Tag Archives: slashers

Wrestlemaniac – wanna wrestle to death?

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Daniel

Once in a while, you just need the most basic slasher film to clear your mind. Wrestlemaniac is that movie. Also known as El Mascarado Massacre, it’s as simple as this: a group of six kids driving through Mexico to … Continue reading →

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What’s behind the door of Room 33?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Daniel

On the way to a competition, a group of roller derby enthusiasts picks up a stranded couple so that they can all get stranded together…in an abandoned old folks home…with a killer apparition…that likes to gouge out victims’ eyes. So … Continue reading →

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We all cheer for cheerleaders to die at Spirit Camp

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Daniel

Not one but two movies about cheerleaders on the chopping block. Does it get any better than that? Or should the question be, which is better? Spirit Camp or All Cheerleaders Die? They are actually two very different types of … Continue reading →

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Tamara and The Woods – when good girls go witch!

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Daniel

In the tradition of all those other movies about schoolgirls delving into witchcraft and using special powers to get revenge on mean girls, I take a look at Tamara and The Woods. TAMARA (2005) Tamara is a teen movie that … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright – sing until you scream

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Daniel

The Internet hype machine is proud to bring you…Stage Fright! A musical slasher! I personally am so in, but it’s generally a risky mashup. How many of us actually like both Glee and gore? Summer camp theater geeks stalked by … Continue reading →

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When the final moments ruin The Final Terror

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Daniel

For years, I’ve recalled that I didn’t love The Final Terror when I saw it on cable back in the 80s, but I couldn’t remember why. I’ve finally watched it again and discovered there are plenty of great backwoods slasher … Continue reading →

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A completely random horror triple feature

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Daniel

So I’m plowing through a stack of horror DVDs my brother gave me, and while the fact that he’s getting rid of them should be cause for concern, I’ve actually liked a few, especially since they were free. But were … Continue reading →

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The horror of a 1970s triple feature

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Daniel

Time for some 1970s nightmares: Drive-In Massacre, The Driller Killer, and The House with Laughing Windows. THE DRILLER KILLER (1979) The Driller Killer had a pretty alluring and gross VHS cover when it made its 80s video store debut. The … Continue reading →

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Why you should do Uncle Sam once a year

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Daniel

Ever since the success of Halloween, mascots of just about every holiday have tried to win over the horror crowd, with mixed results. But the flick Uncle Sam scores a perfect win for the 4th of July. This is tight … Continue reading →

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Be kind, rewind: should you check out 80s flicks The Attic and Crawlspace?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Daniel

Time for a couple of video store throwbacks! I take on two movies that would collect dust on the shelves while we were all renting Freddy, Michael, and Jason! THE ATTIC (1980) Carrie Snodgrass, who has quite a horror resume—Ed … Continue reading →

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