This week Steve Johnson takes a look at Universal’s release of “The Darkness.” This fantastic supernatural horror film stars Kevin Bacon and was produced by the team that brought us “The Purge” and “Insidious.” Here’s a quick synopsis before we enter the darkness: From the producers of “The Purge” and “Insidious,” comes this terrifying supernatural […]
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Blu-ray Review: Chad Archibald’s “Bite” Is Disturbingly Good Horror Cinema
This week Steve Johnson takes a look at Scream Factory’s recent release of “Bite.” This exceptional piece of body horror is directed by Chad Archibald and stars the spell-binding Elma Begovic. Here’s a quick synopsis before we get sticky: Your Fear Is Her Appetite. While on her bachelorette party getaway, bride-to be Casey (Elma Begovic) gets […]
‘Suicide Squad’ Delivers Explosive Action and Razor-Sharp Wit With Heart
Suicide Squad hits theaters today and unless you’ve been buried deep inside of a hole in the bowels of Belle Reve, you might have heard the film has found itself amidst a bit of controversy. Between the lashing it has received from the critics and the heated debates among die-hard keyboard warriors, ‘Suicide Squad’ is […]
Blu-ray Review: Arrow Films’ “Ray Harryhausen Special Effects Titan”
This ridiculous heat wave encompassing the area kept Steve Johnson inside surrounded by ice cold beer and a truckload of Arrow Films releases. This time around he takes a look at “Ray Harryhausen Special Effects Titan.” Featuring interviews with the man himself and those he influenced, this career spanning documentary is not one to miss. […]
Blu-ray Review: Arrow Video Unleashes ‘Return of the Killer Tomatoes’
After returning from an extended vacation, Steve Johnson takes a look at Arrow Video’s release of “Return of the Killer Tomatoes.” This cult classic stars Anthony Starke, a young George Clooney and the always fabulous John Astin. How about a quick synopsis before we dive headlong into beautiful mullets and the battle against the red […]
STRANGER THINGS: A He Said, She Said Take On Netflix’s New Hit Series
In their continuing battle for control, Icon Vs. Icon’s husband and wife team, Delores and Hank, return with their “He Said, She Said” series. This week they focus in on Netflix’s runaway hit, ‘Stranger Things.’ Potential spoilers lie ahead, so proceed with caution. Also, give this dynamic duo a follow and marvel at their online antics […]
Blu-Ray Review — Tasty: A Look at ‘Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow’
This week, The Phenomenal Dylan Lyles takes on a walk down memory lane with a look at Synapse Films latest spine-tingling release — ‘Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow.’ Here is a quick rundown on one of horror’s most beloved flicks: Synopsis: “In 1982, Auther Stephen King and Director George A. Romero collaborated on a feature-film tribute to the controversial EC […]
Blu-ray Review: ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Ultimate Edition Dazzles!
“BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE” ULTIMATE EDITION PROVES ONCE AND FOR ALL WE CAN’T ALL BE ZACK SNYDER” The most talked about film of 2016, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” hits store shelves July 19 (the film has been on digital platforms since June 28), and our resident Zack Snyder fanboy Jeremy L. […]
Blu-ray Review: Olive Films Unearths A Gem With Tony Luraschi’s ‘The Outsider’
This week, our resident movie reviewer, Jeremy Morrison, is back with a fresh review of one of Olive Films most exciting new releases, “The Outsider,” starring Craig Wasson, Sterling Hayden, Patricia Quinn and Ray Mcanally. First, a quick synopsis: Based on the novel The Heritage of Michael Flaherty by Colin Leinster, The Outsider is a fictional account of Irish-American Michael Flaherty (Craig Wasson, Ghost Story), a disillusioned […]