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Tag: 1995

Little by Little: Leapin’ Leprechauns! (1995) & Leapin’ Leprechauns 2 (1996)

Matty chugs a Guinness in honour of Ted Nicolaou’s whimsical Moonbeam twofer. … Read More Little by Little: Leapin’ Leprechauns! (1995) & Leapin’ Leprechauns 2 (1996)

November 27, 2025December 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Serial Killer (1995): For Whom the Bell Tolls

Matty — ahem — KILLS some time with a perky Pierre David potboiler starring a future horror hero.… Read More Serial Killer (1995): For Whom the Bell Tolls

September 21, 2025September 22, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

Corey Michael Eubanks is more used to hair-raising stunts than hair-laden cryptids, but Dave reckons his PM Entertainment kiddie caper is still a passable lark. … Read More Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel

A cyborg werewolf?! Matty probes a quality sci-shocker as cool as it sounds. … Read More Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel

June 25, 2025November 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

Matty takes a look at a sturdy Canadian action caper starring The Rowdy One. … Read More Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

June 8, 2025June 7, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

No Contest (1995): Only Shannon Tweed Can Drive Someone That Crazy

Matty hunkers down with a solid Die Hard riff that’s anchored by an awesome premise.… Read More No Contest (1995): Only Shannon Tweed Can Drive Someone That Crazy

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Unknown Origin (1995): That Alien Thing!

Dave quizzes scripter Alex Simon about his nifty first movie for Roger Corman.… Read More Unknown Origin (1995): That Alien Thing!

March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes

Matty dissects a compelling thriller with a deeply troubling backstory. Trigger warning: child sexual abuse. … Read More The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes

January 23, 2025February 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

Dave unearths a small screen slice of melodrama. … Read More A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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