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 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 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 moreZombie (1979)
I wouldn't mind having a cake in the shape of the worm-eyed zombie's head at some point. It might weird someone people out, but I don't care because this movie is quite the experience. It is gory, entertaining, shocking, hopeless, aquatic, lush, eerie, low-budget, mysterious, surprising, menacing, atmospheric, memorable, violent, intense, unrestrained, trashy, and apocalyptic...
Read moreSlave of the Cannibal God (1978)
Eating flesh may not be fashionable, but that doesn't mean you won't acquire a taste for it. In fact, you may even find that its best served raw. Sounds appetizing, doesn't it? Well, I'm not sure if eating while watching this is a good idea, but at least Sergio Martino provides plenty of excitement along..
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