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DVD Review: ‘Sanitarium’
A trio of horror stories, each a slow-burning descent into madness, with a 'Twilight Zone' vibe rather than lots of gore.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Mario Bava’s ‘The Whip and the Body’
All the gothic trappings are included in Bava's erotic thriller. Unfortunately, the film isn't as thrilling as it could be, or as erotic as it should.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas’
It’s Christmas time for our moronic duo Caesar (Dave Campfield) and his half-brother Otto (Paul Chomicki).
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Mischief Night’ (2013)
In the end, Mischief Night is just another run-of-the-mill direct-to-video horror release you’ll soon find in the bargain bin.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Silent Night, Bloody Night’ (1974)
The traditional helpings of red herring are on the loose as the townsfolk start dropping like flies and Diane gets into the fight of her life when she gets swept up into the murder spree.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Last Days on Mars’
The Last Days on Mars grabs you right at the beginning and doesn't let go. It is a text book example of how to make a sci-fi thriller.
Read More »The Zombie Apocalypse: Tales for our Troubled Times
The world might be going to hell, but at least no one’s ambling (or shambling or running) to devour your brains. Not yet.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Jered Leto, Dallas Buyers Club chronicles the quest of real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof.
Read More »Alameda Writers Group: Kickstarting Your Film
“What the suits want isn't always the same as what the fans want,” explained screenwriter and author Marc Zicree at the October meeting of the Los Angeles based Alameda Writers Group (AWG).
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