Directed by George P. Cosmatos, this film takes viewers on an underwater adventure that attempted to combine the creature-feature thrills of John Carpenter’s Thing with that of claustrophobic tension of Ridley Scott’s Alien, in an underwater horror entry that, despite its viscous sea monsters who relentlessly stalk our valiant heroes, the true victim of this…
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DeepStar Six (1989) – Review
In 1989 James Cameron released his underwater epic – the one not involving Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet and a big boat – but that year saw him challenged by four other ocean “thrillers|” with the first being DeepStar Six. This undersea adventure pitted a group of misfits against a menace from the deep and…
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…
One Dark Night (1982) – Review
If I learned one thing from watching 80s horror movies is that pulling a prank will most likely result in a bunch of dead teenagers. This is a cinematic trope that writer/director Tom McLoughlin embraced with his movie One Dark Night, an entry that pits a “Final Girl” against an army of the dead.