Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

Maniac Cop 2 (1990), dir. William Lustig, Fadd Enterprises/Medusa Pictures/the Movie House Sales Company/Overseas Film Group



When we last the Maniac Cop, Matt Cordell (Robert Z'Dar) murdered the cops who sent him up the river. He also got a pipe shoved his chest but from the last shot of the film he clearly got over it.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Halloween Kills (2021)

Halloween Kills (2021), dir. David Gordon Green, Miramax/Blumhouse Productions/Trancas International Films/Rough House Pictures


It is often mentioned that some sequels can surpass the original. It's rare to see a sequel that seems determined to ruin the previous.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Countess Dracula (1971)

Countess Dracula (1971), dir. Peter Sasdy, Hammer Film Productions


We'll be ending our look at Hammer with this one. They made quite a few about Dracula, why not one about Countess Elizabeth Bathory?

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Vampire Circus (1972)

Vampire Circus (1972), dir. Robert Young, Hammer Films Productions


A few folks have called this Hammer's finest vampire film. 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970), dir. Val Guest, Hammer Films


Did you know, aside from dinosaurs, cavemen had to deal with a lack of Moon? Yup, seems dinos are older than the MOON. Not sure I can add to that.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Moon Zero Two (1969)

Moon Zero Two (1969), dir. Roy Ward Baker, Hammer Films 


Hammer's science fiction offerings tend to be a mixed bag. When mixed with fantasy or horror, they are striking and memorable. When they go the 2001 route?

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: The Lost Continent (1968)

The Lost Continent (1968), dir. Michael Carreras, Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions 


Moving into the Hammer section of our countdown and the late 1960's was an interesting period. The beginning of the end, if you will.