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31 Days of Halloween: Shackled Survival

Monster Island is not a film that seeks to dazzle with novelty, nor does it pretend to be anything more than a creature feature with a heart as weathered as a jungle ruin.

31 Days of Halloween: Violent Intrusion

In the shadowy depths of the night, Hush emerges as a chilling tale of survival and suspense. Directed by the masterful Mike Flanagan, this film weaves a tapestry of terror that grips the audience from the very first frame.

31 Days of Halloween: They’re Coming!

Kingdom of the Spiders is a sticky gem from 1977, spun from the silk of low-budget ambition and high-concept dread. With a modest budget of only $1 million…

31 Days of Halloween: Sorority Horror

We continue down the twisted path on our search for holiday frights. This path is only the main artery of horror, where each adjoining branch leads to another macabre misadventure.

Geek Report: ConCarolinas 2025

Twelve years. That’s how long it’s been since I last walked these halls, since I last heard the hum of voices, the excitement bubbling just beneath the surface.

31 Days of Halloween in January: Deep Red

Deep Red (1975)******* (7 out of 10 stars)Directed by: Dario ArgentoStarring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, and Clara Calamai “You’re walking through a dark tunnel, but somewhere there’s a tiny sliver of light.” – Carlo Deep Red is not a film designed to comfort or coddle. Giallo, by its very nature, thrives on discomfort, confronting…

31 Days of Halloween #3: A Timeless Terror

The Wolf Man (1941)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Starring Lon Chaney Jr.“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” There’s something timeless about classic horror, especially when it comes to “The Wolf Man,” a film…

31 Days of Halloween: Return of the Living Dead

Return of the Living Dead (1985)******** (8 out of 10 stars) Director: Dan O’Bannon “Hey, these things don’t leak, do they.” “Return of the Living Dead” is a cult classic from 1985 that truly captures the spirit of its time. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, the film delivers an exhilarating experience, earning 8 out of 10…

31 Days of Halloween #1: The Haunted Palace

The Haunted Palace (1963)****** (6 out if 10 stars) Starring Vincent Price “One becomes accustomed to the darkness, here.” (Simon) “The Haunted Palace” (1963) is a classic Halloween film with a rating of 6 out of 10 stars. This movie stars the legendary Vincent Price and draws inspiration from the works of Edgar Allan Poe…

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…