Retro Review
Review: How to Make a Monster (1958)
Happy October and Halloween season I’ve got a fun one for you! If you can imagine yourself at a 1950s drive-in, a bucket of popcorn on your lap, the air buzzing with talk of spook […]
Articles by Jackson Monks
Reviews
Review: He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
Today I got a really interesting silent film for you. He Who Gets Slapped (1924), directed by Victor Sjöström and starring Lon Chaney, is a haunting silent drama that blends psychological torment with circus spectacle. […]
Reviews
Review: 28 Years Later (2025)
Wow. Let me start off by saying I expected this to be good but not this good. Danny Boyle returned to this series and gave zombie fans something new to love. Ever since the first […]
Reviews
Review: On a Dark and Bloody Ground (2024)
On a Dark and Bloody Ground is the latest film from writer and director Nathan Thomas Milliner, and it looks to be one of his most personal and haunting stories yet. Also, the film is […]
Retro Review
Review: The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Here is a real gem every horror fan and cinema fan needs to see. The Night of the Hunter from 1955 is an absolute masterpiece of film. Directed by Charles Laughton in his only turn […]
Reviews
Review: The Headless Eyes (1971)
Hey everyone I hope all is well. Today I have a review of the worst film I’ve covered here on The Horror Syndicate. The Headless Eyes from 1971 known for its gritty style and sleazy, […]
Reviews
Review: The Medium (2021)
Compared to the first four reviews I have a pretty intense movie to bring to your attention today. The Medium (2021) psychological horror film directed by Thai filmmaker Banjong Pisanthanakun. The story is centered around […]
Retro Review
Review: The Skull (1965)
Welcome back to another review of a hidden gem! I hope you’ve all been enjoying my reviews. This time, I’ve chosen to spotlight a lesser-known production company: Amicus Productions. Based at Shepperton Studios in England, […]
Cult Movies
Review: The Ship of Monsters (1960)
To kick things off, let me just say that this might be one of the most bizarre films you’ll come across here. It’s definitely one of the wildest I’ve seen in recent years. The Ship […]
Retro Review
Review: Nightbeast (1982)
Who doesn’t love a good cheesy 80’s horror film? Let me introduce you to Nightbeast (1982). Directed by Don Dohler, not to mention it is also a Troma production, is the kind of movie you […]