The Maze (1953)
The basic premise of this film with its spooky old castle and an aristocratic family with a skeleton in the closet was a popular theme of films in 30’s and 40’s (THE OLD DARK HOUSE, AMONG THE LIVING,and THE UNKNOWN…
Lost Planet Airmen (1951)
Apparently this is the ‘abridged’ movie edition of a Republic serial titled “King Of The Rocketmen”, which is almost as awesome a title as “Lost Planet Airmen”. Too bad there are no lost airmen, or lost planets in the screenplay,…
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971)
This is one of those rare gems that never got the accolades from the mass public other horror films (Halloween, Friday the 13th, etc) garnered. I saw this as a kid and it scared the bejesus out of me. Some…
Code of Silence (1985)
Eddie Cusack, Chuck Norris,is both though and honest. During an impending drug raid on the Comacho mob by Cusack’s undercover crew their interrupted by the Luna mob who kill eight Comacho gang members. Luis Camacho, Henry Silva, the head of…
The Ghost (1963)
This film perhaps holds up better than the first Dr. Hitchcock film and can be seen with or without that film. It stands on its own. A good film for people to be introduced to director Freda’s work with. It…
City in the Sea (1965)
When a body is washed ashore on the coast by a small English village it sparks an investigation in the mind of Ben Harris. He visits the home where the deceased had been a lawyer and finds clues that indicate…
Cold Sweat (1970)
‘Cold Sweat’ is a 70’s actioner I was actually quite pleasantly surprised by. Charles Bronson plays a guy whose cronies have caught up with him after spending many years in jail for a crime that he fled from. He’s in…
It Came From Jersey
The Jersey Shore is an odd place. Old and new at the same time, cutting edge and old fashioned co-existing somehow. It is the place where summer vacations were born and the heartbeat of rock and roll was first really…
Wild, Wild Planet (1966)
All the makings of a cult classic are here, yet this film is scarcely known to most viewers. In the not-too-distant future, someone is capturing various citizens of earth, leaving no trace. Buxom, bee-hived ladies cause a mild distraction while…
The Night Stalker (1986)
First, to set things straight, the film’s copyright date is 1986, year of release, but video release is 1987. If you are lucky enough to find a VHS copy, there was only one release, and not on DVD yet, and…
Snake Eater (1989)
Now, I’ve seen a lot of bad movies. I like bad movies. Especially bad action movies. I’ve seen (and enjoyed) all of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s movies, including the one where he’s his own clone, both of the ones where he…
Mindwarp (1992)
Chaucer this ain’t! Mindwarp is a low budget horror flick that makes no pretensions, and delivers no surprises. Starring the always reliable Bruce Campbell, and a very weak Marta Alicia, the movie is your basic post-apocalyptic romp with monsters, mutants,…
Black Samson (1974)
“Black Samson” isn’t anything special in terms of the blaxploitation films of the era; in fact, it’s fairly routine, but it’s still quite agreeable and benefits from some strong performances. Rockne Tarkington, the man originally selected for the Jim Kelly…
Hammer (1972)
Former football player Fred Williamson does well in his earliest starring vehicle, playing B.J. Hammer, fired from his job as a dock worker but soon finding success as a pugilist. He shrugs off suggestions that the local mob is playing…
Combat Shock (1984)
“Combat Shock” stars Ricky Giovinazzo as Frankie Dunlan,a depressed Vietnam veteran living a meaningless life in Staten Island.With no money,no job and little hope,Frankie takes to the streets,shocked by the depravity of the neighborhood-of childhood friends turned junkies and prostitutes.The…
Double Dragon (1994)
This is decent cheesy fun, with fun performances, however, Streetfighter is better!. Now don’t get me wrong i did enjoy it, it’s just it could have been a lot better, but again why the heck is this in the bottom…
The Dungeonmaster (1984)
Watching it today, it does seem a bit clunky and dated, but the special effects remain quite impressive considering the technology and budget the filmmakers had to work with. There is a lot of imagination at play here, and it’s…
Revenge of Bigfoot (1979)
An Indian moves in with a friendly rancher and local bigot tries to run the Indian out of town. A big foot monster gets in his way. This film was shot in Texarkana, Ark/TEX in 1978 and released in 1979….
Horror Hotel (1976)
This is actually quite a bright spot in the late 70’s Brit Horror Film Industry breathing its last few gasps. It comes in a few different versions, some bloodier and sexier than others. It actually works in either the softer…
Fighting Madam 2 (1988) aka “Iron Angels 2”
“Iron Angels 2” can be divided in 3 parts. The first 30 minutes are almost a comedy. The 3 Iron Angels go on a vacation to Malaysia, meeting Peter who is a friend of Fong since their college days. Peter…