The horror genre is always on the lookout for its next, marketable mascot; however, the choice to try and make a franchise out of Scott
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) – Review
Ever since the Ghostbusters trapped their first spirit, it seemed that no matter how hard Hollywood tried, they just couldn’t capitalise on a franchise. However,
Immaculate (2024) – Review
What is it with all these nun-related horror flicks suddenly erupting all over the place? In the last few years alone have we’ve had Prey
Road House (2024) – Review
When it comes to “reimagining” (read: remaking) classic films from the 80s, filmmakers wisely stuck close to genres that could translate well to more modern
Smokey And The Bandit Part 3 (1983) – Review
Some franchises are bigger than the stars who populate them thanks to a central concept that can generate interest regardless of who is front an
Late Night With The Devil (2023) – Review
I’ve always been slightly worried if the horror genre can possibly keep its effectiveness in these times of streaming, where pinpoint scares, creeping dread and
Next Goal Wins (2023) – Review
Is it me, or has legendary Kiwi cut-up Taika Watiti lost his edge a bit? I only ask because after a string of heartfelt, indie
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) – Review
For anyone whoever watched Juno, screenwriter Diablo Cody was an obvious horror fan who’s numerous references included nods to Dario Argento and Herschell Gordon Lewis,
Poor Things (2023) – Review
When a filmmaker finds a muse that lights a nitro under their butt, the results are often electric. Marty Scorsese has both Leo and Bobby
Manhattan Baby (1982) – Review
For those not in the know, Lucio Fulci is one of the greatest paradoxes of Italian horror cinema. His movies were often stunningly shot with
Red 2 (2013) – Review
Some films ingrain themselves on your psyche with the intensity of a laser aimed at a secret agent’s crotch and creates an indelible core memory
The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (2023) – Review
Adaptations and variations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula are ten a penny, in fact, I’d go as far to say that there’s probably been more cinematic
Spaceman (2024) – Review
Whenever Adam Sandler decides to tackle a role with substance – rather than shape an entire comedy around just him hanging with his mates –
Imaginary (2024) – Review
The imagination of a child is fertile ground for horror as there seems to be no limit to the depths of the unspeakable terrors they
Damsel (2024) – Review
It’s a sad fact that women have been fighting off monsters of various shapes and sizes since humans have been walking upright, but when looking
Deathstalker (1983) – Review
There’s something about fantasy movies from the early 80s that tend to hit a little different – they’re harder, they’re harsher and they seem to
Django, Prepare A Coffin (1968) – Review
In the world of the vast, sprawling, and mostly unofficial, Django-verse, digging up a worthy successor to Sergio Corbucci’s gothic original is often as tough
20 Million Miles To Earth (1957) – Review
There’s something about a Ray Harryhausen film that sets it apart from other movies of its ilk. In fact, having a creation from the special
It! The Terror From Beyond Space (1958) – Review
Experiencing chronic deja vu while watching an older movie is nothing new as filmmakers have been borrowing and homaging from older flicks for about as
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
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