“Ghost Town” is slick looking with decent effects, but that can’t make up for a languishing story that feels unfinished and unfocused. A deputy …continue reading The Daily Dig: Ghost Town (1988)
A story of a man driven mad by a ghost, this film is driven by the one and only Vincent Price and some excellent …continue reading The Daily Dig: Diary of A Madman (1963)
One of the better adaptations of Lovecraft, “The Resurrected” has plenty of effects to please gorehounds as well as some story depth. A private …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Resurrected (1991)
One of William Castle’s lesser-known films, “The Night Walker” relies on a strong score and makeup by Bud Westmore for its scares. A widow …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Night Walker (1964)
Bill Paxton’s performance in “The Vagrant” is criminally overlooked; a solid horror-comedy with a great antagonist in Marshall Bell. A man buys a new …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Vagrant (1992)
“Godsend” is a good, unsettling, psychological horror with great casting that never quite steps into the dark holes of fear it needed to. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Godsend (1980)
A well-paced suspense film from the director of “Friday the 13th”, “A Stranger is Watching” is a solid pseudo-slasher with an evil Rip Torn. …continue reading The Daily Dig: A Stranger is Watching (1982)
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)
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)
“Bad Moon” really highlights the beauty of the PNW, and a strong performance along with Steve Johnson’s makeup FX make this a hidden treat. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Bad Moon (1996)
