Tales of Halloween (2015)

This anthology isn't the best Halloween movie ever, but some of the stories are too good to miss out on this season.  So, let me tell you which ones you just have to see. SWEET TOOTH Written and directed by Dave Parker, this terrifying tale is about an urban legend known as "Sweet Tooth".  Sweet … Continue reading Tales of Halloween (2015)

The Haunting of Helena (2012)

Directed by Christian Bisceglia and Ascanio Malgarini.  Written by Christian Bisceglia.  Starring Harriet MacMasters-Green, Sabrina Jolie Perez, Jarreth J. Merz, Matt Patresi, Paolo Paoloni, Giuliano Montaldo and Susanna Cornacchia. Plot: recently divorced, Sophia, moves to Southern Italy with her daughter, Helena, and their new life turns into a nightmare when Helena loses her first tooth. … Continue reading The Haunting of Helena (2012)

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Written by William Hurlbut and John L. Balderston Directed by James Whale Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Valerie Hobson, Elsa Lanchester, Ernest Thesiger, Gavin Gordon and Douglas Walton Plot: Mary Shelley reveals to her husband Percy and Lord Byron that the monster did not die and tells more of the story. This movie is a … Continue reading Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Frankenstein (1931)

Written by Garrett Fort, Francis Edward Faragoh, Peggy Webling and Mary Shelly Directed by James Whale Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Dwight Frye and Marilyn Harris Plot: Frankenstein creates a monster from cadavers and a killers brain This is a classic, about thee mad scientist and his wanting to play god. … Continue reading Frankenstein (1931)

Let Me In (2010)

Written and directed by Matt Reeves (based on the novel and screenplay by John Ajvide Lindqvist).  Starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elias Koteas, Dylan Minnette and Richard Jenkins. Plot: a bullied young boy meets a young female vampire and they bond. In 1983, young Owen (Smit-McPhee) is picked on mercilessly by his bullies (led … Continue reading Let Me In (2010)

The Night Watchmen (2017)

Written by Ken Arnold, Dan DeLuca and Jamie Nash Directed by Mitchell Altieri Starring Ken Arnold, Dan DeLuca, Kevin Jiggettes, Kara Luiz, Max Gray Wilbur, James Remar, Rain Pryor and Tiffany Shepis Plot: a group of misfits battle for their lives This movie was pretty great to me but having said that i know it … Continue reading The Night Watchmen (2017)

Tales From the Hood 2 (2018)

Written and Directed by Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott Starring Keith David, Bryan Batt, Alexandra DeBerry, Bill Martin Williams, Martin Bats Bradford, Kendrick Cross, Kedrick Brown and Chad L. Chambers Plot: Keith David as the new Mr. Simms tells us some stories Up first we have Good Golly which is about three people breaking into … Continue reading Tales From the Hood 2 (2018)

Attack the Block (2011)

Written and directed by Joe Cornish.  Starring Jodie Whittaker, John Boyega, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, Franz Dramew, Jumayn Hunter, Luke Treadaway and Nick Frost. Plot: a young street gang defends their South London block from an alien invasion. As a young gang (not the most likable characters when the movie starts) mug Sam (Whittaker), an … Continue reading Attack the Block (2011)

Urban Legend (1998)

Directed by Jamie Blanks.  Written by Silvio Horta.  Starring Alicia Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, Joshua Jackson, Tara Reid, Michael Rosenbaum, Loretta Devine, Robert Englund, Brad Dourif and Danielle Harris. Plot: someone is killing people at a college in the ways of old Urban Legends. The opening scene is violent and wonderful.  It's the urban … Continue reading Urban Legend (1998)