Final Women

Part 2 of my list of lesser known horror movies that deserve a wider audience, even within the horror community. 1. Cherry Falls A subversive entry in the post- Scream teen slasher wave that somehow never gained the success of many similar (and often less clever) films of the time, Cherry Falls is a whole lot of fun if you like your humor dark and can stomach a little sleaze (even the heroes' behaviors are often seriously sketchy). Featuring a young, vulnerable Brittany Murphy, an older, grizzled Michael Bien, and a somewhat out of place seeming Jay Mohr, this movie has the gall to switch up the formula from the usual teen stalk and slash film, with its killer targeting virgins. 2. The Weekend Murders This delightful giallo (bet you never thought you'd see a giallo described that way) is much more lighthearted than its Italian kin, and that alone makes it worth a watch for the curious. It is not without it's darker aspects, but this English manor house murder m...

Y'all. This is my  favorite   Friday the 13th movie. I have seen it sooo many times, and I watched it again last night. You don't really need a review; if you know anything about the Friday the 13th series, then you know the drill. Horny teens hang out near Crystal Lake, party, get killed. Instead of a review, I'm going to give you a list of why I love this movie so much. 1. Crispin Glover He's here. And he's blonde. And he's totally adorkable. Also, he does this dance: And the girls love it! I love it to. I would totally be smitten. I am totally smitten. Mr. Glover, I love you. 2. Corey Feldman I love Corey Feldman. I've actually have a moderately gigantic love for both the Coreys (we miss you Corey Haim!) since I was a kid. Friday the 13th IV is an early starring role for the Feldmeister (Is that too much? I can reign in my cheesy if I need to. I just get so excited when it comes to the Coreys!). He plays the first incarnation of the the c...

I'm going to make this review brief as I have recently come down with a terrible cold and desperately need a good night's sleep. X's For Eyes by Laird Barron is a wonderful little book, brief but packed to the brim with action and adventure. The two main characters, wealthy young brothers Dred and Mac Tooms,  are essentially morally corrupt and vaguely sociopathic versions of the Hardy Boys, here solving "The Mystery of the Eldritch God." Since this book really does have it all (science fiction, cosmic horror, old fashioned skullduggery, etc.), my only complaint is that I want more. I'd love to read more adventures of the two brothers, or about any of the members of their extended family for that matter (I found their Errol Flynn-like Uncle Nestor and Egyptian mother, Theoris, particularly intriguing). I highly recommend this book for any fans of Laird Barron, and it's also a good jumping off point for those unfamiliar with his work who are looking to see...

There are a lot of good horror movies out there that while beloved by fans, go largely unnoticed by the general public. Then there are more good movies that even horror fans seem to ignore or forget about. I wanted to cover some of those movies in today's entry. I hope it helps you discover some new gems, or maybe some old favorites that you'd forgotten. 1. Haunted This one is a personal favorite. Considering the stellar cast and the fact that it's based on one of James Herbert's most popular novels, I'm not sure why it isn't better known. I discovered it when I was just a kid - it was shelved in a local video store's drama section, weirdly enough. I assure you though, it is most definitely a horror film. Check out the book as well. It's a bit different, but equally eerie. 2. Ghost Story (a.k.a. Madhouse Mansion) Okay, it has admittedly been a long time since I've seen this one. Found on VHS at the same video store mentioned above (under...

Guys (or guy, I think maybe one person other than me is reading this blog at this point, but I will persist!), you have got to check out the horror comedy Little Evil . Directed by Eli Craig ( Tucker and Dale vs. Evil ), it's available on Netflix. Let me tell you, I'm not big on heart warming movies - schmaltzy heart-warming, family stuff tends to make me gag - but this movie manages to be an hilarious little horror movie with some very real feels, and I still loved it. So it is definitely worth checking out. It has an all star cast featuring Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly, Donald Faison, Clancy Brown, and Sally Field (that appearance was a total surprise, although it turns out Craig is her son).The plot revolves around Adam Scott's character, Gary, who has just married Samantha (Lilly) and become stepdad to her obviously evil, but also eventually endearing son, Lucas, a dead ringer for Damien Thorn. Gary tries to bond with his new stepson in vain, before coming to realize ...