Posts Tagged ‘horror’
Verotika Blu-ray Review: A Comic Book Horror Anthology Come to Life
Sometimes good, too often comically bad but it seems that’s what Danzig’s goal was here: to make a purposely bad, live action comic book.
Read MoreBurnt Offerings Blu-ray Review: Not the Average Haunted House Movie
The more mentally distraught the family becomes the more the house regenerates
Read MoreHouse of the Long Shadows Blu-ray Review: Four Horror Icons Enter an Old Dark House
Vincent Price casually calls Lee a “bitch.” Good stuff.
Read MoreGrave Images Blu-ray Review: A Low Budget “Tales from the Crypt” Knock-Off
its 86 minutes of cliches and tired tales.
Read MoreCinema Sentries 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
The Sentries offer suggestions for the movie/TV lover in your life.
Read MoreNightwing / Shadow of the Hawk Double Feature Blu-ray Review: Two Not-Too-Bad Supernatural Spookers
Nightwing packs a better punch and carries a bigger coup stick than Shadow of the Hawk but both are worth a watch.
Read MoreBlack Sabbath Blu-ray Review: A Touch of Bava in the Night
Having a piece of Bava on a lustrous Blu-ray is always a gift.
Read MoreCujo Blu-ray Review: A Straightforward Thriller with Modest Chills
A highly flawed, but at times intense dog attack / family soap opera.
Read MoreThe Black Phone 4K UHD Review: Unnerving Kidnapping Tale
An unusually successful modern horror thriller set in the ‘70s has scares, creepiness, and a surprising number of human touches.
Read MoreNight of the Demons 2 Blu-ray Review: Angela Comes Back, Better
A surprisingly fun follow-up that runs with the original’s premise in unique new directions, including an ass-kicking nun.
Read MoreNight of the Demons 4K UHD Review: Shameless & Shameful Evil Dead Rip-off
A beautiful 4K release of a movie tailor-made for Halloween parties, not so great for just watching.
Read MoreBook Review: Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope by Brad Weismann
Certainly not the first book of its kind, but honestly one of the more enjoyable ones.
Read MoreCity of the Living Dead 4K UHD Review: Where Zombies Are Ghosts
A new 4K release of Lucio Fulci’s incomprehensible but atmospheric and gory supernatural zombie thriller.
Read MoreA Taste of Blood (2020) Blu-ray Review: These Vampires Aren’t Sexy but the Soundtrack Is
Dubbing debacle aside, A Taste of Blood was easy to stomach.
Read MoreMutant Blast Blu-ray Review: A Witty, Weird, Gorific Blast
I laughed and said “WTF?” many times
Read MoreNightbreed 4K UHD Review: Clive Barker’s Monster Mess
The follow-up to Hellraiser had a bumpy time getting to cinemas, and its theatrical release is given the 4K treatment.
Read MoreSwamp Thing (1982) Blu-ray Review: Wes Craven’s Beauty and the (Bayou) Beast
Wes Craven’s Swamp Thing is a delightful beauty and the (bayou) beast tale filled with comic book action and is mostly kid friendly, at least it was for us 80s kids.
Read MoreMidsummer Scream 2023 Review, Part 1: The Things I Saw on Saturday
A variety of scary things were on display at Midsummer Scream.
Read MoreMidsummer Scream 2023: Hall of Shadows Review: Each Attraction Showcased an Impressive Amount of Work
I would have appreciated them even more if I wasn’t rushing through them in abject terror!
Read MoreCreepshow Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Review: The Best E.C. Screamer Ever Put on Film
Creepshow depicts five stories of scum getting their due.
Read MoreThe Vault (2017) Blu-ray Review: Heist Goes Wrong, Phantom Turned Loose
I let critical (over) thinking go and enjoyed the rest of this loony 91-minute-long ride.
Read MoreChildren of the Corn (1984) Blu-ray Review: The Corn Kids Bring New Meaning to Cult Classic
Children of the Corn remains both fascinating and disturbing as it spins its terrible tale of a town overcome by frenzied youth
Read MoreTrapped Alive Blu-ray Review: An ’80s Hodgepodge of Horror Tropes That Collapses Fast
Trapped Alive misses the mark by trying to be and do too much while somehow doing nearly nothing at all.
Read MoreTwo Witches Blu-ray Review: Two Witches Casts a Classic Horror Spell
Hinges creak, shadows creep, candles flicker, and danger lurks in shadowy places throughout this instant horror classic.
Read MoreThe Dark (1979) Blu-ray Review: I’d Be Okay If It Had Stayed in the Dark
It isn’t terrible but I wasn’t afraid of The Dark.
Read MoreDead Silence (2007) 4K UHD Review: Scary Dolls Don’t Do Anything
James Wan’s far less popular follow-up to Saw has atmosphere, visual style supporting a story that never really works.
Read MoreHeartland of Darkness Blu-ray Review: Linnea Quigley’s Lost Movie
The score is pretty good as well but Linnea is tops, or topless rather. Twice!
Read MoreThe House That Screamed Blu-ray Review: A Hallmark of European Horror
A super creepy and complex tale of murder and sexual hysteria.
Read MoreThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 4K UHD Steelbook Review: Grinding Relentless Horror Classic
The grimy horror redefining classic re-emerges on 4K with a filmic presentation that emphasizes the grueling naturalistic film.
Read MoreDeadly Games Blu-ray Review: More Like Slays of Our Lives
An enjoyable movie with some solid kills, lots of creepy scenes, and some well-rounded nudity. Hubba hubba.
Read MoreGhostriders Blu-ray Review: They Aren’t Just in the Sky!
Edward D. Wood, Jr. would be proud.
Read MoreBones and All Blu-ray Review: A Heartbreaking and Accomplished Tale of Young Love
An unorthodox but brutally tender love story.
Read MoreHalloween Ends Blu-ray Review: Rights Many of the Wrongs Committed by Halloween Kills
An expectedly decisive but actually refreshing end to David Gordon Green’s modern Halloween trilogy.
Read MoreThe Kindred (1987) Blu-ray Review: Practical Effects, Impractical Storytelling
A late ’80s practical effects showcase has an overbusy story that simultaneously has too much and not enough going on.
Read MoreSomething in the Dirt Movie Review: A Masterpiece of Cosmic, Organic Horror
The film is like a dark sci-fi/horror version of My Dinner with Andre.
Read MoreThe Count Yorga Collection Blu-ray Review: Vampire Wreaks Havoc in California! Read All About It!
A great “modern” take on the classic gothic vampire genre.
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Me (1981) Blu-ray Review: Canuxploitation Slasher Slog
Canada produced slasher movie boasts “six bizarre murders”, actually boasts bizarre plot twists that strain credibility and storytelling.
Read MoreThe Amusement Park Blu-ray Review: Romero’s Most Imaginative and Bleakest Film
An incredibly chilling early effort by the late, great George A. Romero exploring society’s ignorance towards aging and the much older generation.
Read MoreMan of a Thousand Faces Blu-ray Review: James Cagney Plays Lon Chaney
Cagney plays Chaney well, in his own unique way.
Read MoreEvent Horizon 4K UHD Review: Atmospheric Space Chiller
Despite a disappointing box office, this space horror film deserves the cult reputation built up in the years since its release.
Read MoreCandyman (1992) 4K UHD Review: Urban Legend, Urban Horror
The original adaptation of Clive Barker’s short story explores the horror of crossing racial and class lines.
Read MoreBook Review: It’s Alive! by Julian David Stone
Julian David Stone brings to life the world of 1930s Hollywood as it lumbers out of the silent era and into the universe of sound.
Read MoreHappy Friday the 13th! Friday the 13th Part 3 Now Available on Limited Edition Blu-ray SteelBook
News of Friday the 13th releases.
Read MoreScreams of a Winter Night Blu-ray Review: Has a Certain Charm
A small, late-’70s cult item that deserves some attention.
Read MoreSXSW 2022 Review: Master
Mariama Diallo’s narrative logics and ideas are in the right place, even if some of them don’t always stick the landing.
Read MoreAlligator (1980) 4K Ultra HD Review: Jaws in the Sewers
One of the better Jaws retreads has an unusually intelligent script for a monster movie, and fun monster antics.
Read MoreMad Love (1935) Blu-ray Review: Grotesque ’30 Body Horror
Beautifully shot German expressionist style American horror film, with Peter Lorre’s English debut as a mad doctor.
Read MoreKrampus: The Naughty Cut Makes Blu-ray Debut December 7th, 2021 from Scream Factory
Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, and David Koechner, this holiday fan favorite is a wonderfully dark and subversive holiday film.
Read MoreUniversal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection 4K Ultra HD Review: Four Classic Horrors
Universal releases a 4K collection of their most iconic horror titles from the early 20th century.
Read MoreDeath Screams (1982) Blu-ray Review: Regional ’80s Slasher Artifact
Obscure ’80s North Carolina slasher movie offers a window into indie cinema history. Also, blood and boobs.
Read MoreChildren of the Corn (1984) 4K Ultra HD Review: Beating Up Kids in 4K
A rare early faithful adaptation of a Stephen King story shines in this new 4K restoration.
Read MoreAlone in the Dark (1982) Blu-ray Review: A Fun and Superior ’80s Cult Thriller
The film remains one of the hidden gems of the entire horror genre.
Read MoreThe Last Man on Earth Blu-ray Review: A Classic Adaptation of Richard Matheson’s Celebrated Novel
This is hands-down one of the more memorable apocalyptic thrillers ever made.
Read MoreFriday the 13th 8 Movie Collection Blu-ray Review: The Paramount Films
If you are a casual fan and wouldn’t mind owning these films at a reasonable price, then this set is for you.
Read MoreHail to the Deadites Movie Review: Evil Dead’s Biggest Fans
A charming documentary about the most dedicated (read: obsessive) fans of the cult classic Evil Dead trilogy.
Read MoreWerewolves Within Movie Review: A Hair-Raising Horror-Comedy
A hair-raising horror comedy with Christie-esque mystery, a colorful acting ensemble, and Ace of Base.
Read MoreHunter Hunter Blu-ray Review: A Unique and Bold Entry in Modern Horror
It is not afraid to go off the rails, and it does teach you some valuable lessons
Read MoreThe Stylist Blu-ray Review: Director Jill Gevargizian Is out to Change the Horror Genre
The Stylist is not just about the plight of isolation and social dysfunction from the viewpoint of women, but also that of working women.
Read MoreThe Amusement Park Movie Review: George A. Romero’s Lost Film on the Horrors of Old Age
It doesn’t have the gore of Romero’s pure horror films, but the psychological and emotional torment is more frightening than a momentary glimpse of blood and guts.
Read MoreDay of the Animals Blu-ray Review: A Standout of the Nature-Gone-Awry Genre
This release being the first from Severin that I’ve ever owned, I was very impressed.
Read MoreThe Retreat (2021) Movie Review: A Purely Functional Trip-from-Hell Thriller
A functional thrill ride that expands upon its simple premise by putting queer protagonists at the center.
Read MoreIsle of the Dead (1945) Blu-ray Review: Atmospheric Chiller from Val Lewton
The second of Boris Karloff’s three movies with producer Val Lewton is an atmospheric chiller about disease, vampirism, and madness.
Read MoreThe Vigil Movie Review: A Minimalist Exercise in Paralyzing Grief
An insidiously eerie yet affecting experience.
Read MoreLovecraft Country: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: We Are Not Monsters
Slipshod storytelling mars an otherwise nifty twist on old pulp fiction.
Read MoreTremors (1990) 4K Ultra HD Review: Monster Movie in Perfection
An extras-packed new release of the early ’90s monster movie that, in its very small way, is kind of perfect.
Read MoreSundance 2021 Review: ‘Censor’ Is a Perceptive Fever Dream
Prano Bailey-Bond’s feature directorial debut commendably balances audience perception of horror with genre mechanics.
Read MoreSaint Maud Movie Review: A Devilishly Terrific Directorial Debut
At 84 minutes, Saint Maud is a twisted, performance-driven look at the human psyche of Biblical proportions.
Read MoreTourist Trap (VHS Retro Big Box Collection) Review: A Solid, Offbeat Flick
A late ’70s cult horror gem with ideas, even if those ideas are not entirely successful.
Read MoreDaughters of Darkness (1971) 4K Ultra HD Review: Mysterious, Sensuous Vampire Story
A mysterious and sumptuously produced film about a newlywed woman finding monsters on her honeymoon, supernatural and otherwise.
Read More5-Movie Collection from the Written Works of Stephen King Blu-ray Review
Most of the high-def presentations will satisfy fans of the modern-day King of horror.
Read MoreKindred (2020) Movie Review: A Nearly Surface-Level Chiller
Tamara Lawrance carries this viable paranoid thriller with ease and articulacy.
Read MoreThe Deeper You Dig Blu-ray Review: A Terrific Low-budget Horror
A perfect addition to your Halloween viewing schedule.
Read MorePossessor Movie Review: Layered with Terror
Brandon Cronenberg’s sophomore effort is ridden with anxiety, distress, and shock. But you’ll crave for more.
Read MoreShivers Blu-ray Review: My Favorite Horror Film Ever
David Cronenberg’s controversial and super underrated 1975 feature debut celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Read MoreEntwined Movie Review: An Ingenious yet Underdeveloped Horror Pic
An atmosphere creepy woods picture with masterful ideas that often become tangled up.
Read MoreI’m Thinking of Ending Things Movie Review: Charlie Kaufman’s Eccentric Foray into Horror
A slow-burn melancholic horror romance only someone like Charlie Kaufman can pull off.
Read MoreDream Demon Blu-ray Review: Newly-Unearthed ’80s Horror Fantasy
Rarely scary, but visually gripping, an unsuccessful attempt to copy Nightmare on Elm Street scores as a fantasy film.
Read MoreRelic (2020) Movie Review: Gritty Familial Horror with Supernatural Elements
Natalie Erika James’ directorial debut offers a blend of lingering frights and melancholia.
Read MoreThe Flesh and the Fiends Blu-ray Review: Selling Corpses in Scotland
Donald Pleasence steals the show.
Read MoreThe Woman Blu-ray Review: Dares to Depict the Dark Side of the American Family
The great folks at Arrow continue their amazing streak with Lucky McKee’s notorious 2011 shocker in a new 4K restoration.
Read MoreUniversal Horror Collection Volume 5 Blu-ray Review: Woman Versus Beast
The beast is man.
Read MoreThe Invisible Man (2020) Blu-ray Review: We Needed to See More of Him
It’s like watching Jaws without the shark.
Read MoreIn Search of Dracula Blu-ray Review: A Bloody Good Documentary
Before he was Saruman, Christopher Lee starred ten times as Dracula. He narrates this informative feature-length exploration of the infamous count and the history of the vampire.
Read MoreThe Wolf House Movie Review: Child’s Imagination Meets Real-life Horror
Masquerade as propaganda, the Chilean film marries horror with a child’s imagination, and the result is equally appalling and spectacular.
Read MoreThe Other Lamb Movie Review: A Surface-Level Lucid Nightmare
A flawed yet nostalgic homage to ’70s horror lore and simultaneous grim allegory for the trials of adolescence.
Read MoreMy Bloody Valentine (1981) Blu-ray Review: Superb Slasher Restored
One of the best ’80s slasher films, My Bloody Valentine returns to Blu-ray with newly restored video and audio.
Read MoreDeadly Manor Blu-ray Review: A Complete and Total Dud
I’m not one prone to hyperbole but Deadly Manor might be the stupidest movie I’ve ever seen.
Read MoreEdge of the Axe Blu-ray Review: Careful with That Axe, Psycho Killer
Arrow Video presents this late entry into the slasher genre that spends too much time developing character when it should be chopping up bodies with an axe.
Read MoreZombi Child Movie Review: A Slow Exploration of Voodoo and Adolescence
A meditative zombie flick that revitalizes the genre while simultaneously exploring its origins.
Read MoreThe Sonata Movie Review: Safe, Self-aware, and Focussed
It marries the physical and mental facets of horror.
Read MoreThe Lighthouse Blu-ray Review: A Shining Beacon of Excellence
A two-hander where your two hands will be firmly embedded in your armrests.
Read MoreIT Chapter Two Blu-ray Review: We All Bloat Down Here
In which Pennywise, the shapeshifting killer clown, strikes back! And scares no one.
Read MoreStephen King’s Storm of the Century (1999) DVD Review: Intriguing Premise at Snail’s Pace
Perhaps the best of the run of Stephen King TV movies, Storm is atmospheric, creepy, and slow, slow, slow.
Read MoreThe Dead Center Blu-ray Review: Mostly Effective Psychological Horror
Primer’s Shane Carruth stars in psychological and supernatural horror tale, where a suicide returns from the dead… but not alone.
Read MoreRingu Collection Blu-ray Review: Ghostly Revenge, Again and Again
Four weird, gripping and often terrifying films of spectral revenge that began the J-horror boom are now on Blu-ray.
Read MoreScars of Dracula Blu-ray Review: A Bit of a Retread but Still Enjoyable
While understandably not held in high regard, there’s still some fun to be had seeing Lee back as the Count.
Read MoreNightmare Beach Blu-ray Review: Somebody Wake Me Up
Slasher horror meets spring break comedy in this terrible ’80s hybrid from schlock master Umberto Lenzi.
Read MoreMidsommar Blu-ray Review: Unsettling in Any Season
Ari Aster’s follow-up to Hereditary confirms his unique talent.
Read MoreThe Prey Blu-ray Review: Pray You’ll Never Have to Watch
Arrow Video does an excellent job presenting this should-have-been forgotten slasher in a very nice package.
Read MoreThe Hills Have Eyes, Part 2 Blu-ray Review: Flashback City
Arrow Video does a nice job spiffing up this movie that is so bad even the director disowned it.
Read MoreHarpoon (2019) Movie Review: A Gory, Gutsy, Giddy Voyage
Filled with blood and betrayal, Harpoon is sometimes tough to swallow, but easy to love.
Read MoreHellraiser (1987) Blu-ray Review: Clive Barker’s Semi-professional Debut
An erotic and grotesque twist on a haunted house story, with an unsettling horrific vision that supersedes some film-making fumbles.
Read MoreFantastic Fest 2019 Review: Koko-di Koko-da: Horror Through Repetition
Dying over and over shouldn’t be fun, but Koko-di Koko-da sure is a creepy joyride.
Read MoreThe Banana Splits Movie Blu-ray Review: The Bananas Dole out Some Death
Take a live-action kids show from the ’60s and throw in some creative murders with lots of gore, and it’s a win-win! Right?
Read MoreAlice, Sweet Alice Blu-ray Review: Has Surprisingly Aged Very Well
Alfred Sole’s underrated shocker gets a new, superb upgrade courtesy of Arrow.
Read MoreScary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Review: Terrifyingly Serviceable
Hardly any scary stories to tell.
Read MoreThe Leopard Man (1943) Blu-ray Review: Subtle, Underrated ’40s Chiller
A disappointment to its creators on release, The Leopard Man is one of Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur’s hidden gems.
Read MoreUniversal Horror Collection, Volume 2 Blu-ray Review: Atwill Employment, Mostly
Scream Factory brings us four classics from the vault starring the legendary talents of Lionel Atwill and George Zucco.
Read MoreMidsommar Movie Review: A Luminous Hellscape
Beautifully nightmarish and insidious with a tremendous Florence Pugh performance.
Read MoreUniversal Horror Collection, Volume 1 Blu-ray Review: Bela Lugosi Versus Boris Karloff
A nice collection of four films starring the Universal Horror icons.
Read MoreFrankenstein Created Woman (Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray Review: Hammer Created a Gothic Tale of Revenge
Scream Factory created a Blu-ray for fans to enjoy and study.
Read MoreUs Blu-ray Review: A Stunning Second Effort by Jordan Peele
The writer/director crafts a horrifying portrait of humanity forced to look at itself, definite flaws and all.
Read MoreThirst (2009) Blu-ray Review: A Wicked Love Story
A stylish, disturbing, and super cool tale of vampirism from one of the finest Korean directors alive.
Read MoreStarfish (2019) Movie Review: A Wonderfully Ambitious Sci-Fi Pic About Grief
Starfish has a jumbled narrative yet is wonderfully jumbled due to its inventiveness and focus on human emotion.
Read MoreThe Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires Blu-ray Review: The Genre Blending Works Well
“You got your horror on my martial arts!”
“You got your martial arts in my horror!”
John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars Blu-ray Review: Sad Retread from a Master
This rote sci-fi horror thriller from a former master has some good ideas that it does nothing with.
Read MoreThe Skin of the Teeth Movie Review: A Rare Queer Horror Flick Done with Effort and Intent
A terrifically inviting and rather progressive thriller.
Read MoreTribeca 2019 Review: In Fabric Is Terrifically Sewn Together
An atmospheric horror-comedy with classic schlock value.
Read MoreThe Brain (1988) Blu-ray Review: Giant Brain Eats Man
A ridiculous, fun ’80s horror sci-fi flick about a man-eating alien brain with hypnotic powers.
Read MoreThe Wind (2018) Movie Review: A Traditional Psychological Thriller with Unsettling Flair
A promising feature-film debut that provides effective scares despite its loose structure.
Read MoreMonstrosity (1987) / Weirdo: The Beginning (1989) Blu-rays Review: Why? WHY?
Garagehouse Pictures releases a pair of awful horror obscurities which may either induce vomiting, blindness, or death, depending on how lucky you are.
Read MoreUs Movie Review: Discomforting and Hauntingly Ambiguous
Jordan Peele’s sophomore effort is another simplistic look at the dark parts of humanity.
Read MoreKolobos Blu-ray Review: Terrible Name, Even Worse Movie
A ’90s slasher has plenty of violence and little else.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Sweetheart Is a Terrific Creature Feature
A simple yet effective throwback to classic monster movie fare.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Wounds Is Indeed Rather Hurtful
Wounds starts off promising before slowly going off the rails with its overly ambiguous premise.
Read MoreSuspiria (2018) Blu-ray Review: Wildly Reinvented, Massively Flawed
This remake of the 1977 horror classic completely reinvents the story, rarely for the better, and is very, very long.
Read MoreSundance 2019 Review: Velvet Buzzsaw Is Wonderfully Chaotic
Velvet Buzzsaw is incredibly off-kilter and grotesque yet brilliant.
Read MoreThe House That Would Not Die (1970) Blu-ray Review: A Clear Case of Repossession
Barbara Stanwyck’s lackluster TV-movie debut is pulled out of the vault by Kino Lorber.
Read MoreHalloween (2018) Blu-ray Review: A Pleasing Sequel
Eleven films into the franchise and Halloween is suddenly looking fresh again.
Read MoreZombie: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition (1979) Blu-ray Review: A Real Eye-Opener
Blue Underground gives Lucio Fulci’s groundbreaking “massacre-piece” a gorgeous new 4K restoration, and the results are even more shocking than ever.
Read MoreJohn Carpenter’s The Fog Movie Review: A Thrilling Ghost Story
Even though the story has room for improvement, The Fog is an entertaining horror movie that does a lot of things right.
Read MoreBook Review: The Teenage Slasher Movie Book by J.A. Kerswell
A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated overview of the reviled, but ever popular, slasher-movie genre.
Read MoreHorrors of Malformed Men Blu-ray Review: Complete Malformed Japanese Madness
Teruo Ishii’s strangest film of murder, doppelgangers, and the titular malformed men finally makes it to Blu-ray.
Read MoreMarrowbone (2018) Blu-ray Review: A Cure for Insomnia
A talented young cast and impressive production pieces can’t save this meandering debut from Sergio G. Sánchez.
Read MoreGodmonster of Indian Flats Blu-ray Review: Please, Don’t Act So Sheepish
The American Genre Film Archive and Something Weird Video present something so delightfully awful, it’ll leave you ecstatically screaming “Ewe!”
Read MoreBook Review: Alien: The Cold Forge by Alex White
A compelling alien tale that fits the established mold while keeping you guessing to the very end.
Read MoreA Quiet Place Blu-ray Review: Shhhhhh
Surprisingly effect horror film from that goofy guy in The Office.
Read MoreThe Last House on the Left Blu-ray Review: A Video Nasty Gets Its Day
Wes Craven’s first film gets an excellent new set from Arrow Video.
Read MoreHereditary Movie Review: Give Toni Collette the Best Actress Oscar
The film itself is a twisted experience that had me quivering by the time the credits rolled.
Read MoreThe Bloodthirsty Trilogy Blu-ray Review: Dracula Goes East
Three Japanese movies directed by Michio Yamamoto that involve Western-style vampires, with style, atmosphere, and some decent sprays of blood.
Read MoreAnnihilation Blu-ray Review: Alex Garland Annihilates the Sophomore Slump
Garland follows up his impressive directorial debut on Ex Machina with another unsettling sci-fi tale.
Read MoreSchlock (1973) Blu-ray Review: The Dawn of Landis
John Landis’ campy homage to classic monster movies surfaces in High-Definition for a limited time from Turbine Media Group.
Read MoreKiller Klowns from Outer Space Blu-ray Review: Because Killer Klowns Not from Outer Space Simply Wouldn’t Sell
Thirty years later, I still get excited by how absurd it is.
Read MoreThe Crazies (1973) Blu-ray Review: The Best Kind of Crazy
The best version yet of an influential classic.
Read MoreTribeca Film Festival 2018 Review: Cargo Is a Powerful Zombie Drama
Cargo puts a refreshing spin on the zombie genre and is anchored by a career-best Martin Freeman performance.
Read MoreBasket Case (1982) Blu-ray Review: Enthusiastically Silly and Sleazy
Frank Henenlotter’s feature debut comes on a ridiculously stuffed Blu-ray, a must for any fan.
Read MoreKiller Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Blu-ray Review: Krazy, Kampy Fun
Take a ride on the nightmare merry-go-round with Arrow Video’s excellent restoration of the Chiodo brothers’ cult classic.
Read MoreLeatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Blu-ray Review: Indie Codependent
The Warner Archive Collection revs up the gas for Jeff Burr’s controversial buzzer.
Read MoreSurvival Sunday: The Walking Dead & Fear the Walking Dead Exclusive Fan Event Review
Not quite what you’ve come to expect from a Fathom Event, but was still worth attending.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Wrath”
“This may be the shark just waiting to be jumped.” – Shawn
Read MoreThe Maze (1953) Blu-ray 3D Review: Riddle Without a Clue
The folks at Kino Lorber Studio Classics do a real Grade-A job with one really B-Grade 3D movie.
Read MoreThe City of the Dead (1960) Blu-ray Review: A City Still Worth Visiting
After an marred first release, VCI’s second check-in to this Horror Hotel with Christopher Lee checks out.
Read MoreThe Psychopath (1966) Blu-ray Review: Columbo Goes Psycho
Robert Bloch and Freddie Francis’ unique, offbeat thriller finally hits home video thanks to Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Read MoreThe Twilight People (1972) Blu-ray Review: The Island of Dr. Romero
John Ashley and Pam Grier highlight this hilariously cheesy slice of Filipino rip-off cinema.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Worth”
“Let me fill you in on what happened in this episode: absolutely nothing nearly as exciting as it should have been.” – Kim
Read MoreHammer Films Double Feature: Maniac / Die! Die! My Darling! Blu-ray Review: How Iconic
Mill Creek pounds out a few more nail-biters from Britain’s famed house of horror.
Read MoreA Quiet Place Movie Review: Silence Has Never Been So Scary
A Quiet Place is a simplistic yet masterful gem that is destined to become a modern horror classic.
Read MoreSuspiria (1977) Blu-ray Review: Dario Argento at His Non-Giallo Peak
The only thing more beautiful than the last 12 minutes of this Synapse Films restoration are the first 86.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Still Gotta Mean Something”
“I have that good nervous feeling for next week.” – Shawn
Read MoreScalpel (1977) Blu-ray Review: Eyes with Added Face
Arrow Video releases an oft-ignored ‒ but nevertheless, awesome ‒ thriller guaranteed to get under your skin.
Read MoreUnearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary Blu-ray Review: A Documentary for the Fans
Stephen King’s underrated horror masterpiece gets an insightful documentary honoring its history.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Do Not Send Us Astray”
“I am hopeful, once again, that they’ll give me something to miss over the summer.” – Kim
Read MoreA Trio of WAC Pre-Codes: Oh, the Horror Icons!
The Warner Archive Collection presents three pre-Code rarities featuring a serendipitous number of classic early horror movie stars.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Key”
A mid-season episode made me say “I can’t wait until next week.” for the first time in years. – Shawn
Read MoreNight School (1981) Blu-ray Review: Maybe Some of It Will Rub Off on You
The Warner Archive Collection cordially invites you to attend the premiere of Rachel Ward’s slasher movie debut in High-Definition.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Dead or Alive or”
For what was mostly set up to be a time-waste episode…I was entertained and maybe that’s my new standard for this show. – Shawn
Read MoreIchi the Killer Blu-ray Review: Blood-soaked Fun
Well Go USA’s new 4K transfer of Takashi Miike’s splatter classic gives you all the gore you can handle in pristine high definition.
Read MoreEaten Alive! (1980) Blu-ray Review: Lenzi Frenzy from the Cannibal Craze
Severin Films sinks its teeth into Umberto Lenzi’s hilariously tasteless cult flick. Break out the ketchup.
Read MoreMidnighters Movie Review: Small Scale Horror
Even if they don’t quite stick the landing, the Ramsay Brothers establish themselves as a duo to watch out for.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Lost and the Plunderers”
“I hate how hard it has gotten for me to watch this show and actually enjoy it or feel anything about the characters.” – Kim
Read MoreGate II (1990) Blu-ray Review: Fun, but for Big Fans Only at Best
Scream Factory re-opens the door to the hotspot below with a stunningly clear 2K scan.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Honor”
Why didn’t they call this episode “Coral”?
Read MoreAnnihilation Movie Review: A Beautifully Horrific Piece of Science Fiction
Annihilation is a brilliant mix of sci-fi and horror that is cringe-inducing yet inviting.
Read MoreHack-O-Lantern (1988) Blu-ray Review: Every Night is Halloween
Massacre Video brings us a High-Def release of this cult Satanic Panic ’80s horror oddity.
Read MoreVictor Crowley Blu-ray Review: Why, Oh Why, Do They Keep Going into That Swamp?
If you love ’80s horror or any of the previous Hatchet movies, you owe it to yourself to give Victor Crowley a shot.
Read MoreThe Aftermath (1982) Blu-ray Review: A Little Movie with a Long Wake
VCI Entertainment re-releases Steve Barkett’s wild, low-budget post-apocalyptic cult classic co-starring the one and only Sid Haig.
Read More100 Years of Horror DVD Review: A Look Back at the Genre
Not the best of horror documentaries, but Christopher Lee more than makes up for its shortcomings.
Read MoreDeathdream (1974) Blu-ray Review: We Are the Dead of Night, We’re in the Zombie Room
Blue Underground brings the creepy Bob Clark/Alan Ormsby cult classic back to life with a gorgeous new 2K scan.
Read MoreThe Green Slime (1968) Blu-ray Review: Would You Believe It When You’re Dead?
The Warner Archive Collection gives the campy U.S./Japanese cult classic a stellar new HD transfer.
Read MorePsychotic! Movie Review: Cheech and Chong’s Millennial Mass Murder Misadventure
I’m about as apathetic toward the movie as the characters are about being murdered.
Read MoreTrailer Trauma 4: Television Trauma (2017) Blu-ray Review: TV Spots-a-Go-Go
Garagehouse Pictures unveils its most ambitious compilation ever ‒ and the result is nothing but incredible.
Read MoreIt (2017) Blu-ray Review: Growing Up Is Scary
A scarier version of Stand By Me, It offers thrills and chills and more importantly interesting characters to care about.
Read MoreHell Night (1981) Blu-ray Review: “A” for Effort
Scream Factory goes all-out for the minor low-budget college slasher flick with Linda Blair.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “How It’s Gotta Be”
“This show is the 2017-18 Green Bay Packer season, but it is headed to a much darker place.” – Kim
Read MoreRuby (1977) / Satan’s Cheerleaders Blu-rays Review: Tales from the Drive-In
VCI Entertainment goes retro with two imperfect releases for two equally flawed horror flicks.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Time For After”
“This episode brings us one step closer to ending the agony of this two-day-long half-season.” – Shawn
Read MoreThe Man with Two Brains / My Blue Heaven Blu-rays Review: Get Martinized
The Warner Archive Collection re-releases two of Steve Martin’s best films, this time in glorious High-Definition.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The King, The Widow, and Rick”
“Why do I still watch this show?” – Kim
Read MoreSilent Night, Deadly Night Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review
This season, Santa is bringing more than just presents and good cheer.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Big Scary U”
“I didn’t completely hate the episode, but I didn’t really care for it either.” – Kim
Read MoreWeb of the Spider (1971) Blu-ray Review: Get Caught in This One
Garagehouse Pictures ups the ante of awesomeness by bringing us a fresh HD print of a classic cult Italian horror flick.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Some Guy”
“I ain’t nothing. I’m just some guy.”
Read MoreThe Killing of a Sacred Deer Movie Review: An Ambiguous yet Intriguing Nightmare
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is unsure of its genre identity which makes it an exciting watch.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Monsters”
“I’m struggling with the show. I will openly admit that.” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Damned”
“You have to admit this episode was exactly what we asked for.” – Kim
Read MoreInnocent Blood (1992) Blu-ray Review: A Parisian Vampire in Pittsburgh
The Warner Archive Collection unveils a gorgeous new uncut transfer of John Landis’ star-studded horror/action/comedy.
Read MoreCreep 2 Movie Review: Another Disturbing Entry into the Mind of a Lonely Murderer
Though not nearly as unnerving as its predecessor, Creep 2 carves new avenues in its look into the mind of a polite serial killer.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Mercy”
“This was one of the most artsy-fartsy episodes I’ve ever seen on this show.” – Kim
Read MorePopcorn (1991) Blu-ray Review: Hot Buttered Death
Synapse Films turns up the heat on one of early ’90s most underrated horror movies.
Read MoreThe Hidden (1987) Blu-ray Review: The Best Movie John Carpenter Never Made
The Warner Archive Collection proudly delivers this amazing horror/sci-fi/action/comedy hybrid starring young Kyle MacLachlan.
Read MoreThe Lift (1983) / Down (2001) Blu-rays Review: Same Shaft, Different Play
Blue Underground opens the doors to Dick Maas’ epically strange tale of a killer elevator, as well as his poorly-timed Americanized remake.
Read MorePhenomena (1985) Blu-ray Review: Argento at His Most Bewildering
Synapse Films releases Il Maestro’s bizarre cult classic in three different forms, including the rare U.S. “Creepers” cut.
Read MoreThe Slayer (1982) Blu-ray Review: Marital Crisis Solved by Slayer
An idiosyncratic semi-slasher that barely got a theatrical release is finally on home video, uncut and restored.
Read MoreThe Suspicious Death of a Minor (1975) Blu-ray Review: Deep Red Something
Sergio Martino’s wild giallo/poliziotteschi/comedy hybrid is just as jaw-droppingly amazing as it sounds.
Read MoreChildren of the Corn (1984) Blu-ray Review: Killer Kids Get Religion
Cult movies aren’t the same as good movies. Good movies generally have decent production values, interesting stories and scripts, nuanced performances, and resonant themes. Cult movies can have any or all of the above, but can often dispense with most or even all of the markers of quality to create their cult moments. That weird…
Read MorePhantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection Review: The NeverEnding Horror Story
Don Coscarelli’s franchise has always reflected the times. Now, the time has come to repackage and re-release it. Again.
Read MoreThe Mummy (2017) Blu-ray Review: The League of Rather Average Gentlemen
Tom Cruise teams up with visually-impaired paint-by-numbers artist Alex Kurtzman to bring us something as old as ancient Egypt itself.
Read MorePhantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection Review: More Silver Balls Than a Tall Man Can Handle
Collecting the entire franchise together for the first time in one cheaply made box.
Read MoreEffects (1980) Blu-ray Review: The First Snuff Movie to Get Snuffed Out
The AGFA releases the previously lost flick bout an entirely different sort of in-house FX, co-starring and featuring make-up by Tom Savini.
Read MoreThe Creep Behind the Camera / The Creeping Terror Blu-ray Review: Creepshots, Redefined
Synapse Films releases a docudrama about one of cinema’s most inept movies, along with a new 2K scan of the original creature feature.
Read MoreThe Slayer Blu-ray Review: Definitely Not Buffy
Obscure ’80s horror has more in common with European films than your typical slasher flick, but never quite manages to terrify.
Read MoreThe Zodiac Killer (1971) Blu-ray Review: Trap Them and Thrill Them
The American Film Genre Archive teams up with Something Weird Video to bring us a quintessential slice of sleazy ’70s exploitation filmmaking, paired with a second, rarely-seen serial killer flick.
Read MoreBlackenstein (1973) Blu-ray Review: Withstanding the Tests of Taste and Time Alike
Severin Films and Vinegar Syndrome team up to bring us a certifiable guilty pleasure, which is probably most famous due to the unsolved murder of its creator.
Read MoreWarlock Collection Blu-ray Review: Satan’s Son Starts Franchise
Collects the three loosely connected movies in the Warlock series: one good, one weird, one dreadful.
Read MoreThe Transfiguration DVD Review: A Boy Walks Home Alone at Night
A boy obsessed with vampires starts to act like one in this grim coming-of-age drama.
Read MoreThe Intruder (1975) Blu-ray Review: A Lost Regional Horror Film Comes Home to Slay
After 42 years of obscurity, the lost ’70s proto-slasher ‒ complete with marquee value guest stars Mickey Rooney, Yvonne De Carlo, and Ted Cassidy ‒ finally gets a chance to see the night.
Read MoreBeyond the Darkness (Buio Omega) Blu-ray Review: She’s a Real Doll
Get stuffed as Severin Films proves a dynamic HD master can make even Joe D’Amato’s most notorious schlocker look sharp and polished.
Read MorePulse (2001) Blu-ray Review: Loneliness Is Hell
Japanese horror doesn’t so much scare, but fills you with unnamed dread.
Read MoreRe-Animator Limited Edition Blu-ray Review: One of Horror’s Truly Finest Films
Arrow pulls out all the stops for an all-time horror classic.
Read MoreBook Review: Aliens: Bug Hunt, Edited by Jonathan Maberry
A nice collection of napalm-spewing, acid-spraying, high-flying, skin-crawling, face-hugging critters that marines want to shoot, and The Company wants to domesticate.
Read MoreNight of the Living Dead (40th Anniversary Edition) DVD Review: A Classic
The key to its success, and a lesson for filmmakers of today, is keep it simple.
Read MoreDoberman Cop (1977) Blu-ray Review: Sonny Chiba Does It Doggy Style
Arrow Video unleashes a truly mind-blowing 1970s exploitation action-comedy equivalent to fusion cuisine starring the larger-than-life Shin’ichi Chiba.
Read MoreWolf Guy (1975) Blu-ray Review: Lycanthropy, Grindhouse Style
Arrow Video throws us a bone in the form of a shapeshifting werewolf feller like no other.
Read MoreMadhouse (1981) Blu-ray Review: A Film Where No One is Fully Committed
Arrow Video’s recently discharged slasher flick is so lazy, its composer ripped-off his own work.
Read MoreThe Unholy (1988) Blu-ray Review: Damp Devil Movie Gets Superb Release
Another cult film where you had to be there, The Unholy’s Blu-ray extras show what went wrong.
Read MoreBrain Damage (1988) Blu-ray Review: The Greatest Drug Parable Never Aired
Frank Henenlotter’s rude, crude, cult horror-comedy classic receives a fresh fix from Arrow Video in this must-have release.
Read MoreHouse: Two Stories Blu-ray Review: ’80s Horror Done Weird
The very ’80s horror/fantasy movie series gets a lavish box-set Blu-ray release.
Read MoreFrom Hell It Came (1957) Blu-ray Review: This Is More Like “Heaven-Sent”
One of the most amusingly bad drive-in monster movies ever conceived receives a beautiful new HD transfer from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreInquisition (1976) Blu-ray Review: “Let’s Face It, You Can’t Torquemada Anything!”
Spanish horror legend Paul Naschy’s directorial debut gets the full treatment in this shocking, sleazy, and sinful release now available from Mondo Macabro.
Read MoreGet Out Blu-ray Review: Get In
Writer Jordan Peele makes a winning theatrical debut as director.
Read MoreEvil Ed Blu-ray Review: Not Evil Dead, but Evil Ed
Still looking for that beaver-rape scene.
Read MoreDemon Seed (1977) Blu-ray Review: Artificial Intelligence Meets Artificial Insemination
The kooky, slightly kinky ’70s sci-fi horror hybrid featuring the talents of the late Fritz Weaver and Robert Vaughn receives a beautiful makeover from the Warner Archive.
Read MoreBrain Damage (1988) Blu-ray Review: Schlock That Loves Being Schlock
Cheerfully sleazy exploitation movie about a singing brain parasite is charmingly repellent.
Read MoreThe Dismembered (1962) Blu-ray Review: I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia
Garagehouse Pictures digs up one of the goofiest ‒ and yet, strangely intriguing ‒ lost regional horror comedies ever.
Read MoreThe Valley of Gwangi / When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth Blu-rays Review: More Animated than Ever
The Warner Archive Collection shows off two showcases of animators Ray Harryhausen and Jim Danforth in these splendid catalog releases.
Read MoreWait Until Dark (1967) / Love in the Afternoon (1957) Blu-rays Review: An Audrey Two-fer
The Warner Archive Collection brings us two remarkably different ‒ but nevertheless essential ‒ offerings from the inimitable Audrey Hepburn.
Read MoreThe Other Hell (1981) / Dark Waters (1994) Blu-rays Review: Breaking Bad Habits
Cursed convents? Possessed prioresses? Severin Films is having nun of that now!
Read MoreThe Vampire Bat (1933) Blu-ray Review: Restored and Ready to Leave Its Mark
The best B horror movie Universal Studios never made receives a beautiful makeover from the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Detective.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life”
“I’m going to kill you. In fact, you’re already dead” – Rick, spoiling the Season Eight finale.
Read MoreCathy’s Curse (1977) Blu-ray Review: Still Cursed and Still Curse-Worthy
Canada’s strange ‘Exorcist’ rip-off receives a beautiful restoration thanks to Severin Films.
Read MoreWax Mask (1997) Blu-ray Review: The Steampunk Phantom Terminator of the Wax Museum
Lucio Fulci’s last credited feature feels more like a dry run for Dario Argento’s career slump. And is just as appealing.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Something They Need”
“Aside from the season opener, this was the best episode this season.” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Other Side”
“Wouldn’t watch that episode again. Not even if you paid me.” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Bury Me Here”
“Dumbing down the show just makes it dumb.” – Shawn
Read MoreDrive-In Massacre (1976) Blu-ray Review: Well Worth the Price of Admission
Severin Films presents one of the best bad movies ever, fully restored from original elements discovered ‒ naturally ‒ in the remains of a drive-in.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Say Yes”
“I don’t have any more points to make, because I’m very underwhelmed by this show these days.” – Kim
Read MoreMondo Bastardo: Odds and Ends from the International World of Exploitation
From Brazilian horrors to 3D European westerns, this assortment of weird and unusual films knows its target audiences quite well.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Hostiles and Calamities”
“My wonder from week to week now is are we going to see anything we care about?” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “New Best Friends”
“I feel like I have a bigger picture of where this is all going now and there’s a certain satisfaction of watching the pieces fall into place like an old familiar movie.” – Shawn
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Rock In The Road”
“Overall, I think this episode was much better than the first half of the season as a whole.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Survivor (1981) Blu-ray Review: I Guess Fate Really Is the Hunter
Severin Films brings us the seldom-seen supernatural thriller which seems to have inspired others more than itself.
Read MoreTrailer Trauma 3: 80s Horror-Thon Blu-ray Review: The Ultimate Party Mix
Imagine a seven-and-a-half-hour compilation of nothing but horror movie previews from the ’80s. Then go one step further.
Read MoreBlair Witch Blu-ray Review: Murky Modern Updating Misses Mark
The 2016 sequel to the ’99 shock hit tries to update the original’s formula, but to much diminished effect.
Read MoreBook Review: Only the Dead Know Burbank by Bradford Tatum
A literary display of the origins of horror in film, harkening back to terrors from our past.
Read MoreHellraiser: The Scarlet Box Trilogy Blu-ray Review: A Puzzle Box Worth Solving
This box has such sights to show you.
Read MoreStrange and Unusual Christmas Films DVD Review: I Am in Hell, Help Me
Alpha Video compiles a selection of creepy shorts guaranteed to leave your mattress well soiled.
Read MoreTime After Time (1979) Blu-ray Review: And Now for Something Completely Different
Nicholas Meyer’s quirky sci-fi classic ‒ wherein Jack the Ripper and H.G. Wells travel through time ‒ gets a much-needed makeover from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Hearts Still Beating”
“Jesus and Daryl were on the screen at the same time…was, quite possibly, the best 15 seconds in The Walking Dead’s history.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Driller Killer Blu-ray Review: If Looking for a Routine Slasher Film, Look Elsewhere
A misunderstood cult masterpiece of late ’70s New York urban squalor.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Sing Me A Song”
“‘It’s going to be hard to watch.’ – Negan warning us a little too late into the episode.” – Shawn
Read MoreC.H.U.D. (1984) Blu-ray Review: The A-List B-Grade Latchkey Monster Flick
Arrow Video’s two-disc Limited Edition release of this ’80s horror flick is worth crawling through a mutant-infested sewer for.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Swear”
“They called it ‘Swear’ because I swear it contained 13 minutes of actual storytelling.” – Shawn
Read MoreC.H.U.D. Blu-ray Review: Cheesy Happenings, Underwhelming Direction
C.H.U.D. strands a fun premise and surprisingly great cast in a meandering story with few thrills.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Go-Getters”
“The continued loss of interest is correlated to the lack of zombies for me.” – Shawn
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: The Southern Pacific Training Montage
Runaway locomotives, trainspotting hoboes, rail-hopping escapees, and deep-rooted Deep South prides and prejudices highlight this delivery of Blu-ray goods.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Service”
“I found myself wishing that Negan would just start killing people so we could move on from this.” – Kim
Read MoreVamp (1986) Blu-ray Review: From Dusk Till… Hey, Wait a Minute!
Though the extras for this Arrow Video release are a bit on the anemic side, I can still sink my teeth in this fun ’80s vampire cult classic.
Read MoreThe Hills Have Eyes (1977) Blu-ray Review: Gritty, Dirty, Bloody Fun
Wes Craven’s second film is decidedly low budget and grim, but it shows the early promise of a true master of horror.
Read MoreThe Initiation (1984) Blu-ray Review: Old School’s Out Forever
Arrow Video brings us a new HD transfer of the sorority slasher many of us kids ditched out on the first time around.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Cell”
“I just hope there’s a point to all of this that I’m just not seeing yet.” – Shawn
Read MoreTwilight Time Presents: All for the Glory of Love
From Peckinpah to Price and from Scott to Sinatra, this assortment of classics from Twilight Time doesn’t mess around.
Read MoreThe Satanist (1968) / Sisters in Leather (1969) Blu-ray Review: Lost and Bound
The spirit of Something Weird Video is alive and as incurably sick as ever with this exciting new sexploitation double-bill from Garagehouse Pictures.
Read MoreI Drink Your Blood (1970) Blu-ray Review: Lap It Up, You Mad Dogs!
Grindhouse Releasing brings us the ultimate version of this nightmarish acid trip down memory lane, complete with new extras and even two bonus movies!
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Well”
“I hope we get some resolutions or this is going to be painful.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Herschell Gordon Lewis Feast Box Set Review: Class-Ick
Arrow Video releases the definitive box set (well two, actually) paying all respect due to one of filmdom’s most unique innovators.
Read MoreTCFF 2016 Review: Lake Runs Red
A non-linear horror movie.
Read MoreFrom Horrifying to Horrible: Back in Print from the Warner Archive
From a magnificent assembling of classic horror of the ’30s, to the various sorts of silliness the whole of the ’90s had to offer, these four releases will have you screaming.
Read MoreDark Water Blu-ray Review: A More Intimate Ring of Terror
Original Ringu director’s best follow-up to his international hit, Dark Water is overwhelmingly atmospheric and surprisingly poignant.
Read MoreThe Unspoken Movie Review: Don’t Speak
Some good acting can’t save this paint-by-the-numbers horror feature.
Read MoreGirl in Woods DVD Review: Bring a Map
Female Tyler Durden takes a hike.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be”
“In the words of Abraham, ‘Suck my nuts,’ writers/producers. We deserved better.” – Kim
Read MoreBurial Ground (1981) Blu-ray Review: Still Smelling of Death After All These Years
Severin Films unburies one of the most notorious titles from the Italian zombie apocalypse of the ’80s, fully restored and just as empty-headed as ever.
Read MoreThe Hills Have Eyes (1977) Blu-ray Review: Wes Craven’s Masterpiece
The late Wes Craven’s gritty 1977 all-time cult classic gets a stellar upgrade courtesy of Arrow.
Read MoreDaughter of Dracula (1972) Blu-ray Review: Oh, the Horror
Another one of the late Jess Franco’s many bad movies has made its way to Blu-ray. And I have caught up on a lot of sleep. Coincidence?
Read MoreSlugs: The Movie Blu-ray Review: A Marvelously Muddled Mess
One of horror filmdom’s most enjoyable atrocities rises up from the sewers once more in a stellar new HD transfer from Arrow Video.
Read MoreVamp Blu-ray Review: Belongs in the Pantheon of Great Comic Horror
A surprisingly clever ’80s movie with lots of “bite.”
Read MoreHaunted Honeymoon (1986) Blu-ray Review: Tamer Wilder
Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, and a dragged-out Dom DeLuise star in one frighteningly unfunny feature.
Read MoreThe Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962) Blu-ray Review: Truth in Advertising?
Twenty-three years after my first attempt at watching it, this Riccardo Freda/Barbara Steele gothic horror movie about a necrophiliac surgeon still can’t raise the dead to save its life.
Read MoreThe Monster of Piedras Blancas (1959) Blu-ray Review: Beheading Your Way
The outright evil, bloodthirsty cousin of ‘The Creature from the Black Lagoon’ makes its long-awaited splash to home video courtesy a beautiful HD release by Olive Films.
Read MoreAsh vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: The Return of the King, Baby
All involved can take great pride with the results.
Read MoreThe Bloodstained Butterfly Blu-ray Review: The Unconventional Courtroom Giallo
Duccio Tessari’s bizarre giallo/poliziotteschi/krimi hybrid hatches once again thanks to the diligent efforts of Arrow Video.
Read MoreMicrowave Massacre Blu-ray Review: This Comedy Is Overcooked
Who knew a comedy about a cannibalistic serial killer could be this unfunny?
Read MoreMicrowave Massacre Blu-ray Review: Surely Someone Will Enjoy This
Not really horror, not really funny, but definitely dark, and definitely takes too long.
Read MoreLights Out Movie Review: You Can Keep the Lights On
An interesting premise gets lost in a rushed narrative and overused jump scares.
Read MoreDoctor Butcher M.D. Blu-ray Review: Ready to Make House Calls Once Again
Severin Films presents a spectacular two-disc, two-movie version of one of 42nd Street’s most legendarily notorious offerings.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Preacher: “He’s Gone”
Just so you know, vanilla extract is flammable.
Read MoreKiller Dames: Two Gothic Chillers by Emilio P. Miraglia Blu-ray Review: Killer Queens?
Arrow Video places two more (partly) forgotten gialli on the map in a box set that some folks will kill for.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Shiva”
“An amalgam of all of the crap rolled in to one last hurrah before getting a break.” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Sicut Cervus”
“I didn’t get enough Nick to make me happy and I can’t bring myself to even say it was a mediocre episode.” – Shawn
Read MoreThe Zero Boys Blu-ray Review: A Thrill-less Thriller
Nico Mastorakis’ cult horror-action movie does nothing with an interesting premise, gets great Blu-ray release anyway.
Read MoreThe Witch Blu-ray Review: An Incredibly Spooky Descent into Gothic Madness
A chillingly original depiction of Gothic horror and familial breakdown.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Captive”
“Can we have more Patsy Cline tunes in future episodes?” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Blood in the Streets”
Blood in the streets, Strand in the sheets.
Read MoreEmelie Blu-ray Review: Strong Performances Elevate Generic Horror
From the Tudors to terror, actress Sarah Bolger shines as an unhinged babysitter.
Read MoreThe Gory Goodness of Arrow Video in May
The grue is ramped up to 11 with Arrow’s latest output.
Read MoreThe Zero Boys Blu-ray Review: Totally ’80s Cheese
An odd-ball action/horror hybrid that will surely scratch that bad ’80s flick itch.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “Ouroboros”
“I may have experienced some nervous energy during last night’s episode. It lasted all of 30 seconds.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Stuff (1985) Blu-ray Review: The Thing Nightmares Are Made From
Larry Cohen’s comical, horrifying look at rampant commercialism, American gluttony, and corporate greed gets another chance to creep around thanks to Arrow Video.
Read MoreDeath Walks Twice: Two Films by Luciano Ercoli Blu-ray Review: Arrow Strikes Giallo Gold
From deadly strolls about in High Heels to casual executions committed at Midnight, this two-fer from Arrow Video USA is sure to make a killing among fans of classic Italian thrillers.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear The Walking Dead: “We All Fall Down”
Does “All Fall Down” refer to all the sense in this show currently?
Read MoreMSPIFF 2016 Review: Alena
A stylish thriller that combines both Let The Right One In and Carrie.
Read MoreBride of Re-Animator Blu-ray Review: A Gallows Worth of Fun
All the gore (and humor) you want from the franchise.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: Fear the Walking Dead: “Monster”
T&A are on the job trying to make sense of this season of FTWD.
Read MoreThe Forest Blu-ray Review: It May Make You Want To Give Up Camping
You may not want to go hiking or camping anytime soon after viewing The Forest, but you are likely to want to seek out Natalie Dormer in her next feature.
Read MoreThe Forest (2016) Blu-ray Review: Beautiful, but Dull
Not even Natalie Dormer can save this dud.
Read MoreThe Invitation Movie Review: An Invitation You Won’t Pass Up
Karyn Kusama creates a slow-burn with a stellar cast.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Last Day on Earth”
“Sure am glad that’s not how I spent my last day on Earth.” – Kim
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “East”
“What would an episode this season be if one of our team didn’t get captured?” – Shawn
Read MoreThey’re Watching Movie Review: Scary Monsters and Scarier Moldovans
In They’re Watching, comedy meets horror, but you have to wait about an hour.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Twice As Far”
“There was a lot happening in this episode, but not a lot happened.” – Kim
Read MoreAmerican Horror Project, Vol. 1 Blu-ray Review: In One Word, ‘Yes!’
Arrow Video USA’s most ambitious undertaking yet is worth its notable weight in gold.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Same Boat”
“I wish that there wasn’t such a thing as the internet to ruin all of the tension in a show like this.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Serpent and the Rainbow Blu-ray Review: When You’re Craven Zombies
Wes Craven’s noble attempt at returning the walking dead to their deep religious roots receives an HD makeover from Scream Factory.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Not Tomorrow Yet”
“There was a weight to this episode that hasn’t been consistent this season.” – Shawn
Read MoreHangman (2015) Blu-ray Review: Watching Home Movies
A cry baby stalks the blandest family in this found-footage feature.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “Knots Untie”
“We’ve got all of the makings of a Very Special Easter Edition of The Walking Dead.” – Kim
Read MoreThe Mutilator Blu-ray Review: One of the ’80s More Vicious Outings
Slasher film haven gets a deadly spin with this cheesy, but super gory little flick.
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “The Next World”
“I didn’t hate the episode I just felt like I had tuned into a special-guest-written episode.” – Shawn
Read MoreThoughtful & Abstract: The Walking Dead: “No Way Out”
“I’d rank [this episode] in my top 3 of all time. Maybe even top 2.” – Kim
Read MoreBook Review: The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series: A Gleefully Grisly Souvenir
An authorized look at the first two terrific seasons of TV’s handsomest (and most horrific) show.
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