The Protector (1985)
In the second attempt to introduce martial arts superstar Jackie Chan to the North American market (after “The Big Brawl” in 1980), ever likable Jackie is amusingly miscast as Billy Wong, an NYC cop who, after some hot dog heroics,…
The Big Bird Cage (1972)
This was the third women in prison (WIP) movie produced by Roger Corman’s New World Pictures within just two years, beginning with THE BIG DOLL HOUSE and WOMEN IN CAGES, both released in 1971. In spite of the similar titles,…
The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)
Real English countryside locations that breath ancient history. Old stone built houses, wild forests and mysterious ruins. Folk beliefs and practice of witchcraft and mysticism of nature. Now here’s an evil fairy tale that both looks and feels right. One…
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957)
Not one of Edgar G. Ulmer’s best, but I’m glad they saw fit to release this one on DVD. However, if you’re looking for another little Ulmer classic like BLUEBEARD (1944) or DETOUR (1945), you’d better look somewhere else ’cause…
Looking for A New Independence Day: Reclaiming The Media
This is a weekend to remind ourselves of the bravery and courage it takes in today’s world to call ones self independent. Whether it is an independent filmmaker or as an independent exhibitor it is getting increasingly tough to operate….
Dark Intruder (1965)
Long before he became an immortal slapstick icon with his role as Frank Drebin in “The Naked Gun” (and became typecast as such until his death), Leslie Nielsen actually was a pretty versatile actor and appeared in numerous cult movies….
Curse of the Undead (1959)
Curse Of The Undead” was released in a very interesting period in horror history. Hammer was on the verge of creating new horror and Universal was trying to stay in the game. Since westerns were popular at this time, the…
Curse of the Demon (1957)
“Curse of the Demon” (aka “Night of the Demon”) is one of those weird little lost films that everyone agrees is wonderful and yet very few people seem to have actually seen. This is one of those rare British movies…
The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964)
On an Egyptian expedition, a group of British explorers stumble across the hidden tomb of the pharaoh Ra (yes, I know, quite original). But once they bring him back to England for exhibition, they find the tomb to be empty….
Donovan’s Brain (1953)
Made in an age when the science fiction film genre was dominated by giant insects and monsters from beneath the sea (not that there’s anything wrong with those) “Donovan’s Brain” stands out as a more understated (and under-appreciated) gem. A…
Die, Monster, Die! (1965)
The American Stephen Reinhart (Nick Adams) arrives by train in Arkham, a small town in the countryside of England. He tries to travel to the real estate of a man called Witley by taxi or bicycle, but the locals are…
MARK OF THE WITCH – Review & Press Release
Epic Pictures recently released their acclaimed new horror film MARK OF THE WITCH on the digital platforms Dish, SlingTV, DirectTV, Vubiquity (Verizon), Amazon, Vudu, Xbox, Itunes, Flixfling, Google Play, Vimeo, Comcast (est) Labeled by Paranormal Underground Magazine as “one of…
The Day Mars Invaded Earth (1963)
The presence of Kent Taylor, Marie Windsor, and William Mims as the main three actors in this film is a sure invitation to sci-fi B-movie fans everywhere. The film–a sort-of remake of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”–is no classic but…
The Diary of a High School Bride (1959)
Although the makers of “The Diary of a High School Bride” make the film seem like an exploitation film about young brides when it begins, the film is far less than you might expect. Plus, back in 1959, folks getting…
The Cosmic Monster (1958)
Interesting little British sci-fi movie about man’s attempt to create a powerful electro-magnetic energy generator that tares a hole in the fragile Iononasphere. This creates a massive bombardment of the Earth by deadly and radioactive Cosmic Rays that cause havoc…
The Crater Lake Monster (1977)
A claymation plesiosaur rises from the depths of Crater Lake to wreak havoc on a group of local rednecks, not to mention your fast forward button. To call “The Crater Lake Monster” amateurish is to overstate the obvious. If you…
The Gloriousness of Bud Spencer
Italian actor and filmmaker Bud Spencer, a cult favourite for his comedic spaghetti Western parodies, died on Monday at age 86. “My father died peacefully at 18:15 and did not suffer from pain, he had all of us next to…
Cult of the Cobra (1955)
GIs in 1945 Asia are introduced to the actual ceremony of a “female human cobra”(essentially a woman in costume who is slithery like a snake)by a native snake charmer who warns them to keep quiet inside their hooded robes, but…
Captive Women (1952)
The vaguely titled CAPTIVE WOMEN is set in a post nuclear holocaust world where three warring tribes, “The Norms”, “The Mutates”, and “The Upriver People” battle each other for supremacy in and around the ruins of New York City and…
Bronson (2008)
Bronson is one of the more interesting films I’ve had the pleasure of sitting through as of late. In the trailer (and movie poster), a quote can be seen where a reviewer called the film, “A Clockwork Orange for the…