End of Days (1999)

Taking advantage of the then-prevalent Y2K paranoia, 1999’s End of Days casts Arnold Schwarzenegger as Jericho, a security expert. Along with his partner, Chicago (Kevin Pollack), Jericho provides high-end protection for high profile clients, including bullet proof limos and helicopter support. During a job escorting a Wall Street banker toContinue Reading

Grotesque (1988)

The 1980s were a fertile era for straight-to-video movies, particularly horror titles. Grotesque is one example that went straight to video store shelves in 1988. After watching it, I can see why. Linda Blair stars as Lisa Kruger, the daughter of a Hollywood special effects artist. She decides to takeContinue Reading

The Screaming Skull (1958)

The Screaming Skull starts with a brazen claim. The producers offered free burial services for anyone who died of fright while watching it. They suggest not viewing it alone so someone can identify you if you don’t make it. Not surprisingly, I made it through the movie just fine. EricContinue Reading

Overlord (2018)

On the eve of D-Day, a group of American paratroopers must destroy a German radio tower before the Allies hit the beaches. If they fail, the Germans will be able to call in air support and the liberation of France will be doomed. Private Boyce (Jovan Adepo) and Corporal FordContinue Reading

Hatchet (2006)

Ben (Joel David Moore) and his college buddies have traveled to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Ben, however, isn’t feeling particularly festive. Having just broken up with his girlfriend, he finds the mindless partying lame. Eager to do something different, he convinces Marcus (Deon Richmond) to take a swampContinue Reading

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Barbra (Judith O’Dea) and Johnny (Russell Streiner) drive to a cemetery to place a wreath on their father’s grave. As Johnny teases Barbra about her fear of cemeteries, a seemingly dazed man attacks them. Johnny wrestles with him and falls, hitting his head on a tombstone. Barbra escapes in theirContinue Reading