A lack of focus made the early eighties slasher “Final Exam” a product better sold for parts rather than enjoyed as a whole. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Final Exam (1981)
This middling tale of an evil family features brilliant locations and Hollywood’s most unheralded star couple, Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross. An American architect …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Legacy (1978)
This disaster thriller seems like a made-for-TV flick but features a couple of bloody good practical effects and a Lalo Schifrin score. A deranged …continue reading The Daily Dig: Rollercoaster (1977)
Scream Factory TV presents JOE DANTE’S FILM INFERNO, a marathon of the horror icon’s favorite films, on September 3rd at 12 pm PT (3 …continue reading Joe Dante’s Film Inferno
Great eighties’ practical gross-out effects are sure to please gore hounds, and you should expect nothing less from Roger Corman’s studio. Biologically altered, killer …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Nest (1987)
A beautiful transfer and brilliant sets make this familiar feeling, fifties horror a must-watch for fans of the history of the genre. A scientist …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blood of the Vampire (1958)
An eighties cheesy delight, “The Brain” spends its time on whimsical practical effects instead of its underlying message of cultish trends. A mad scientist …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Brain (1988)
Brilliant SFX makeup and some true horror moments make this otherwise mediocre film stick out among the late ’80s direct-to-video crowd. Fleeing with a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Scarecrows (1988)
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)
It’s a little bit “Men in Black” and a little bit “Body Snatchers”, with the visceral direction of “Henry” director John McNaughton. An alien …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Borrower (1991)
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