The Gorgon (1964)

This Hammer film is not the best of Hammer, nor as popular as some other Hammer titles but it really exemplifies how Hammer does horror right, even with a simple story. In this case, they cleverly take the Greek myth of the Gorgons turning people to stone and turn it into a horror tale. Megaera, … Continue reading →

Weekend Horrorfest!

We binged on movies this weekend  and covered some fun bases. The Burbs  (1989) Saturday night included a houseful of kids so we started out with the darkly funny Burbs. And while it makes fun of things suburban it also sends up some fun horror cliches, like creepy neighbors, scary houses and missing people. I … Continue reading →

Without Warning 1980

NO CHANCE! NO HELP! NO ESCAPE! I hadn’t seen this masterpiece of unintentional humor in almost three decades (that’s right, I’m a time traveler!). Still as ri-goddam-diculous as I remembered, this film is made great by subtle, tempered performances by Jack Palance and – especially – Martin Landau. All kidding aside, in their collect-a-paycheck leading … Continue reading →

The Vanishing (1988)

The Vanishing (1988) A young dutch couple, Rex and Saskia drive to Paris for a vacation during a Tour de France. At a gas station stop, she disappears. Three years later, her husband is still obsessed by communicating with her kidnapper, Raymond Lemorne and learning the details of what happened. And the kidnapper fuels this … Continue reading →

Movies Unfinished…

As a film fan and aging human being, every now and again I start watching a movie and get the feeling I will regret these lost hours on my deathbed. At this point in my life I have no problem ending a viewing when it’s not happening for me. So in the quest to watch … Continue reading →

Don’t Look Now (1973)

Starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland in his afro period this movie was a pleasant surprise to me. Well acted and set in beautiful Venice, its a clever exploration of grief and relationships. Its probably not considered a horror flick by some people, but the tragedy this couple experiences is horrific and the depiction of … Continue reading →

The Prophecy (1995)

Not the greatest movie, but not bad and it really showcases all that is Christopher Walken. He brings everyone! A war rages among angels, those who accept that humans are favored by God and those who resent it. Apparently, they have battled over this for hundreds of years, preventing human souls from entering heaven until … Continue reading →

Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1968)

This  trippy fun movie concerns the fuck-all crazy Merryes,  who have some sociopathic disease from inbreeding and are being cared for by a long term driver named Bruno. Played by Lon Chaney Jr, he has promised their deceased father he would protect the adult siblings from outsiders. Anyhow this wack-job disease is explained as social … Continue reading →

Suspiria 1977

Suspiria, the horror classic crafted by Italian director Dario Argento, has received excessive analysis and praise, but after revisiting this memorable film last night, I’m going to post my take on it. This production not only delivers the requisite thrills and chills, it’s unquestionably a stark and vivid feast for the eyes. Allegedly, Suspiria was … Continue reading →

Sugar Hill (1974)

This movie is like a pretty-wrapped present that ends up being just socks and undies. But actually even less useful items like maybe your grandmas expired prescription creams. Blaxploitation and horror, how exciting! what potential! but really I almost fell asleep a couple times in the first half. Nonetheless, there’s some worthy moments here. This … Continue reading →