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Category: Retrospectives

The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

Matty looks back at this excellent Edgar Allan Poe-based shocker and declares it a highlight for its three principals.… Read More The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

April 1, 2021August 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

Matty looks back at the sci-fi sequel that wasn’t a sequel… Until it was. … Read More Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

March 24, 2021April 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

Matty’s thoughts on Nico Mastorakis’ low-key weird chase flick.… Read More Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

March 2, 2021October 7, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Fish Called Plunder: Piranha (1995)

Dave gets in touch with regular Concorde-New Horizons scribe Alex Simon, to discover Roger Corman’s thinking behind his mid-’90s cable TV remake.… Read More A Fish Called Plunder: Piranha (1995)

February 28, 2021March 6, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

Matty hunkers down for the night with Nico Mastorakis’ rousing action/horror mash-up.… Read More The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

With the help of a collection of creatives, Dave looks back at Nu Image’s tent-pole military hardware trifecta. … Read More For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

Matty looks back (get it?) at the Greek B-movie specialist’s slick murder mystery. … Read More The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

Dave chats to director Sam Irvin about the making of his riotous comedy-thriller, and how he assembled such a star-studded ensemble. … Read More Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

February 8, 2021January 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Got Wood? Ron Ford Chats The Fear (1995)

Dave cracks open the Ronseal and carves a place for Morty in the pantheon of lesser-known horror icons.… Read More Got Wood? Ron Ford Chats The Fear (1995)

January 31, 2021January 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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