The idea of the past coming back to haunt a small town is an intriguing one; it's an idea that Carpenter brings to life, what with the fog engulfing Antonio Bay with no end in sight and the town's one hundredth anniversary, both of which are emphasized in such a way that conveys that although..
Read moreIn the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Whether all hell is breaking loose or imagination is manifesting itself, the notion of reality becoming fantasy is an intriguing one, a notion that Carpenter doesn't fail to realize, nor does he stray from it. He simply runs with it as he gives life to a world in which being driven to the brink of..
Read moreScanner Cop II (1995)
It's not often that a detective meets his match, but when he does, you can bet that he'll be in over his head, or maybe I should say out of his mind? Either way, Scanner Cop II has enough mind-melting, smoldering skin, and vicious villainy to go around. Granted, it isn't much in terms of..
Read moreScanner Cop (1994)
In the mood for some telepathic tension? Or how about some hellish hallucinations? If so, you'd best buckle up and prepare yourself for the sensory overload that is Scanner Cop. It's by no means a mentally stimulating affair, but if your idea of a good time includes veins popping, madhouse mayhem, neurological manipulation, and police..
Read moreEyes of Fire (1983)
There comes a time when a journey must be embarked upon, a time when unfamiliar territory presents obstacles that one is unprepared for. Such a time is by no means desirable, but there is something to be said for the relief that refuge provides. But can relief be found when tragedy rears its ugly head?..
Read moreTumbbad (2018)
Chants, treasure, gods, a curse, rain, a temple, dolls, mutilation of the flesh, lanterns, youth, beautiful scenery, fatherhood, overgrowth, emptiness, fog, risk, and greed. These are all characteristics of Tumbbad, a film that is filled to the brim with detail, a film that because it revolves around the three generations of a family who build..
Read moreTicks (1993)
In the midst of arachnid anarchy, are ya? If so, you'd best watch yourself as these creepy crawlers go for the jugular like a prizefighter in the last round. But then again, maybe you're the type who enjoys an adrenaline rush, in which case you'll find that Ticks is filled to the brim with hairy..
Read moreShatter Dead (1994)
To be dead is to understand what it means to be truly alive, and to be alive is not to concern oneself with being dead. Funny how that works, innit? Well, Shatter Dead is a film that doesn't fail to live up to its premise; in fact, it is a film in which the coexistence..
Read moreNext of Kin (1982)
Sometimes the words on a page are so evocative that they bring to mind images that are so striking that they could only come from dreams. This is a distinguishing characteristic of Next of Kin, a film which can be best described as a stimulating audiovisual experience. It contains scenes of distorted perspective, scenes in..
Read moreThe Raiders of Atlantis (1983)
Digging up an ancient relic may not be an everyday occurrence, but there's a good chance it would be worth a pretty penny. How's that for making a quick buck? Heh heh. Well, if you're mood for some Italian insanity, you can feast your eyes on The Raiders of Atlantis knowing that it never runs..
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