Houston Marriott Westchase, August 11-13th Hell descended upon H-Town once again as the Houston Horror Film Festival returned to the Houston Marriott Westchase over the weekend. The event was a massive success, with an excellent crowd on Friday evening and a shoulder-to-shoulder group in attendance on Saturday. I was unable to attend on Sunday, butContinue reading “Houston Horror Film Fest 2023!”
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Meg 2: The Trench
“See ya later, chum.” Big, loud, completely ridiculous…..Yep, that about explains Meg 2: The Trench, but it’s absolutely fun to watch. This is the type of film that makes “professional” critics turn up their noses and websites like Rotten Tomatoes have a field day of hate reviews. Well, I’ve never really cared for the opinionContinue reading “Meg 2: The Trench”
Cult Classic: Graduation Day (1981)
“They were all on your team.” When senior track star Laura Ramstead collapses and dies after winning a race, her teammates mysteriously begin dying at the the hands of an unknown killer in 1981’s Graduation Day. Critically panned, the film was still a financial success, pulling in over twenty million dollars against a budget ofContinue reading “Cult Classic: Graduation Day (1981)”
Comic Con Survival Guide!
“Hold On To Your Butts!!!” While preparing for CoastCon back in 2015, I blogged about essential items that every good geek and nerd would need in order to survive a weekend at a comic or pop culture convention. A few years and a few conventions later, I’ve decided to update that list. Sure, most ofContinue reading “Comic Con Survival Guide!”
Cult Classic: The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)
“Let me die…..let me DIE!” Equal parts campy, exploitative, and just plain dumb, 1962’s The Brain That Wouldn’t Die has its moments of brilliance, but they get lost in a sea of silliness that made this film a cult classic. The film stars Jason Evers as Dr. Bill Cortner and Virginia Leith as his fiancee,Continue reading “Cult Classic: The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)”
YouTube Wednesday: NECA Sci-Fi And Horror Blind Bag
A Blind Dive Into Horror and Science Fiction! Welcome to another installment of YouTube Wednesday! I’ll be taking a look at one of NECA’s Sci-Fi and Horror Blind Bags. Each bag supposedly contains twenty-five dollars worth of sci-fi and horror goodness. Yours truly decided to take a chance and, well, it’s just okay. Check outContinue reading “YouTube Wednesday: NECA Sci-Fi And Horror Blind Bag”
The Resort (2021)
You Can Check In….. Lex is a horror fiction writer looking to add depth to her latest book. Her friends, hoping to inspire her, surprise her with a trip to Hawaii and an abandoned resort that is supposedly haunted by the sinister Half-Faced Girl. When they arrive at the island resort, things quickly go south.Continue reading “The Resort (2021)”
Calcasieu Serialfest 2023!
Chapter 9! Calcasieu Serialfest returned to the Brimstone Museum Annex for its ninth year on July 29th! This year’s theme was science fiction and the robots, mad scientists, and space invaders were in full force! Flash Gordon was front and center, having two chapters from Flash Gordon’s Trip To Mars (1938) and one colorized chapterContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest 2023!”
Based On A True Story (2023)
“It’s really hard being good at something and no one knows it.” On June 8th of this year, NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, released an original series entitled Based On A True Story. The dark, satirical comedy stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as Ava and Nathan Bartlett, a financially strapped couple that is about toContinue reading “Based On A True Story (2023)”
Throwback Thursday: Captain America (1990)
“Kirk…Mr. Lolley…He’s So Demanding!” Yes, I’m absolutely aware that the above quote is from 1985’s Teen Wolf. I’m also aware of the fact that some of you are probably scratching your heads as to why I’m quoting that film and not Captain America (1990), the film that is the subject of this post. Well, IContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Captain America (1990)”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 