There is something strangely appealing about teen horror movies, though I am unsure if this appeal is from nostalgia for my teen years, or an admiration for the humorous and creative ways the movie characters die.

Regardless, when watching a teen horror movie, I expect to laugh out loud, remark on the stupidity of at least one of the lead characters, be disgusted by at least one “gut explosion”, and enjoy the requisite topless scene.  On all counts, “The Final Destination” did not disappoint. Read the full story

When I first saw the new artwork for the Blu-ray of Near Dark it was reminiscent of a certain vampire romance saga that is currently sweeping the nation… I was immediately taken back, I began questioning my memory. When I first saw Near Dark all those years ago, it wasn’t some sappy romantic vampire film… It was a dark and awesome. Read the full story

I  feel the need to get something off my pulmonary cavity before I even begin here.  Make no mistake; I am a gargantuan fan of the Diablo Cody horror comedy film Jennifer’s Body.  Since owning the Blu-ray disc last Tuesday it has frequented my Blu-ray drive a total of seven majestic times.  I just can’t seem to get enough of it.  Like most movies I have seen this past year, the second viewing at home has been the most crucial in determining its cultural relevance within my life and usually the most applauding, as is the case here.  Let’s take a closer look to see why Jennifer’s Body may not have been the most successful film at the box office last year, but why it will live on in the hearts of many as an instant cult classic in their home video collection. Read the full story

When people think of Godzilla, they think of a scary monster of epic proportions, when I think of 1998’s Godzilla, my memory triggers similar thoughts. Godzilla is a terribly made (to the point of it being scary) film of epic proportions (AKA a running time of 139 minutes which is scary as well). Read the full story

Horror films have been a big part of movie making since its earliest days, nothing is more exciting than going into a movie and letting your imagination run away with implausible horrors that still make you wonder… what if? In the early 1900’s it was Dracula, Nosferatu, Frankenstein, The Phantom of the Opera, etc. The thought of such villains lurking around in our world could really get our hearts racing. Then mid century the thrills started to change. Terrestrial horrors, demonic plague, and of course end of times. Legends like Vincent Price and Alfred Hitchcock made their way into our imaginations, finding new ways to leave us startled. Read the full story

Angel Heart was a great representation of neo-noir, however it’s also a film that weds both horror and mystery together in a way that is both unique and very entertaining. Showcasing Mickey Rourke’s young talent and having one of De Niro’s more eclectic performances, does Angel Heart rise above the abundant horror thrillers of its time or does it go over the top? Lets see… Read the full story

Cujo used to haunt my dreams… There I said it! Having to review this movie really hurt my inner-child emotionally. I remember all those years ago, saying “Don’t worry, you’ll never have to watch that lame movie again”. Years later we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary and here I am reviewing the Blu-ray release of the cult classic based off of a story by Stephen King. Let’s see how Cujo holds up after a quarter of a decade. Read the full story

When Wrong Turn came out in 2003 I really didn’t know what to think, I mean here was a film pretty much named after a street sign. I often wonder if the idea of calling it “Wrong Way” or “U-Turn” ever crossed their minds LOL. I actually also remember going to the movie theater back in 03 to see Wrong Turn on opening day. I still remember that film today, 6 years later, so to say the least it must have been half-way decent. So when I got a call to see if I wanted to review Wrong Turn on Blu-ray I of course jumped on the chance to revisit the film, be it from curiosity alone. Read the full story

The fairly new (to the big screen) British director Toby Wilkins brings us yet another low budget horror film, which to say the least has not been my cup of tea as of late. I can argue this a thousand times over but the blunt reality of the situation is horror is a dying breed, but a breed that I love nonetheless. Sure it’s been a long while since there has been a truly remarkable horror film but along the way there have been a few worth watching. Thus far I have heard nothing but decent things about Splinter, which is said to be one of the top horror films of 2008. With a cast of acceptable B-Listers including Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner we can only hope for some decent thrills and chills with Splinter. Read the full story

Friday the 13^th is one of the most memorable franchises in horror, there no doubt about that. While the first film didn’t even include the now famous Jason Voorhees, we learnt that his psychopathic mother had a blood lust on camp councillors. In Part 2 we are introduced to the infamous Jason who brutally ends the lives of a group of young adults. While all character developments and interesting back stories were covered in the first two films, we aren’t left with much for Part 3, other than a barrage of pointless murders… sounds good to me!  Released in 1982 Paramount didn’t waste any time shooting out these sequels (the first film being released in 1980), but the public was falling in love with the psychopath and the series quickly became a cult favorite. Read the full story

There are some very memorable horror movies from my childhood, and the years before and since. When I think of villains of these movies amongst Chucky, Mike Meyers, and Freddy Krueger there is of course one name that is synonymous with brutal murders and horrifying chases, Jason Voorhees.  In fact when I was a kid I was afraid of going near the water in the fear that Jason would emerge, just as we were left at the conclusion of Friday the 13^th. So it goes without saying that the series is creepy, and has a lasting effect on its audiences. But I’d hardly call it debatable that the series tapered downhill after its initial film (as is the case with most sequels) but at which point does it really decline? Some could say that Friday the 13^th Part 2 is where it all begins, because we are first introduced to the real villain, Jason. So where does Part 2 rank in the midst of a long line of Friday the 13^th sequels? Read the full story

I don’t know exactly what it is, but I have a definite affinity for first person point of view movies.  From Cloverfield to The Blair Witch Project, I’ve found that watching a thriller from the perspective of someone in peril has a way of plugging you right in to the drama.  Although it’s not going to serve as reference material, this is no Blair Witch in terms of video quality.  It’s definitely easier on the eyes.  If you can get past the initial shock of the bouncy shots and long refocusing periods, you’ll find a high-tension thriller that will likely have you on the edge of your seat throughout.  You might even want to open a few windows before you get started, just to escape that claustrophobic feeling… Read the full story

Saw IV initially left a sour taste in my mouth, but nonetheless I drudgingly went out and bought the Blu-ray release of it when it came out that first week.  Of course, I justified that purchase with the notion that I had a $25 Target gift card burning a hole in my pocket.  On a cold October day, with great reluctance, I was dragged to the theatre to check out the latest installment of the Saw horror franchise, Saw V, despite hearing so many friends and co-workers tell me how horrible it was.  Despite my lack of desire to see how the rest of the Saw franchise played out, my wife had scheduled a couple’s night out at the movies with her co-worker.  I kindly asked my wife to pay the price of admission for us, as I was not the one who initiated wanting to see this.  After all, I have strict principles to uphold.  Anyway, every time she does pay for a movie, I end up loving it.  I think I am starting to see a trend here.  Hmm…I wonder if that would have worked on the latest Friday the 13^th movie, if I had let her pay.  Let’s get back on subject, shall we? Read the full story

I’ve said it a hundred times before, and I’ll say it again; horror movies just aren’t what they used to be. I’d like to see anyone debates that, frankly I’d be surprised to have anyone deny it; frankly it’s more fact than opinion. I can’t count the amount of campy, clichéd, teeny horror movies I’ve seen in the past few years, nonetheless they still give us thrills and in our disturbing human nature we just can’t get enough blood and guts. That brings us to the low budget, low release Sundance Festival official select, Salvage. Brought to us by the Crook Brothers, who I have never heard of before, I hope this is a diamond in the rough because I’m sick of ranting on why horror just isn’t what it used to be. Read the full story

Did you ever want to like a movie so bad but you just couldn’t find one good reason to like it? That pretty much sums up how I feel about the 2005 film Mortuary. I must admit I was pretty excited when I pulled the Mortuary Blu-ray out of my mailbox, sent to my attention for review. I am quite the sucker for advertising, artwork and hype. The cover art on the Mortuary Blu-ray case just screams out that it is a movie I must love. Unfortunately, that just is not the case. Read the full story

I get my kicks watching horror films; from spine chillers to hack and slashes I’ve loved them and hated them alike. Sure I find it extremely hard to debate that they make horror films like they used to, but even in a market flooded with teenagers getting murdered I have found some gems amidst the depths of crap. What I hope you take from that preamble is that I love horror films low budget teen thrillers and classics alike, and like any respectable reviewer am unbiased towards what might be preconceived as a horrible movie. Now I’ll just cut to the chase, I say all this so that when you read on and learn just how much I hated this movie you will understand that I speak with the outmost sincerity. Read the full story

I’m a fan of the original George Romero zombie films. Let’s face it. These films have left an incredible mark and pretty much created an entire sub-genre of horror film. We get a lot of our zombie rules from these “Dead” films. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that finally the last of the original films has finally been remade. The original Night Of The Living Dead came first to the remake mills. It was a pretty faithful adaptation of the original material, even if it was somewhat updated. It didn’t hurt that Romero was involved as a producer and that original makeup man Tom Savini directed the affair. Read the full story