Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Devil Girl (2009) | "
I'm on the side of those who appreciate what Wilcox and Askins were going for and think they show a great deal of daring and confidence in their work." Posted Sep 21, 2009 |
Fresh 3/5
| Fresh 77%
| Baghead (2008) | "
Serves as one of the better indie horror offerings so far this year. That is, if it even really qualifies as a horror film. ...there are probably just as many who would say it does not." Posted Aug 10, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Simon, King of the Witches (1971) | "
A nearly perfect example of counterculture hippie horror from a bygone epoch." Posted Jun 20, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | The Backwoods (2006) | "
Instead of keeping us on the edge of our seats ..., The Backwoods causes the viewer to become the snoozer as it slogs its way to a futile and forgettable conclusion." Posted Apr 12, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | The Backwoods (2006) | "
Instead of keeping us on the edge of our seats ..., The Backwoods causes the viewer to become the snoozer as it slogs its way to a futile and forgettable conclusion." Posted Apr 12, 2008 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| Fresh 65%
| Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) | "
Takes its sweet time bringing things to their obvious conclusions ... Wristcutters lags and gets a bit bogged down by its own quirkiness. But there are some bright spots." Posted Apr 5, 2008 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| N/A | Left for Dead (2007) | "
Truly, the stars of Left for Dead are Pyun and his technical team ... The film is beautiful to look at and unlike anything I've experienced before. While Pyun's style might not be everyone's cup of tea, I wholeheartedly appreciate his experimentati" Posted Mar 31, 2008 |
Fresh 2.5/5
| N/A | Left for Dead (2007) | "
Truly, the stars of Left for Dead are Pyun and his technical team ... The film is beautiful to look at and unlike anything I've experienced before. I wholeheartedly appreciate his experimentation and willingness to take risks." Posted Mar 31, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Supernatural - The Complete Second Season (2006) | "
Another tremendous package for a truly terrific show ... What it gets 100% right is its advancement of the character arcs of Sam and Dean in preparation for the next phase of their hunting adventures." Posted Mar 31, 2008 |
Fresh 5/5
| Rotten 36%
| Southland Tales (2007) | "
Southland Tales' brilliance lies in its effortless melding of so many different themes into a cohesive concoction ... a damn good movie that gets it totally right." Posted Mar 15, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 56%
| Spiral (2008) | "
Spiral is a joy to behold on every level." Posted Feb 16, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 70%
| Right at Your Door (2007) | "
A great setup but not much in the way of payoff despite its go for broke ending." Posted Jan 28, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Invasion (2005) |
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Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 62%
| Joshua (2007) | "
Ultimately the dichotomy between the skill of [director] Ratliff and his actors and the weakness of how the story plays out makes evaluating Joshua a tough task." Posted Jan 5, 2008 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Fresh 62%
| Day Watch (2007) | "
The synergy between Khabensky and Bekmambetov is a major ingredient of the success of the film. Nothing is black and white, nothing is shoved down our throats, and nothing is over-explained." Posted Oct 31, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Zzyzx (2007) | "
A rich character and dialogue driven story where no one is quite what they seem to be and the audience is kept guessing." Posted Aug 1, 2007 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 35%
| The Abandoned (2007) | "
An amazing ride through the peaks and valleys of human emotion that won't soon be forgotten." Posted Jun 15, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror: Joe Dante - The Screwfly Solution (2007) | "
"Screwfly" isn't an extraordinary film by any measure, but it isn't horrible either and definitely does have its moments." Posted Jun 7, 2007 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | The Thirst (2006) | "
An abundance of tits and gore and humor and vampires going up in flames, just not a lot of skillful plot mechanics or proficiency behind the scenes." Posted May 8, 2007 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 20%
| The Invisible (2007) | "
Sadly, it employs every cliche thrown around about PG-13 horror and invents a few new ones as well. You want to talk about angsty teens who mope around and follow the much maligned Hot Topic formula for success in horror films? Look no further." Posted Apr 28, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 67%
| Disturbia (2007) | "
Disturbia proves a PG-13 film that steers clear of gruesome effects and in-your-face violence can still be interesting and enjoyable ... Caruso is back on my A list." Posted Apr 15, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 65%
| Severance (2007) | "
The final act should satisfy even the most die-hard gorehound, but the film never dumbs it down or takes its audience for granted. Smart and sharp every step of the way." Posted Apr 12, 2007 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Roman (2006) | "
If having her audience squirming in their seats and feeling completely unnerved 99.9% of the time was Angela Bettis' goal, she succeeded with flying colors!" Posted Mar 9, 2007 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| N/A | The Empty Acre (2006) | "
Dark endings like that of The Empty Acre always make me feel reassured about the future of genre filmmaking." Posted Feb 7, 2007 |
N/A | N/A | Masters of Horror - John Carpenter - Pro-Life (2007) | "
Exclusive First Look at MOH Pro-Life DVD @ Dread Central" Posted Jan 25, 2007 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 57%
| Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) | "
I've seen just about everything the man has done over the past decade, and I was still surprised by the film's awesome scope and amazing beauty" Posted Jan 15, 2007 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 47%
| Hellbent (2005) | "
If you enjoy a good slasher every now and again, then Hellbent has your name written all over it." Posted Dec 9, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 12%
| Pulse (2006) | "
A blatant example of studio tinkering and tampering, focus groups gone awry, pandering to the PG-13 crowd, and all the other things that can ruin a film." Posted Nov 10, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror - John McNaughton: Haeckel's Tale (2006) | "
There's enough gore, nudity, and necrophilia to satisfy even the most hardened fan among us." Posted Nov 9, 2006 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| N/A | The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) | "
There is no reason for this film to exist." Posted Oct 9, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/4
| N/A | Medium - The Complete Second Season (2005) | "
It's smart, adult, incredibly well written, and often downright creepy. What more could a discerning horror fan want from a show?" Posted Oct 9, 2006 |
Rotten 1.5/5
| Fresh 67%
| The Woods (2006) | "
All that's likely to happen is you sitting on your couch, DVD case in hand, wishing that you'd watched something else." Posted Oct 4, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | The Norliss Tapes (1973) | "
If you go into a movie like this expecting it to hold its own against the standards of today's fare, then you're only asking to be let down." Posted Sep 30, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Epitafios: The Complete First Season () | "
Epitafios starts with a bang and keeps the tension turned up nicely" Posted Sep 22, 2006 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 67%
| Hard Candy (2005) | "
It's doubtful that any issue punches as many emotional buttons as this one, and spending some time with Hard Candy is the perfect means to get the conversation ball rolling." Posted Sep 14, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror - Tobe Hooper: Dance of the Dead (2006) | "
If you're not getting all the episodes individually, I highly recommend that you designate Dance of the Dead Priority #1 on your shopping list." Posted Sep 9, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 91%
| The Wicker Man (1973) | "
At its heart The Wicker Man is a timeless morality tale that delves into the nature of sacrifice and has never been more relevant than today" Posted Sep 5, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| N/A | Supernatural: The Complete First Season (2006) | "
Supernatural is the best thing going nowadays when it comes to horror on TV." Posted Sep 2, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 60%
| And Now the Screaming Starts (1973) | "
It might not quite earn the designation of a "classic," but And Now... stands the test of time and holds up quite well." Posted Jul 26, 2006 |
Rotten 2/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror - Larry Cohen: Pick Me Up (2006) | "
The dialogue is weak throughout, the story is just plain dull, and the ending falls flat on its face. It's a shame such good acting was wasted on this truly boring episode." Posted Jul 21, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror - Lucky McKee: Sick Girl (2005) | "
It gives us all a chance to see what McKee can do with a small budget and only a few days to shoot." Posted Jul 21, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Masters of Horror - John Landis: Deer Woman (2005) | "
Its concept may verge on silliness, but its success lies in Landis' ability to infuse it with enough realism to engage the audience" Posted Jul 21, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| N/A | Medium (2005) | "
Even if you've been watching Medium since its debut, the series is so rich with character and content that repeated viewings will only enhance your appreciation for it." Posted Jul 20, 2006 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 93%
| Halloween (1978) | "
Short of having Jamie Lee Curtis come to their house and watch the movie with them, I honestly cannot think of anything else my fellow Halloween devotees could want." Posted Jul 19, 2006 |
Fresh 4.5/5
| Rotten 58%
| Night Watch (2005) | "
It seems to be a case of love it or hate it, and I am firmly in the camp of the former." Posted Jul 10, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| N/A | The Dark (1994) | "
If you're a fan of bleak, atmospheric films, then absolutely I vote yes. If you prefer more cheery, action-oriented fare, then you'll probably want to give it a pass." Posted Jul 8, 2006 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 33%
| The Dark (2005) | "
If you're a fan of bleak, atmospheric films, then The Dark is a worthwhile addition to your DVD collection" Posted Apr 6, 2006 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| N/A | The Visitation (2005) | "
All I can do is quote our hero Travis' statement to Kyle, "Spare me the clichés"." Posted Mar 10, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 20%
| The Ring Two (2005) | "
The instruments Zimmer and his protégés choose to emphasize evoke a mood of increasing unrest, emotion, and, yes, horror that should thrill listeners both young and old for years to come." Posted Jan 31, 2006 |
Fresh 4/5
| N/A | Strange Things Happen at Sundown (2003) | "
...it is as grim and gory as a film about vampires should be." Posted Jan 26, 2006 |
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