Writer/Director Rene Rivas’s “Spirit of Haddonfield” brings Halloween back to its roots. The Spirit of Haddonfield (TSOH) opens with various shots of a suburban neighborhood: carved pumpkins, leaves scattered on the sidewalks, houses dressed in Halloween decor, trick or treaters, the sun setting behind the fall trees, the stillness, the uneasiness, etc. It’s classic Haddonfield and this introduction was very …
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TERRIFIER: Short Film Review (2011)
A throwback for fans of grindhouse theater. TERRIFIER pays homage to the grindhouse/double feature era. Although clearly shot in present-day (cell phones, car models, etc), director Damien Leone and cinematographer Christopher Cafaro perfectly encapsulate the feel of grindhouse cinema with the use of pop zooms, sharp cuts, orange/black coloration, and distinct score. There is no doubt that Art the clown/mime is the star …
Read More »The Bye Bye Man – Don’t Say It, Don’t Think It, Don’t Watch It
Don’t say it, don’t think it Don’t say it, don’t think it! DON’T SAY IT, DON’T THINK IT!! Better yet, don’t watch it in the first place. We’re talking of course, about The Bye Bye Man, the 2017 film that was advertised as a bit of a cash-in on horror like The Babadook and It Follows’ popularity, boasting a monster …
Read More »Honeymoon (2014) – Review
A newlywed couple decide to escape the city and go to a lake house that's surrounded by wilderness for their honeymoon. At first, everything is going great, and they're prepared to take full advantage of being away from it all. Things take a quick turn for the worst when Paul finds his new bride wandering around disoriented in the woods during …
Read More »13 Cameras – Review
It's safe to assume that practically everyone has a fear of being watched. Have you ever thought that maybe someone was watching you through your webcam, even though it's supposed to be turned off? Ever feared someone could be watching you through the windows of your home? There's a reason we experience a moment of panic when we just get a feeling …
Read More »Blair Witch – A Familiar Trip To Burkittsville
Intro When The Blair Witch Project hit theaters in 1999, it was a massive success. It didn’t come as much of a surprise when a sequel was immediately put into works. After his major success with the Paradise Lost documentaries, it was decided by studio execs that they wanted to bring in Joe Berlinger. After all, TBWP was shot in …
Read More »The Pyramid (2014) – Review
The Pyramid Review An archaeological team discovers a pyramid buried deep below the surface. After further examination, the pyramid’s apex revealed that it was three-sided — something that has not been discovered before. The team of archaeologists heads out and discovers a tunnel that leads to the apex. When they break the tunnel’s opening, a poisonous shroud shoots out from …
Read More »’31’ Will Be Rob Zombie’s Last Film
This is going to be a review of Rob Zombie's latest efforts in the horror genre, 31, and what will undoubtedly be his last efforts with film in general. As horror fans, we've been long overdue for a good horror flick featuring clowns, and we've damn sure been overdue for a decent slasher flick. That's why I was so excited …
Read More »BB – Movie Review
Introduction I was approached to review this film by C.J. Wallis, who is the man responsible for filling out most of the crew member positions on this film, such as writer, director, editor, cinematographer, producer, and so much more. Most notably, he's just simply a pretty cool dude to shoot the shit with, which I discovered while shooting messages back and forth …
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***this article will contain spoilers regarding the Netflix original series Stranger Things*** On July 15, 2016, Netflix, The Duffer Brothers, and Shawn Levy, made streaming history with Stranger Things, a science fiction show set in 1983. The series is 8 episode “chapters”, and focuses on the lives and events surrounding a disappearance of a young boy (named Will Byers) in an Indiana …
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