Turbo Kid: A Colorful Descent into Retro Horror
Turbo Kid: A Retro Horror Adventure “In a post-apocalyptic world, everyone needs a hero… even a kid.” Released in 2015, “Turbo Kid” is the directorial debut of François Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl Whissell. This Canadian film blends elements of horror, adventure, and comedy, presenting a unique homage to the 1980s pop culture and the…
DEATHGASM: A SYMPHONY OF GORY DELIGHT IN METAL’S DARK EMBRACE
A Bloody Symphony of Metal and Mayhem “From the depths of hell we stab at thee…” – a fitting quote that encapsulates the rogue spirit of Deathgasm. This 2015 New Zealand horror-comedy, directed by Jason Lei Howden, merges the fervor of heavy metal with the gore of horror, striking a loud chord in the genre.…
HOUSEBOUND: HAUNTING HOMESTAY WITH A TWIST OF KIWI INGENUITY
A Spectral House Arrest: “Housebound” Reviewed “You cannot punch ectoplasm.” This line from Housebound, delivered with utter seriousness in the midst of supernatural chaos, is just one example of the film’s dark wit. Directed by Gerard Johnstone and released in 2014, Housebound cleverly combines horror with comedic elements, taking viewers on a suspenseful ride inside…
BAD TASTE: SAVORING THE GORE-FEST OF JACKSON’S CULT SPLATTER CLASSIC
The Taste of Horror: A Fresh Bite into Peter Jackson’s Splatterfest “If you don’t feel well tomorrow, you know who to blame!” exclaims an alien invader in the darkly comedic horror movie “Bad Taste.” Released in 1987, this low-budget outlier marked the directorial debut of New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson. It’s a schlockfest that follows…
DEAD ALIVE: SPLATTERING THE CANVAS OF COMIC GROTESQUE WITH PETER JACKSON’S BLOODY BRUSH
A Gory Line Between Laughter and Screams “Party’s over.” With this disarmingly understated line from Peter Jackson’s cult classic Dead Alive (also known as Brain Dead), one might not immediately picture the fountains of blood and absurdity that define the 1992 horror-comedy. Before delving into a world where the grotesque dances with the ridiculous, let’s…
THE FRIGHTENERS: NAVIGATING THE ETHEREAL MAZE OF SPECTRAL HORRORS
From Beyond the Grave: Unravelling “The Frighteners” “Death ain’t no way to make a living!” – so quips Frank Bannister in the spectral comedy-horror romp that is “The Frighteners,” directed by Peter Jackson before his epic foray into Middle-earth. Released in 1996, the film follows con artist Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox) who, after a…
Black Sheep Baa-rbarity: A Howling Review of the Hircine Horror Satire
Shear Terror or Sheer Absurdity? A Critique of “Black Sheep” “There are 40 million sheep in New Zealand… and they’re pissed off!” – With a tagline that promises as much baa as it does blood, “Black Sheep” (2006), directed by Jonathan King, presents a unique fusion of horror and humor. The film adopts the lush…