Classics Review: The Night of the Hunter

In 1953, novelist, Davis Grubb published a book titled, “The Night of the Hunter.” Loosely based on a real-life serial killer, Harry Powers, it’s about a murderer named, Harry Powell who poses as a preacher. After serving a month in jail for stealing a car, he purses stolen money his cellmate stashed in a doll. […]

Classics Review: The Tingler

The Tingler was released in 1959. (same year Hal Jordan/Green Lantern made his comic book debut) At the time, it earned mixed reviews from critics. Overtime, the film became a cult classic for fans of classic horror films. First time I heard about The Tingler, James Rolfe AKA the Angry Video Game Nerd talked about […]

Classics Review: Rosemary’s Baby

In 1967, novelist, Ira Levin (The Stepford Wives) published a book titled, “Rosemary’s Baby.” It’s about a woman named, Rosemary who moves into an old apartment. She becomes pregnant experiencing paranoia over her neighbors. As the story progresses, her unborn baby might be cursed by a demonic force. The book sold a lot of copies […]

Classics Review: Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man

In the 1930s-1950s, Universal Monsters became the first cinematic universe before Marvel perfected it. Frankenstein & The Wolf Man were popular characters within the former franchise produced by Universal Pictures. The pair squared off in a crossover film released in 1943. At the time, “Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man” earned mixed reviews from critics and […]

The Faculty

Aliens were a trend back in the 1990s. “The X-Files” was the highest rated TV show on Fox. Roland Emmerich’s best work, “Independence Day” (one of my all-time favorite films) became the highest grossing film of 1996 that made Will Smith an A-List action hero. “Alien 3″ and Alien Resurrection” ruined the Alien franchise leaving […]

Fight Club

In 1996, novelist, Chuck Palahniuk published a book titled, “Fight Club.” Story is about an unnamed man (credited as Narrator) from chronic insomnia and hates his job working on product recall. He spends his spare time going to various group therapy sessions. Ironically, addicted to support groups. Suddenly, he meets a mysterious man named, Tyler […]