Cult Movies
Cursed (2005): Deep Cuts
Cursed is one of the biggest “what ifs?” in Wes Craven’s catalogue. Studio meddling from Harvey and Bob Weinstein delayed the film by more than 2 years, as they demanded plot changes, practical effects from […]
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Cult Movies
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974): Deep Cuts
My first experience with this title came in the form of a comic book I picked up a few years ago. Titan comics put out a 4-issue miniseries that charmed the hell out of me, […]
Cult Movies
Deadly Blessing (1981): Deep Cuts
There are a handful of minor films by Wes Craven that I have not seen. My goal with these deep cuts, though, is to fill in those gaps. Ultimately, Summer of Fear, Invitation to Hell, […]
Cult Movies
A Return to Salem’s Lot (1987): Deep Cuts
Go ahead. Tell me I’m stupid. But I’ve never been a fan of Salem’s Lot. I feel it’s horribly dated, slow, and just not scary. I loved the book, but just felt that the book […]
Cult Movies
Demons IV: The Sect (1991): Deep Cuts
By the time the late 90’s had rolled around, I was obsessed with horror. I had exhausted everything American, and I had begun to dabble in Italian horror. One of my first loves was the […]
Cult Movies
Hell Night (1981): Deep Cuts
My first love occurred sometime in the early 80s when I discovered horror films. With a young mother going through college, I got to experience Spotlight, (which would later be bought out and replaced by […]
Reviews
Popeye’s Revenge (2025): Fresh Meat
I love these public domain horror films. Apparently, Popeye is the newest beloved character getting the horror treatment. I am curious if this is a higher quality of movie compared to the other ones I […]
Reviews
Mouse of Horrors (2025): Fresh Meat
Steamboat Willie entered public domain recently, and this film hops right on the bandwagon to pump out a cash-in on the growing trend in horror. I am one of the few who has enjoyed the […]
Op-Ed
The Wrong Turn Franchise Pt. 2: A (Ch)Op-Ed
The next four films rank among some of my favorite sequels. They amp up the story, the setting, the nudity, and the gore. They truly find their rhythm and figure out who they are and […]
Op-Ed
The Wrong Turn Franchise Pt. 1: A (Ch)Op-Ed
I have a soft spot for inbred killers. There’s just something about that special familial connection that can only be achieved by boning your cousin and giving birth to a crazed cannibalistic maniac. Whether it’s […]