Hammer Films tried to court the swinging London demographic with this campy outing in which Count Dracula (Christopher Lee), after being killed by Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) in a prologue set in 1872, is rebirthed a century later by one of his acolytes (whose highly suspicious name is Johnny Alucard, played with zealous abandon by … Continue reading Groovy Stake is in the Heart: “Dracula A.D. 1972” Movie Review
Category: Supernatural
Skinamarink (2022) Movie Review
For a horror lover like myself, the downside of seeing as many scary movies as possible — from slashers to the supernatural, from the gory to the psychological — is that it's easy to become somewhat immune to the predictable scares that most thrillers offer. In many cases, the biggest impact that horror movies have … Continue reading Skinamarink (2022) Movie Review
Werewolf by Night (2022) Movie Review: Offers Just Enough Bite
While technically a Marvel property (and therefore another entry in the MCU), the creative team behind Werewolf by Night refreshingly chooses to downplay overt connections to that larger tapestry. MCU fans will no doubt delight in what connections there are, but Michael Giachhino's werewolf movie is unburdened by needing the prior knowledge that can inhibit … Continue reading Werewolf by Night (2022) Movie Review: Offers Just Enough Bite
30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies
As we bid farewell to Halloween and all its ghosts and goblins, we turn our attention to the warmth of Thanksgiving. Sitting around a dinner table, surrounded by loved ones, chatting monster movies. What, your family talks about other things? We're not ones to judge the conversations of others, but if you're looking for something … Continue reading 30 Kaiju for November: A List of Family Friendly Monster Movies
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Movie Review
The long awaited sequel arrives. After 29 years, the Sanderson Sisters have returned to Salem with a vengeance. Three decades is a long time, however, and previous inhabitants have moved on; Max, Allison, Dani, and Binx are long gone. In their stead are best friends Becca, Izzy, and Cassie. Along with Doug Jones's reprisal of … Continue reading Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Movie Review
31 Days of Kaiju
It's the most wonderful time of the year! October is the month in which you're not only permitted but encouraged to watch at least one horror movie a day, celebrating the spookiest, goriest, campiest holiday of the year. With that in mind, we're offering our list of the 31 best monster/kaiju movies to watch this … Continue reading 31 Days of Kaiju
Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 9: The Piggyback
*Spoilers* Should a show like Stranger Things ever have a happy ending? Should all the loose-ends be tied up neatly? As a serial, it is defined by the cliffhanger, and therefore decides to leave as much unresolved as wrapped up. Director: Matt Duffer, Ross DufferWriters: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Caitlin SchneiderhanRuntime: 150 minutesUS Release: July 1, 2022; Netflix There … Continue reading Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 9: The Piggyback
Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 6: The Dive
*Spoilers* Well dang, they went for it. I won’t say anymore until the end of the review, but in the immortal words of Jack Shephard: “We have to go back.” For many, the developments surrounding Lovers’ Lake will be the main takeaway from Chapter Six. It could be argued, however, that it is the human … Continue reading Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 6: The Dive
Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 5: The Nina Project
*Spoilers* Season Four reveals its pattern with Chapter Five; beginning with the first episode, the season alternates between “set-up” and “pay-off” episodes. Just as Chapter Three gave us a chance to breathe after Vecna’s reveal in Chapter Two, so too does “The Nina Project” allow us to compose our thoughts following the emotional roller coaster … Continue reading Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 5: The Nina Project
Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 4: Dear Billy
*Spoilers* Unlike the previous episode, there is little filler in "Dear Billy". Chapter Four maximizes every minute of its 79 minute runtime, gripping us with horrific imagery and emotional reckoning. Sadie Sink establishes herself as the season's anchor, the ghosts of Victor Creel are unearthed, and David Harbour is finally given something to work with*. … Continue reading Stranger Things Season 4, Chapter 4: Dear Billy
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