Tag Archives: Documentary
Then It’s Not a Real Giallo
All the Colors of Giallo Review
Growing up in a large [and loud] Italian family, I remember my excitement when I first learned of the huge influence the culture has had on the horror genre. Learning, at a young age, that there were Italian filmmakers creating some of the most memorable films the genre has seen was something of great pride for me. Naturally, when I heard of a new documentary that takes a closer look into the evolution of the giallo film, I knew I had to get my hands on it. That documentary is the new Severin Films release, All the Colors of Giallo. … Read More
You Better Do It Justice
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story Review
There is no arguing that one of the biggest names in the horror genre is Kane Hodder. The man is beloved by fans all over the world and rightfully so. While his career is still flourishing, it has already spanned decades and is worthy of not only a biographical book, but also an in-depth documentary entitled To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Over the last few years, there have been some great documentaries for horror fans to enjoy — Behind the scenes interviews and making-of stories recounted about some of the biggest films the genre has produced. To … Read More
Closest I’ll Ever Get to Heaven
Black Metal Veins Review
So… this was a very hard one for me to watch… it’s a very hard one for anyone to watch because it’s 100% real. Back in 2012, Lucifer Valentine directed Black Metal Veins, a documentary that was distributed by Unearthed films and it is one hell of a watch. “BLACK METAL VEINS unflinchingly documents the dark realities of despair and morbid self-annihilation surrounding the lives of five heroin and crack cocaine addicts, set against a soundtrack of black metal rock. Director Lucifer Valentine uses their intertwining stories to delve into the perils of drug use, and shine a light on … Read More
Unearthed and Untold
The Path to Pet Sematary Review
Welcome once again to the show that never ends. Today we talk the doc for Pet Sematary, entitled Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary. First off, I am a sucker all day for in-depth documentary videos on classic horror flicks; I was first in line for Never Sleep Again and Crystal Lake Memories. I consume all I can find and waited with high anticipation for this one. I love the cover art they chose for Unearthed and Untold; It feels very old-school VHS and has a creepy cool vibe to it. Unfortunately, we gotta wait for a physical … Read More
Doesn’t That Suck?
Snuff: A Documentary About Killing on Camera Review
I’m pretty confident when I say that 99% of the fans that form the horror community enjoy the genre because of the blood, gore, and violence depicted in the majority, if not all, of the films viewed on a daily basis. A great ‘kill scene’ is always sought after and the most talked about when it is found. Even with all of that adrenaline and excitement that comes with each fake death on screen, does anyone really want to watch someone being murdered for real? That’s exactly what Paul von Stoetzel and author Dave Schrader explore in their documentary about … Read More
Not Just an Actress…
Invasion of the Scream Queens Review
I haven’t always been a huge fan of documentaries, but with productions like Going to Pieces, Nightmares in Red, White and Blue, and Crystal Lake Memories, among others, it’s hard for a genre fan to not get interested. Because I enjoyed those docs so much, I thought it’d be awesome to check out another one. This time around, the subject matter was scream queens. Donald Farmer’s 1992 documentary, Invasion of the Scream Queens, covers some of the 80’s and 90’s “famous” b-movie scream queens with interviews, movie clips, and more. With interviews from the likes of Michelle Bauer, Brinke Stevens, … Read More
