Category Archives: Criminally Insane

A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE (Blu-Ray)

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM by Fasso

          Is serious-minded horror making a comeback? Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but the power of the recent triple-threat that includes STAKE LAND, BEREAVEMENT and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE cannot be denied. These are thoughtful, … Continue reading →

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ABOMINABLE

Posted on April 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM by Fasso

        If you’re a horror fan who grew up in the 80s like I am, most likely you appreciate old school.  I miss those gaudy days when plots weren’t so cheeky and self-knowing, casts looked like real … Continue reading →

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American Horror Story (TV- Ep. 1 and 2)

Posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:02 PM by Fasso

          If you missed the first two episodes of American Horror Story, as I did, go check them out on FX online.  Between this show and The Walking Dead, horror fans can’t really complain about not … Continue reading →

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ANTHROPOPHAGUS

Posted on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 AM by Fasso

  Etymologies fascinate me.  So when I first saw the word “anthropophagus,” I easily broke it down to “one who eats man;  cannibal.”  That I first saw it as the title of a cheaply made, sleazy Italian horror flick made … Continue reading →

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY

Posted on March 10, 2012 at 10:33 PM by Fasso

        As the second part of Death Ensemble’s Deborah Foreman Double Shot, Phil reviews APRIL FOOL’S DAY.  A solid slasher, it’s got an ending that pisses people off.  Is it worth watching anyway?  Well, it’s still got … Continue reading →

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY (2008)

Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:14 PM by Fasso

        Ed. note– When writing my APRIL FOOLS’ DAY review for the Deborah Foreman Double Shot last weekend, I couldn’t get away from memories of my look at the 2008 remake… which nobody cared about.  You won’t … Continue reading →

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BEREAVEMENT

Posted on March 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM by Fasso

    One of the major enjoyments I had as a Long Islander last summer was to see the world premiere of Stevan Mena’s new film BEREAVEMENT at its world premiere in Bellmore, New York.  Fellow Long Islander Mike Cucinotta … Continue reading →

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BEREAVEMENT (Blu-Ray)

Posted on August 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM by Fasso

T. D. Clark is back with a vengeance!  Enjoy his superbly written review of the Blu-Ray for Stevan Mena’s BEREAVEMENT.  And take a look at Death Ensemble’s retro sneak peek at BEREAVEMENT’S Long Island festival premiere, and our two-part interview … Continue reading →

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BLACK CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM by Fasso

          Ed. note– As much as I’m a think outside the bun person, I fully realize that on occasion going with the grain is not only the smart thing to do, but the right thing.  Capping … Continue reading →

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BLACULA

Posted on April 2, 2011 at 7:29 PM by Fasso

        The blaxploitation cinema of the 1970s was a great trend.  Empowering blacks by turning them into action heroes who spouted colorful, quotable lines and battled the oppressive white Establishment, these films were exploitation at its best.  … Continue reading →

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