The Lords of Magick (1989)
I’ve watched this twice now and I still can’t figure out why it exists. It isn’t the worst film I’ve ever seen, but it’s not far off either.
Sex, Lies and Videotape – Polish poster
I liked this poster of the week so much that I pushed ahead with it, even when I couldn't find anything with a resolution I was comfortable with.
An unexpected beat down from American Hunter
American Hunter was apparently a key influence for Benjamin Marra's incredible Terror Assaulter (O.M.W.O.T.). The Arizal influence can definitely be seen in the ridiculous dialogue ("Let's just say, [insert something stupid here]"), the relentless explosions, and, of course, the absurd fight scenes.
Brion James nightmare
The late Brion James was brilliant and out of control in everything he was in, but his role in House III: The Horror Show is particularly spectacular. Check out this incredibly insane nightmare sequence that features James decapitating a child and dressing in drag.
Finger lickin’ good!
Though Wes Craven's Shocker doesn't garner the same respect as A Nightmare on Elm Street or Scream, it's a hell of a lot of fun. Here's my favourite moment, which, though sadly trimmed by censors, packs a painful punch.
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken By Force – US VHS cover
Well this VHS cover is just a lot of quintessentially 80s fun, isn't it? I want to give an extra nod to the cover designer for opting toward a borderline illegible font.
Kitchen Sink (1989)
A quick post from me this week while I try to catch up on the unreasonable amount of work I have to do, but it’s a good one! Alison Maclean’s fantastic short film from 1989, ‘Kitchen Sink’ is a genuinely creepy masterpiece of low budget horror. Here’s the synopsis from NZonScreen: Director Alison Maclean’s surreal...
Top That!
I’m king and they know it When I snap my fingers everybody says show it I’m hot and you’re not But if you wanna hang with me I’ll give it one shot Top that, top that You can do all that you can but you’ll never top that Top that, top that You can try...
