Based on a story by Clive Barker, Valerie on the Stairs is story that is one to warp the mind of any fan of Barkers work. As a fan of Barkers early work, I can say that the man has never lost his feel when it comes to developing dark stories filled with lust and...
Enough cannot be said about The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society’s adaptation of the gothic American writer’s short story, “The Call of Cthulhu.” Put simply, the just sentiment for the masterpiece would have been the Oscar for Best Short Film. Given my proclivity...
Every story has a beginning, but I never thought that Sony Pictures would really green light a prequel to a thriller film that didn’t even break even on it’s opening day in theaters. Sure it had decent DVD sales and rentals, which is probably the reason...
I was a little hesitant to check this one out when I got this screener in the mail, I saw the original so long ago and although I can’t say I remember it shot for shot, I know that it was a film I really enjoyed. The original Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a cult...
A non-gory, suspense-based, pared-down thriller in the Hitchcock mould, VACANCY riffs on the HOSTEL premise of sicko middle-aged thrill-seekers exploiting / torturing / killing unsuspecting tourists and stranded urbanites. Although it has the added kink that, this...
A little over half of the critics who have commented on Nimród Antal’s English-language debut, Vacancy, gave the film a positive review. (cough) I wish I was getting paid what they were under the table (cough) James Berardinelli states that the work is “not...
