‘Suspiria’ (1977): Style, sounds, Suzy … and a slice of story
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite telling a simple tale, Dario Argento presents a whole ’nother – but equally effective – way to craft a horror film.
Horror Movies
‘Deep Red’ (1975) not deeply profound, but it gets Argento noticed
Frightening Friday (Movie review): One of the most famous “Psycho”-influenced films smooths off the edges of Argento’s earlier work.
‘Four Flies on Grey Velvet’ (1971) completes ‘animal trilogy’ with buzz
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Argento’s hand becomes steadier on the giallo tiller in his third directorial effort.
‘The Gorge’ can’t clear the gap to greatness
Movie review: Standard sci-fi intrigue and two likeable leads keep Derrickson’s film from descending too far, but it could’ve been better.
‘Cat o’ Nine Tails’ (1971) a few whiskers short of Argento’s debut
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Still, this mystery-slasher is worth watching for strong set pieces and nods to Hitchcock.
Enter giallo gallery in ‘Bird with the Crystal Plumage’ (1970)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Rome architecture and cinematography elevate this tale of an American trying to solve Italian serial murders.
‘My Bloody Valentine’ (2009) adds dimension to the franchise
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This remake embraces the late-Aughts 3D boom and crafts a fun mystery while splashing the screen with gore.
‘My Bloody Valentine’ (1981) joins lineup of holiday slashers
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though you might not desire a long-term relationship with this Canadian movie, it’s deserving of one date.
Heavy-handed cut-and-shunt celluloid: ‘Curse of the Stone Hand’ (1965)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Jerry Warren’s oddity intercuts and dubs two 1940s Chilean films into an entertaining package.
‘Haunt’ (2019) a decent slasher romp through a Halloween attraction
Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Heretic” helmers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods proved they know the basics with this horror effort.