How could one not be intrigued by a film called Asylum of Satan? It would probably be the one place on Earth people would be least excited about visiting but movie-wise, it […]
Not the Place to be Committed – Asylum of Satan (1972)
Finding a Way – The Shape of Water (2017)
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water is both classic monster movie in the vein of those Universal horror films of days gone by and an irregular, yet stunning romance. […]
Ooo Eee, Ooo Ah Ah… – The Witchmaker (1969)
Though it might have a title that suggests a horror film full of intriguing possibilities involving at the very least a witch or two, The Witchmaker ends up being overlong and slightly […]
Two, Four, Six, Eight… – Satan’s Cheerleaders (1977)
Never taking itself seriously, Satan’s Cheerleaders is an extremely hokey, yet very fun film. With a title such as it is, one can expect it to be somewhat silly and it does […]
Danger Disguised – The Disembodied (1957)
Tonda is not too happy with her husband. Perhaps that is why she is always trying to kill him. He is a little older than she, maybe more than a little, while […]
Another Half, A… – Dark Intruder (1965)
Leslie Nielson takes the lead in Dark Intruder which turns out to be a somewhat enjoyable excursion into the realm of horror, mitigated by the fact that it leaves the viewer wanting […]
Nothing Can Stop the… – Mega Piranha (2010)
Mega Piranha is one of the few movies produced by The Asylum done right. It is over-the-top, crazy and exciting and features giant piranhas that are out to eat everything in their […]
Mutated and Hungry… – Octopus (2000)
If there is one thing that Octopus does right from the first moment it starts, it is to deliver an interesting backstory that tells the audience essentially how it is the titular […]
Not As Calm As One Might Think – Lake Placid (1999)
Released in 1999, Lake Placid is one of those rare occurrences in monster moviedom where everything comes together perfectly. It would be directed by Steve Miner who gave voice to Friday the […]
Humans Are Optimal – Spiders II: Breeding Ground (2001)
When comparing Spiders II: Breeding Ground to the film that preceded it, while essentially night and day, neither one really tops the other as being better. This second film has better actors, […]
