The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish
If you’re in the mood for a strange one, Matty reckons that Michael Almereyda’s Walken-starring mummy flick is just the ticket. … Read More The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish
Tag: High Fliers Films Plc
Shadow Force (1992): Dismissal and Benedict-tion
Dave’s left disappointed by this Texas-based corruption thriller, but still finds a few reasons to give it a whirl. … Read More Shadow Force (1992): Dismissal and Benedict-tion
Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)
Though too knowingly barmy for its own good, Matty still finds a few things to like about Mark Manos’ saucy sci-fi thriller. … Read More Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)
Payback (1995): Noir 101
Diners, dames, and deception — Matty dissects Anthony Hickox’s steamy thriller and explores its place within its maker’s oeuvre.… Read More Payback (1995): Noir 101
The Granny (1995): Head of the Family
Matty salutes Luca Bercovici’s crazy horror comedy. … Read More The Granny (1995): Head of the Family
Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)
Matty’s thoughts on Anthony Hickox’s William Hurt-starring chase flick. … Read More Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)
The Junkyard Vault
DTV Junkyard: Bastion of the maligned and champion of the neglected. With a clear remit that stipulates no screeners, no favours, and no kowtowing to film companies, the Junkyard was established in January 2015 to provide spin-free opinion on the UK’s direct-to-video industry. Here’s a handy index to discover each of the 327 schlocky delights… Read More The Junkyard Vault
DTV Junkyard 111
Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… Annabelle (2014) has a lot to answer for. Although doll-themed horror movies have been a fixture in the genre since Ealing Studios’ Dead of Night (1945), the last few years have seen a real glut of miniature mayhem surfing… Read More DTV Junkyard 111
DTV Junkyard 110
Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… ‘Tis the season to dust off those seasonal slashers and killer Krampii to curate a December packed with all your Christmas favourites. There was a real Post-Millennium lull of new festive frights to mix in with the classics, but… Read More DTV Junkyard 110
The Schlock Pit 