Retro Reviews

Set to a moody and awesome song by Tuesday Knight, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master begins with the words: “When deep sleep falleth on men, fear came upon me. And trembling which made all my bones to shake -Job IV, 13-14.” That’s really about as deep as …

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, or simply Halloween 4, is a 1988 horror film and the fourth installment in the popular “Halloween” film series. It is also one of the films that reminded the 1980s that slasher villains still mattered, both culturally and in terms of raking in …

I vividly remember the first time I saw Return of the Living Dead III. Like many other sequels of its ilk, it appeared on the US video store shelf on October 29, 1993 seemingly out of nowhere, and I immediately rented it. It was a pretty lawless time for horror …

I remember it fondly. My introduction into the franchise that just wouldn’t quit: Friday the 13th. When I was at the advanced age of 9, my late mother (who was also a fan of horror flicks) took me on her weekly trip to the local newsstand/soda counter (it was a …

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968) is one of the most revered horror films of all time. It spawned no less than 5 sequels and influenced multiple generations of filmmakers and their films. It is adored by critics and audiences alike. The Library of Congress added the film to …

“True sorrow is as rare as true love.” That’s the sentiment that sums up this timeless tale of teenage tyranny and supernatural revenge from the mind of horror master, Stephen King. Many horror fans dismissed Carrie (2013) as a slick re-hash of Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation, but I’m here to …

Beginning with John Larroquette’s ominous intoning of the set-up (for which, according to him, he was paid the princely sum of one joint), followed by those iconic camera noises, and culminating with a crazed Sally (Marilyn Burns) completely destroyed mentally and physically, giggling in the back of a speeding pick-up …

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to dust off those old DVDs, and PlayStation 2’s, because we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of a cult classic – House of the Dead! The film was directed by the infamous Uwe Boll and unleashed upon the world in 2003. It was a time of …

Was it really 36 years ago?!? Holy shit, do I feel old! Yes, 36 years ago, Charles Band’s Empire Pictures unleashed a second entry into the little demon franchise. With his father Albert (Dracula’s Dog) directing, and the triumvirate of Charlie Dolan, Luca Bercovici (director of Ghoulies) and Dennis Paoli …

It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was released. This cult classic has lured audiences over the years with its dark imagery and enchanting melodies. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia for this Halloween and Christmas favorite. The Nightmare Before Christmas was …