When you think of the term “Body Horror” one filmmaker leaps readily to mind, David Cronenberg. While he’d been dabbling in that arena since his directorial debut with Shivers, which came out way back in 1975, it was in 1986 that he helmed his crowning achievement in this field of horror with his remake of…
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Return of the Fly (1959) – Review
With the Return of the Fly, 20th Century Fox had the unenviable task of following a groundbreaking entry in science fiction horror film that had captured pathos and horror in a new way, unfortunately, it was with a sequel that tried and failed to capture the same level of suspense, depth, and innovation that made…
The Fly (1958) – Review
As the 1950s were drawing to a close a science fiction entry would explode on the screen and bring the world one of cinema’s most disturbing creations, in a movie that wasn’t so much about “mad science” as it was “Oh my god, that is so gross” science. That film would be director Kurt Neumann’s…
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…