Monster Movie Madness: Fred Olen Ray’s Dire Wolf (2009)
Matty sings the praises of the prolific auteur’s visually striking bloodbath. … Read More Monster Movie Madness: Fred Olen Ray’s Dire Wolf (2009)
Tag: Sci-Fi
Jurassic Attack (2013) & Poseidon Rex (2013): A Paean to Mark L. Lester’s Prehistoric Double Feature
Matty reflects on the Commando director’s first two films for his post American World Pictures company, Titan Global Entertainment. … Read More Jurassic Attack (2013) & Poseidon Rex (2013): A Paean to Mark L. Lester’s Prehistoric Double Feature
An Ode to Kevin S. Tenney’s Endangered Species (2002)
Matty swings the bat for the Night of the Demons director’s forgotten ‘alien on the rampage’ flick. … Read More An Ode to Kevin S. Tenney’s Endangered Species (2002)
Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
Matty takes a deeper look at Fred Olen Ray’s classic CineTel actioners.… Read More Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
The Eden Formula (2006): Another Sort-Of Carnosaur
Matty dissects the late John Carl Buechler’s daft as a brush dino-schlocker. … Read More The Eden Formula (2006): Another Sort-Of Carnosaur
Pure Stuart Gordon: Thinkin’ ’bout Fortress (1992)
Matty contemplates the future shocker’s place within its director’s canon.… Read More Pure Stuart Gordon: Thinkin’ ’bout Fortress (1992)
Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)
Matty casts his eye over Glenn Takakjian’s icky sci-fi horror, and the sharp-suited bad guy at its gooey centre. This one’s for you, Dr. V!… Read More Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)
Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer
Ahead of the forthcoming Pyun-produced fifth film, Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s first four robo-schlockers. … Read More Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer
Blu-Ray Review: Split Second (1992)
Among the best of Rutger Hauer’s genre-laced back catalogue, Tony Maylam’s back-end-of-the-schedules type treat makes a welcome return to the UK market on a typically lax Blu-ray from 101 Films.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Split Second (1992)
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