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Tin & Tina is a Psychological Parental Nightmare

In this digital era, locating a movie tailored to your immediate preference has become exceptionally straightforward. For instance, if you’re making a romantic dinner and planning to watch a film with the object of your affection, a quick visit to… Continue Reading →

The Complete Story of Film is Innovative, Emotional and Opinionated

Per Matt William Goldman once said, “Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work.” Amen to that. The Oscar-winning screenwriter/quote machine knew the Hollywood risk-to-reward ratio was a fickle thing, one… Continue Reading →

October 6, 2023

The Nun II is a Jump Scare-Filled Disappointment

Experiencing true fear from a horror film is a rare feat for me. I distinctly remember the first time it happened, back in the early ’90s on Halloween night. I hosted a party with friends, and after grilling, gaming and… Continue Reading →

September 30, 2023

The Crossbow-Shooting Hunter Still Hits His Mark in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

I’ve been a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead since its TV debut back in 2010. I vividly recall the excitement leading up to its Halloween night premiere, with all my friends planning watch parties. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join the… Continue Reading →

September 17, 2023

Film Masters Debuts a Double Bill of Cult Classics

Per Matt Less is more. That simple cultural proverb has been attributed to a variety of people throughout history, but it was absolutely taken to heart by filmmaker Ray Kellogg. Primarily known for his groundbreaking special-effects work in blockbusters during… Continue Reading →

September 15, 2023

Peacock’s Twisted Metal Sparks a Nostalgic Path of Destruction

Twisted Metal found its way into my collection of games during the era of the original PlayStation gaming console. In my teenage years, I had an insatiable appetite for video games, eagerly bringing home new adventures week after week. In… Continue Reading →

September 10, 2023

Gun Media’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre Is a Contender for Best Asymmetrical Horror Game

Behavior Interactive is a renowned development studio that has carved its name in the gaming industry with the asymmetrical horror game, Dead by Daylight. Released in 2016, the game quickly gained widespread recognition for its gameplay, pitting a group of… Continue Reading →

August 24, 2023

The Last Voyage of the Demeter is Another Universal Failure

Universal holds a special place in my heart. Being a devoted fan of horror movies, some of my earliest memories in this genre are intertwined with the Universal Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman and The Mummy. These legendary characters held immense… Continue Reading →

August 10, 2023

Talk to Me Conjures Up a Spooky Situation

Per Matt Ghost stories and Ouija boards, man: Those are two supernatural items I simply don’t mess around with. While I’ve got great interest in real life for these topics, it just doesn’t make sense to get involved with something… Continue Reading →

July 28, 2023

Disney’s Haunted Mansion is Frighteningly Fun

The Haunted Mansion, an iconic and beloved Disney ride, is a journey through a realm of spectral wonder. From the moment you set foot inside the queue line, you are transported to a world where ghostly apparitions and mischievous spirits… Continue Reading →

July 27, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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