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 […]
Happy Camp (2014) – HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
By Geno McGahee Horror has been in this found footage holding pattern for some time. They are easier to make and take less thought than any other sort of film. Put a bunch of people together, make small talk, and then have the money shot. In HAPPY CAMP we have […]
Pamela Jaye Smith – Author – Story Consultant
Podcast by Forris Day JR Author Pamela Jaye Smith discuses Mythology and how it relates to character development in writing with Forris on this episode of Coffee Shop Conversations. Smith has authored several books on character development and story development.. The books include “Inner Drives”, “The Power of the Darkside”, […]
Rudderless | New Trailer & More – MOVIE NEWS
On behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films, we’re excited to share the NEW Trailer from William H. Macy’s upcoming directorial debut RUDDERLESS,starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felcity Huffman, Jamie Chung with Selena Gomez and Laurence Fishburne! —————————- RUDDERLESS – In Theaters and On VOD October 17, 2014 —————————- Starring: Billy Crudup, […]
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 […]
The Power of the Dark Side by Pamela Jaye Smith – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day Jr. “The Power of the Dark Side” by Pamela Jaye Smith is a book full of information designed to guide you in creating bad guys (or gals) for your stories. After all it is usually the bad guy that makes a story interesting. Without the conflict the […]
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 […]
Turner and Hooch (1989) – Tom Hanks and Dog MOVIE REVIEW
By Geno McGahee Tom Hanks gets a lot of credit for his acting ability, but that credit came far after 1989, when he was known for Bosom Buddies, mostly. He was a budding comedic star and it is common to team up an actor like this with an animal. So, […]
THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE – Horror Movie Review
By Geno McGahee The horror world has lost an icon. Marilyn Burns, the actress that brought the true look of terror to the screen has passed away. She is gone, but her legacy lives on and her role in one of the best movies of all time, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, […]
AT THE DEVIL’S DOOR (Naya Rivera, Ashley Rickards, Catalina Sandino Moreno) on VOD/All Digital Platforms FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th – HORROR MOVIE NEWS
A Film by Nicholas McCarthy On VOD and all digital platforms August 8th / In Theatres September 12th Synopsis: When ambitious young real estate agent Leigh is asked to sell a house with a checkered past, she crosses paths with a disturbed girl whom she learns is the runaway daughter […]