Tag Archives: horror

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Posted on June 21, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Classics Illustrated Just as Disney is being attacked by lame-brained Christian groups for their benign attitude toward their homosexual employees, they release this powerful new animated version of Hugo’s tale that features a recoded plot.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

Posted on June 20, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Hai Kiba! I’m one of those who hated this show – until I actually saw it. If you haven’t sampled it on cable (or the cut-down syndie version), here’s your chance to see the funniest show on TV – in … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Man

Posted on April 26, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Dig This! Aka: Dellamorte Dellamore. Argento protégé Michelle Soavi steps firmly out from the maestro’s shadow with this 1994 exploration of the macabre black comedy he’d only hinted at in his previous films.

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From Dusk Till Dawn

Posted on January 18, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Another Kind of Pulp Fiction For the movies, the single most important individual of the ’90s is Quentin Tarantino. A few years ago, nobody had heard of him. But the success of the two features Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction have … Continue reading →

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Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace

Posted on January 12, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Max Headroom Comes Home In 1975, the Stephen King short story “Lawnmower Man” was published. An exercise in surrealism, it concerned an enormously fat groundsman for hire, who would trim lawns by stripping naked, getting down on all fours, and … Continue reading →

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Vampire Woman VHS

Posted on January 10, 1996 by Brian Thomas

David “the Rock” Nelson’s “magnum oops-us” is a 4-hour Suck-athon This is perhaps the toughest review I’ve ever had to write. How to describe the latest – and by far the longest – work of one of the most psychotronic … Continue reading →

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Dracula, Dead and Loving It

Posted on December 18, 1995 by Brian Thomas

Brooks Sucks! The career of Mel Brooks continues to be a puzzle. As a writer, he’s given us incredibly funny, and often touching material. His talent, whether acting in a dramatic role, cutting up in sketch comedy, or delivering stand-up … Continue reading →

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The Crier on VHS

Posted on December 6, 1995 by Brian Thomas

Sob Stories Glynn Beard produced, directed and acts in this low budget thriller inspired the legend of La Llarona – the Crying Woman. Estranged from his wife, the obsessed Beard visits an old witch to obtain a love potion to … Continue reading →

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The Addiction plus Nadja plus Girl with Hungry Eyes

Posted on February 17, 1995 by Brian Thomas

Black & White Bloodsuckers Abel Ferarra’s latest film The Addiction is the third black & white vampire movie to be released (that I’ve seen) in 1995. All three are low budget East coast productions, all three are about female vampires, … Continue reading →

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Interview with the Vampire

Posted on November 11, 1994 by Brian Thomas

Cruise, Pitt turn heads – bite them off Guest Review by Jay Bliznick Vampires never scare me. Well, I should never say never; there are a few exceptions: Max Schreck from the original Nosferatu with his rat-like neck, bald head, and … Continue reading →

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