Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Freaky Fridays – “Ruin Me”!

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Denise

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “What happens when the ride really breaks?” Genre: DUDE IT’S NOT A GAME Slashers Year Released: 2017Pedigree: Shudder Original Where I Watched: Shudder Synopsis: Nathan is … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Freak Show”

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Denise

“I didn’t choose to be fabulous. Fabulous chose me.” [WERK] Genre: YA Fabulousness Release Date: 2017 Where I Watched: Netflix Talky talk: Directed by Trudy Styler (aka Sting’s muse) in her feature film directorial debut, it’s no wonder this film … Continue reading →

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“Coming to America 2” – not good, but not bad.

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Denise

” King Akeem may have forgotten his story, but the people of Zamunda have not.” Story: It’s been 30 years since Prince Akeem went to Queens to find…his queen. Now, with the passing of his father, Akeem is now King. … Continue reading →

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“The Vigil” – satisfyingly scary

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Denise

“It wants your pain.” Story: Yakov is an ex-Hasidic Jewish man who is trying to recover from severe trauma. He’s also broke. So when a friend in the Hasidic community asks Yakov to be a shomer – a “watchman” – … Continue reading →

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Freaky Fridays – “After Midnight”

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Denise

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “I had to go away for a while. I’m sorry. I love you.” Genre: Horror Movies That Are Really Introspective Think Pieces Year Released: 2021 (though … Continue reading →

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“Nomadland”

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Denise

“I’m not homeless, I’m houseless… Don’t worry about me, okay?”  Story: Fern is 61 years old, and picks up seasonal work at the local Amazon warehouse. She lives out of her van, because the company tract house she used to live … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Mr. Right”

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Denise

“I! Like! Turtles!” Genre: Actiony Rom-com Release Date: 2015Where I Watched: Netflix Talky Talk: This might become a VD tradition around here. Hey, I’m interrupting my night because I want to clue you in on this hidden gem immediately. That … Continue reading →

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Freaky Fridays – “As Above So Below”

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Denise

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “The only way out is down.” Genre: “In Search Of” Cave Horror Year Released: 2014 Pedigree: From John Erick Dowdle, the guy who brought us The … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “A Century of Black Cinema”

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Denise

Genre: Documentary Release Date: 2003 Where I Watched: Amazon Prime This documentary popped up in my Prime queue, and I jumped on it. Like the incredible Horror Noire, Century takes a look at the sadly neglected history of black cinema, … Continue reading →

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Freaky Fridays – “Daybreakers”!

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Denise

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool!  “Life’s a bitch, and then you don’t die.”  Genre: Alt-Future Horror Noir Year Released: 2009Pedigree: Ozploitation, Creature effects by WETA Workshop; Where I Watched: Peacock (free)

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