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Tag: 1990

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

Matty surrenders to the charms of Fred Olen Ray’s compelling sci-fi action quickie. … Read More Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

Dave checks out a misfire from Robert Downey Sr. that’s problematic with a capital ‘P’. … Read More Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

June 9, 2023June 18, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

Dave looks at how Alec Mills, a respected fixture of the British film industry, got his sole directing jobs – even if they turned out to be less than stellar…… Read More Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

Our Gregory Dark celebration continues with Matty’s profile of the helmer’s compelling sci-fi thriller. … Read More Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

April 14, 2023June 12, 2026 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

Matty goes for a spin with a flawed but fascinating small screen shocker. … Read More Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

April 10, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

Dave shines a light on a compelling Canadian drama. Featuring an interview with writer/director Patricia Gruben! … Read More Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

Matty’s left unsatisfied by a soul-sapping erotic thriller.… Read More Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

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

Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

Matty caps off his John Carl Buechler binge with a lil’ look at a horror flick that features the sorely missed FX maestro in a rare starring role. … Read More Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

February 9, 2023March 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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