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OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING

        Ed. note– I wrote this review for Icons of Fright, and it pissed off my editor there.  He pointed me out to his buddy’s positive review of the film.  I automatically threw out every opinion that … Continue reading

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THE FINAL CONFLICT

        Far too often, horror franchises follow a tired formula, where the monster returns in sequel after sequel simply to slay the next group of anonymous teens.  Even though these franchises progress in number, the Jasons and … Continue reading

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DAMIEN: OMEN II

        When I initially got a DVD player back in 2000, the first flick I wanted to buy on disc was THE OMEN.  It’s by far my favorite horror film, and for all my salt the best … Continue reading

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UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING

          Ed. note– I’m not discussing the 3D version of UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING because I saw it in glorious 2D.  Glasses are up to $4 on Long Island, and I don’t like my wallet getting raped.  Plus, … Continue reading

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RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II

          With RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, Dan O’Bannon created one of the best zombie movies of the 1980s, with sharp writing and frenetic direction, a black comedy with one wicked sense of humor.  As often … Continue reading

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Slashing away at a School of Thought

      In the early 1980s, the subgenre of slashers went through a boom period.  Piggybacking off John Carpenter’s masterpiece HALLOWEEN, Sean Cunningham’s FRIDAY THE 13TH set the box office on fire, and “inspired” a whole slew of slashers.  … Continue reading

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HALLOWEEN H20

          On its opening night, I went to see SORORITY ROW, a flick that is a silly remake of a just-as- silly 1980s slasher.  Slashers aren’t my favorite horror flicks, so why this lame remake inspired … Continue reading

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HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II

        On its opening night, I went to see SORORITY ROW, a flick that is a silly remake of a just-as- silly 1980s slasher.  Slashers aren’t my favorite horror flicks, so why this lame remake inspired me, … Continue reading

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BLOODSTONE: SUBSPECIES II

          Full Moon fanatics rejoice, because Denice Duff and Ted Nicolaou are coming to this October’s Chiller.  Phil already reviewed Nicolaou’s TERRORVISION, and here he takes on the 2nd SUBSPECIES.     Seeing FRIGHT NIGHT 3D  … Continue reading

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THE HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

          I mention Reb Brown in my Sssssss review, and a few days later, he’s on the Chiller guest list.  I should mention Kathleen Kinmont and Joe Dante… wait, I’m about to do just that!  The … Continue reading

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