Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters
Matty chats to director Peter Manoogian about his distinctly un-Charles Band-like Empire flick. … Read More Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters
Tag: Empire Pictures
Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!
Matty waxes lyrical about his favourite Buechler flick. … Read More Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!
Troll (1986): He’s With the Band
While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band
Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way
Matty takes a look at David DeCoteau’s much-maligned ‘debut’ feature and finds a filmmaker almost fully formed from the outset. … Read More Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way
Klaus in the Haus: Crawlspace (1986)
Matty gives the thumbs up to a terrific little chiller that was famously hell to make. … Read More Klaus in the Haus: Crawlspace (1986)
I Was a Teenage Sex Mutant: Dr. Alien (1988)
Matty gets to the surprisingly sweet and relatable centre of David DeCoteau’s bawdy, Charles Band-produced sci-fi sex comedy.… Read More I Was a Teenage Sex Mutant: Dr. Alien (1988)
Prison (1987): Where Drama, Scares & Style Abound
Matty sinks his teeth into an Empire Pictures classic. … Read More Prison (1987): Where Drama, Scares & Style Abound
Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
The Screwballs trilogy, Recruits (1986), State Park (1988) and of course Valet Girls (1987): a perfect cross-section of low-brow, direct-to-video ‘80s comedy. All directed by Rafal Zielinski, a Canadian journeyman who Dave was convinced would be thrilled to look back on his early career…… Read More Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
Blu-Ray Review: Trancers (1985)
88 Films’ ace Blu-ray of this B-movie gem gets the thumbs up. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Trancers (1985)
The Schlock Pit 