By Melissa Antionette Garza THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW isn’t just a movie. It’s not just a musical or a play. It’s an experience of a lifetime. There is nothing quite like it. It’s perfection. I remember the first time I watched it, I was 12 years old. It […]
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Happy Memorial Day – Enjoy Some Great Music Here at SSR
By Melissa Antoinette Garza We here at Scared Stiff Reviews would like to wish you a very Happy Memorial Day. To all those who served, to all those we lost, to all those who will never be the same, we sincerely Thank You.
The Witch: A New England Folktale (2016) Redbox Rental/Amazon Streaming – Unique Horror Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza THE WITCH (2016) has finally hit Redbox. I had wanted to see this when it was released in theaters but life and scheduling interfered. To be honest, I didn’t quite know what to expect and the reviews were mixed. Some said it was absolutely […]
The Sighting (2014) – Bigfoot Mystery Horror Film – Streaming Available -Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I love horror films that delve into cryptozoology and examines legends like Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape, the Yeti, Nessie etc. Some are ruined with bad special effects and lack of story, but those movies that do it correctly show appreciation for these mystical creatures of […]
The Winged Beatle (2012)– Documentary – Paul is Dead Conspiracy Theory
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza The Beatles are arguably the most recognized and brilliant band of all time. The were there at the beginning of what is known as the British Invasion. Long before Michael Jackson and Madonna, fans were passing out and crying at the mere sight of their […]
Witchcraft: A Handbook of Magic, Spells and Potions – Book Review – Available on Amazon
By Melissa Antoinette Garza As a child, my mother, aunts and grandmother always engaged in conversations regarding our ancestors and lineage. My cousins, siblings and I were told that we were the descendants of Hungarian Gypsies. One morbid anecdote we heard, again and again, surrounded my great grandmother Nana Sevigne. […]
Beyond Darkness (1990) – HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza Claudio Fragasso is known for the so-bad-its-good TROLL 2 (1990). Amazingly, the same year Fragasso was making that universally recognized fun film, he also made BEYOND DARKNESS. I had seen a video on Youtube.com from an online review show I watch often. GOOD BAD FLICKS […]
The Boy (2016) – Horror Movie Film Review – Available on Amazon
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Like most fans of the horror genre, I absolutely love movies about haunted or killer dolls. The CHILD’S PLAY series made Brad Dourif an icon. DOLLS (1987) is another great flick. One of the most memorable episodes of THE TWILIGHT ZONE is LIVING DOLL. […]
Major Fraud: The Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Scandal – Free Documentary Included
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I have an odd interest in scandals and frauds. When done right, I find documentaries, books and television shows about those who lack a moral compass or act outside of their moral compass fascinating. The film QUIZ SHOW (1994) is one of my favorites. Once watched, […]
10 CLOVERFIELD LANE – Horror Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I have never seen CLOVERFIELD (2008). Even now, eight years later, I don’t have any type of inclination to see it. I’ve heard that some people really enjoyed it and others hated it. The hand-held, shaky camera isn’t something that appeals to me often, so that […]
Scared Stiff Pays Tribute to the Legendary Merle Haggard
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Scared Stiff Reviews says farewell to Country Music Icon, Merle Haggard who passed away today at age 79. So often the word “icon” is thrown around. Whenever a popular singer is mentioned, you’ll hear someone call them an icon without it being warranted; but with […]
THE OTHER WOMAN (2014) – Comedy Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza THE OTHER WOMAN is a movie I only sought out because it was recommended by my mother. On the way back from MOHEGAN SUN, she began telling me about the film, and it actually sounded quite funny so I took my mother’s advice and rented it. […]