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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

This film will appeal to fans of the celebrated “cavegirl-meets- caveboy” genre. Its time-honored, trademark conventions are all there, the stop-motion animated dinosaur effects artistry, and general ambiance of geological upheaval and turmoil, and of course the primitive Stone Age…

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)

The dark horse of the sequels: Taste the Blood of Dracula. I don’t know, the title alone is awesome, I also happened to really like this story. Once again Christopher Lee returns as Dracula, you could tell this time he…

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970)

Dario Argento’s first dip into the directorial pool is a pot-boiler somewhere in the realm between Hitchcock and Jack the Ripper, classic noir and the “modern” cat-and-mouse serial killer picture. Argento’s method’s may still be in a slightly embryonic state…

Scars of Dracula (1970)

A village girl found murdered, could it be that Dracula is back? Playboy Paul Carlson is about to find out. A bat hovers over a concrete slab, blood frothing from its mouth, the drops of which are reinvigorating the Prince…

The Clones of Bruce Lee (1980)

This movie definitely was shoddily done, but the dubbing is kooky and the story is hilarious. At times, I think there were four Bruces. There is so much to say during the beach scene seeing two Bruce wannabes sporting speedos…

Duel at Diablo (1966)

“Duel at Diablo” filmed in 1966, has a cast of both American and international players and touches of violence coupled with prejudices. It makes for an interesting mix and provides the viewer with a tense depiction of the usual struggles…

The Hammer of God (1970)

Good production values highlight this old-school kung fu movie which is packed with all the crazy action and excessive violence that you could hope for in a martial arts movie. Sure, the plot may be familiar and simple stuff to…

Tentacles (1977)

Directly minted from the same cookie-cutter that was forged by “Jaws”, “Tentacles” attempts to tell the thrilling story of a seaside community under duress when it is visited by a giant octopus that has the ability to “suck a human…

The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966)

Evil Oriental mastermind Fu Manchu (CHRISTOPHER LEE) abducts ten beautiful girls from around the world whose fathers are distinguished scientists and engineers. He then forces them to construct a “death ray”, which generates phenomenal energy through radio waves. First he…

A Last Picture Show

Hollywood is in a frenzy trying to come up with public relations patter by which to justify the coming shift in release windows. A lot of them are embracing the argument that the poor smaller budget pictures are not getting…

Scream Blacula Scream (1973)

“Scream Blacula Scream” is actually better than the original. Of course, that may have a lot to do with Pam Grier. Grier plays Lisa, who had just been given the title of head of a voodoo cult. However, Willis (Richard…

Teenage Bad Girl (1956)

I never would have watched ‘My Teenage Daughter’ if it hadn’t been made by Herbert Wilcox and Dame Anna Neagle. This husband/wife team (he as director, she as star) churned out a long series of highly profitable British films, most…

Billy Jack (1971)

The half-breed Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin) lives in an Indian reservation protecting the Indians, the stallions and the students of the Freedom School, a peaceful art school run by Jean Roberts (Delores Taylor) and where the students can choose their…

Patrick (1978)

After killing his mother and her lover by electrocution. Patrick is now in a coma, where he has been bed-ridden for the past three years in a private hospital. The reason for him being kept on life support is that…

Ape (1976)

As a big fan of giant monster movies from the orient such as Godzilla and Gamera I had a to check out APE, the film that has so many alternate titles which in My opinion is hilarious such as APE:…

Satan’s Satellites (1958)

“Satan’s Satellites,” like its 1958 companion feature “Missile Monsters,” was derived of footage from a Republic serial, in this case 1952’s “Zombies of the Stratosphere,” showcasing the famed Rocket Man costume introduced in 1949’s “King of the Rocket Men.” As…

Stand-Up Neurotica – New Comedy

At a New York City comedy club, a manager clings to sanity while dealing with his lesbian ex-wife, a staff of colorful characters, and comedians who guest star and perform on each episode. Stand-Up Neurotica was created by Writer, Director,…

Mindy Robinson Spotlight

Written By: Keith Makenas “She’s talented, beautiful and a leader on set. A true soldier!” Joe Hollow Director, A BLOOD STORY Truly an exquisite actress, Mindy Robinson has appeared in over a hundred fifty films and TV series.  She’ll make…

Battlestar Galactica (1978) Rest In Peace Richard Hatch

While Battlestar Galactica saw only a television release is the USA, in foreign markets it was a major theatrical release. The leaders of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind are making plans to sign a peace treaty with their mortal enemies,…

Blood Bath (1966)

This is complicated so pay attention. Roger Corman bought an unfinished film shot in Europe called OPERATION TITIAN concerning the hunt by both cops and crooks for a stolen Titian painting. Patrick Magee was the star. At the same time…