Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
In 2018, Luca Guadagnino remade the classic Dario Argento film Suspiria. The resulting film can’t compete with the brilliance of the original, but there is a unique vision presented that will stir debates over the film’s merit. The music by Thom Yorke is exceptional.
House on Haunted Hill is not so much a remake as a reimagining of the William Castle classic. if you can dissociate it from the original, it is an enjoyable popcorn movie. Shout! Factory have given the film a Collector’s Edition release.
This Hammer Studios film basically kicked off the entire Hammer Horror genre. The combination of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and director Terence Fisher is a winning formula. Warner Archive has given the film a deluxe 2-disc release!
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth –
Deep Red is arguably the best giallo film that Dario Argento ever made. Cleverly blending in supernatural and psychological elements, it ranks as one of the best gialli ever made. Arrow Video have given the film a tremendous release that should be in every film lover’s library.
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth!
The Cat o’ Nine Tails was Argento’s hastily made follow up to The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. While the film does not have a script as tight as that film, Argento’s creativity behind the camera shines through. Arrow Video gave the film a solid release in 2018.
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth!
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage changed the Italian thriller genre for forever. Spawning a million imitations, Argento’s stylized film remains one of the best giallo films ever made.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is easily one of the best entries in the series. The new Shout! Factory Blu-ray release features an exceptional new 4K scan. One of the best slashers from the Eighties.
Friday the 13th Part 2 is a very important film in the series. Building upon the first film, the focus shines on Jason Voorhees and a formula is locked in place for the series. The new Shout! Factory Blu-ray looks fantastic.
