Dream Scenario
– (2023) – Many people in a small community are dreaming about the same mild-mannered professor, which is a quirk for all until their dreams become violent. Begins as a curious comedy that darkens as it goes while consistently building sympathy for the hapless protagonist. Has some issues with pacing and tone, and the conclusion isn’t fully embraceable, but this is often humorous, sad, and surprising in all the right ways.
Popeye IV: Resurrection
– (2026) – The survivor of a mutant killer becomes entangled with a cult that revives said killer. Most of this is a contrived drama about helping others as a means of persevering, but try not to lose track of how many times you yawn through the dull progressions. Gets slightly better when violence finally arrives, but only because there are less derivative characters to put up with. The worst entry in a series of absolute wretch.
Popeye III: Requiem
– (2026) – A drug enhanced super sailor escapes from a science facility and lays waste to anyone in his way. Barely has a plot, as this only serves to exploit a well-known IP by attempting to add comical violence to what was once considered family friendly harm. Well, I’m not laughing. I’m not cringing, either, as all of the carnage is repetitive, poorly staged, and created with feeble FX. An unoriginal waste of time and resources.
Popeye Returns
– (2026) – A sailor with mutant strength takes out his militaristic problems on the small world around him. Looking for a plot? Grab a telescope and twist the lens for miles. You won’t find one. Luckily this is short, because the scarce violence and bland characters do nothing to hold concentration. A weary void that manages to end with one credible threat: “to be continued.”
Party Night
– (2017) – Three couples decide to party at an abandoned house after the prom, but find themselves stalked by a killer. While there’s absolutely nothing new to this, the female acting isn’t bad and the script delivers some realistic lines. Sadly, the gore scenes are all but ruined by blood that has too much of an orange tint, as though vodka sauce runs through everyone’s veins. Generic, but more enjoyable than many other no-budget slashers.
Big Baby
– (2025) – A struggling writer attempts to bring life to a murderer he’s dreaming about, but said killer might already exist in reality. Aims for something unique with the narrative, but gets bogged down by moments taken so seriously they come across as camp. The lead actor’s disjointed performance doesn’t help either, since his slip into madness comes dangerously close to comical. Starts okay, but worsens as it unfolds.
– (2009) – Documentary that explores American life as seen through the horror movie. Strong from the start, and insightful throughout, this offers a familiar view of horror’s cause while adding new messages of the modern age. Good for horror fans old and new.
– (1993) – A girl who’s new to Egypt adopts ties to a cult that has ties to the Marquis De Sade. Doesn’t make a lot of sense, and doesn’t do anything worth worrying about. Hard to recall what happens when all is said and done.
– (2025) – Ferry passengers are forced to contend with a murderous mouse during the last trip of the night. The highlights consist of heavy gore, while the lowlights consist of trivial plotting. No character will ever be remembered, and the villain is too reminiscent of the killer in Leprechaun Returns. In other words, this is worthwhile for the violence, the violence, and the violence. Mildly fun, but instantly forgettable.
Pig Hunt
– (2008) – A group of friends on a hunting trip contend with hillbillies, hippies, and a massive boar. Has a lot going on, and moves fast some of the time, but the characters and their conflicts never mean squat. An eventual trial of patience that is never funny nor exciting.
Meth Gator
– (2023) – An alligator goes on the attack after eating a supply of meth. The title and concept might suggest a cheesy good time, but one aspect kills the entire experience: it’s flat out boring. You’ve seen these characters before, you’ve seen this plot before, you’ve seen the shoddy CGI before. Bad, but not in a fun way.
Trick ‘r Treat
– (2008) – Anthology of four intertwining stories that deal with a crazed principal, werewolves, a bus crash and overdue vengeance. Perhaps the most atmospheric Halloween movie in existence, and certainly one of the most surprising and entertaining. A slew of treats, and nary a trick, are offered up in one of horror’s very best.
Snake People
– (1968) – Women turned into zombies through voodoo mildly terrorize island locals. The ritual scenes show signs of life, but most everything else is bland and incurious. Wastes an okay premise by not doing much.
Camp Blood 666
– (2016) – A couple goes in search of a friend who joined a cult and became a killer. As pitifully conceived and produced as all other entries in this rancid series. The gore is a joke and the actors all seem to suffer from rigor mortis. There’s absolutely no reason for this series to exist.
Unspeakable (2000)
– (2000) – A man who’s tormented by his daughter’s death kills hookers to ease his pain. Showcases some revolting horror, and has no problem exploiting an ugly world, but the horrid acting and dialog ruin all emotional attachments.