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John’s Horror Corner: Phantasm II (1988), the return of our favorite evil...
MY CALL: This largely serves to continue the story and madness of Phantasm (1979). If you enjoyed part 1, you’ll enjoy this. If not, you won’t. MORE MOVIES LIKE Phantasm II: There is little out...
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John’s Horror Corner: Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), and more of our...
MY CALL: Somehow yet more incomprehensible than its predecessors, this is the first in the series I wouldn’t recommend outside of seeing the whole series in order. Just imagine everything you liked...
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John’s Horror Corner: Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998), finally we have some...
MY CALL: At first, this film feels like a typical bad 90s movie. It’s not. Give it a chance and franchise fans will be pleased by the revelations within even though the effects were largely...
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John’s Horror Corner: Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011), the best...
MY CALL: This is an outstanding, bloody flick; just a great bad movie for horror lovers! It starts in uber-raunchy porn-script mode, but it finds its deliciously gory footing in due time and is well...
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John’s Horror Corner: Phantasm V: Ravager (2016), an unworthy apocalyptic end...
MY CALL: This is the only film in the series I didn’t like at all. Completely uninspired, yet still boasting our favorite characters reunited yet again and some nice ideas that find only the poorest...
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John’s Horror Corner: Burn (2017), Independent Short Film Review.
MY CALL: Heartfelt horror with endearing characters whose warmth transcends the genre, Burn is the gem you’ve been looking for, made by the people who need to be making more films, and safely...
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John’s Horror Corner: The Belko Experiment (2016), Office Space with a chunky...
MY CALL: A brutal horror film driven more by characters than gory backseat shock tactics. But make no mistake, the brutal gore is there, too. MORE MOVIES LIKE The Belko Experiment: Some reviewers...
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John’s Horror Corner: We Love Selfies (2017), Independent Short Film Review.
MY CALL: This film is for those who want a front seat to the lab bench watching filmmakers experiment and discover their skills. Because, at first, no one is winning a Nobel Prize or getting rich...
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John’s Horror Corner: Noroi: The Curse (2005), legends of Japanese demons and...
MY CALL: An “apparently” popular slow-burn Japanese horror that, well, I just found boring. Sigh. MORE MOVIES LIKE Noroi: The Curse: Well, I honestly haven’t seen a ton. Korean horror offers some...
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John’s Horror Corner: Neill Blomkamp’s Zygote (2017), Firebase (2017) and...
MY CALL: These short films are out-damn-standing and I’d say two of them should absolutely be made into feature length films! Great special effects, premises, production value…these were a treat....
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John’s Horror Corner: Fright Night (1985), a favorite 80s vampire movie with...
MY CALL: This is an old favorite and, having just seen it for the first time in 15+ years, I can see why. The practical effects and humor hold up surprisingly well and the gore is pretty feisty. Not...
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John’s Horror Corner: The Devil’s Candy (2015), an atmospheric...
MY CALL: Not much in the way of story or substance, but totally worth watching for outstanding characters and style. MORE MOVIES LIKE The Devil’s Candy: Well, Deathgasm (2015) and The Gate (1987)...
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John’s Horror Corner: Fright Night 2 (1988), a stylish sequel to our favorite...
MY CALL: This is a great, stylish, edgy sequel to an old favorite loaded with cool effects, sleek vampires and soft humor. Just great 80s fun! MORE MOVIES LIKE Fright Night 2: Well, after you see...
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John’s Horror Corner: Annabelle: Creation (2017), super creepy, super jumpy,...
MY CALL: Very jumpy, very creepy, and very much more worthy of your time than part 1! MORE MOVIES LIKE Annabelle: Creation: Well, The Conjuring (2013; podcast discussion of The Conjuring 2),...
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John’s Horror Corner: The Barn (2016), an excellent case study in practical...
MY CALL: This is exactly the kind of film I want to see funded…but more funded. MORE MOVIES LIKE The Barn: Other Halloween horrors include Trick ‘r Treat (2007), Night of the Demons (1988), Night...
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John’s Horror Corner: Fright Night (2011), reflecting on the 1985 original...
MY CALL: Relying far more on its outstanding cast than effects, this wasn’t so great “as a remake.” But remains very entertaining. Let’s be honest. Nothing can compare to the original Fright Night...
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John’s Horror Corner: Stephen King’s It (1990), reflecting on the TV-PG...
MY CALL: More interesting than scary, this is a horror movie for young beginners still very green to the genre. Hard to recommend outside of nostalgia or just for the sake of witnessing Curry’s own...
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John’s Horror Corner: Burying the Ex (2014), a horror comedy RomCom zombedy...
MY CALL: More cute and funny than gory, and boasting zero scares, this is more a RomCom Zombedy than horror. It’s breezy and entertaining, but nothing I’d recommend buying unless you’re a big Yelchin...
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John’s Horror Corner: Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012), not quite the worst of...
MY CALL: Not the worst of the franchise, but nearly so. Yet this remains watchable for those seeking some guilty pleasures in the form of boobs, gore and uninspired kills. Watch this for fun, not for...
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John’s Horror Corner: Fright Night 2 (2013), a non-sequel filled with bloody...
MY CALL: Not at all a sequel, rather this reimagining relies on our love of the original Fright Night (1985) while offering a new perspective to our vamp’s origins. Not very good, but moderately...
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