‘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.
Horror Movies
‘Cat o’ Nine Tails’ (1971) a few whiskers short of Argento’s debut
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.
‘Black Moon’ (1934) juxtaposes family obligations with job demands of a voodoo-goddess
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though outdated and often offensive, the film is almost worth watching due to Fay Wray’s small role.
‘DeepStar Six’ (1989) doesn’t sink all the way to the bottom
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though shallower than its 1989 competition, this effort from the “Friday the 13th” guy has some monster-horror pleasures.
‘Strange Darling’ (2024) plays with our expectations
Movie review: Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner give gritty performances in a story that keeps viewers on their toes.
John’s top 10 movies of 2024
2024 movies: A remarkable number of filmmakers this year delved into metaphysical issues, appropriate for this weird time we live in.