Directed by: Sylvester Stallone Genre: Romance, drama (horror.. im kidding but really)
CW: SA is mentioned briefly as it pertains to this movie and Saturday Night Fever.
The only thing this movie improves upon it's predecessor, is that it's a much shorter runtime.
Directed by: Phillip Borsos Genre: Crime, thriller
CW: None
The Mean Season is a movie you've likely never seen personally (I mean especially in this day and age, good god) but you've definitely seen it somewhere else. Which is to say, you've probably seen a movie damn similar and likely better. What The Mean Season fails to give you in execution, it gives you in potential, which makes for a disappointing and rather lackluster watching experience.
Directed by: Sergio Corbucci Genre: Western
CW: None
I love a movie that can get me to say things like, "And then they torture him with a guinea pig who's claws are reportedly strong enough to dig through solid ground."
Like what an interesting thought to have while watching a movie! It's exactly what happens in it. If that sounds too silly to be enjoyable- fear not! You are in good hands.
Directed by: Matthew Robbins Genre: Fantasy, adventure
CW: None Originally written 03/29/2023
It surprises me that I had never heard of this movie till now. I happened upon its DVD in the five dollar movie bin and was very taken by it. I am not totally sure why as the cover art on my copy was not particularly attractive to me (version on the right). I think the version on the left is much cooler personally. But I suppose when you hear a name like "Dragonslayer" you think "Oh this ought to be good" even if it won't be. As it turns out however, it was good. Very good.
Directed by: Andrew Fleming Genre: Horror, thriller, psychological (SORT OF LOL.. It wants to be)
CW: Suicide and gore are in this film and I touch upon those subjects in the review pretty early on and throughout where it’s relevant. Just not in a lot of detail and no clips/images from those scenes are included. Originally written 04/10/2023
So, not bad. Not bad at all. Not to damn it by opening with such muted praise but you have to understand something about the 80s and their thriller movies okay. There were a lot of them, and a few really great ones popularized a certain look. This look. In fact, there are plenty of comparisons to be made between this and Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
To clarify there isn't anything wrong with this look, I'm just saying that they have it okay? I like the look. The look is what got me to watch this movie in the first place. However, the look can't guarantee a good film. The abundance of these types of movies means there's a lot of shit to sift through.
So is Bad Dreams good, or is it a dullard wearing the skin of a much more interesting film?
Directed by: John Carpenter Genre: Horror, action
CW: Gore, but not any that I find too hard to stomach. It's like 80s blood splatter, heads get cut off type deal. Originally written 07/02/2023
Vampires from 1988, is a movie. It's the most movie actually. It's soooo movie core. I'm being a little mean when I say that, but it's absolutely true. This movie is very 80s and very vampire.
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson Genre: Western, action
CW: None Originally written 07/04/2023
Mackenna's Gold caught my attention because of the synopsis and because it stars Omar Sharif. I've seen him in quite a few movies but never in a western. Well, I suppose there is Hidalgo but I don't really think that counts.
I really want to just talk about Omar's character all on his own, but I suppose that's really suited for later.
Directed by: Wes Craven Genre: Horror, comedy
CW: Gore?? Mostly blood in excess at times but I can't really say it's that bad. Originally written 11/25/2022
So when this was originally written I had been in the process of watching this movie for the third time in two days. This film had and still does affect me. I love quoting it and sending this reaction gif from it.
Is it any good? Yes.... but it's complicated. A poster like this doesn't quite scream quality does it? I think Shocker boasts a unique experience, though I don't think its good by traditional standards.
