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
As is the case with most of the film adaptations of his work, having the words “based on the story by Stephen King” isn’t always a guarantee of a quality product. 1984’s Children of the Corn, which is based on a short story from his Night Shift anthology, is notContinue Reading
Despite originally being a literary character, Count Dracula has spawned multiple cinematic incarnations. From Bela Lugosi’s 1931 iconic interpretation to Leslie Nielsen’s 1995 comedic portrayal, the 500-year-old vampire from Transylvania has spanned generations as a classic horror luminary. 1979’s Dracula casts Frank Langella in the title role. His portrayal avoidsContinue Reading
I knew absolutely nothing about Blood Rage when I popped the Blu-ray into my player. And, to be honest, that’s the best way to go into it. That can be said about every movie, but Blood Rage is a special kind of film. Reading past this point will spoil someContinue Reading
When a small town doctor accidentally takes pills developed by an animal researcher, he develops an affinity for the blood of the townsfolk. That’s the premise of 1957’s The Vampire, a low-budget horror flick directed by Paul Landres. What sets The Vampire apart from most other low-budget quickie horror filmsContinue Reading
For whatever reason, Carnival of Souls is a movie that I’ve heard a lot about but, until now, had never bothered to watch. It always seemed to come up in lists of critically acclaimed horror movies or influential films. Filmmakers as diverse as George Romero, David Lynch, and James WanContinue Reading
If you ask a horror fan about their favorite Wes Craven film, you’ll most likely get a response about A Nightmare on Elm Street or Scream. The late director was responsible for the initial films in those two mammoth franchises as well as cult classics like The People Under theContinue Reading