Welcome to the suburbs…the slums of the future.

Suburbia (1983) Written and directed by Penelope Spheeris Starring: Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne WARNING: This film contains scenes of rape and graphic violence. “Suburbia” is the definitive punxploitation film of the 80’s, one of Hollywood’s few honest examinations of that particular section of counter-culture. Penelope Spheeris presents a starkly depressing tale about a handful of […]

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Take The Boat!!!

Let’s be honest, the hit to miss ratio of King adaptations typically leans heavy to the missed side of opportunity. For every great page to screen effort, i.e. The Mist, there are at least three not so good efforts, i.e. Sleepwalkers, The Langoliers and Graveyard Shift, waiting in the wings. Ask most fans of Stephen […]

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City of the Living Dead: This one has everything you hate and love about Italian horror.

Director: Lucio Fulci Starring: Christopher George, Catrione MacColl, Carlo De Mejo Some movies have in-depth articles and essays dedicated to explaining why they are masterpieces of cinema. I think this film is more likely an accidental masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless. It was a simple line in a review located in Fangoria Magazine that inspired […]

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Beyond the Gates: Beyond Boring.

Director: Jackson Stewart Starring: Graham Skipper, Chase Williamson, Barbara Crampton Here we have another indie horror movie that gained a ton praise while making its rounds among the indie/horror film convention circuit. After finally getting a chance to sit down and watch this much-lauded film, I am disappointed to say that it is just another […]

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I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore: More People Need to See This Movie!!

Directed by: Macon Blair Starring: Melanie Lynsky, Elijah Wood, Jane Levy Netflix is quickly becoming a place talented indie filmmakers can show off their projects; it is also proving that the streaming service is dedicated to producing high-quality programs and films that support lesser known and/or noticed actors, producers, and directors. Case in point, I […]

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The Devils

Directed By: Ken Russel Starring: Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave Over the years there have been a few films that are so controversial Hollywood does everything it can to shut them down. Such was the case with this gem, The Devils. First, let me give you a bit of history. The Devils was originally released in […]

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