SYNOPSIS: Unicom is a powerful organization overseeing most of the world after its economic collapse. They have banned computers and robots in an attempt to insure “life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic stability”. When a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a southwest TV station and kills the manager, a revolutionary against the gestapo-like corporation, a lowly Unicom delivery man must …
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Film Review: Mister Frost (Mr. Frost) (1990)
SYNOPSIS: Frost is arrested and committed for murder after he is apprehended burying his victims in the garden. However, even while under psychiatric care and tight hospital security, it becomes obvious that Mr. Frost is not all he seems to be, but he is dangerous nonetheless. REVIEW: Mr. Frost….Jeff Goldblum plays the devil. As a long time favorite of mine, …
Read More »Film Review: Misery (1990)
SYNOPSIS: After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. REVIEW: As of this day in 2016, the only Stephen King adaptation to ever win an Academy Award was MISERY. Kathy Bates …
Read More »Film Review: Ritual of Death (1990)
SYNOPSIS: After seeing a presentation on ritualistic sacrifice, a group of thespians decide to put on a play about the topic, invoking an ancient curse. REVIEW: This film was made in 197… oh, excuse me, 1990. Wait, really? Wow. The only way you can tell this movie wasn’t made during the Free Love Era is because everybody looks like …
Read More »Film Review: Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D (1990)
SYNOPSIS: Harry Griswald is a NYPD cop who is possessed with the spirit of a great Kabuki master. This has made him ‘the chosen one’ to do battle with ‘the evil one’. He is also out to do good deeds and fight crime in the name of the law. The only problem is that a number of corrupt people in …
Read More »Film Review: Night of the Living Bread (short film) (1990)
SYNOPSIS: An explosion at a bakery causes bread to come to murderous life and attack people. A handful of desperate folks seek refuge in a secluded farmhouse. Will any of them survive the night of the living bread? REVIEW: Yet another short film, kids! Today we have NIGHT OF THE LIVING BREAD, directed by Kevin S. O’Brien. This is a …
Read More »Film Review: The Gate II: Trespassers (1990)
SYNOPSIS: Four teens summon forth a diminuitive, demonic minion from The Other Side to do their bidding and grant their wishes, but of course, they must all ultimately pay the price… REVIEW: The Gate II: Trespassers is the 1990 sequel to the 1987 movie The Gate, which starred a young Stephen Dorff. This movie follows up with the best friend …
Read More »Film Review: The Guardian (1990)
SYNOPSIS: A young couple decide to take a nanny to help them out with taking care of their baby so that they will have more time to pursue other things as much as possible. In their search for one they come across someone who seems to be perfect. She cooks, she cleans and takes care of the baby. Could it …
Read More »Film Review: Dreams (1990)
SYNOPSIS: “This is essentially eight separate short films, though with some overlaps in terms of characters and thematic material – chiefly that of man’s relationship with his environment. Sunshine Through The Rain: a young boy is told not to go out on the day when both weather conditions occur, because that’s when the foxes hold their wedding procession, which could …
Read More »Film Review: Skinned Alive (1990)
SYNOPSIS: A family of weirdoes travel around looking for victims to skin for the leather company that they run. When their van breaks down in a small town a friendly mechanic lets them stay with him and his wife while he tries to fix their vehicle. Will they be the family’s next victims or will the alcoholic former cop that …
Read More »Film Review: Lucky Sky Diamond (1990)
SYNOPSIS: A woman wakes up on a hospital bed, choking and writhing in agony. She quickly realizes that wherever she is, it sure as hell isn’t her local clinic. The place is dark, filthy and full of video cameras – all pointed at her. She seems to be hallucinating, and soon attracts the attention of a doctor and nurse. They …
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