The 1950s 3D craze produced some very fun offerings, Vincent Price’s House of Wax being one of the best entries, but one that is often overlooked came out the same year as that Price classic, William Cameron Menzies’ The Maze.
Author: Mike Brooks
Film grad who spends most his time trying to catch up on his "To Watch" pile of movies.
China O’Brien II (1990) – Review
When a film is successful it’s quite common to rush a sequel into production – strike while the iron is hot – but with China O’Brien II this was not the case, in this instance, Golden Harvest was counting on director Robert Clouse and star Cynthia Rothrock to deliver not only a good action film…
China O’Brien (1990) – Review
Cynthia Rothrock is a name synonymous with martial arts and action cinema and in the 80s she had carved a nice niche in a predominantly male-dominated genre, but after making quite a name for herself in Hong Kong the people at Golden Harvest decided to raise her profile in North America by teaming her up…
The Most Dangerous Game: A Tale of Man as Prey in Film and Television
Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game is a cornerstone of suspense and adventure literature, celebrated for its inventive premise and psychological depth. This story of a man being hunted for sport by a wealthy madman has captivated readers and served as a template for countless films and television shows, it’s a tale…
Magic Crystal (1986) – Review
A lot of weird movies came out of the 80s but a martial arts action comedy featuring Cynthia Rothrock and a glowing green space rock has to be one of the weirder entries. Today we will be looking at the Magic Crystal, a film that take us on journey from Hong Kong to Greece and…