With a constantly ageing population, there is always going to be a fresh supply of movie goers, those who may not be familiar with the classics but also intimidated by their age, with some believing that they might not hold up. It is here where … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part VII: Pet Sematary (2019)
Anthologies are a great way to package horror, as an incomprehensible change the life of one episode can be countered by an entirely different nightmare scenario in the next episode. In the 80s, (somewhat hampered by network restrictions) Tales From The Darkside took this format … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part VI: Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Despite some contemporary complaints, it is apparent that vampires have had an intertwined relationship with love, lust and everything in between. An attractive (typically foreign) person who craves young blood, from defenceless victims who are usually hypnotised to the vampire’s charms. It is clear to … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part V: Manhattan Undying (2016)
Comedians can bring in big bucks for film and T.V. companies, creating relatable and profitable concepts, and drawing huge audiences, Eddie Murphy had such a deal with Paramount that resulted in blockbuster successes like 48 and Beverly Hills Cop. This lucrative deal with comedian Eddie … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part IV: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
Relationships and love can be a challenging component of our lives, countless works of art have dedicated themselves to the subject, and the dissolving of these relationships is even more dramatic, with more emotional turmoil than could fill hundreds of albums and thousands of films. … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part III: Life After Beth (2014)
It’s no secret that films are increasingly becoming big-budget affairs, with photorealistic computer-aided motion-captured antagonists accompanied by teams of professionals to ensure a big return for the dollars spent. But for those without these resources, it’s not impossible to make a film. In fact, sometimes … Continue reading Macabre Month 3 Part II: Colin (2008)
Dream holidays and fantasies, they remain perfect because they exist in a limbo, vacuumed away from any imperfection of reality. A 70s T.V. show playfully poked at this with light-hearted escapism going comically wrong. In 2020, that sane show got a sinister slasher vibe as … Continue reading Fantasy Island (2020)
Since its fevered inception by James Cameron in the 80s, The Terminator has stalked its way into popular culture for many decades, with a plethora of contradicting sequels many of those hemmed by fresh faces to the franchise, eager to make their inspirational mark. In … Continue reading Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
The legal system might seem like an unusual topic to cover for a creative who is only known for comedy. But for somebody looking for a chance to expand their repertoire, the tales of the presumed guilty might be the tale that is worth telling. … Continue reading A Fall From Grace (2020)
Alex Cross is an intriguing character, one born in an era of popular Airport novels, where an exhilarating mix of professionalism and escapism entertains many and inspires countless fantasies. Cross is a fictional police psychologist whose insights pit him against sinister foes, spawning over 25 … Continue reading Alex Cross (2012)
