The Complete Hammer House of Horror is perfect Halloween viewing for anyone interested in 80s UK horror and the Hammer Films studio: the scripts are tight, the direction nimble, and the performances spot-on…with plenty of gore and slight nudity to keep you tuned in. Continue reading “‘Hammer House of Horror’: UK anthology sports tight scripts, nimble direction”
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‘Happy Birthday to Me’ (1981): Twisty early 80s slasher
Wanna feel stupid, like you can’t properly follow the plot of a simple 80s slasher film, only to have the ending spell it out for you? I’ve got a movie for you! Continue reading “‘Happy Birthday to Me’ (1981): Twisty early 80s slasher”
‘Out of the Dark’ (1989): Campy horror thriller with red herrings aplenty
Kinda creepy, kinda fun, kinda funny…it’s a treat if you’re in the right mood for it. Continue reading “‘Out of the Dark’ (1989): Campy horror thriller with red herrings aplenty”
‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ (1984): Claus, kills & controversy
Ho Ho Hold the phone while I get my axe! Continue reading “‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ (1984): Claus, kills & controversy”
‘Ghost Story’ (1981): Early 80s attempt at refined, classic horror
Ghost Story, the glossy, high-end 1981 horror flick from Universal and director John Irvin, makes its Blu-ray debut thanks to Shout! Factory’s Scream Factory line. Continue reading “‘Ghost Story’ (1981): Early 80s attempt at refined, classic horror”
‘Nightmares’ (1983): 4 scares for the price of 1
More hits than misses in this vintage 1980s four-part suspense/sci-fi/supernatural/horror anthology. Continue reading “‘Nightmares’ (1983): 4 scares for the price of 1”
'80s Talk 