Film Reviews

SYNOPSIS: A loser is visited by an angel who tells him to kill the wicked. He obeys, losing his humanity in the process. REVIEW: When I saw what this movie was about, I was intrigued: a movie wherein a man is commanded by an Angel to bring the punishment of God to the wicked? That sounds rad, to be quite …

SYNOPSIS: A young, attractive widow is protected from her vicious mother-in-law, by a male relative who practices Satanism, and lusts after the old woman’s sexy adolescent granddaughter. REVIEW: “Molina’s Ferozz” is a Spanish 2010 film directed by Cuban director Jorge Molina. Its title was changed to “Ferozz: The Wild Red Riding Hood”, though I’m not so sure there was really …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Down the Road is a fifteen-minute animated psychological thriller. Driving home late one evening, Reverend Henry picks up a hitchhiker. The incident seems random, but the mysterious passenger claims to possess psychic powers and discloses a surprising knowledge of the Henry´s innermost thoughts and secrets. REVIEW: Animated, short and sweet, this little piece is created in …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Marcus, Chris and Evan find themselves stuck in any normal day, when without warning, zombies begin to infest the city. Not knowing exactly what to do, the three attempt to seek shelter at Marcus’ house, but first they have to get there. Facing the undead, Marcus, Chris and Evan try to survive the zombies and each …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A group of teenagers battle a horde of zombies and evil creatures that live underneath a graveyard. REVIEW: With the 1980s came the growth of the personal video camera market. With the growth of the market came an influx of low-budget films made by amateur filmmakers who did not have a deep knowledge of how to …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Sex, drums, tequila, social networking, a pirate, morning after pills, Jesus and a gun. It’s one hot mess! REVIEW: Winning the 2012 Feature Film Award at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival was only the beginning for Thomas L. Phillips’ film Quite A Conundrum, a dark thriller sure to test any amateur sleuth’s …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: In Bacon Head, director Ray Mahoney pulls no punches in a series of sketches mocking everything from kitchen utensils to the Shroud of Turin. REVIEW: In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that I have worked for Troma in the past. I freely admit to a great love for Lloyd Kaufman (whom I …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: New Year’s Eve, 1968: While driving on the Pearblossom Highway, a lesbian couple encounters the creator of the universe. Laid to rest for 40 years, the women wake up on New Year’s Day as reborn creatures. REVIEW: Written & Directed by: Ron Carlson Starring: Sophie Monk, Scout Taylor-Compton, Anya Lahiri, Patrick Renna, Charles Napier QUICK FIX: …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: “Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the Galactic Republic is facing a Separatist movement and the former queen and now Senator Padmé Amidala travels to Coruscant to vote on a project to create an army to help the Jedi to protect the Republic. Upon arrival, she escapes from an attempt to kill her, and Obi-Wan …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: REFLECTIONS stars CHIARA D’AMBROSIO as Amanda, a 7 year-old girl who, after losing her parents in a car crash, moves in with her grandfather, played by RAY WISE. A lonely Amanda befriends her own reflection in an old mirror, whom she names Polly, played by BIANCA D’AMBROSIO. We soon discover that Polly may not be merely …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: On July 4th, 1989, a rocket launched by the United States Military explodes just after take off, causing a virus to attack the small town near the base. A 10 year old filmmaker who appears to be immune to the virus might just be the town’s only hope. REVIEW: More short films, kiddies! Today we have …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: An escaped murderer is in pursuit of his ex-girlfriend, who has fled to start a new life in a small town. REVIEW: “A Horrible Way to Die” arrives under the directorial talent of Adam Wingard who had a few great releases with “Home Sick” (2007) and “Pop Skull”(which I’ve yet to see). Though I do recommend …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: Still guilt-ridden over the accident that took his family’s lives, Eric Norris discovers that his body is host to a parasite from another world. Except, it is more than a parasite: it carries his DNA REVIEW: Richard Hatch plays Eric Norris, a scientist who is trying to discover a solution or cure for diseases by using …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: The Catholic Church is trying to save an innocent soul from the ravages of satanic possession. Wave after wave of holy men are sent to confront the possessed. REVIEW:  The third in the American Guinea Pig series, AGP: The Song of Solomon sees the return of Stephen Biro in the role of writer and director (head …

Rate This Movie SYNOPSIS: A girl visits her grandmother’s grave, haunted by morbid feelings at heart. REVIEW: A young red headed girl heads out to visit her grandmother’s grave and offer up a bouquet of flowers. Later she finds herself locked in the family’s mansion bathroom assumed by the same grandmother. The grandmother proceeds to eventually visit and assumingly release …