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Tag: 1996

Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)

Dave digs up a pair of critically reviled movies by Larry Bishop, and wonders if they’re finally ripe for reappraisal. … Read More Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)

September 15, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock

Dave chats to helmer John Shepphird about the time he came face to face with Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort.… Read More Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock

May 7, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Creepshow: The Babysitter’s Seduction (1996)

Dave dissects a garden-variety TV movie that’s given an extra lurid edge thanks to some heinous real-life revelations.… Read More Creepshow: The Babysitter’s Seduction (1996)

January 23, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

Dave looks at the final movie from Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort’s short-lived production company, Hit Entertainment. Featuring a few quick words with the shingle’s former VP of Production, David Silberg!… Read More The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

July 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

July 7, 2023December 9, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

Pierre David’s sole foray into family fare gets the once over from Dave. Featuring a few words with scripter Michael Barmish! … Read More Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Warts & Crafts: Little Witches (1996)

Wrapped in evocative artwork, Jane Simpson’s sophomore feature promises more than it delivers. Dave talks to co-scripter Brian DiMuccio and producer Donald P. Borchers to find out what went wrong. … Read More Warts & Crafts: Little Witches (1996)

May 18, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

Dave looks back at an underrated classic from Brian Trenchard-Smith. … Read More Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

May 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carnosaur 3: Primal Species (1996) — Countdown to Extinction

Matty gets to grips with the bad and the brilliant in this mixed bag of a sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 3: Primal Species (1996) — Countdown to Extinction

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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