The legacy of the Halloween franchises cannot be understated. After John Carpenter's original film debuted in 1978, it created a rush to the horror genre unlike any film before it. While influence from Black Christmas and Psycho was noticeable, the unique visuals and subject matter opened the door for slashers to break through into the … Continue reading Review: ‘Halloween Ends’ on a Down Note, Undermining the David Gordon Green Trilogy
“Halloween Ends” to Release In Theaters and on Peacock on October 14th
The famed serial-killer franchise Halloween returns this October. Officially, Universal and Blumhouse have announced the October 14th release date will be for the film to debut in theaters and via the Peacock app. This will be the second year in a row where Blumhouse and Universal have released a Halloween movie in theaters and on … Continue reading “Halloween Ends” to Release In Theaters and on Peacock on October 14th
Review: ‘Halloween’ Crackles To Life With An Electric Jamie Lee Curtis
Relaunching a horror franchise is never easy. When the franchise stems from one of the greatest films in the history of a genre? Even tougher. Making a sequel to Halloween (1978) remains a tall order even forty years after its release. The Shadow looms large, both figuratively and literally, but the recent Blumhouse feature takes that challenge … Continue reading Review: ‘Halloween’ Crackles To Life With An Electric Jamie Lee Curtis
2008 in Review: ‘Pineapple Express’
In 2008, there was one film that seemed destined for rewatchability above all else. "Pineapple Express" became a breakout hit in August, making it one of the last movies of that summer. It starred James Franco and Seth Rogen, both of whom were still very much on the come up. The movie was stolen by Danny McBride, … Continue reading 2008 in Review: ‘Pineapple Express’