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The Banana Splits Movie: Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.2 Skulls; 2.6 Crosses Growing up, I watched a variety of children’s shows, but The Banana Splits was not…

Return of the Living Dead: Review

2.2 Skulls; 2.4 Crosses I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. I have a confession to make – I watched this movie when I was a…

Rob Zombie’s: The Munsters (2023)

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 1.8 Skulls; 2.4 Crosses This film may not be suitable for all viewers as it caters to a specific…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Snarly Yow

The Snarly Yow is a cryptid that has been reported in the mountains near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, possibly since the first Germans settled in the upper Potoma1. The creature is often described as a large black dog-like apparition and is known for the yowling sound it makes through a mouth filled with teeth2. What…

Victor Frankenstein (2015): Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.6 Skulls; 3.0 Crosses This movie, released in 2015, is a retelling of the story of Victor Frankenstein and…

The Tingler: Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. The Tingler Total Score 2.0 Skulls/3.0 Crosses The Tingler is a classic horror movie directed by William…

CREEPSHOW III Review

My wife suggested I share horror movie reviews with my RPG community. I have no film background but love horror and have experience in storytelling and game design. I’ll give reviews with a skull and cross rating system, comprised of 1-3 skulls and 1-3 crosses, one is the lowest and three is the highest. Crosses…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Cave Creature

As the leaves turn orange and red, and the winds turn chilly, our minds turn to the supernatural, the unexplained, the spooky. In the spirit of Halloween, we’ll be delving today into the realm of cryptids, those mysterious creatures that may or may not exist beyond the fringe of mainstream science. Our focus will be…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Flatwoods Monster

Do you believe in cryptids? West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature surrounded by mystery and folklore. For years, it has been the subject of speculation among role-playing gamers and pulp enthusiasts alike. But what do we know about the fearsome Flatwoods Monster lurking within our imagination? In this blog series, we will take…