Tag: Horror
‘Firestarter’ Film Review: Second Attempt At Adapting King’s Novel Fails Again
Stephen King’s original novel “Firestarter” was a rich story full of interesting characters and nail-biting terror and suspense. The same cannot be said about 2022’s updated “Firestarter”, a film that completely drains the life out of the author’s unique work.
‘X’ Film Review: A Crafty Drive-In Horror Movie Throwback
Writer-director Ti West’s “X” is his best film since the excellent 2009 throwback Satanic cult horror, “House of the Devil”. From his very first feature length film (2005’s “The Roost”), West has proven himself a student of 1970’s genre filmmaking
Raise A Pint To Terror!: 5 Irish Horror Films To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
It would be safe to say that practically no one thinks “Horror films” when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a lifelong connoisseur of the genre, this critic most certainly does. Over the years, there have been many
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Review: A Useless Reboot-Sequel
Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is widely (and rightfully) considered one of the finest and most effective Horror films ever made. David Blue Garcia’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” will never reach those accolade heights. This past January’s “Scream”
‘Scream’ Review: Ghostface Returns!
Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s “Scream” is not very inventive with its title but on purpose. As is the new way of Hollywood to keep fans interested after a franchise’s decade or so break, a return to a film
The Year In Revue Part Four: Anthony’s Under Seen Gems of 2021
As my top films of 2021 are on the way, I felt the need to bring attention to some very good films that just missed my “10 Best” but are worthy of mention and exist as important marks in 2021
The Year In Revue Part Two: Anthony’s Top Ten Horror Films of 2021
With an originality that was absent for a few years, Horror films thrived with creativity in 2021. Anthony names his 10 best of the year.
‘Repossession’ Review: A Horror Drama Of Past Sins
The dark past becomes present, catching up to a fragile soul in this eerie, unnerving, and moving tale of horror
‘Red Pill’: Tonya Pinkins’ Real World Warning Of Horror
Tonya Pinkins’ new Horror film stands as a warning and sociopolitical cautionary tale for a divided America
‘Tobe Hooper’- Anthony Looks At A Too-Often Marginalized Genre Master
Tobe Hooper gets his due in our first article on a genre filmmaker who was too often marginalized, despite changing horror cinema