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BLACKENSTEIN (1973) Blu-ray review
Blackenstein (1973) d. William A. Levey (USA) Considered by many to be the nadir of blaxploitation horror, Levey’s clunker actually gets off to a (relatively) decent start, with injured Vietnam veteran...
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THE BORIS KARLOFF COLLECTION (2018) DVD review
Before we dive into the reviews proper, we pause now for a little background information, courtesy of Phil Hardy’s Overlook Film Encyclopedia: Science Fiction: “Just before his death in 1969, Karloff...
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Fool's Views (11/13 - 11/18)
Happy Turkey Day, my friends! Yes, it’s the day after Thanksgiving, which means I’m getting ready to head west to Aurora (yes, the “Chicago suburb” made famous in Wayne’s World) to partake in my 14th...
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THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS (1961) Full Script and Movie Review
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) d. Coleman Francis (USA)(54 min)Tor Johnson, the ex-wrestler who attained everlasting infamy in several Ed Wood features, is the nominal “star” of this hilariously...
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CANDYMAN (1992) Blu-ray review
Candyman (1992) d. Bernard Rose (USA) Chicago grad student Helen (Virginia Madsen), working on her “urban legends” thesis, uncovers the tale of Daniel Robitaille aka Candyman, a wrongfully murdered...
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Fool's Views (11/19 – 11/30) (Part 1 of 2)
OMG, so fullllllllll. Well, that was a month to remember… or maybe one to forget. I completed my November Turkey Challenge right in the nick of time, wrapping up with a grand total of 30 Gobblers, 17...
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11/19 – 11/30 (Part 2 of 2) (Last of the Turkey!)
Howdy, folks! Sorry, got a little distracted there in the real world with zero time to scribble or watch anything over the past couple weeks as I was prepping for and completing the final phase of my...
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ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING (2018) DVD review
All the Creatures Were Stirring (2018) d. David Ian McKendry / Rebekah McKendry (USA) While several horror anthologies have incorporated a single Christmastime story (1945’s Dead of Night, 1972’s Tales...
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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984) Blu-ray review
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) d. Charles E. Sellier, Jr. (USA) After his parents are murdered by crook in a St. Nick outfit, young tormented Billy (Danny Wagner) is sent with his infant brother...
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THE GREEN INFERNO (2013) movie review
The Green Inferno (2013) d. Eli Roth (USA) Eager to “do something worthwhile,” college freshman Justine (Lorenza Izzo) joins an on-campus activist organization led by the charismatic Alejandro (Ariel...
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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 (1987) Blu-ray review
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987) d. Lee Harry (USA) Despite sequel fever running rampant throughout the 1980s, the genesis of SNDN2 is surprisingly unconventional. Seems that producer Lawrence...
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THE LAUGHING DEAD (1989) movie review
The Laughing Dead (1989) d. Somtow Sucharitkul (USA) A faith-challenged priest (Tim Sullivan) leads a group of vacationers on an archeology tour in Mexico and stumbles into a legion of demons, both...
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Fool's Views (12/1 – 12/15)
Howdy, folks! I know, it’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of another year, and even harder to believe that I’m actually only a few days behind schedule. It’s a doggone Christmas miracle, I tell...
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YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010) movie review
YellowBrickRoad (2010) d. Jesse Holland / Andy Mitton (USA) The writing/directing team of Holland & Mitton conjure an incredibly rich scenario, then people it with an exemplary array of characters...
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REVENGE (2017) movie review
Revenge (2017) d. Coralie Fargeat (France/Belgium) Can a rape/revenge film be equal parts brutal, ridiculous, and thought-provoking? The answer appears to be yes, as writer/director Fargeat’s debut...
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Fool's Views (12/16 - 12/31)
"I can't feel my legs, my vision is blurry, and I can't use my words."(Pause)"Oh, that's right, it's January..."And that, my friends, is that. Ended the year in fine fashion, clocking an additional 25...
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Dr. AC's 2018 Horror Wrap-Up Extravaganza!
It's been a long year, hasn't it....?Howdy, folks! I’m not even going to waste your time with the usual apology/justification this time around for not having seen all the latest and greatest, brightest...
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Civilian 2018 Wrap-Up and Year-End Stats!
Aaaaaaaaand we're back! Having addressed the horror genre in the previous entry (hey, this is HORROR 101 after all), it’s time to give the Civilian flicks their moment in the sun. As always, all titles...
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THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES (1966) Blu-ray Release!
The Plague of the Zombies (1966) d. John Gilling (UK) (91 min) In a remote 19th-century Cornish village, an evil presence lurks within the darkness of the witching hour. A mysterious plague...
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10 TO MIDNIGHT (1983) Blu-ray Release!!
10 to Midnight (1983) d. J. Lee Thompson (USA) (102 min) Charles Bronson plays Leo Kessler, a cynical Los Angeles cop on the trail of Warren Stacy (Gene Davis), a homicidal maniac who turns rejection...
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