Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Sam Raimi’s iconic cult classic The Evil Dead… The Evil Dead is a movie that requires no introduction. Premiering on this day in 1981, the beloved cult classic has spawned an enviable blood strewn legacy that includes sequels, remakes and even a TV show. So, how did an indie […]
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 – The Quentin Tarantino Classic at 20
Hasitha Fernando dives into the story behind Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as it turns 20… Quentin Tarantino is a man that requires no introduction. The talented auteur has churned out multiple critically lauded, awards-worthy flicks over the years and not shown any signs of stopping. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was the first chapter […]
A Bronx Tale: The Underappreciated Gangster Drama at 30
Hasitha Fernando on A Bronx Tale, which celebrates its 30th anniversary… To say the 90s put out some excellent gangster dramas is something of an understatement. But squeezed between the likes of Goodfellas, Reservoir Dogs, Carlito’s Way and Casino is an underrated affair that has gone on to achieve a cult-like status amongst film aficionados […]
Mystic River at 20: Revisiting Clint Eastwood’s bleak neo-noir crime drama
Hasitha Fernando revisits Clint Eastwood’s Mystic River at 20… Ever since Clint Eastwood crafted the brutally beautiful revisionist western Unforgiven back in 1992, audiences were pining for something similar by the maestro. Flashforward to a decade later and the veteran Hollywood actor gave us an equally devastating, bleak-as-hell crime drama called Mystic River. Bolstered by exceptional […]
The Essential Exorcism Movies of the 21st Century
Hasitha Fernando on the essential exorcism movies of the 21st century… Every year the entertainment industry puts forth a few horror movies that concern exorcism and possession, and for the most part they are either easily forgettable or simply not worth your time. But every now and then, the creatively bankrupt bowels of Hollywood do […]
Exclusive Interview – Writer-director Colin Krawchuk on his new horror film The Jester
Looking for a scary movie to watch this Halloween? Dread’s latest title, The Jester, is available on VOD now. The official The Jester description, “After the recent death of their father, two estranged sisters find themselves being stalked by a malevolent being known as The Jester. Revealing himself to be more than just a man […]
Movie Review – Invitation to a Murder (2023)
Invitation to a Murder, 2023. Directed by Stephen Shimek. Starring Mischa Barton, Chris Browning, Seamus Dever, Bianca A. Santos, Giles Matthey, James Urbaniak, Grace Lynn Kung, and Alex Hyde-White. SYNOPSIS: A reclusive billionaire invites six seemingly random strangers to his island to spend the weekend, but things take a darker turn when bodies keep piling […]
Movie Review – Fear the Night (2023)
Fear the Night, 2023. Directed by Neil LaBute. Starring Maggie Q, Ito Aghayere, Philip Burke, James Carpinello, Travis Hammer, Kat Foster, and Highdee Kuan. SYNOPSIS: Eight women at a bachelorette party in a secluded house are targeted by a gang of rednecks and must try and survive the night. Fear the Night is a home […]
The Prisoner: The Classic British TV Series Revisited
Hasitha Fernando revisits the classic British TV series The Prisoner… Television series come and go, often being mere products of their time, adhering predictably to ongoing trends and pretty much giving exactly what its audience wants. But every now and then, there appears a television series that breaks that mold, boldly playing against established norms […]
Prisoners: The Dark Procedural Police Drama at 10
Hasitha Fernando revisits Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners on its tenth anniversary… Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has, within a few years, achieved a level of status that rivals some of modern cinema’s best directors. Having churned out successive critically lauded movies – like Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune – within a span of a decade, audiences […]
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