‘Poltergeist III’ (1988): Second sequel not scary enough, but visually better than its predecessor
Frankly at this point, we’d welcome poltergeists at the Movies & Drinks/Drunk TV World Headquarters.
Tag: horror
‘Crawlspace’ (1972): Excellent chiller deserves more attention
As with any kid—whether it’s your own or some crazed Manson hippie living and crapping in your crawlspace—you eventually just want them gone.
‘White Noise’ (2005): Michael Keaton tries to reach dead wife through TV
Sometimes the journey is better than the destination, and that’s no different on the silver screen. (At least a lot of people bought tickets.)
‘The Mad Magician’ (1954): Vincent Price chews the scenery in 3D thriller
So I guess there’s a new Saw movie out there in those theatres that I hear young people go to on occasion. Jesus…if I “want to play a game,” Jigsaw, it’ll be the one where I try to make it through another hopeless night without jumping off a building. It’s remarkable what people will pay… Read More ‘The Mad Magician’ (1954): Vincent Price chews the scenery in 3D thriller
‘The Iron Rose’ (1973): Don’t fight it. This sensual, visual poem must be experienced
It’s Halloween, so…you ever been in a psycho-sexual fugue state? It’s fun.
‘The Awakening’ (1980): Charlton Heston horror flick better than its reputation, perfect for Halloween viewing
Sedate, languid early ’80s horror…and far better than its unearned poor reputation.
‘The Sorcerers’ (1967): Grungy sci-fi/horror exploiter has a unique, unexpected tone
We’ve had a week of dark, cool, rainy fall weather here in the Great American Midwest, a seasonal siren call that compels me, on an irresistible genetic level, to watch a few dark, cool, rainy 60s British movies. Add in the Halloween spirit that gets an early start around these parts (quite simply: the Midwest… Read More ‘The Sorcerers’ (1967): Grungy sci-fi/horror exploiter has a unique, unexpected tone
‘Sweet Kill’ (1971): Are you ready for The Arousers? How about A Kiss from Eddie?
It’s true: you mellow as you get older. For instance, I remember flipping out a few years ago when Shout! Factory released a fullscreen—fullscreen!—transfer of Tab Hunter’s cult serial killer flick, Sweet Kill. Now granted…it wasn’t like the time I suffered a massive breakdown and had to be locked in my office, ranting and raving… Read More ‘Sweet Kill’ (1971): Are you ready for The Arousers? How about A Kiss from Eddie?
‘Poltergeist II: The Other Side’ (1986): Other side of what? Where’s the fright? Where are the scares?
So apparently there’s this sci-fi Smurf cartoon sequel out there right now in theaters that’s cleaning up at the b.o., but I swear I don’t know anyone who’s seen it. Why would they? Of course there’s no accounting for taste (for instance: Dwayne Johnson), but sequels are a favorite topic of discussion for fans (particularly… Read More ‘Poltergeist II: The Other Side’ (1986): Other side of what? Where’s the fright? Where are the scares?
‘Mark of the Devil’ (1970): Notorious torture porn. Should we feel shame for watching it?
“This vomit bag and the price of one admission will enable you to see…the first film rated ‘V’ for violence! Mark of the Devil: positively the most horrifying film ever made!”
