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Tag: 1998

Carnival of Souls (1998): Grossman’s Ladder

Matty reflects upon the brief horror career of writer/director Adam Grossman and pays particularly close attention to his hugely underappreciated, Wes Craven-presented remake.… Read More Carnival of Souls (1998): Grossman’s Ladder

June 11, 2021November 24, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

An excellent lead performance and brilliant supporting turn are the highlights of this sturdy follow up sez Matty.… Read More Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

April 21, 2021April 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Talisman (1998): Fear & Loathing in Romania

Matty knocks on the doors of perception and David DeCoteau answers with this oddball Full Moon chiller.… Read More Talisman (1998): Fear & Loathing in Romania

October 9, 2020July 2, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

Matty reassesses David DeCoteau’s much-maligned sequel and posits a couple of reasons to be cheerful.… Read More Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)

Matty revisits the cult auteur’s nifty Charles Band-backed monster movie. … Read More Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)

September 19, 2020February 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Romania or Bust: DeCoteau by Torchlight IV

Matty looks at Petticoat Planet (1995) and Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (1995) – the final films David DeCoteau would craft for Torchlight Entertainment – before giving the skinny on the helmer’s own spin-off, Bikini Goddesses (1996).… Read More Romania or Bust: DeCoteau by Torchlight IV

May 27, 2020June 27, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

From Swords to Schlockery: John Terlesky on His Path to the Director’s Chair

From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Dave’s 2016 natter with the Deathstalker himself. … Read More From Swords to Schlockery: John Terlesky on His Path to the Director’s Chair

January 3, 2020July 12, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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