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The Black Sleep (1956) – Review

Posted on May 6, 2025April 20, 2025 by Mike Brooks

The horror genre is rife with mad scientists – it’s the most popular occupation to hold in this genre – and today we will be looking at another macabre gem from the golden age of horror cinema. But what is surprising about this entry is that with a cast that includes Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi,…

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The Maze (1953) – Review

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Mike Brooks

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.

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China O’Brien II (1990) – Review

Posted on April 29, 2025April 25, 2025 by Mike Brooks

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…

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China O’Brien (1990) – Review

Posted on April 25, 2025April 22, 2025 by Mike Brooks

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…

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The Most Dangerous Game: A Tale of Man as Prey in Film and Television

Posted on April 22, 2025April 21, 2025 by Mike Brooks

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…

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