Monthly Archives: October 2017

Trick ‘R Treat (USA/Canada 2007)

Posted on October 31, 2017 by David

Trick ‘R Treat is a interesting recent take on the ’60s and ’80s phenomenon of the horror anthology film with some good points to recommend it.  I enjoyed the novelty of an anthology that carefully weaved the threads of its … Continue reading →

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Review: The Rift (aka Endless Descent) (Spain/USA 1990)

Posted on October 31, 2017 by David

I was poking around in Amazon Prime the other day when I came across a movie I’d never heard of, The Rift. Cause for excitement? Not necessarily, low budget underwater monster flicks are not uncommon, and rarely entertaining enough to … Continue reading →

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Review: Helter Skelter (Japan 2012)

Posted on October 17, 2017 by David

Based on a manga by enfant terrible Kyoko Okazaki, this collaboration between photographer-turned-director Mika Ninagawa and controversial idol/actress Erica Sawajiri is a fascinating bit of Cronenbergian body horror set in the world of fashion and plastic surgery.

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Review: The Throne (South Korea 2015)

Posted on October 10, 2017 by David

The Throne is a perfect example of turgid, by-the-numbers Korean historical drama. This looong story of about a medieval king who infamously locked his son in a rice chest for 8 days until he died is full of weeping and … Continue reading →

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