Classics Review: House of Wax (1953)

In 1932, Charles S. Belden wrote a short story titled, “The Wax Works.” Although never published, he expanded it as an unproduced play, “The Wax Museum.” A Year Later, Warner Bros. adapted it as a horror film called, “Mystery of the Wax Museum.” It centers around the disappearance of people prompting an investigative reporter to […]

Classics Review: The Mummy (1959)

Hammer Horror’s interpretation of “The Mummy” was released in 1959 (same year Green Lantern/Hal Jordan made his comic book debut) earning positive reviews from critics and was a financial hit. I got some awesome news, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr & Arnold Vosloo will reprise their roles in a direct sequel to […]

The Wicker Man (2006) (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #39)

In 1967, British novelist, David Pinner published a novel titled, “Ritual.” A police officer is sent to investigate the murder of a little girl. The cop discovers a village’s inhabitants are practitioners of an ancient religious cult partaking in human sacrifices. In 1973, Ritual was adapted on the big screen as “The Wicker Man” with […]

Heat

In 1989, film director, Michael Mann directed a TV movie titled, “LA Takedown.” Intended as a pilot episode for an NBC series, the movie follows police detective, Vincent Hanna tracking down bank robber, Patrick McLean and his posse. After the TV movie aired, NVC cancelled plans to produce a series after Michael refuses to replace […]

Ransom

After completing their separate projects, “Braveheart” & “Apollo 13,” Mel Gibson & Ron Howard collaborate on a film titled, “Ransom.” A remake of a 1956 film, it follows a wealthy airline businessman who’s son is kidnapped. With assistance from the police, the businessman tries to do everything he can to save his son by giving […]

Classics Review: The Curse of Frankenstein

Hot Take: Horror films in The 1950s weren’t well-written. They’re miserably boring, lack tension, little to no antagonist, forgettable characters etc. One in particular produced by Hammer Films is a retelling of “Frankenstein” starring Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee titled, “The Curse of Frankenstein.”Released in 1957, (same year Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood came out) […]