Overlord (2018)

Directed by: Julius Avery (YardBird, Son of a Gun, Jerrycan)

Starring: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, Pilou Asbaek)

Just like most bigger budget movies it usually takes me a while to check them out being that I’m not big on movie theaters. I have heard a ton of mixed reviews for this film but I’m happy to say I liked it a lot. This is definitely a horror/action film that brings both in buckets of bloody fun. From the start this movie pulls you in and never lets you go. It’s a nonstop thrill ride of blood, guts  and Nazi corpses. The main characters are very well liked for the most part and you definitely feel for them through this hellish ordeal. The story is killer and really adds a new take on the war action/horror genre. I do see some similarities to another great film Frankenstein’s Army which is a good thing. The special effects are top notch and very well done. They used mostly practical effects for the creatures and very little cgi. The cgi that was used for the bigger battle scenes were implemented well. Overall this movie was killer and really kept my on the edge of my seat. I recommend this film to anyone that likes the horror/action genre. I give Overlord a strong 9/10 🤘🦇🤘

Cherokee Creek 

Directed by: Todd Jenkins(Vows,Why,Harvey and Peter)

Starring: Todd Jenkins, Billy Blair, Justin Armstrong and Olivia Sabini.

I will admit I am a total sucker for Bigfoot movies so when I got the chance to review Cherokee Creek I jumped on it. This is a raunchy, gory, funny ride to the wild side. From the very beginning you will know what kind of film experience you are in for. This is a Bigfoot movie that doesn’t take its self very serious but that’s a good thing. Cherokee Creek was made with total love for the genre and it shows throughout the film. The Bigfoot creature looks killer and menacing as he dispatches the unlucky bachelor party. There is no cgi in this film, it’s all well done practical effects that drip with gore. There’s plenty of guts and dismemberments to satisfy any gore hound. I definitely recommend this film to anyone who loves good campy Bigfoot movies. I give Cherokee Creek an 8/10 and you can find it on Amazon 🤘🦇🤘

The Shape of Water (2017)

Directed by Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy,Pan’s Labyrinth,Pacific Rim)

Starring:

• Sally Hawkins
• Michael Shannon
• Richard Jenkins
• Doug Jones
• Michael Stuhlbarg
• Octavia Spencer

I thought today would be a good day to write my review of The Shape of Water since it’s also the anniversary of The Creature from the Black Lagoon. I was late checking out this film and it was always on my list of movies to watch but I finally got around to viewing it and it was worth the wait. I’m a big fan of all the films that Guillermo has done and this one is no exception. I was hooked by the very first scene and taken back by the dark fairytale visuals that go on throughout the film. The use of green and the noir feel of the film really reminds me of movies like City of Lost Children and Delicatessen. There is almost a whimsical feel to this story that grows darker and ties in with the romantic side of the main characters. The acting is top tier and really jammed full with a great cast. Being that this is a Del Toro film, the special effects are amazing and the creature looks like something out of a Lovecraftian dream. By the way I believe Del Toro would do a Lovecraft film one hundred percent justice and I hear rumors that one is in the works. The Shape of Water is a really well done movie and I highly recommend it to everyone. There is something for all the cinephiles in this amazing movie. I give The Shape of Water a strong 9/10 

Unlisted Owner 

Released:June 14, 2013 

Director: Jed Brian

Cast: Jed Brian, Tyler Landers, Levi Atkins, Gavin Groves, Andrea Potts, Griffin Groves, Haidee Corona

 This is definitely one of the better found footage movies I’ve seen in a while. The cast really pulls you into thinking that your not watching a movie but more of a documented tale of bad choices. The old saying that curiosity killed the cat really sums of this movie. I was really impressed with the presentation of this film and all the subtle effects that made you go hmm did I just see something or was it in my head. The use of practical effects is always a plus in my book. Once the movie really gets going it never stops until you are left with blood soaked questions of why and what really happened. I recommend this film to anyone who is looking for a good independent well done found footage film. Jed Brian did a really good job for his first film and I give Unlisted Owner a strong 7/10. You can rent or buy this on Amazon 🤘🦇🤘#horror #horrormovies #horrorfan #horroraddict #foundfootage #moviereview #independant #instahorror #horrorwolf666

The Theta Girl (2017)

Directed by Christopher Bickel (Teenage Caligula, Vampyras Psychedelikas)

Starring:  Mike Amason, Shane Silman, Quinn Deogracias, Darrelle D. Dove, Victoria Elizabeth Donofrio.

I was first made aware of this film last year by a friend of mine. I finally got to check it out after hearing nothing but good things and I gota say it lives up to the hype. From start to finish this is a thrill ride full of blood, guts and psychedelics. The visuals have a grind-house feel to them with a heavy handed touch of a bad acid trip. There is definitely a David Lynch feel to this film with the other worldly dream like sequences. I was also really impressed with the practical effects used in this film. The gore is over the top and really well done. There is a shotgun scene in this film that would make Tom Savini smile. The lead actress Victoria Donofrio really steals the show with her rampage of bloody vengeance that can’t and won’t be stopped. So to sum everything up if you are looking for a killer revenge film with a grinding psychedelic feel then this one is definitely for you. I give The Theta Girl a strong 8/10. You can  watch this film on Amazon right now.

Suspiria (2018)

Directed by Luca Guadagnino ( I am Love,A Bigger Splash)

Starring: Dakota Johnson as Susanna "Susie" Bannion. Tilda Swinton as Madame Blanc / Mother Helena Markos / Dr. Josef Klemperer (as Lutz Ebersdorf) Mia Goth as Sara Simms. Angela Winkler as Miss Tanner. Ingrid Caven as Miss Vendegast. Elena Fokina as Olga Ivanova. Sylvie Testud as Miss Griffith.

When I first heard about the new Suspiria remake I was definitely hesitant about checking it out. I will admit I am not a huge Dario Argento fan but I still enjoyed the original film. So with that being said not only did the new version of Suspiria hold up as a remake but I think it’s just as good as the original if not better in my opinion. The darkness that this films manifests is deep and pitch black. I enjoyed the bright reds of the original but I prefer the darker tone visually of the remake. This is a beautifully shot film from start to finish, it’s the kind of Beauty that would make the devil blush. The acting and dancing is top notch and really carries the film into another realm. When it comes to the gore and effects you definitely won’t be disappointed. There is a death scene in this film that i assure you will twist your mind into a bloody pretzel. In my opinion this is a perfect horror film that surpasses the original. So if you are looking for something dark and twisted that will take your mind for a spin into the hellish realms of blood and fire then this film is for you. I give the new Suspiria a 10/10

Housewife (2017)

Directed by Can Evrenol (Baskin, The Protecter)

Starring: Clementine Poidatz, David Sakurai, Alicia Kapudag 

I was browsing my suggested for me section of Amazon Prime and boom i see that they added a film i have been wanting to see for a while “Housewife”. This movie is from the director of “Baskin” which is one of my top movies of the past 10 years. Going into this film I avoided the trailers and spoilers so i could have a fresh take on this movie. I am happy I went in on very little knowledge of this film because it made my experience that much stranger. I would not put this in the same category as the hellish “Baskin” but it still holds it’s own in the creepy Lovecraftian department. Watching this movie really gives you the feeling of being caught up in a fever dream that you can’t escape from. You can’t decide what’s real and what’s a nightmare. I really enjoyed the dark practical effects and the few scenes of well done sparse cgi work. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the works of Lovecraft and also enjoys dark journeys of the mind. This film will not be for everyone but those who seek something not of this world, this ones for you. I give “Housewife” a 8/10, and you can stream it now on Amazon Prime 🦇

Tumbbad (2018)

Directed by Rahi Anil Barve 

Starring Sohum Shah, Mohammad Samad, Harish Khanna and Ronjini Chakraborty.

I found out about this killer film from the great @shockwavespodcast. They described it as Clive Barker does There will be Blood. That description alone sold me on checking this move out on Amazon Prime. This film screams Clive Barker with some of the set designs and creature effects. To me this film feels more like Barker and Del Toro made a film together in India. This is a beautifully  shot movie with a dark fairytale feel. The special effects are top notch and grotesque. Besides all the eye pleasure it’s a very well written film. So if you are a fan of Clive Barker and also enjoy Guillermo Del Toro films you will definitely not be disappointed. I give Tumbbad a strong 9/10 🦇🦇

                                           

                                                        One-Armed Rabbit

Directed and written by Colleen Elizabeth Miller

Starring: Colleen Elizabeth Miller

I’m always really happy when a killer horror short comes my way. Watching a good short film always makes me hungry for more. I just got finished checking out One-Armed Rabbit and I was super impressed. The visuals were really crisp and well done. I definitely got the sense of scale of being alone in a desert with no real hope of survival. Colleen really nails it with the acting and “self” harming which may or may not have been inflicted by an imaginary rabbit. Overall this was a really well done horror/comedy short that needs to be seen. So if you are in the mood for a bit of insanity  I highly recommend checking One-Armed Rabbit out when it’s released. I give this film a strong 8/10 🤘🦇🤘

The Litch (2018)

Directed by James Balsamo

Starring: James Balsamo, Dave Stein, Tom Sizemore, Debra Lamb, Dick Warlock and Terra Strong.

I’m not the biggest fan of horror comedy's but I have a soft spot for AcidBath and Troma films. What I love about James and AcidBath Productions is that the films they make are full of heart and passion for the genre. I have been friends with James for a while now and I have also had my music featured in two of his movies (Bite School,Killer Waves) which was killer and a honor. So getting into The Litch I was prepared for a gory insane ride into a slime filled cave of doom and what I got was just that. The Litch is a fun laugh out loud horror comedy with plenty of gore and practical effects that would make Herschell Gordon Lewis blush. This film just like all of James’s work is packed with the kings of the heavy metal world and guest cameos from the legends of the horror genre. If you are a metal head or a fan of old school horror comedy’s that don’t take themselves seriously but are packed full of respect and love for the horror genre then this movie is definitely for you. I give The Litch a strong bloody 8/10. You can find his films on Vimeo and AcidBath Productions .com page. 🤘🦇🤘