By Melissa Antoinette Garza Horror anthologies are one of the most fun types of films in the genre. THE MONSTER CLUB, VAULT OF HORROR, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, and ASYLUM are a few of the greatest of all time. When I rented THE TELLING, I didn’t have high expectations. I definitely […]
Anthologies
Killer Story (2004) – Edgar Allen Poe Anthology Review – HORROR NEWS
By Geno McGahee I really like Joe Estevez as an actor. He may be the most talented Estevez of all time, and he does one hell of a job as “Fortunato” in the Garrett Clancy film “KILLER STORY,” a horror anthology, featuring tales based on the work of Edgar Allen […]
Twilight Zone: The Escape Clause (1959) – Classic TV Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza “Four years pre-med, four years medical school…and what is he, a quack!” Walter Bedeker (David Wayne) is a hypochondriac. He constantly calls his doctor for different issues including back pains, head pains, colds, and every other possible contagious disease or ailment. When he is told that […]
The Fold (2008) – MOVIE REVIEW
Reviewed by Geno McGahee “I wanna rip hole right through those granny panties.” – Ramfis Myrthil Polly Frost wrote a remarkable book by the name of “Deep Inside,” and now it was time to see how her way with words translated to the screen. Frost as well as Matt Lambert […]
Scarlet Fry’s Junkfood Horrorfest (2011) Horror Movie Review
Reviewed by Geno McGahee I recently watched NIGHTMARE ALLEY, a fun micro-budget backyard anthology. It had heart and was relatively amusing. I am a fan of micro-budget and considering how much his other anthology amused me, JUNKFOOD HORRORFEST had a lot of promise. We begin with a junkie buying drugs […]
The House of the Dead a.k.a. Alien Zone (1978)
By Melissa Antoinette Garza “After they’re dead, I get them. That’s my work.” – The Mortician (Ivor Francis) Mr. Talmudge (John Ericson) is an adulterer who after sleeping with his mistress takes a taxi. The driver drops him off at the wrong street. It’s pouring outside and he hasn’t a […]
The Twilight Zone: Of Late I think of Cliffordville (1963) – TV Show Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza “He cried because he had no more worlds to conquer.” – Hecate (Wright King) William Feathersmith (Albert Salmi) is a ruthless old tycoon who lacks decency and conscience. He gained his riches and powers with conniving methods and deceitful ways. All who work for him despise […]
The Twilight Zone: Shadow Play (1961) – Classic TV Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza “You fools! You kill me, you’ll die.” – Adam Grant (Dennis Weaver) This fantastically memorable episode opens with Adam Grant (Dennis Weaver) being found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death. He begins to rant and rave swearing that all which is […]
Twilight Zone: The Big Tall Wish (1960) Classic TV Episode Review
Reviewed by Geno McGahee Little Henry has a big one. Should I end the review here and leave it open so that you can draw your own conclusions? Probably not. I’m more responsible than that. Little Henry has a big wish that he has made. He has a friend…a much […]
Twilight Zone: The Hitch-Hiker (1960)
Reviewed by Geno McGahee Nan Adams (Inger Stevens) is on a road trip and has a minor accident where she pops a tire and need some assistance. After fixing up the car, she begins driving and seeing this old man hitchhiking or hitchin’ a ride if you are stuck in […]
Twilight Zone: Nick of Time (1960) – Classic TV Episode Review
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza “Every answer seems to fit.” – Don (William Shatner) As Don S Carter (William Shatner) and his young wife Pat (Patricia Breslin) drives through Ridgefield Ohio their car breaks down. The local mechanic informs them it will be a four hour wait for the necessary […]
The Asylum (1972) – Horror Anthology Movie Review
Reviewed by Geno McGahee “Rest in pieces.”–Walter (Richard Todd) A young psychiatrist arrives at a mental home seeking employment, and is introduced to four inmates, all with a story about why they are there. This is a great anthology…one of the best and most interesting of all time. There is […]