Con Air(1997) - 3/10 stars.
In middle school, Con Air was all the rage. Big, tough guys with tattoos, ridiculous explosions and Nicolas Cage! That being said, you can probably figure out why it isn't so good once we've actually grown up. It's so absurd that it makes 2012 look like a realistic film. We sure were stupid as kids!
Dolls(1987) - 2/10 stars.
One would, at least under normal circumstances, expect much better from director Stuart Gordon. Let's be frank, that man was responsible for From Beyond and Re-animator. However, this one will probably leave you out in the cold. The special effects are pretty impressive but the story, acting and any real sense of fear or humor are all missing from the equation. The only recommendation I can offer for seeing this one, is if you would like to see Gordon's sloppy side.
Castle Freak(1995) - 6/10 stars.
Though it isn't half as bad as Dolls, This picture is still going to be a letdown for the majority of Stuart Gordon fans out there. Usually he is fantastic at adapting H.P. Lovecraft's work but it feels mediocre here. While Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton always have good chemistry on screen, they failed at making this a great picture.
Burn, Witch, Burn(1962) - 8/10 stars.
This extremely creepy piece from the 60's is, sadly, very seldom known by anyone. If it had the proper recognition, it would rest on the shelf with other horror classic such as Horror Hotel, The Wicker Man, and The Last Man on Earth. Give it a shot!
The Lost Skeleton Returns Again(2009) - 8/10 stars.
The Wonderful folks that brought us The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra created a sequel to their original masterpiece. It's not quite as good as the first film but it's still hilarious and insane. If you are a fan of classic Sci-Fi cinema, you should definitely take a look.
Cape Fear(1962) - 9/10 stars.
Gregory Peck stars in this classic thriller about a man that stalks the lawyer who put him in prison and his family. The tone is very creepy and skillfully crafted throughout. Any fan of classic cinema will have plenty to admire here.
Cape Fear(1991) - 9/10 stars.
While there are a couple films - The Thing, The Hills Have Eyes, The Omega Man, etc., it is still rare that a remake matches it's predecessor. With Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear, this rings true. It's just as creepy, just as thrilling and just as well acted. I recommend watching both films in one night for comparison purposes.
Tucker & Dale VS. Evil(2010) - 7/10 stars.
I've wanted to catch this flick since last year when Dread Central wouldn't shut up about it. I'm actually glad I finally got to see it. The horror cliches definitely aren't scarce here, but there's enough comedy and likable characters to keep you entertained the whole way. It's certainly an interesting take on the hixploitation genre.
