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The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

December 16, 2020October 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

December 8, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

December 6, 2020September 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

Dave marvels at the intractable darkness of Richard Shepard’s sophomore feature. … Read More Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

November 28, 2020May 7, 2022 Dave Wain4 Comments

Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

Dave chats to writer-director Royce Mathew about the challenge of low budget filmaking in the ’90s.… Read More Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

November 20, 2020May 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Less Child’s Play, More Magic: Kevin S. Tenney’s Pinocchio’s Revenge (1996)

Matty gets to grips with the Night of the Demons helmer’s primo puppet shocker.… Read More Less Child’s Play, More Magic: Kevin S. Tenney’s Pinocchio’s Revenge (1996)

November 6, 2020July 2, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

Dave grabs a quick word with screenwriter Alex Simon on his way to compiling a brief analysis of this Showtime-Corman sci-fi.… Read More Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

November 4, 2020August 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hex Appeal: Sorceress (1995)

Matty gets jiggy-jiggy with Jim Wynorski’s sexy shocker. … Read More Hex Appeal: Sorceress (1995)

October 31, 2020October 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cellblock Sisters (1995): Banished Behind Bars

Dave takes a quick look at Henri Charr’s mid-’90s slice of penitentiary pulp.… Read More Cellblock Sisters (1995): Banished Behind Bars

October 23, 2020October 6, 2020 Dave Wain3 Comments

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