MaXXXine

Set approximately six years after “X,” sole survivor, Maxine Minx relocates in Los Angeles, California where she wins an audition for a Horror film. Suddenly, a serial killer stalks his prey. As Maxine struggles to cope with the psychological trauma she endured at Pearl’s farm, sinister clues are tied to her past. “MaXXXine” was officially […]

Pearl

I know what you’re thinking. Hey, is this a spin-off movie based on Mr. Krabs’ daughter? No it has nothing to do with SpongeBob. During production of “X,” Ti West brainstormed ideas for a prequel centering on the main antagonist’s origins. Mia Goth once again collaborates with Mr. West portraying “Pearl.” Set in 1918 in […]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

In 1979, a Broadway musical titled, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” opened to the public. Loosely based on a Penny Dreadful (cheap book costing a penny) called, “The String of Pearls,” it’s a about a British man named, Benjamin Barker. A barber falsely guilty by a corrupt judge named, Turpin. He sentences […]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

In the early ’70s college professor turned filmmaker, Tobe Hooper developed a script titled, “Leatherface.” The late filmmaker took elements from real life events including Ed Gein’s killing spree, political turmoil of the Watergate scandal and the 1973 oil crisis. Tobe spent less than $80,000 using unknown actors, a non-union guild production crew and a […]

Jason X (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #33)

After “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” ended with Freddy Kruger’s hand grabbing Jason’s hockey mask, fans were eager to see a crossover with two iconic villains going head to head. Due to development problems formulating a script for “Freddy vs. Jason,” plans were delayed before a script was green-lit. So, fans of “Friday […]

Classics Review: Psycho (1960)

In 1959, novelist Robert Bloch published a book titled, “Psycho.” It follows a man named, Norman Bates who works at a motel while struggling with mommy issues. One night, he meets a woman named, Marion Crane who stops by to rest. Suddenly, all heck breaks loose. Fresh from making “North by Northwest,” Alfred Hitchcock read […]