An exquisite throwback to classic gothic horror, “Dawn Breaks” is stunning and boasts one of the genre’s most sumptuous soundtracks. I remember in the …continue reading Panic Fest: Dawn Breaks Behind the Eyes (2021)
Completists might suffer through this to earn their stripes and ironic contrarians may call it a cheesy masterpiece, but it’s pure garbage. A mad …continue reading The Daily Dig: Zaat (1971)
Directionless and vapid, “Hellgate” fails to fulfill even its own laid out clichés as it rode direct to video with a pitifully literal cover. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Hellgate (1989)
Harrowing topics are dealt with passively, focusing on erstwhile horror tactics rather than addressing trauma with poignant action and thoughtful allegory. After the passing …continue reading The Daily Dig: Grandmother’s House (1988)
“Scarecrows” brings gritty realism, great practical effects and some well-paced comedy into a retro style slasher with potential cult classic status. I didn’t have …continue reading Reel Review: Scarecrows (2018)
Despite strong performances, considerable nostalgic charm and a great setup, “Skeletons in the Closet” falls short of its enormous potential. Skeletons in the Closet …continue reading Reel Review: Skeletons in the Closet (2018)
Never Open the Door is an effective homage to old school horror, with a modern sensibility, that delivers in both style and substance. When …continue reading Reel Review: Never Open the Door (2014)
It’s Halloween 1989 and Sam and Josh are attempting to have one more memorable Halloween before graduating from high school. On their way to …continue reading Reel Review: The Barn
The Neon Dead is about an unemployed recent college graduate named Allison (Marie Barker) who discovers that her new home is occupied by a …continue reading Reel Review: The Neon Dead
80s horror homages are red hot right now and, with the recent runaway success of Netflix’s original series The Stranger Things, don’t expect that …continue reading Reel Review: Lake Nowhere
