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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, 2023January 13, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

Matty gets to grips with one of Israeli auteur Avi Nesher’s best pictures. … Read More Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

Dave cuddles up to a heart-warming family film that’s now all but forgotten.… Read More Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ravenhawk (1996): Albert Goes Down Swingin’

Matty explores one of Albert Pyun’s most criminally overlooked movies and details the impact its difficult making had on the helmer.… Read More Ravenhawk (1996): Albert Goes Down Swingin’

October 3, 2022August 31, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

Dave gets on the blower to Lev Spiro to talk college, Corman, and sci-fi comedy. … Read More Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

August 26, 2022September 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Look Who’s Talking: The Undercover Kid (1996)

Dave hits up legendary Corman graduate Linda Shayne for the skinny on one of her mid-’90s family flicks.… Read More Look Who’s Talking: The Undercover Kid (1996)

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

Matty rolls around with a serviceable cash-in that was twisted into a sequel to a big video and cable hit. … Read More Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

July 27, 2022April 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting

Matty sinks his teeth into a brilliant thriller from director Anthony Hickox and writer Larry Cohen, and ponders the similarities it shares with an earlier work by the legendary scripter. … Read More Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul

Dave takes a look at the behind the scenes battle on a monster movie ripe for rediscovery. … Read More They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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