*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)
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
The 1980’s; a significant time for any horror fan. Spawning horror icons like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, the 80’s are often regarded as the decade that brought the horror genre full force into mainstream audiences. There’s no doubt that horror was around decades before, but it was the 1980’s that audiences… Read More ‘The Return of the Living Dead’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Everytime a new zombie movie comes out I tend to be hesitant due to the genre being overplayed in recent years, but the premise of Cargo stands out with its ongoing disheartening theme. … Read More ‘Cargo’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
There comes a time when a film is so large it feels more like an event than a motion picture. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -Part II” are just a two examples of massive anticipation and fan excitement all jumbled into a project.… Read More ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
