If you were asked,”What’s your favorite werewolf movie?” would you even think of 1996’s Bad Moon? Probably not. Before this year, I’d never heard of it. That’s a shame because it’s an above-average werewolf thriller that deserves more attention. It was released theatrically but received very little publicity. Not surprisingly,Continue Reading
In this simplistic atomic-age monster thriller, a giant octopus rises from the depths of the Pacific Ocean and attacks San Francisco. But not before it sinks a fishing boat and tangles with a nuclear-powered submarine. Since that isn’t enough to fill out an hour and 20 minute run time, aContinue Reading
Whenever a studio remakes a classic film to “update” it for a new generation of viewers, the result is usually a pale imitation of the original. 1988’s The Blob, an update of the 1958 movie of the same name, is an underappreciated example of how that’s not always the case.Continue Reading
All things must have a beginning. 1955’s King Dinosaur marked the start of producer/director Bert I. Gordon’s career. Eventually known as “Mr. BIG,” Gordon constructed a résumé chock full of B-grade creature features, most of which center around abnormally large animals or people. He also had a penchant for workingContinue Reading
Sometime in 1977, I remember watching a special on TV about the movies coming out later in the year. I don’t remember any mention of a movie called Star Wars, but I do remember a preview for The Incredible Melting Man. It had special make-up effects by Rick Baker, whoContinue Reading
Recently, I reviewed San Andreas, and I said that no matter what implausible action film Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in, it’s hard to find fault with the guy. His 2018 movie, Rampage, proves that still holds true. The movie is the epitome of silly action movies but I likedContinue Reading
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Godzilla vs. Kong is not going to redefine the cinematic art form. It’s a cheesy, good-time movie featuring two iconic monsters battling over who should be the alpha. Fans of Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse know this by now. This is the payoff forContinue Reading