Cobweb
– (2023) – A boy who’s coddled by his overbearing parents hears noises within his bedroom wall that opens the doors to mistrust and deceit. Begins with a credible mystery and somewhat fleshed out characters that maintain attention. Starts to lose its hold by the third act, and almost become laughable when reminding so much of “The Thing and I” segment from The Simpsons. Well made and delivers some gore, but never does anything to stand alone.
Bigfoot vs. Zombies
– (2016) – When zombies start to rise thanks to a spilled toxin, a yeti arrives to save the day. Movies don’t get much cheaper, as the production values equate the cost of air, but there is something of a plot and attempts at character growth. The main problem is that there aren’t enough zombies, the yeti, nor their combination. A better title might have been Boredom vs. Sleep.
The Blackening
– (2022) – A group of friend reunite at a cabin where they discover a board game that threatens their lives. The initial concept is pretty good until the game is jettisoned and standard slasher fare takes over. Has a few funny moments, but destroys its own uniqueness halfway through.
Children of Camp Blood
– (2020) – People tormented by visions of a killer clown visit his domain to overcome their fears. Not unlike any other Camp Blood cheapie that’s only forgiven by a short length that limits the amount of paltry acting and pathetic gore. Does attempt a plot, thin as it may be, and moves relatively quickly.
The Third Saturday in October Part V
– (2022) – An unkillable killer returns to off people during a football watching party. Has a few likeable characters and some nifty attempts at gore, but it’s too silly for its own good and gradually borders on obnoxious. Runs out of steam halfway through before giving off the sense that it’ll never end, but is never a total travesty.
your a-z guide to obscure & classic horror movies
– (1980) – An author who claims God no longer exists is taunted by a demonic Nazi who doesn’t age. Has a lot going on, from religion to disco, but doesn’t stand on solid enough ground to take seriously. A bit too muddled at times, but gets credit for attempting a plot as outlandish.
– (2004) – A man inherits a farm where a deal with the devil was once struck to keep crops growing. The killer scarecrows sure look dumb, but add to the overall feel of cheap zest. Occasionally okay, but a bit too drab and obvious.
– (1987) – A killer strikes the set of a low budget movie that’s recreating actual murders. An okay blend of ’80s horror and comedy, but the story tends to drag and becomes too witty for its own good. Delivers a few worthwhile moments.
Don’t Go in the Woods …Alone!
– (1981) – Random campers are slaughtered by a mountain madman for no particular reason. There’s virtually no plot, as the one and only point is to kill horrible actors. Frequently brutal and bloody, but hard to classify as an actual movie.
Pet Sematary (2019)
– (2019) – A family relocates to a town near ancient grounds that can return life to the deceased. Seems to have been created for the sole purpose of playing against the original film, but in doing so creates unpredictability in characters and their grim plights. Sometimes uneven, but more often that not will shred nerves and provoke emotions.
The House on Tombstone Hill
– (1991) – Friends attempt to repair a haunted house that kills with assistance from an old lady. Has a surprising amount of gore, and a zombie aspect that might have worked if not for the lagging pace and blinding stupidity. Should have been better, but isn’t terrible as is.
The Plague of the Zombies
– (1966) – A doctor investigates voodoo related incidents that cause the dead to rise. Steadily builds an involving mystery through minimal horror and witty dialog. Hard to judge since the genre took the zombie notion to more exciting heights, but even for the atmosphere alone this is commendable.
The Haunted Dollhouse
– (2013) – Anthology of three stories that deal with murderous dolls and small humans. Comprised of scenes from Skull Heads, Dangerous Worry Dolls, and Dollman vs. Demonic Toys, with nothing stringing them together. More a Full Moon sampler than an actual movie, but at least the better parts of each film are represented.
Tales from the Crapper
– (2004) – Two stories filmed by Troma, and later riffed on by Troma. A failed experiment that led to spoofing during the editing process, but self-depreciating humor can’t salvage this disaster. Even the nudity is unflattering.