IMDb Black Christmas may well be one of the best holiday themed horror films ever and it truly sets the standard. It was directed by Bob Clark, who also directed A Christmas Story and Porky’s, and it reflects his frank style and sense of humor. There will be spoilers! It’s Christmas eve at the sorority … Continue reading
IMDb Intruder is a funny slasher from the 80s highlighting appearances from both Sam and Ted Raimi and a Bruce Campbell cameo. It’s low budget but truly makes the most of it, using funny devices and good pacing to compensate and inserting all the right elements: an isolated group, useless cops, a red herring, a final … Continue reading
IMDb I was honestly not expecting much of this, perhaps a lesser version of Slumber Party Massacre; alright, it turns out that is still true, but it is a surprisingly great slasher flick! The set up is pretty much what you’d expect: school is out and the girls at a sorority want to throw a party. … Continue reading
IMDb Set in Texarkana in the 1940s this film fictionalizes a real life murder spree called the Moonlight Murders by a hooded killer known as the Phantom Slayer. It’s a great premise and we already have lots of excellent band names to choose from here. The film is done in a somewhat documentary style … Continue reading
IMDb This is a slasher/home-invasion/cabin-in-the-woods type film. A family is reuniting: parents, adult children and their partners getting together to celebrate the parents’ anniversary. Two of the siblings seem to be introducing new girlfriends into the mix, and the youngest daughter has a new beau (who might as well be wearing a red shirt.) Shortly … Continue reading
IMDb I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this before. I love this movie. Chucky, the evil doll, is the perfect asshole comedian. And the premise is so remarkably stupid that it is really clever and fun. A criminal played by the massively entertaining Brad Dourif, is pursued by a cop (Chris Sarandon) and he ducks … Continue reading
IMDb This gore fest has little going in the way of plot, or really great acting, or writing for that matter, but Lordy does it have pace! Seriously, this baby jumps right in and doesn’t give you a chance to say hey, this too gross, too crazy. This guy, Arkin, who was brutalized and tortured by … Continue reading
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is a brilliant film from the so bad it’s good files. I would venture to say it’s better than the original, a rare feat, but I haven’t seen the original. This sequel actually gives us an extensive synopsis of the first and it’s not exactly a mystery script, so … Continue reading
Like most of us, I watch movies to be entertained. But as a creative person I also watch movies to learn about telling a story well. I take mental notes when I am humored, frightened or bored and I try to keep these notes in mind when writing. So I was pleasantly surprised when … Continue reading
This John Carpenter movie is the perfect slasher film. And Jamie Lee Curtis is the ultimate babysitter. When she says you are going to be alright, you are going to be all-fucking-right dammit! I’d hire her any day. Continue reading
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