strong cast and a script from “Twin Peaks” creator Mark Frost. A recently widowed …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Believers (1987)
“Mortuary” is a good film that loses itself with misdirection, but worth a watch for an early performance from “Wild” Bill Paxton. Christie’s father …continue reading The Daily Dig: Mortuary (1983)
A quirky, sadistic, hard to find film that grew a cult fan base through bootlegs and finally emerged proper in the age of Blu-ray. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Undertaker (1988)
