Monthly Archives: November 2021

Gamera vs. Barugon – Monster Mondays

Posted on November 15, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

After the success of the first Gamera film a sequel was rushed into production, with a higher budget. The film was made and released in less than 5 months after the original was released. The story is set 6 months … Continue reading →

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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat – A Very Charming Comedy/Horror Vampire Western – Vestron Collector’s Series Blu-ray Review

Posted on November 14, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Anthony Hickox Writers: John Burgess and Anthony Hickox Starring: David Carradine, Bruce Campbell, Morgan Brittany, Jim Metzler, Maxwell Caulfield, Deborah Foreman, M. Emmet Walsh, John Ireland, and Dana Ashbrook Rating: ★★★★ There are more vampire stories and films than … Continue reading →

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The Wraith – A Hidden Gem From the 1980s – Vestron Collector’s Series Blu-ray Review

Posted on November 14, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Mike Marvin Writer: Mike Marvin Starring: Charlie Sheen, Matthew Barry, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Clint Howard, and Nick Cassavetes Rating: ★★★★ Joining the Vestron Collector’s Series is The Wraith an underrated cult classic sci-fi film from the last 1980s. … Continue reading →

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Knocking – An Atmospheric and Tense Thriller – Film Review

Posted on November 13, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Frida Kempff Writer: Emma Broström Starring: Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin Grenholm, Ville Virtanen, and Alexander Salzberger Rating: ★★★ After being shown, to generally favourable reviews, at various festivals around the world, Knocking is seeing a UK release on … Continue reading →

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Cry Macho – A Reflective Film on Legacy and Life – Film Review

Posted on November 13, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Clint Eastwood Writers: Nick Schenk and N. Richard Nash Starring: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam, Eduardo Minett, Natalia Traven, Fernanda Urrejola, and Horacio Gracia Rojas Rating: ★★★½ Back in 1988, Clint Eastwood was offered the lead role in the adaptation … Continue reading →

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