Tag Archives: Roger Corman
Repetition is Death, Frankie
A Bucket of Blood Review
I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity horror fan. I enjoy films from every and all sub-genres, and while I favor those from the 80s and later, I tend to visit even earlier works from time to time. Tonight, travel with me to the late 50s as I discuss Roger Corman’s A Bucket of Blood. The Plot Walter works as a busboy at a swanky coffee shop. Surrounded by poets, musicians, and other creatives, Walter just wants to fit in. After an unfortunate incident involving his landlady’s cat, Walter stumbles upon what will soon become his first … Read More
Drive Drive, Kill Kill
Death Race 2050 Review
A few days ago, I made it a point to watch the Roger Corman-produced, Paul Bartel-directed Death Race 2000. It was quite different from I had built up in my mind, but pretty enjoyable, nonetheless. The reason I wanted to watch the ’75 flick was really to prepare myself for what I thought was a sequel that had just been released. It turns out G.J. Echternkamp’s Death Race 2050 isn’t a sequel, but instead a brand new re-imagining of the low-budget action comedy… and it’s wonderful! Fans and spectators from all over the country have gathered for the fifth annual … Read More
