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Ghoulies II (1987) – Review
Considering that Charles Band had his eye on the crown of the brand new mini monster sub-genre, you can’t help but think that the prolific
Prison (1987) – Review
When I look at the brief, but weirdly specific run of “electric chair horror” that sparked up during the late 80s, it really does seem
Eastern Condors (1987) – Review
If it wasn’t for a cadre of insanely talented martial artist/filmmakers who dragged the Kung-Fu genre out of the locked off, old school mindset, it
Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1987) – Review
Some movie cement their place in immortality by crafting a sublime experience that takes you to another world so completely that for a while at
The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) – Review
Anyone who has watched the thoroughly unnecessary Dirty Dozen TV movie, Deadly Mission, will probably agree that it’s an extremely pale imitation of an original
Full Metal Jacket (1987) – Review
It may be a supremely callous thing to suggest, but even though the horror of the Vietnam war devastated an entire generation, split a country
Wicked City (1987) – Review
To be honest, I’ve never know just what the fascination is with 80s and 90s Japanese and the absolute need to fill so many instances
Django Strikes Again (1987) – Review
Surely there isn’t another franchise that exists that carries as much unnecessary baggage as Django, the 1966 gothic spaghetti western that spawned over thirty (count
Fatal Attraction (1987) – Review
Sitting snuggly like a malignant tumour somewhere between the fleshy divide of the thriller and horror genre is that string of cinematic pulse pounders that
Deathstalker II: Duel Of The Titans (1987) – Review
Despite its cult leanings that probably stemmed from a generation of youngsters being enthralled by the acres of exposed flesh on display, the original Deathstalker
StageFright (1987) – Review
While loaded with a plethora of alternate titles that range from the trippy (Aquarius), to the bizarre (Bloody Bird), StageFright remains a flamboyant and stylish
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) – Review
After a first instalment that raised some pertinent questions about the law and justice (albeit in a very exploitative way) and a third instalment that
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) – Review
“This is the most ridiculous story I’ve heard in my life!” maintains curtly moustachioed commanding officer “Wild Bill” Woodward as he gets the lowdown of
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987) – Review
Sleazy slashers don’t come more notorious than Charles E. Sellier Jr’s gleefully grotty, 1984, seasonal slice ‘n dice, Silent Night, Deadly Night. While a fairly
Hamburger Hill (1987) – Review
Of the three Vietnam movies released virtually on top of each other near the end of the 80s, two have seemed to have somewhat eclipsed
Innerspace (1987) – Review
I dont know about you, but unless it’s the occasional article suggesting that The ‘Burbs could desperately use more love, there’s a worrying lack of
Masters Of The Universe (1987) – Review
Fanboys have been complaining for decades about the “necessary” changes made to a famous property when it finally reaches the screen. These have usually ranged
A Return To Salem’s Lot (1987) – Review
During the Stephen King explosion of the 1980s, the majority of the gaggle of filmmakers who lined up to translate the author’s words onto the
Bad Taste (1987) – Review
Some films aren’t just mere films. Some films are less a matter of direction, acting and editing and more about the sheer force of will
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