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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…

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…