There's nothing quite like a helping of Mayan madness, especially when it involves blood sacrifices, hotel hijinx, a head being tossed around à la hot potato, heart swapping, zombified locals, surreal situations, macabre merriment, and a priest getting mixed up with the god of death, all of which are present in The Laughing Dead. Odd..
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 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 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 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..
Read moreGrizzly (1976)
Got a hankering for some hiking? If so, you'd best be careful about where you pitch your tent as bear attacks are more commonplace than you think. So much for the tranquility of nature, eh? The good news is there's plenty of eye-catching scenery on display, what with the luscious backgrounds and sun-drenched greenery. It's..
Read moreThe Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
Sword-shooting, men transforming into monsters, a wall of screaming faces, and a power hungry ruler. These are just a few of things that The Sword and the Sorcerer has to offer. It is the kind swashbuckling saga that once you press play, you are taken to a world in which imagination is the order of..
Read moreAlienator (1990)
Maybe the idea is to alienate the viewer? I'm not really sure. One thing is for sure, however: Fred Olen Ray is no stranger to schlock. He should get a medal for taking the most ridiculous concepts and making them into movies because he deserves it. I know that sounds preposterous, but the fact that..
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