‘Psycho’ saga takes a truncated shot at TV with ‘Bates Motel’ (1987)
On a Hitchcock kick (TV review): It’s about as far away from Hitchcock’s classic as one can get, but this TV pilot is a bizarre curiosity.
Horror Movies
‘Psycho’ saga takes a truncated shot at TV with ‘Bates Motel’ (1987)
‘Ghostwatch’ (1992) a little-known but highly influential found footage horror film
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This Halloween 1992 BBC movie was a hugely controversial cultural phenomenon in Britain.
Utterly generic nature leaves ‘Night Swim’ all wet
Movie review: Although it features good actors, this horror film stays in the shallow end of the pool.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ a great concept, not fully executed
Movie review: This calling card from Australia’s Carines brothers expertly builds a mood but is missing that extra something to make it elite.
Hitchcock’s most overrated film is for ‘The Birds’ (1963)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although perhaps impressive at the time, this natural disaster flick lacks the director’s usual suspense.
‘Taking of Deborah Logan’ (2014) taps into Alzheimer’s and cinematic horrors
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Director Adam Robitel’s career begins with an odd but intriguing blend of a real horror and the movie variety.
‘Autopsy of Jane Doe’ (2016) finds creep-outs after death
Frightening Friday (Movie review): One of the underhyped horror gems of the 2010s takes an unusual angle into a medical mystery.
‘Disturbia’ (2007) a respectable teen take on ‘Rear Window’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The flexibility of Hitchcock’s premises is again showcased as a horror movie grows out of a slow-burn suspenser.
‘Found footage’ of ‘Poughkeepsie Tapes’ (2007) leaves permanent chill
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The images are fleetingly tough to watch, yet this “found footage” classic leaves psychological scars.
‘Day of the Dead’ (2008) has Romero ties in name only
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite being a remake of the 1985 classic, this is simply a cash grab amid the “28 Days Later” craze.