As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool… Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Stolen Face (1952)
Stolen Face, 1952. Directed by Terence Fisher. Starring Paul Henreid, Lizabeth Scott, André Morell, Mary Mackenzie, and John Wood. SYNOPSIS: A brilliant plastic surgeon recreates the face of his lost love on a disfigured criminal patient, whom he marries, only for his original love to turn back up. Dr. Philip Ritter (Paul Henreid) is a […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Cry of the Banshee (1970)
Cry of the Banshee, 1970. Directed by Gordon Hessler. Starring Vincent Price, Hilary Dwyer, Michael Elphick, Elisabeth Bergner, Patrick Mower, Hugh Griffith, Essy Persson, Sally Geeson, and Stephan Chase. SYNOPSIS: In 16th century England, a witch-hunting magistrate is cursed when he falls afoul of a witch. Released as part of Hammer’s new ‘Hammer Presents’ range […]
Movie Review – Witchboard (2024)
Witchboard, 2024. Directed by Chuck Russell. Starring Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Melanie Jarnson, Jamie Campbell Bower, Antonia Desplat, and David La Haye. SYNOPSIS: A young woman becomes obsessed with an antique pendulum board, opening a gateway for an evil spirit to enter our world. Kevin Tenney’s 1986 movie Witchboard was a flawed-but-fun slice of ‘80s […]
From Dusk Till Dawn at 30: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Horror Genre Mash-Up
On the 30th anniversary of U.S. release, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind From Dusk Till Dawn… From Dusk Till Dawn was one of the most controversial yet radically different horror flicks to be conceived by two of 90’s indie cinemas greatest talents – Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Although the effort received somewhat […]
Movie Review – Every Heavy Thing (2025)
Every Heavy Thing, 2025. Written and Directed by Mickey Reece. Starring Josh Fadem, James Urbaniak, Tipper Newton, Vera Drew, John Ennis and Barbara Crampton. SYNOPSIS: Set against a string of women’s disappearances in Hightown City. Joe, an ad-seller for the last alt-weekly in the state, unwillingly becomes entangled in conspiracy after witnessing a murder. Having […]
Blu-ray Review – Him (2025)
Him, 2025. Directed by Justin Tipping. Starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Jim Jefferies, Heather Lynn Harris, Tim Heidecker. SYNOPSIS: After being invited to train at the compound of a legendary football player, a rising star in the game discovers the dark secret of the team’s success. The Substance has a lot to answer […]
When Horror Got Smart: An Intellectual Turn in the 90s
Adam Page on when horror got smart… I’m not going to sit here and pretend that, before the 1990s, horror was in some kind of intellectual wasteland. That would be bullshit. George A. Romero gave us pointed social commentary nicely wrapped in entrails. David Cronenberg gave us body horror as technological anxiety, and David Lynch […]
The Top 10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes
Simon Thompson presents his picks for the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation… Anybody who knows me personally for any length of time knows that I’m a huge fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, given that I never shut up about movies, TV shows, games, and books that I love in general. […]
Blu-ray Review – Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, 1988. Directed by David DeCoteau. Starring Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Brinke Stevens, George ‘Buck’ Flower, Hal Havins, John Stuart Wildman, Michael Sonye. SYNOPSIS: After breaking into a bowling alley for a dare, a group of college students unleash a powerful imp who grants them wishes, at a […]
