Subspecies (1991): High Stakes
Matty celebrates one of the finest and most important films from one of the finest and most important filmmakers on Charles Band’s payroll. … Read More Subspecies (1991): High Stakes
Tag: Paramount
Short Ends: A Charles Band Film
Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this debut instalment, Matty delivers a potted history of Full Moon boss Charles Band’s ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s directorial assignments. … Read More Short Ends: A Charles Band Film
Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime!
Matty waxes lyrical about a Full Moon favourite. … Read More Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime!
Armageddon It: Tycus (1999)
Matty reckons you won’t want to miss a thing about Phoenician Entertainment’s kooky disaster flick. … Read More Armageddon It: Tycus (1999)
Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun
Featuring a few words with the director himself, Matty spotlights Fred Olen Ray’s ace military hardware actioner. … Read More Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun
King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)
Dave checks out former Empire/Full Moon regular Peter Manoogian’s final collaboration with Charles Band.… Read More King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)
Primal Force (1999): Shock the Monkey
Ron Perlman vs. mutant baboons! Now he’s got your attention, Matty tells you why you need Nelson McCormick’s slick made-for-TV creature feature in your life. … Read More Primal Force (1999): Shock the Monkey
Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack
A stalwart of the independent movie scene for three decades, Dave’s decided it’s time Paul Leder finally gets the recognition he deserves — and where better to start than with this barely acknowledged masterpiece? Featuring a few quick words with actress Rebecca Holden.… Read More Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack
The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)
Matty investigates a passable serial killer thriller with a long, troubled making. … Read More The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)
The Schlock Pit 