By Melissa Antoinette Garza I had never heard of this film before seeing it in Redbox. It seemed to have an interesting premise so I figured I’d give it a try. The basic story follows two families. First, we have the Valentines: Emily (Marguerite Moreau) Brian(Richard Ruccolo) and their young […]
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Break-Out Artist Stephen Ray Garza Pays Homage to Halloween III
The very talented Stephen Ray Garza has created an amazing and fun homage to Halloween III. This professional artwork is available for purchase (both with the frame and without) at: http://society6.com/toboralucard/the-sassy-halloween-three-5cm_framed-print#12=60&13=54. Just in time to celebrate the holiday and a great and underrated film, be sure to buy Sassy Halloween […]
Horror Geeks vs Horror Creeps – A War of the Wicked
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I am and have forever been a proud horror geek. I love unknown gems like Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things (1973) and recognized classics like Black Christmas (1974). I enjoy no-to low-budget horror productions with heart like The 28th Day: The Wrath of Stephanie (2013) […]
As Above, So Below (2014) Horror Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza There is almost nothing that I enjoy more than going to the movies with my best friend Meghan Winkler. Recently, we had the good fortune to see OCULUS (2013) which was one of the best films of the year. We have also seen absolutely horrible movies. […]
The Quiet Ones (2014) – Horror Movie Review
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza Upon seeing the trailer for The Quiet Ones, I wasn’t very compelled to see it. If not for Jared Harris portraying the lead character and Hammer films producing it, I most likely would have never wasted my time. Hammer Films are respected by all […]
Angry Video Game Nerd-The Movie (Atlanta Showing August 14, 2014)
By Joseph Garza This is the first entry on Scared Stiff Reviews written by the very talented Joseph Garza, who excels in all aspects of his artistic craft. James Rolfe has won many fans with his web series, The Angry Video Game Nerd. Some of those fans nearly packed a […]
The Monkey’s Paw 2013 – A New Adaptation of an Old Story
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza In 1902, W.W. Jacobs wrote one of the greatest and most well-known horror short stories of all time. The Monkey’s Paw is a tale about a man named Mr. White who despite a strong warning from his friend takes a magical Monkey’s Paw that grants […]
Wrestling Legend Rowdy Roddy Piper Reveals Painful Past
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Today was my brother’s 40th birthday. One of the gifts Steve and I bought him was The Great Amerian Bash 3 disc DVD set. We were having fun watching The American Dream Dusty Rhodes wrestle while Dusty himself provided hilarious commentary. It was overall a […]
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) – The Apes Take Control
by Melissa Antoinette Garza I was a huge fan of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and anxiously awaited the sequel. I awaited for three years and when the first teaser trailer for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes came out, I was a bit disappointed. It […]
The Sacrament (2013) – A Retelling of Jonestown without a single mention of Jonestown
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Prior to renting the film for $6.95 off Amazon, I did a little research as I didn’t want to waste the cash if it was going to be awful. I found out Eli Roth produced it and overall I think he’s a talented guy. I’m […]
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado (2014)
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I’ve been wicked sick for the last few days. I think it’s a combo of the heat, increasing my meds and insomnia finally working it’s black magic thus making me physicall ill. Nonetheless, I knew Steve really wanted to go see Rifftrax. It isn’t often he […]
Devil’s Knot (2013) – The West Memphis Three Story – Netflix/Redbox Instant Watch
By Melissa Antoinette Garza For the past thirteen years, I have been somewhat obsessed with the way fear, deceptive police practices, and a shoddy investigation resulted in three teenage outcasts being found guilty of murders they did not commit. The cases against Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. […]