Poster for Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster.
Even for the time, the special effects are hideous. The acting is wooden, padded with a lot of stock footage, though it is pretty fast-paced, and you can't help but bop along to the rock-and-roll soundtrack. #HorrorMovies
That is a classic bit of horror trivia. I did know that Craven chose red and green specifically because the human eye struggles to process them side by side.
Poster for The Mysterians
This film is well shot and beautifully scored, but it didn't do much for me. #HorrorMovies
I'm hitting the mic to discuss a shark film that makes a CGI megalodon look like high art. I’m also guesting on a pod to do the impossible: picking my top 3 Italian horror films. I'm writing my defence of why the 1995 miniseries The Langoliers is secretly the best Stephen King adaptation ever made.
Poster for Shark Exorcist.
Well, Jurassic Shark, you are no longer the worst film I have ever seen. This has a muddled, poorly written script with some dumb choices; the audio is terrible, the acting is appalling, and there is no humour. #HorrorMovies #SharkFilm #Sharksploitation
That is the most exclusive, high-turnover club.
I’m nothing if not consistent. Found the exact midpoint of cinema four times in a row. 2.5 stars: the international sign for "I didn't hate it, but I’m probably going to forget the plot by tomorrow morning." #Letterboxd
Book 16 - Spawn by #ShaunHutson. A good read, great description, a real page turner with a perfect ending, even though it felt a little rushed. Yes, it is a little corny and feels like a book of its time (first released in 1983). #BlueSkyBooks #80sHorror
Poster for The Home.
This film is watchable, but the ending does improve the experience. #HorrorMovies #Thriller #IndieHorror
Skipping the pranks this year. It’s hard to find the humour in fake nonsense when there are too many real-life fools actively destroying everything good in the world. Instead of a joke, I’m opting for a little more logic and a lot more kindness today. We need it. #NoAprilFools
Poster for Shelby Oaks.
A valiant effort, but it didn't quite work for me. The cinematography is excellent, and Camille Sullivan's performance is credible. It just fell apart by the final act. #HorrorMovies #IndieHorror #SupernaturalHorror
Thank you.
#GoodbyeMarch. You’ve been a heavy one. Between a lingering cough, physical pain, and the kind of depression that makes the walls feel closer, I’ve missed more work this month than I care to admit. It hasn’t been great. But the A-Z of so bad, they're good is nearly complete. #MentalHealth
Poster of The Devil Bat
One of Bela Lugosi's better films, it is highly entertaining despite its batty and yet straightforward premise. The special effects are a little tacky, but forgivable considering when this film was made. The humour between the photographer and the maid is good. #HorrorMovies #GiantBats
The only upside to waking up 90 minutes before my alarm (thanks for nothing, #DaylightSavings) is the quiet. This is that 'ecosystem' time, the space where the personal insights actually happen before the noise of the day starts. Still wish I were asleep, though. #MorningThoughts #MorningVibes
The twitch ad-pocalypse is truly the final boss of modern entertainment. It is a complete vibe killer.
That is the ultimate productive procrastination trophy. Honestly, cleaning the ceiling fan is a high-effort diversion.
That is the million-dollar question, isn't it?
Poster for #MissingCouple
This was an average film, although I did like the juxtaposition between the darker moments of interaction and their sugar-sweet TikTok videos. The stalker's reveal was not subtle, and the supernatural elements did not work. #HorrorMovies #FoundFootage #FoundFootageHorror #IndieHorror #ThrillerFilm
You ain't wrong. There was something about her screen presence, those eyes alone doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Her performance in Nightmare Castle is a masterclass in atmosphere.
Just another week of questionable life choices and even more questionable cinema. From 60s gothic revenge to whatever that werewolf film was trying to be, my Letterboxd is screaming for help. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #Horrorcommunity #60sHorror #BodyHorror #VintageHorror #VampireFilm
Book The Grip of Film.
Book 15 - #RichardAyoade Presents #TheGripOfFilm by #GordyLaSure. I know this book is not to be taken seriously, but the humour wore thin quickly. #Cinephile #FilmTheory #FilmBuff #Cinema #ComedyBooks #FilmAnalysis #BritishHumour #Satire #Roadhouse #ActionCinema #SatiricalNonFiction
The finish line is finally in sight for my follow-up A to Z of "So Bad, They’re Good", etc. I’ve hit a bit of a snag. I’ve lost my previous proofreader. Do I convince another friend to take a look in exchange for eternal gratitude? Or bite the bullet and hire a professional? #AuthorLife
Book on Graham Masterton Dead Girls Dancing.
Book 14 - #DeadGirlsDancing by #GrahamMasterton. This is a great action-packed story. I didn't realise that it was book 8 in a series, and I never felt confused. #CrimeFiction #BookRevew #PoliceProcedural #KatieMaguire
Poster for Mind Body Spirit
This had potential, but it ends up feeling forced. The acting was fine, but as a supposed #FoundFootage film, some of the camerawork isn't realistic. The jump scares and plot twists take away from the film's impact. #HorrorMovies #InfluencerHorror
That is the golden rule of the kitchen.
Now that is the ultimate practical energy.
Poster for Nightmare Castle.
The atmosphere is terrific, and the film is suspenseful. Everyone acts well, and the pacing is a little slow, but not enough to be an issue. The dubbing isn't great, but when you have seen as many Italian horror films as I have, you hardly notice it. #HorrorMovies #GothicHorror #ItalianHorror
Trying to convince myself that I don’t need a new wardrobe of cardigans and dresses just because I’m bored. I keep telling myself it’s a reward for the weight loss, but my bank account is looking at me like the skeleton in a William Castle film. #SelfControl #VintageVibes #RewardOrRetailTherapy
