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Trilogy of Terror (1975)

Three segments adapted from Richard Matheson short stories. Julie. A college student obsessively infatuated with his prim teacher ends up arranging a despicable plan to bend her to his will. But things will turn out to be somewhat more complicated... Millicent and Therese. Sibling rivalry between sisters with antithetical personalities: one repressed and prudish, … [Read More...] about Trilogy of Terror

Halloween (2007)

Young Michael Myers grows up in a dysfunctional family (a violent, alcoholic stepfather, mean sister, mother always working, never home) and over time develops a disturbing mental illness. After bludgeoning to death a bully who had mocked him, Michael returns home and carries out a full-blown massacre sparing only his newborn baby sister. Placed in a mental institution … [Read More...] about Halloween

Fortress (1992)

In 2017, after violating the conception law, the Brennicks are arrested and incarcerated in a high-security facility run by the powerful Men-Tel Corporation. It's a 33-level subterranean structure in the middle of the desert, run by an inhibited humanoid working for an artificial intelligence. Once inside, the prisoners are stripped and forced to swallow "intestinators" … [Read More...] about Fortress

The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964)

In 1900, an archeological expedition in Egypt recovers the sarcophagus of Ra-Antef, son of the pharaoh, victim of a despicable brother who had no qualms about having him killed. The expedition's financial benefactor can't wait to profit from the discovery, paying no heed to the curse prohibiting anyone from disturbing the body. And so, thanks in part to the actions of a … [Read More...] about The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb

Halloween II (2009)

Despite not only having managed to escape the clutches of Michael Myers, but neutralizing the powerful killer as well, young Laurie struggles to get her life back to normal. Even a year after the harrowing experience, frequent nightmares continue to haunt her. Welcomed into the home of her friend Annie (herself a victim of Myers' savage cruelty) the girl leads a … [Read More...] about Halloween II

The Killer Shrews (1959)

Delivering a consignment of provisions, a brusque, pragmatic sailor disembarks on a private island belonging to Dr. Craigis, a scientist convinced that the best way to solve the world's overpopulation problem is by carrying out genetic manipulation with the goal of reducing the size of people without increasing their metabolic needs in the process. The experiments, … [Read More...] about The Killer Shrews

This Month’s List

Quatermass Saga

Series of films with a sci-fi theme featuring protagonist Professor Bernard Quatermass, a character first imagined by screenwriter Nigel Kneale.

This Month’s Tag

Gothic

Bleak films set in dusty castles, gloomy basements and foreboding cemeteries, often populated by spectral entities and vampires.

Latest Publications

Night of the Demons (1988)

Late 1980’s splatterfest directed by Kevin Tenney.

Directors:
Kevin Tenney
Tags:
Demon, Exploitation, Haunted Houses, Infection, Possession, Seance, Splatter

4D Man (1959)

Naive sci-fi produced by Jack H. Harris and directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.

Directors:
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Tags:
Mad Doctor

Ladies in Retirement (1941)

Noirish drama directed by Charles Vidor and starring Ida Lupino.

Directors:
Charles Vidor
Tags:
Gothic, Madness

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