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The post discusses the nostalgia for 80s cinema, highlighting both notable films and the lesser-quality ones. It focuses on "FRANKIE FREAKO," which blends 80s influences with modern sensibilities, resulting in a quirky, sincere, and charming film. The unique characters and practical effects create a refreshing experience, appealing to fans of the era.
I have to say, I really love the found footage movies that mix in a bit of faux-documentary to the proceedings. When done well, it adds an element of realism that, even as you KNOW the film is just a movie, makes you wonder - maybe? There are plenty of examples of movies that do… Continue reading PROJECT SKYQUAKE – found footage review
I have been a fan of the VHS found footage series since it first hit the scene. The concept is amazing - found video cassette tapes with footage of horrific events on them - even if the films didn't really fully take advantage of the conceit. Each of the films has been a mixed bag… Continue reading V/H/S/ 99 – found footage review
Two Housekeeping notes before I begin – that’s the sort of thing they say at meetings, so this is like we’re at a super important meeting about butter or some such. Can we just talk about how silly it is for creatives/studios to declare at the outset of a film coming out – OH, well… Continue reading FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: The Secrets of Dumbledore – movie review
Oh hey, look it’s a faux-umentary, or a ‘mockumentary’, as the cool kids call them. I don’t call them that, but I was never considered cool. Well, other than mom. Mom thought I was pretty cool. I think. ANYWAY… As I have said before, I love faux-umentary films. When done right, it pairs the… Continue reading SHADOW OF THE MISSING – found footage movie review
Oh hey, a cannibal movie review. If you are of a certain age – OLD – then you recall that cannibal movies were a, well, a thing. There was a sort of a fad in horror with cannibals running wild. It seems like an offshoot or answer to the American grindhouse horror of the ‘70’s… Continue reading EATEN ALIVE – review
Can I tell you how weird it is to have a new TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE hit and I don't feel any buzz about it? Now, I get it, it's not the newest, hottest property, but it's still a legendary series with five legit fun/good entries into it. I know a lot of people hate the… Continue reading TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE – 2022 – review
Well, I wasn't GOING to review this movie because, as I stated in my THE WOODSMAN review I have no interest in slagging the hard work of someone, but, well, I can review the movie without slagging it so, here goes. Fingers crossed. THE THING INSIDE US is the story of a married couple trying… Continue reading THE THING INSIDE US – found footage movie review
Boy howdy do I love Halloween. I also love anthology films. For some reason anthologies and Halloween seem to go hand in hand lately. I kinda dig that. Alas, with the release of TRICK ‘R’ TREAT it set the bar for Halloween Anthos pretty high and it changed the game. I give complete credit… Continue reading BAD CANDY – review
There’s something about a well done haunted house film that just really taps into what makes horror so special and captivating for me. Take a normal day, normal people, and then insert them into a place that should be safe – a home. The home can be inhabited or abandoned, but either way it feels… Continue reading THE DEEP HOUSE – review
In which I talk about the film REQUIEM FOR A DREAM.
I don’t think it’s any secret that I am a slappy for the BLAIR WITCH and all of its associated creations. I am a slappy, like I said. I remember seeing the BLAIR WITCH PROJECT a week before it came out in wide release and it blew me away. I was able to see… Continue reading BLAIR WITCH – movie review
As I did with I Am The Door I decided to post my first short film online. There's not exactly a line of people waiting to see it and it has yet to make it into any festivals SO I figured I mind as well put it into the world for folks to see. I… Continue reading The Last Halloween – short film – Now Online!
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