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Tag: 1996

Taking Care Of Business: Tracks Of A Killer (1996)

Before infamy arrived in the form of a mutant killer snowman, screenwriter Michael Cooney began life penning taut thrillers like this Canadian programmer. … Read More Taking Care Of Business: Tracks Of A Killer (1996)

March 11, 2022March 5, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 4 — Exit in Red (1996) (or, ‘Oh Mickey, Not So Fine’)

Not everything that J.S. Cardone touched turned to gold as this hokey Mickey Rourke vehicle demonstrates…… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 4 — Exit in Red (1996) (or, ‘Oh Mickey, Not So Fine’)

February 27, 2022February 26, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 003 — A Jag Mundhra Film

The third episode of mine and Dave’s DTV erotic thriller podcast is here! And this time it’s all about someone very close to our hearts.… Read More Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 003 — A Jag Mundhra Film

February 26, 2022February 27, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

A moment of appreciation for ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and one of his finest performances from Matty.… Read More Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

January 28, 2022July 31, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

January 6, 2022December 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

Tobe or not Tobe? Dave’s a little Hoopered out by a TV movie that has designs on imitating a genre classic. … Read More Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

Dave grabs his galoshes and braves gale force winds for this fine erotic thriller.… Read More Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

Dave pitches his tent alongside a family film with a familiar premise. … Read More Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

Cops! Triads! The Mafia! Shannon Tweed! It’s all going on in this David Bradley-starring thriller. Dave takes a look… … Read More Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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