The 1948 Superman serial was an incredible success for Columbia Pictures, so successful that it was even released in theatres not known for showing serials, which meant a sequel was pretty much a foregone conclusion. And while that first one featured the nefarious plotting of the femme fatale known as the Spider Lady, who was…
Author: Mike Brooks
Film grad who spends most his time trying to catch up on his "To Watch" pile of movies.
Superman: The First Serial (1948) – Review
There have been many adaptations of Superman over the years but it was Columbia Pictures who brought the world its first “live-action Superman” to theatres – Max Fleischer at Paramount was technically the first one to bring Superman to the big screen but his was an animated version – and while Columbia’s superhero serial was…
The Atomic Submarine (1959) – Review
Hollywood has produced quite a few alien invasion movies over the years and while most of them dealt with UFOs in the traditional style of those found in films like Ray Harryhausen’s Earth vs the Flying Saucers it was Allied Artists who took a different tack with their science fiction entry The Atomic Submarine. This…
The Leech Woman (1960) – Review
In an attempt to combine elements of science fiction, adventure and exploitation into a single bizarre and perplexing package – and who wouldn’t want that – Universal Pictures brought to the world one of their more off-beat entries in the form of The Leech Woman, a film that delved into the dark realms of obsession,…
The Wasp Woman (1959) – Review
The Wasp Woman is a prime example of classic B-movie horror that captivates audiences with its quirky charm and relentless suspense, directed by the legendary Roger Corman, this film takes us on a thrilling journey into the world of science gone awry and the terrifying consequences that follow, and by consequences I mean someone is…