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ANIMAL (2014) Blu-ray Review
Animal (2014) d. Brett Simmons (USA) This Chiller-produced creature feature plays like an amalgam of other films – notably Night of the Living Dead, Jurassic Park, and Feast, the latter of which...
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STARRY EYES (2014) Blu-ray Review
Starry Eyes (2014) d. Kevin Kolsch / Dennis Widmyer (USA) Aspiring actress Sarah (Alexandra Essoe) juggles her soul-killing day job at a spud-centric Hooter’s knock-off (Big Taters) while knocking on...
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HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS (1983) movie review
House of the Long Shadows (1983) d. Pete Walker (UK) Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, and John Carradine are teamed together, and while the film itself is less than momentous, the horror...
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Toho's Gojira Rises from the Depths (Guest Writer Beth Kelly)
Well, this is a first. Last month, I was approached by an enthusiastic fright fan who expressed an interest in penning a guest post for the ol' H101 blog after reading my interview with Billy Dubose,...
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NEW YEAR'S EVIL (1980) Blu-ray Review
New Year’s Evil (1980) d. Emmett Alston (USA) During an L.A. New Year’s Eve new-wave/rock concert countdown, First Lady of Rock n’ Roll Diane “Blaze” Sullivan (Roz Kelly, best known as “Pinky...
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MARK OF THE DEVIL (1970) Blu-ray Review
Mark of the Devil (1970) d. Michael Armstrong (West Germany) In a small rural township, fear and hatred spread as accusations of witchcraft and devilry fly like so many sparks from a raging bonfire. Of...
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MASSACRE GUN, BLIND WOMAN'S CURSE, DAY OF ANGER Blu-ray Reviews
Having devoted a full review to the lone full-on horror outing in the mix – the supremely tawdry and sleazy witch-hunting epic Mark of the Devil– the focus for this installment will be the remainder of...
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THE SINS OF DRACULA (2014) DVD Review
The Sins of Dracula (2014) d. Richard Griffin (USA) Meet Billy (Jamie Dufault). He’s a good boy. Like, a really good boy. We know this because Billy sings in the church choir, has nightly prayer...
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AUTEUR (2014) DVD Review
Auteur (2014) d. Cameron Romero (USA) Filmmaker Jack Humphreys (B.J. Hendricks), looking to make a mark in Tinseltown, seizes his opportunity when a renowned horror director, Charlie Buckwald (Ian...
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THE BABADOOK (2014) Blu-ray Review
The Babadook (2014) d. Jennifer Kent (Australia) Troubled widow Amelia (Isolation’s Essie Davis) wrestles with her own mental and emotional stability as well as that of her seven-year-old son Samuel...
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CLASS OF 1984 (1982) Blu-ray Review
Class of 1984 (1982) d. Mark L. Lester (Canada) Andrew Norris (Perry King), vibrant young music teacher and expectant father, leaves his sleepy Nebraska assignment for the big (unnamed) city, and...
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Interview with CLASS OF 1984 director Mark L. Lester!!!
From his directorial debut in 1971 to his most recent exploits on the SyFy Channel, Mark L. Lester has covered a lot of cinematic ground. Even if you don’t recognize the name right off, you know the...
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CARRIE (2002) Blu-ray Review
Carrie (2002) d. David Carson (USA) This made-for-TV effort manages to surprise and occasionally surpass viewer expectations, especially for Stephen King fans who wanted to see more of the slim source...
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THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 (1999) Blu-ray Review
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) d. Katt Shea (USA) Attempting a sequel to Brian De Palma’s sensational screen version of Stephen King’s breakthrough novel is a pretty thankless gig, but screenwriter Rafael...
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GHOULIES (1985) Blu-ray Review
Ghoulies (1985) d. Luca Bercovici (USA) Unapologetically juvenile with a paper-thin plot, entertainment value for this early Empire Pictures effort will depend entirely on one’s palate for cheesy...
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GHOULIES II (1988) Blu-ray Review
Ghoulies II (1988) d. Albert Band (USA) In the traveling Hardin Carnival, the Satan’s Den haunted ride is facing financial issues, and money-hungry Philip Hardin (J. Downing) is ready to cut bait, much...
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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981) Blu-ray Review
Escape from New York (1981) d. John Carpenter (USA)As the second of their two-picture deal with Avco-Embassy (following The Fog), producer Debra Hill and writer/director Carpenter set their eye on...
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GIRLHOUSE (2014) movie review
GirlHouse (2014) d. Trevor Matthews / Jon Knautz (Canada) Struggling with both her father’s recent death and university tuition, foxy but decidedly “good girl” Kylie (Ali Cobrin) hits upon a novel...
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1989) Blu-ray Review
The Phantom of the Opera (1989) d. Dwight H. Little (USA) Aspiring young soprano Christine Day (Jill Schoelen) auditions for a new opera production with a strange and unusual composition discovered by...
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Dr. AC's 2015 Oscar Rundown
Just in the nick of time, here is my completely subjective take on the Oscar race. These are not in any way to be seen as my handicapping, so don’t blame me if you don’t walk off with the office pool....
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