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Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger

Dave soaks up a stylish serial killer thriller that isn’t as cut and dry as it seems. … Read More Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger

April 8, 2023April 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)

Matty recommends a solid low-budget sequel that probably passed you by. … Read More Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

One Woman Army: Breach of Conduct (1994)

Dave digs into the feature-length directorial debut of actor-cum-helmer Tim Matheson and finds a pair of performances to savour.… Read More One Woman Army: Breach of Conduct (1994)

April 4, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Jim Wynorski’s Murderbot (2023): A Babe in Droidland

Matty has a ball with the cult auteur’s latest Full Moon assignment. … Read More Jim Wynorski’s Murderbot (2023): A Babe in Droidland

April 2, 2023 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Caroline at Midnight (1994): Bewitching Noir

Dave sings the praises of a Corman-produced neo-noir that’s among the best of the ’90s. … Read More Caroline at Midnight (1994): Bewitching Noir

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

Dave checks out former Empire/Full Moon regular Peter Manoogian’s final collaboration with Charles Band.… Read More King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

If you go down to the woods today… You’ll find Matty shrugging his shoulders at a just about passable Deliverance knock-off.… Read More Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

March 17, 2023March 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

Dave takes a look at a solid telepic and traces the career of its writer, Anthony Yerkovich: a talent whose stabs at small and big screen success didn’t always work out.… Read More Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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