Seagal will take you to the bank
I was planning to post a clip from Nekromantik for this week’s clip of the week, but Daily Motion instantly rejected it! Instead, enjoy this amazing line from Hard to Kill (1990). Hard to Kill isn’t Seagal’s best, but this line seriously makes the whole movie worth watching. Thanks, Seagal!
Titanosaurus (チタノザウルス Chitanozaurusu)
NAME: Titanosaurus (Chitanozaurusu チタノザウルス) APPEARS IN: The Terror of Mechagodzilla DESIGN FEATURES: – an awesome orange mohawk – a nearly permanently agape mouth – a neck that flops around like a dislocated shoulder SKILLS: – a gentle nature when not being controlled by aliens – destroying submarines – creating cyclones with tail-fin – killing children...
Witchboard (1986)
When we think of horror film soundtracks from the 80s, there’s a fairly specific blueprint that comes to mind. It would be safe to blame John Carpenter’s seminal score for 1978’s Halloween for this. His synth-driven, undeniably creepy score provided aural inspiration for a decade’s worth of horror. This isn’t to say that Carpenter’s score...
Greasepaint and Gore: The Hammer Monsters of Roy Ashton
I, like most horror nuts, am fascinated with the practical special effects process that goes into creating monsters, gore and general madness. So, unsurprisingly, I got pretty damned excited when, while strolling through the library of the school I work at, I stumbled across this: The centred image from one of my favourite Hammer...
Dream a Little Dream (1989)
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM 1989, Marc Rocco “Show me a man who has enjoyed his school days and I’ll show you a bully and bore.” ― Robert Morley High school truly does suck, or did suck in the case of old people like myself who are long past those years. And as such the above...
Rats: Night of Terror (1984)
Bruno Mattei and Claudio Fragasso. Two names that strike fear, joy or a combination of both into the hearts of all Italian horror nuts. These men were responsible for some truly horrifying titles, including Fragasso’s infamous solo effort Troll 2 (1990). For me, the Mattei/Fragasso stamp is a sign that a movie will be a...
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Ghanaian poster
If you’re not familiar with the phenomenon of movie posters from Ghana, do yourself a favour and do a Google images search. You won’t be disappointed. Along with many other cinema geeks, I’m obsessed with Ghanaian movie posters. They tread a fine line between works of genius and works of idiotic madness. And never do...
Rest in… pieces, motherfucker!
Evil Ed (1995) is not a great film, but it is a bit of fun. To save you the trouble of seeking out the film, here is the best part (yes, it’s the ending – so, spoiler Nazis, please avoid). From the awkward (and dubbed) delivery of “rest in… [pause]… pieces, motherfucker” to the brilliant...
The Embryo Hunts in Secret (1966)
Some weeks ago, I discussed Serial Rapist (1978) in a Nihon Nihilism post. The man behind that harshly titled nastiness was Kôji Wakamatsu. For this post, I’ve chosen to look at one of Wakamatsu’s earlier works. I’m not well-versed in his films, but from what I’ve read – and from what little I’ve seen –...
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
Almost 25 years after it first exploded in the face of moviegoers, Shinya Tsukamoto’s cyberpunk mindfuck, ‘Tetsuo: The Iron Man’ still continues to attract new fans unto its jittery cult. Tsukamoto is undoubtedly one of the most idiosyncratic filmmakers out there, even in the already gonzo world of Japanese cyberpunk cinema. ‘Tetsuo: The Iron Man’ is...
Legacy of Rage (1986)
LEGACY OF RAGE 1986, Ronny Yu Before Ronny Yu went to Hollywood and directed the popular horror films, Bride of Chucky (1998) and Freddy vs. Jason (2003), he was making some super-stylish action flicks in Hong Kong. The Chow Yun Fat kung fu epic, The Postman Fights Back (1982), and his critically praised The Bride...
Cash on Demand (1962)
Hammer Film Productions are mostly known for their horror films; monster films of the likes of Horror of Dracula (1958) and The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). In this regular article, From the Hammer Vaults, I’ve discussed Hammer’s foray into war films, but perhaps their most consistently successful deviation from horror was their efforts in the...
