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The Mentor - Movie Review

Details: Published: 12 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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If a white van ever rolls up to your local neighborhood hospital and the drivers, wearing all sorts of fowl-themed masks, start throwing out wounded people you probably should keep to your own business . . . or, if you are feeling creative, grab your phone, point it at the action, and hit record. ...

Exorcism at 60,000 Feet (2020) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 11 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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The new comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson called The Hustle is an almost identical remake of the 1988 classic comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels which starred Michael Caine and Steve Martin - itself a remake of Marlon Brando’s Bedtime Story. I say “almost” because ...

Evil Little Things - Movie Review

Details: Published: 10 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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The little things that go bump in the night want recognition! Evil Little Things has arrived! At some point in their lives, I suppose everyone has been a bit afraid of what lurks about in the dark. It’s a big part of growing up and an even bigger part of what makes us ...

The Golem (1920) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 09 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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The first horror icon of cinema has returned! Or is The Golem, thanks to its design and its use of white magic, the first cinematic superhero? I guess it comes down to your interpretation of the events in this legendary silent film. But there is NO arguing of its influence. From The Incredible Hulk ...

Beyond the Door: Limited Edition 2K Uncut English Export Version (1974) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 09 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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The power of Jessica (Juliet Mills) compels yyyyoooooouuuu!!! Get those eyes ready for those stylized freeze frames because Jessica is eating banana skins off the sidewalk again, but this time it is in 2K! That’s right, the pea ...

The Wind (1986) - Blu-ray

Details: Published: 08 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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"And you thought YOU were hot?!" Getting faced by pots of boiling water never looked so good! The Wind has arrived on blu-ray thanks to a NEW 4K transfer from the original 35mm print ...

Gretel & Hansel - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 31 January 2020; Written by Frank Wilkins

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Who wasn't frightened as a child by the horrifically grim childhood fairy tale about an evil witch who bakes pastries to lure children into her home so she can cook and eat the youngsters for dinner? It’s a wonder any of us made it out of childhood without totally losing all of our marbles ...

Batsh*t Bride - Movie Review

Details: Published: 07 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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The Batsh*t Bride is finally marching down the aisle. Everybody duck! Heather Popadopalis (Meghan Falcone) is an event planner and, in typical fashion for the duties of her job, she wants everything to go as planned for her wedding. Her friends call her Heather the Heart Attack. She just ...

The McPherson Tape (1989) - Blu-ray Review

Details: Published: 06 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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They are here. They have always been here. The McPherson Tape (also known as UFO ABDUCTION) is proof. It doesn’t take long for the skies to ignite over the night sky of Northwoods, Connecticut. The McPherson family ...

A Nun's Curse - Movie Review

Details: Published: 06 May 2020; Written by Loron Hays

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Let the Nunsploitation flicks resume! It’s time to face your fears. Writer/director Tommy Faircloth returns this May with what has to be his best film yet. A Nun’s Curse is both tense and frightening as the diabolical Sister Monday (genre icon Felissa Rose of Sleepaway Camp fame) returns to carry out ...