Tag Archives: 1992

SYNOPSIS: When humans are cast into an epic war with reptilian monsters, an anti-monster agent falls in love with the enemy. REVIEW: Set in Hong Kong near the turn of the last century, Wicked City (1987) is a Chinese adaptation of the first of a series of Japanese speculative horror fiction novels written by Hideyuki Kikuchi. Directed by Peter Mak, …

SYNOPSIS: A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science. REVIEW: 1992 welcomed several great films to arise out of the film circuit. From this time period came a memorable Stephen King written story called “The Lawnmower Man“. The Lawnmower Man was the product of his short story collective release titled: “Night shift” (The Lawnmower …

SYNOPSIS: Srubov is a part of CHEKA, the secret police Lenin established after the Bolshevik Revolution. They arrest, interview for a minute, try in ten seconds, and execute intellectuals, aristocrats, Jews, clergy, and their families. In the building basement, five people at a time are shot as they stand naked facing wooden doors. No one to remember their last words; …

SYNOPSIS: A scientist who discovered a problem with a new AIDS drug is killed, along with his wife. His son survives an attack with a power drill, and when the drill bit is found left in his eye socket, he is driven mad with his thirst for vengeance. REVIEW: Drillbit is about a futuristic “Anglo-America”, where AIDS has taken its …

SYNOPSIS: When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. REVIEW: There are questions and themes that always seem to come up throughout the centuries of stories that exist. These concepts manage to capture the minds of audiences. They are intriguing in ways that keep them repeating throughout literature, film, …

SYNOPSIS: An escaped mental patient who believes that he is a doctor terrorizes a small town, taking out people left and right in a number of fun and cool ways (that usually involve some sort of medical instrument).  REVIEW: Right off the bat I’m just going to say it. I love Dr. Giggles and think that it is one of …

SYNOPSIS: A weirdo in a gimp mask runs around killing women. Will Detective Ryder be able to find out his real identity and put a stop to his rampage or is she destined to become his next victim?