Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Similar to the 1992 Belgium film, Man Bites Dog, Behind the Mask is part mockumentary and part slasher movie, with the film following a young female journalist and her crew of two (camera man and mic operator) as they document a man called Leslie Vernon — a fairly new killer hoping to climb the ranks…

Outpost: Black Sun (2012)

Back in 2008 we received the first Outpost, a movie that managed to be one of the better Nazi-zombie renditions I’ve seen, even to this day. The flick offered a good blend of action and horror and really surprised me in many aspects. Now, we’re finally given a sequel that’s said to be “bigger and…

Salvage (2009)

Salvage is a great British gem of a horror movie, that obviously pays homage to the early horror master George Romero films. Besides the community trying to figure out what’s going on – military sharpshooters everywhere, both civilians and military meeting gruesome deaths, horrific screams from someone or thing on the loose – the story…

4 Mosche di Velluto Grigio (1971) AKA Four Flies on Grey Velvet

Probably the most sought after Dario Argento film and the final chapter in what has been dubbed his “Animal Trilogy”. Beginning the nickname “The Italian Hitchcock”. Starting with “Bird with the Crystal Plumage” and then “Cat ‘O Nine Tales”. Finally it gets a proper release which includes the 40 seconds missing from a lot of…

GANJA & HESS (1973) USA

Some of you may have heard of this as Blood Couple and Black Evil, but for those of you lucky enough to have seen the original in theatres or the collector Director’s Cut of Ganja & Hess have had the privilege of seeing a deep and fascinating film that just so happens to be about…

StageFright: Aquarius (1987) AKA Deliria

Directed by Michele Soavi, protege of Dario Argento, this is his directorial debut, better known for “Cemetery Man AKA Dellamorte Dellamore (1994).” This film (also called “Bloody Bird”) garnered him the title of one of the most important up and coming Italian directors, not to mention it is a brilliant slasher film. Before he took…

The House at the End of the Street (2012)

There are three things you should know about The House at the End of the Street 1. I saw it for free and I was disappointed. 2. So were most of the other critics who saw it with me. 3. I doubt we’re the target market for this movie. If you’re a true horror fan…

The Possession (2012)

The Possession” is yet another in a long line of films about demonic possession. The “hook” for this movie is unlike “The Last Exorcism” or “Exorcismus” this movie is based on a dibbuk, an evil spirit that possesses the living according to Judaism. In addition, the movie claims to be based on a true story.…

Tribute to Carlo Rambaldi R.I.P. (1925 – 2012)

Carlo Rambaldi was the go-to-guy for gory monsters and fantastic creatures, working with everyone from Dario Argento to David Lynch, and most significantly creating Steven Spielberg’s E.T. A legend of the industry, whose art and innovation inspired future generations of effects genius. If you wanted convincing make-up effects, Dick Smith was the master. For gore,…

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

It’s amazing how a film like Cabin in the Woods just sat around collecting dust for a couple years before getting released. Completed in 2009, it was originally slated for a release in 2010, but was delayed a year so MGM  could convert it to 3D. Plans fell through and MGM eventually filed for bankruptcy,…

Vertige (High Lane) (2009) FRANCE

This french “Descent” knock-off had a chance; great landscapes, good camera work, remote location, attractive actors, who were really athletic (wow!?!?!)  and can kind of act!?!? But overall the plot devices of: “withholding pertinent info from friends” and “fear based betrayals” didn’t work as well as I’d hope.              …

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