Rob Zombie’s 31 always faced a problem, and it’s the problem with anything extreme: Once you’ve crossed over the line and have been shocked enough times, the shock becomes less effective.
Author: Wade Wainio
The Twilight Zone’s ‘One for the Angels’ is Pitch Perfect
“One for the Angels” is only the second ever episode of The Twilight Zone, and it almost seems to be overlooked. What makes it a classic?
Taxi Driver is Great Because it’s ‘Problematic’
Reflections on the great moral ambiguities in Taxi Driver.
‘The Blob’ vs. Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’
What if the Blob faced off against The Thing? This question’s been asked by others before, but it’s fun to debate who would come out on top.
The Wicker Man (2006): Oh, no! Not the bees!
Neil LaBute’s remake of The Wicker Man has become one of the best bad movies ever, thanks largely to an extra special scene. Is any art truly objectively good or bad? It’s…
Torgo the Great and ‘Manos: The Hands of Fate’
Manos: The Hands of Fate has become a cult film, largely thanks to one of its memorable characters, Torgo. Let’s look at this strange character!
‘Strange Beasts’: When Augmented Reality Cuteness is Psychological Horror
Magali Barbé’s Strange Beasts is a short film about a man explaining and justifying his use of virtual pets. It’s a cute, creepy and compelling little film.
Europa Report: Soft-Pedaled Thriller About Jupiter’s Moon
[NOTE: I may “spoil” some details about the movie. At the same time, that’s a risk of reading reviews to begin with. There, I said it] Every once in a while, one…
Georges Méliès’ ‘A Nightmare’ (1896); Why I Write About Old-Timey Films
A Nightmare was an innovative silent film made in 1896 by Georges Méliès. Yes, I am once again giving readers the silent treatment!
Body Bags [1993]: If These Bags Could Talk
Body Bags is an interesting anthology horror film, though it seems like it could have been more. Let’s look at its strengths (and few weaknesses)!