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Herschell Gordon Lewis Feast (Blu-ray box set)

Gruesome Seventeensome The release of this 17-disc retrospective box set, especially arriving the month following the pioneering filmmaker’s death, brings on insistent waves of nostalgia. It may seem odd to apply the word “nostalgia” to material that includes scenes of … Continue reading

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B-fest 2014 line-up (spoilers)

We are proud to represent the Psychotronic Film Society (original Chicago chapter) at the annual B-fest 24-hour schlockarama again this year. Go to www.b-fest.com for more details. We have the latest line-up right here under the break:

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Curdled

Hot Blooded Latino Writer/director Reb Braddock takes us to some more original territory in Curdled. Even I’m getting a bit weary of serial killer movies, but this one has such a good twist to it that it ought to keep … Continue reading

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Rappin’ With Rudy

Michael Flores interviews the original “King of Comedy” Rudy Ray Moore has been a legend in the Black community for over 40 years and has been discovered by the white community with the release on video of his films: DOLEMITE, … Continue reading

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Kung Fu Hustle

Another fun Chow masterpiece  Despite being the highest grossing Hong Kong film ever, Stephen Chow’s previous film Shoalin Soccer was badly bungled by U.S. distributor Miramax, who didn’t seem to know what to do with it. When news leaked out … Continue reading

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Freddy vs. Jason

Knows its chops Fans of neither the Friday the 13th nor Nightmare on Elm Street series will not be converted by this long-awaited crossover, but it delivers the bloody “goods” for the Fangorian faithful. Effectively forgotten by his home town … Continue reading

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The Happiness of the Katakuris

Mike like Miike Guest Review by Mike Flores The film is about a dysfunctional Japanese family trying to pull itself together by running a bed and breakfast in the hills, far from anyone. A cross between The Sound Of Music … Continue reading

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Monkeybone DVD

Planet of the inner ape Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser) is a successful cartoonist who just sold his strip “Monkeybone” to the Comedy Channel as an animated series. He’s fielding proposals for all kinds of merchandising, and is about to propose … Continue reading

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Monsters Crash the Pajama Party Spook Show Spectacular DVD

Ghosts-a-poppin’ at the midnight chasm of spasms! Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and witness something that few eyes have seen before: a true DVD masterpiece! On this slim disc you will find not only a collection of the craziest … Continue reading

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Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back

Dope Dealers The only characters to figure in all four of Kevin Smith’s previous pictures, Smith here gives the duo center stage in an effort to get them out of his system for good. Because of the weed references, most … Continue reading

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