This is a guest post by Dead Derrick. At long last, the series finale for “Hannibal” has arrived and this is my final write-up. NBC’s “Hannibal” is a series that really never should have been as great as it actually turned out to be. After all, this is a series … Read More
“The Nightmare” (2015) A documentary about sleep paralysis. Directed by Rodney Ascher. It features interviews with people who suffer from sleep paralysis, and the nightmarish hallucinations that accompany them. The music is very effective throughout the film, though sometimes ambient sounds are used. It starts with the definition of a nightmare and … Read More
Some of these movies feature characters whose actions will cause a visceral reaction of disgust and horror. Some of them feature horrible asshole main characters that need to be killed in the worst way possible. You know, the types of movies where you cheer when they die? Those kinds of … Read More
Werewolves are one of the least appreciated monsters in the horror movie world. The bring angst, fear, pain and body horror to the table. What would you do if you knew that once a month your skin would split open, your bones would crack and expand and elongate, … Read More
The Editor (2014). Directed by Adam Brooks and Matthew Kennedy. Zany off-the-cuff Gonzo slasher film that pays homage to Giallo films from the 1970’s and 1980’s. In Astron 6’s masterpiece, we meet the world’s greatest film editor, Rey Ciso. Or at least he WAS the top of … Read More
One of the benefits of having connections in the horror community is that every once in a while, you get to speak with someone about their work. Today, I got to speak with screenwriter Jerry Janda about his latest project, a found footage Lovecraftian horror film “Black Wake”. … Read More
Scream’s finale begins exactly as it should in light of the recent tragic death of a legendary master of horror. A photo of a smiling Wes Craven fills the screen with the words “In Memory Of Wes Craven. 1939-2015. Thanks for the screams.” Classy. Major spoilers below! … Read More
V/H/S Viral (2014) is a found footage anthology that isn’t at all related in terms of tone or style to the first two V/H/S movies. Overall, it is an incoherent mess, with only one segment worth watching. Seriously. It’s a waste of time. Watch it when it’s on cable … Read More
Before I get started, I just wanted to say that “Prometheus” has fantastic special effects that are the perfect blend of practical effects as a base and CGI as enhancements for the effects. Really, it’s very beautiful to look at. For reals. The cast is top-notch with … Read More
Long time, no see. You might be wondering where the “Hannibal” write-ups have gone to. Well, rest assured that this is one of two final installments covering the third (and sadly, last) season of my favorite cannibal show to ever air on the small screen. Part of the … Read More
