Retro Review
Review: The Raven (1963)
“Afraid my dear? There’s nothing to be afraid of.” – Dr. Scarabus Halloween season is in full swing and with the big night quickly approaching, I realized I haven’t done a review or written anything […]
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Reviews
Review: Hack-O-Lantern (1988)
“Trick or treat! Give me all your candy or I’ll blow your head off” Hack-O-Lantern is the delightfully goofy ’80s Halloween slasher you probably haven’t seen yet — but absolutely should. If you’re a fan […]
Reviews
Review: Saturday the 14th (1981)
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if The Munsters crashed a monster movie marathon with a script full of dad jokes, look no further than Saturday the 14th. Released in 1981, this horror-comedy leans […]
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 […]
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 […]