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..
Read moreEvilspeak (1981)
I don't know about you, but all this computer calamity has left me wondering why it isn't more commonplace. I mean, sure, the likelihood of awakening demons by way of technological means is low, and yet the destruction on display is more compelling than the world's most reliable Internet connection. You have a scene wherein..
Read moreBlood Beat (1983)
What we have here is a movie that isn't afraid to be out-there; a movie that is so feverish that any attempt to make sense of it would leave you scratching your head. But you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way because Blood Beat is a lot like receiving a gift that..
Read moreSilent Night, Bloody Night (1972)
Looking to sell your grandfather's mansion and make a quick buck, are ya? Well, if you manage to attract minimal attention, chances are the inspectors won't notice anything out of the ordinary -- that is, unless there isn't an unknown assailant who has a penchant for surprising trespassers. Talk about property protection! The bloody bits,..
Read moreOld Dracula (1974)
Funny how an ounce of new blood can make all the difference in the world, innit? Heh. Well, even if Dracula is no hematologist, he knows a thing or two when it comes to performing a transfusion, so you gotta give him credit where it's due. Not too much credit, though, because otherwise he'll give..
Read moreShort Night of Glass Dolls (1971)
Sometimes a mystery is as turbulent as a whirlwind. It brings about twists and turns which do not favor the one who is unwilling to leave it unsolved, almost as though there is an awareness of the efforts which are being made to solve it. Such is the case with Short Night of Glass Dolls;..
Read moreJack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007)
As monotonous as plumbing is, slaying monsters is far from unexciting. In fact, it is the main draw of Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer. You might be thinking, "With a title like that, does the film live up to its name?" Well, even though there aren't many scenes in which monsters are slain, the emphasis is..
Read moreChildren Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things (1972)
To resurrect the dead, or not to resurrect the dead, that is the question: whether 'tis better to leave well enough alone. Shakespearean, innit? Although I can't say for certain what the Bard would make of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, I'm sure he would find the dialogue amusing, what with its penchant for..
Read moreDon’t Panic (1988)
It is not often that a birthday party from hell occurs, but when it does, you can bet your bottom dollar that pin the tail on the donkey pales in comparison to playing with a Ouija board. But hey, as long as everyone is having a good time, they can open as many doors as..
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