Tag Archives: Monsters
We’re Definitely Not in Kentucky Anymore
The Cloverfield Paradox Review
I am not a football fan whatsoever. I use the Superbowl as a way to get together with family and/or friends who I don’t get to see too often, eat some good food, and have a good time. With that said, the only thing I ever really remember about the big game is a handful of worthy commercials. One commercial from last year’s event that sticks out most clearly is the announcement/trailer for Julius Onah’s The Cloverfield Paradox. The Plot Cloverfield Space Station is tasked with finding and testing an alternate power source, one that is too dangerous to test … Read More
They Have Been Given a Purpose
Overlord Review
Terrified soldiers are blasted out of the sky, their corpses strewn about the trees. What could be more horrible than the already terrifying atrocities of war? Continue reading my thoughts on Julius Avery’s Overlord to find out. The Plot A small group of American soldiers are tasked with destroying a radio-jamming tower which is heavily guarded by the Nazi regime. It isn’t until the men are inside that they realize where the true horrors of this war lie. My Thoughts My faith in humanity is diminishing on an almost daily basis. Now, there are many small reasons for that, but … Read More
I Got a Fo’ Five and a Crucifix!
The Monster Project Review
While it seems that the found footage sub-genre is almost non-existent at this point, there are still a few filmmakers who dare to try their hand at it. Some manage to do so quite effectively, I might add. The latest evidence of this is Victor Mathieu’s The Monster Project. The Plot A couple of buddies who want to increase their [YouTube] viewer count decide to make a documentary about real life monsters. They have all the right ingredients for a killer project — a creepy old house, a lunar eclipse, and three individuals who claim to be real vampires, demons, … Read More
Something’s Coming
10 Cloverfield Lane Guest Review
Tight spaces, frogs, and being kidnapped. Those are the things that encompass what I fear the most. However, aside from the occasional tight car ride or near-fatal bullfrog encounter, those fears are seldom reached. My comfort zone was all but obliterated the night I watched 10 Cloverfield Lane. I consider myself a sensible man, when it comes to fictitious media. I’ve always been able to remind myself what I am viewing is not real, and continue viewing it without much issue. However, this movie gave me such a foreign level of uncomfort, that, weirdly enough, I enjoyed greatly. Dan Trachtenberg’s … Read More
She May be Close to Death
The Gorgon Review
Horror cinema has evolved immensely over the years. New studios and filmmakers are constantly being introduced to the genre, which now seems over-saturated with zombie flicks, found footage shaky cams, and remake after remake after remake. Gone are the days of the most original ideas and the studios that provided them. Thank goodness for the newly remastered versions of said films like Terrence Fisher’s Hammer Films classic, The Gorgon. A sudden murder case in a small European village sets off an investigation into what is thought to be the cause — a mythological creature. Has the soul of the Gorgon, … Read More
Calm Down, Bookworm
Day of the Mummy Review
With Universal Studios getting ready to reboot their classic monster franchises in the near future, indie filmmakers seem to be gravitating towards projects revolving around the baddies of yesteryear, too. I recently reviewed one mummy tale with Isis Rising, but it seems that isn’t the only new mummy movie around. Judging by its trailer, Johnny Tabor’s Day of the Mummy had tons of promise, but unfortunately, the film itself really didn’t reach any of its potential. Synopsis: Jack Wells has arrived in Egypt in search of the famous diamond known as The Codex Stone. His journey leads him to the … Read More
