“It’s never too late to become what you might have been.” While cruising around on Amazon Prime last night, I found a nice little gem entitled The Comic Shop. I was completely unaware of this film, but considering how much I enjoy reading comic books and hanging out at my local comic shop, I decidedContinue reading “The Comic Shop (2025)”
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Halloween Bites! Dampyr
“She will give birth to a dampyr.” A supernatural conman and his manager find themselves entangled in a very real supernatural battle in 2022’s Dampyr. In the film, Wade Briggs plays Harlan Draka, who, along with his friend, Yuri (Sebastian Croft), goes from town to town in the early 1990’s Balkans, claiming to be aContinue reading “Halloween Bites! Dampyr”
Halloween Bites! Vamps (2012)
“You’ll get rats to put on condoms? Amy Heckerling directs the sugary sweet vampire comedy, Vamps (2012). Heckerling is best known for a string of hit films that she directed including 1982’s Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Look Who’s Talking (1989), and Clueless (1995). The film stars Heckerling’s Clueless lead, Alicia Silverstone, and Krysten Ritter,Continue reading “Halloween Bites! Vamps (2012)”
Houston Horror Film Fest 2024
Houston Marriott Westchase, August 10th This was my third year attending the Houston Horror Film Fest. Work prevented me from attending all three days, but I made the most of my Saturday at the event. There were tons of excellent independent horror films to view, a great selection of vendors, and a celebrity list thatContinue reading “Houston Horror Film Fest 2024”
Calcasieu Serialfest: Chapter 10!
Brimstone Museum Annex, Sulphur, LA July 13th marked the tenth year of Calcasieu Serialfest. It took place once again in Sulphur, Louisiana at the Brimstone Museum Annex, a part of the wonderful Henning Cultural Center. The tenth anniversary was marked by a full day of classic chapters from some of the greatest superhero serials ofContinue reading “Calcasieu Serialfest: Chapter 10!”
Sasquatch Sunset
“Hwoop!” The Zellner brothers give Bigfoot their offbeat treatment in 2024’s Sasquatch Sunset. Written and co-directed by David Zellner, the film follows the lives of four Sasquatch over the course of a year. It’s a lot like watching a ninety-minute version of Wild America without Marty Stouffer narrating the action. There is also a lotContinue reading “Sasquatch Sunset”
Thanksgiving (2023)
“There will be NO leftovers!” Gore god Eli Roth took sixteen years to finally give his fans Thanksgiving. The 2023 film is based upon a trailer that he made for the Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarentino Grindhouse double feature (2007). Along with screenwriter Jeff Rendell, Roth developed the story about a vengeful slasher who goes after theContinue reading “Thanksgiving (2023)”
Wish Upon (2017)
“Be careful what you wish for….” I was completely unaware of 2017’s Wish Upon until I decided to do a random “horror” search on Peacock one night. The film, which stars Joey King, tells the story of Clare Shannon (King) and her use of a sinister Chinese wish box that her father (Ryan Phillippe) unwittinglyContinue reading “Wish Upon (2017)”
Busy, Busy, Busy!!!! Convention Appearances So Far!
See ya soon! January is ending with a bang! I’ve lined up EIGHT appearances at cons so far this year! While nothing official has been released by any of these events just yet, I wanted to let you know which conventions that I’ll be attending either as a guest, panelist, or attendee. If you wantContinue reading “Busy, Busy, Busy!!!! Convention Appearances So Far!”
Genie (2023)
“I wish that you did….“ Swooping into the holiday season with little more than a puff of magical smoke, 2023’s Genie has been available on the Peacock streaming service since the end of November. Sadly, there hasn’t been much talk about this light family comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu. It seems to haveContinue reading “Genie (2023)”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 