Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
Matty sinks his fangs into a Corman riff on a classic tale of terror.… Read More Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Dave spotlights a compelling ensemble drama that was kneecapped by a sniffy trade review. … Read More The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Matty’s stuck in the middle with Whitney Ransick’s so-so Tarantino cash-in. … Read More Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Gorman Bechard thought he was making Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988). After viewing the footage, Charles Band told him otherwise. Dave recounts the sorry saga of ‘Teenage Slasher Sluts’, and wonders if there’s some wheat among the chaff after all. … Read More Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Last Run (2001): Second Wind
Matty gives the thumbs up to a rollicking spy caper from the sorely missed Anthony Hickox.… Read More Last Run (2001): Second Wind
Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Moved for Marty? Who knows – but Dave’s convinced that Scott Ziehl’s intense drama is one of the finest and most neglected films of its decade.… Read More Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)
Contrary? Or considered? Matty pinpoints the good in a much-maligned sci-fi horror caper from the Empire stable.… Read More It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)
Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy
Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy
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