A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start
Dave heads to Texas for a lacklustre small screen thriller with an all-star cast. … Read More A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start
Tag: Thriller
Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
The film ain’t too good but Matty thinks this ropey revenge flick has a few points of note for fans of C. Thomas Howell and scripter Leslie Bohem.… Read More Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)
Dave ponders the critical pile-on that Jim Belushi endured, and extols the virtues of the sturdy neo-noir that represented the scorn’s peak.… Read More Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)
Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)
Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)
Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)
Dave sidles up to a sturdy made-for-TV thriller that took a while to reach the screen. … Read More Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)
Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace
Dave revels in the wonderful sight of Dennis Hopper in full-blown mentalist mode. … Read More Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace
Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)
Sporting a title that’s certainly half accurate, Matty reckons navigating 19th century Whitechapel would be better than watching this dreadful Ripper-inspired psycho-thriller.… Read More Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)
The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si
Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si
The Schlock Pit 