*Spoilers present within the review* Originally set as the bookend to the series, “Friday the 13th: Part IV- The Final Chapter” begins with a rundown of the prior three films; working as a refresher course to the events leading up to the present. While I can’t say the acting and… Read More Friday Night Frights: ‘Friday the 13th: Part IV- The Final Chapter’
Even before “Freddy vs. Jason” hit the big screen, the two icons were rivals within the horror genre. Their franchises spanned several decades, but it was the ’80s when they both emerged. It’s hard to not think of Freddy Krueger when talking about Jason Voorhees, and vice versa. Out… Read More Friday Night Frights: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
With the box office success of “Friday the 13th”, it was a surprise to no one that Paramount quickly started filming the follow-up sequel. Released a year after its predecessor, “Friday the 13th: Part II” attempted to strike gold once more. Following the events of the first, another… Read More Friday Night Frights: ‘Friday the 13th: Part II’
*Spoilers may be present within the review* After the unsolved murders of two counselors dead, Camp Crystal Lake was forced to close its cabin doors. Legends of the location have left many locals avoiding the site until two decades later when the camp begins its refurbishment from outsiders. Oblivious to the… Read More Friday Night Frights: ‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)
I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to come up with a new series for Wilhelm Screeners that would not only get me back into writing more frequently but produce content that is dedicated to film lovers. In the end, I decided to put my effort on something that truly captures one of my lifelong… Read More Friday Night Frights: A Brief Introduction
“Shazam!” manages to be a film that feels very exclusive while at the same time tying into a much broader universe. … Read More ‘Shazam!’
The stellar cast and praiseworthy presentation combined with a creative spin on a reoccuring theme in Hollywood make for a highlight of 2018 film catalog.… Read More ‘Isle of Dogs’
A witch is easily recognized as one of the main mascots of Halloween, however there hasn’t been as much representation in cinema compared to others like vampires, zombies and ghosts. It’s a little odd that studios don’t attempt to utilize witches more often as when they work well they are among the… Read More ‘The Witch’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Like most horror icons, Chucky has been through the fiery gates of cinematic hell by ways of countless sequels and idiotic plot points. For those that are unfamiliar with his origins, Chucky was. established as a welcoming and all the more terrifying addition to the catalog of Hollywood killers with his unique appearance and calculated… Read More ‘Child’s Play’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Vampires have been a cornerstone to horror nearly as long as the genre has been present in cinema. Classics like Nosferatu and Dracula have been inspiring creative minds for decades; now to the point of reinventing the monster for modern audiences. Similar to the original Swedish film, “Let Me In” tells the story of a… Read More ‘Let Me In’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
