Unearthly Stranger (1963)
This film’s basic premise isn’t dissimilar to that for I MARRIED A MONSTER FROM OUTER SPACE (1958), so that I deliberately watched them on consecutive days. However, while I liked the latter well enough, UNEARTHLY STRANGER proved something else entirely;…
The Colossus of New York (1958)
Very outdated in the special effects department but very up to date in the timeless debate of faith and theology versus science and technology. “Colossus of New York” brings up the questions about the human soul, for those billions of…
The Invisible Man (1933)
This film version of the H.G. Wells science fiction classic works very well. It has a number of strengths, but it benefits most of all from James Whale’s direction, creativity, and technical excellence. Both the flashier aspects of the movie…
Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
Second only to Godzilla vs Hedorah in terms of weirdness, this Goji flick sees a bunch of aliens trying to conquer the earth using a children’s theme park as their base. No, seriously. The bizarre theme of the film also…
All Movie Business Is Local
There is a truth in the movies which has been lost and become muddled . A truth which flows gracefully and honestly out of the unique art form known as the American movie. Our cultural life in an American reality…
Day of the Dead (1985)
George Romero’s zombie movies have always been standouts in the genre. Easily the best zombie movies ever, and contenders for the best horror movies ever. Night of the Living Dead (his first movie) set the ground work for every single…
Night of the Blood Beast (1958)
This interesting little abomination is easily the evil twin of BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE, another Corman low-budgeter from this memorable late 5O’s drive-in golden era. There were many major and minor film gems, but not all were so bad, they’re…
The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
The Revenge Of Frankenstein is the second instalment in Hammer studio’s Frankenstein series. The first film, The Curse Of Frankenstein, was the company’s debut horror feature and a commercial success. It paved the way for a plethora of horror films…
Meatballs (1979)
Camp North Star and it’s Camp counselor extraordinaire, Tripper Harrison(Bill Murray)sure would like to end a decades long losing streak to rival Camp Mohawk, an ivy league type place where only the wealthy kids can attend. Meanwhile, we watch as…
Pumpkinhead (1988)
Ed Harley lives with his young son in the country, where they live a simple life and run a small store. Some city teens stop by at the store and get on their bikes for some fun. While this is…
Swamp Of The Lost Monster (1957)
First, the facts. From 1962 to 1969, showman/producer K. Gordon Murray imported nearly thirty Mexican horror films, dubbed ‘em up, and unleashed the results to TV sets and double-billed theaters around the U.S. The films ranged from comedic to downright…
The Slime People (1963)
The salt water cousins of the Creature from the Black Lagoon have come up in big numbers out of the sewers of Los Angeles and have set up shop. The human race has retreated out of the city as the…
And Now the Screaming Starts! (1973)
Odd film, this. Not being the biggest fan of Hammer, I always felt Amicus a more competent stable (neither really produced a film that was actually frightening, but they could be entertaining, and Amicus were glossy and lurid.) This one…
WHO’S JENNA…?
Romantic Comedies typically are on the lighter side and provide more drama than comedy. WHO’S JENNA…? is a fresh romantic comedy with a great story that includes plenty of comedy, zaniness, drama, and porn is involved, but in a graceful…
Man Made Monster (1941)
Man Made Monster is directed by George Waggner and stars Lionel Atwill, Lon Chaney Jr & Anne Nagel. It’s adapted from an original story titled The Electric Man which is co-written by H.J. Essex, Sid Schwartz & Len Golos. It…
Varan the Unbelievable (1962)
“Varan the Unbelievable” was an American-produced adaptation of the material, similar to the American adaptation of the original Godzilla (Gojira, 1954). Varan was originally to be a joint US/Japanese production, but that deal fell through. Toho, the Japanese production company,…
House of Wax (1953)
“Professor” Henry Jarrod (Vincent Price) is a sculptor who works in wax. He’s living in New York City in the late 19th Century, and he’s displaying his handiwork in a wax museum. When his partner, Matthew Burke (Roy Robert)–really his…
The H-Man (1958)
Although THE H MAN doesn’t feature any city stomping monsters, this is one of the best sci fi’s from Japan’s Toho studios. THE H MAN is an eerie thriller about a mutant blob creature lurking around Tokyo’s sewer system and…
The Monster And The Ape
The Monster and the Ape (1945) was the 26th serial released by Columbia Pictures. The Monster of the title is the “Metalogen Man”, a robot created by Professor Franklin Arnold. After displaying his invention, the robot is stolen by Professor…
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
One of the more memorable exploitation films from the 1970s, this gruesome little chiller is a nice addition to the list. Wes Craven, writer and director of this movie, does a great job at setting a mood, atmosphere, and having…