Icon Vs. Icon’s resident horror enthusiast, Dylan Lyles, takes an in-depth look at IFC Midnight’s witchy ‘Don’t Knock Twice.’ The film, directed by Caradog James, stars Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Longmire) and Lucy Boynton (Sing Street, The Blackout’s Daughter). Catch it in select theaters and on HD Digital February 3rd, 2017. THE REVIEW: If you would’ve told me that in 2017, post Paranormal Activity […]
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Book Review: David Castello’s “The Diary of an Immortal”
My reading of David Castello’s “The Diary of an Immortal” was often interrupted by the diction. I felt the writing could have been edited to be more concise. Also, I did not feel a strong sense of individuality between the characters, specifically through their speech. I found the writing to be more show, less tell. […]
Hail to the King, Baby! — A Review of Scream Factory’s ‘Bubba Ho-Tep’ Blu-ray Release!
On August 16th, 1977, at 3:30 pm, Elvis Aaron Presley was pronounced dead. The long time “King of Rock n Roll” had succumb to a heart attack most likely brought on by years of drug abuse. This is the story we’ve all heard, and the one that most believe to this day. But what if […]
Unsung Heroes of Hollywood: The Films of Elizabeth Kaitan
Each month I’m going to take a look at an actor, actress, or filmmaker that I grew up loving and has informed my own career (if calling what I do in the industry qualifies as such) in writing or performing. Films are supposed to be fun, entertaining ventures that allow an escape from the day-to-day […]
Blu-Ray Review: Another Look At Warner Bros. ‘Suicide Squad’ Extended Cut
So let’s start this one out with a disclaimer. I was a big fan of Dawn of Justice: Batman V Superman. As I’ve stated multiple times in the past, I’m a youngin’, my Superman was the gritty 90’s Supes and Batman killed multiple times in the past. DOJ, especially the extended cut, hit every point […]
Blu-ray Review: Ring In The Holidays With Horror — Bob Clark’s ‘Black Christmas’
Greeting cards have all been sent, the Christmas rush is through. But I still have one gift to give, a special one for you. Black Christmas review, darling. That’s right! It’s Christmas time and I just had to squeeze this “controversial” release out just in time! Over the years there has been a plethora of […]
SKWAD GOALS: Warner Bros. ‘Suicide Squad’ Extended Cut Is Fully Loaded!
Today I’m going to take a look at the Suicide Squad: Extended Cut and perhaps help you decide why the most popular movie on IMDb this year is worth your physical copy purchase. I’d like to start off by saying that I did really enjoy the Theatrical Cut of the film when I saw it […]
Blu-ray Review: John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ Collector’s Edition Unleashed!
“I wish Hollywood would stop remaking movies. They always suck!” Statements that hear time and time again in the horror community. There have been countless good remakes out in the word that for some reason get overlooked for simply being remakes. This list includes ‘The Fly,’ ‘Evil Dead,’ and the film that we will discuss […]
Halloween Knockers: Celebrating Haddonfield’s Most Memorable Racks!
It’s that time of year again, folks. Leaves are changing colors, children of all ages are dressing up to battle rogue killer clowns while gathering as much candy as humanly possible, and horror aficionados are dusting off their VHS tapes to take a trip to beautiful Haddonfield, IL. Oh, and resident boobie guru J-Mo is […]