This week on Cult Film Review we talk about young love. We’re discussing the Tony Scott crime drama, True Romance! In this episode, we discuss where this film ranks on our list of Tony Scott films. We also talk a ton about Quentin Tarantino and his writing style. How much does this film resemble his […] The post True Romance appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week Cult Film in Review discusses the Ed Wood classic sci-fi film Plan 9 From Outer Space. In this episode, The Crew has a collective Cold War moment. Did Ed Wood mean to communicate a deeper message or was he just copying a trend of the era? Also, we discuss the many continuity errors […] The post Plan 9 From Outer Space appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
In this week’s episode of Cult Film in Review, we tackle the enigma that is David Lynch in his dark mystery, Blue Velvet. Although Chris and Mike are big fans of the director, even they have a difficult time unpacking this film for first-timers, Kyle and Cody. Also, is Lynch the genius everyone says he […] The post Blue Velvet appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Take a journey into our imaginations as we review the family, sci-fi film, Explorers. In this episode, Mike reminds about his childhood and what this movie meant to him. Will it still hold up for him the same as it did in 1985? Also, we know that this wasn’t the movie Joe Dante wanted to […] The post Explorers appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week we talk about our own personal Jesus, John Carpenter, and his first studio film, Assault on Precinct 13. In this episode, we talk about one of film’s biggest taboos, the death of children onscreen. Cinematography is also on our brains as we celebrate the genius of simplicity. Finally, in the long list of […] The post Assault on Precinct 13 appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
We’re talking toys this week on Cult Film in Review with the horror classic Child’s Play! In this episode Chris reveals his pet peeve when people refer to this film as the Chucky Movie, but really though, isn’t he the star of this film? While on the subject of toys, The Crew talks the good […] The post Child’s Play appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Are you ready to Talk Hard? We are. And this week we’re talking about Pump Up the Volume starring Christian Slater. We’re joined this week by special guest Matthew Robinson of Dark of the Matinee as we discuss this high school drama and maybe a little of our own high school dramas. In this episode, […] The post Pump Up the Volume appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week we review the Frank Henenlotter exploitation film Frankenhooker. In this episode we ask, could a modern audience ever catapult exploitation films into the mainstream or will they always be reserved for the darker corners of the film library? We also ask other thought provoking questions, such as who would make a better Elvira, […] The post Frankenhooker appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
This week, we review the stomach-turning horror film, Society. Listen as The Crew attempts to pinpoint this movie’s genre. Is it a comedy-horror, a horror-comedy, or just a horror film with one or two laughs? Also, we desperately search for the definition of the word “shunt.” And can you count how many times Mike uses […] The post Society appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
It’s high flying action on this episode of Cult film in Review when we review the Jackie Chan martial arts film, Legend of the Drunken Master. This week we’re joined by International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival Director Monte Yazzie as he gives us his take on this Kung-Fu classic. Listen as The Crew is […] The post Legend of the Drunken Master w/ Monte Yazzie appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s a heated episode this week as we discuss the 1971 action film Vanishing Point. Tempers flare as The Crew tries to make sense of this cryptic film. Main character Kowalski is certainly the hero, but does he deserve to be? Despite our mixed reviews on the film, one this is for sure, we all […] The post Vanishing Point appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Who made who?! We might not answer that question, but we answer a slew of others when we review the Stephen King directed Maximum Overdrive. In this episode we relate this King movie to his other bodies of work. Also, Mike discusses some of the legendary stories told by the cast and crew of this […] The post Maximum Overdrive appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Get ready for some high speed reviews as we discuss, The Wraith! This is a fan pick coming at you from cult film fan, Ryan McDermott. In this episode we try and piece together the plot of this jumble of a film, but that’s not to say we don’t find some great things to say. We […] The post The Wraith appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
We sit down with author Danny Marianino to discuss some of his work and life, as well as review his pick for the week, My Science Project. In this weeks episode we talk a bit to Danny about his books and his love of revenge films. Later we team up to discuss this sci-fi adventure […] The post My Science Project w/ Danny Marianino appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
This week Cult Film in Review goes further back in time than ever as we review the action/crime/comedy, Danger: Diabolik. In this episode we discuss the pivotal cult film legends that came together to bring you this Italian comic strip adaptation. We also discuss the soundtrack… well, if you count one song as a soundtrack. […] The post Danger: Diabolik appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s a very special episode of Cult Film in Review! Actor, writer, director William Butler discusses what it was like growing up on the carnival/fair circuit. We also hear stories from the sets of some of his most memorable films like Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood and the Night of the Living Dead remake. Plus, […] The post An Interview with William Butler appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Enter our house of oddities as we review the 1988 horror, comedy Waxwork. In this episode, The Crew struggles to find out the rules of this film’s world. Are there any or is this movie played no holds barred? Also, Mike explains the history of the Marquis De Sade… badly. Finally, we introduce a new […] The post Waxwork appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
We’re tackling our first documentary with our review of American Movie. Get ready everyone, because this episode has all the feels. The guys get really personal discussing how this movie effected them. We also debate as to what makes a great filmmaker. Is it passion, luck, or a lotta bit of both? It’s more introspection than […] The post American Movie appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
With Captain America: Civil War releasing tomorrow, it’s time we take a look at an older incarnation. We take you back to the 90’s with Captain America starring Matt Salinger. In this episode, we discuss Chris’ dislike of this version of the Captain and Mike’s love of the 70’s version. Also, Red Skull, was he […] The post Captain America (1990) appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s the second part of our coverage of Phoenix Film Festival 2016 and we’re coming at ya with more interviews from the event! In this episode, we talk to Angel Ruiz Director of “Best Day Ever,” Benjamin R Moody Director of Last Girl Standing, Director Jonathon Straiton and Michael Merchant of Night of Something Strange, […] The post Phoenix Film Festival 2016 Pt. 2 appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
This week we’re giving you a two parter, straight from Phoenix Film Festival 2016! In our first installment we interview some of the people who organized this wonderful celebration of film and the many filmmakers showcasing their work. Among our guests, Daniel Ferrara director of the documentary Keep it Grand, Brandon Kinchen IHSFF Horror Program […] The post Phoenix Film Festival 2016 Pt. 1 appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Are you ready for adventure? Because it’s Thursday again and that can only mean one thing, another episode of Cult Film in Review. This week, the 80’s family comedy, Adventures in Babysitting! We discuss Chris Columbus’ preference for the genre. Also, we point out where Marvel superheroes live as well as rules of wingmanship. Finally, […] The post Adventures in Babysitting appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Hello darlings! This week we’re talking about the Mistress of the Macabre, Elvira, in her feature film debut, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! In this episode The Crew tries to get away from the topic of breasts, but to no avail. Also, Kyle gets a new catchphrase and Mike reveals his carnal desires involving a […] The post Elvira, Mistress of the Dark appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s time for another episode of Cult Film in Review and with that, why not another film from the master of cinema, John Carpenter? This time we’re reviewing Prince of Darkness, but unlike our other Carpenter episodes, not everyone is raving about this one. While Kyle defends this film from it’s detractors, the rest of […] The post Prince of Darkness appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
Do you like The Warriors? How about Escape from New York? If you do, you should check out our review of 1990: The Bronx Warriors! In this episode, we discuss how this film relates to some of the others we just mentioned. Hint: It does, and probably too much. Also, we discuss Fred Williamson’s amazing […] The post 1990: The Bronx Warriors appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
It’s Thursday cult film lovers and this week we have quite the interesting review this week. We’re doing Rubber, the horror, fantasy about a murderous tire with telekinetic powers. This week we try and figure out the meaning of this film. Only answer we could come up with? No reason. Or is there? We certainly […] The post Rubber appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
It’s a special St. Patrick’s Day episode of Cult Film in Review and what better film to review than the horror/comedy Leprechaun starring the legendary Warwick Davis! In this episode, we discuss the biblical origins of the Leprechaun mythos and well as mention this particular creature’s Maverick-like need for speed. Also, Mike can’t stop talking […] The post Leprechaun appeared first on Cult Film in Review ....
You asked for it, so here it is. We give you our review of Gymkata, with returning guest, Hal C F Astell! In this episode we ask how did this film ever get made? What was the pitch? We all give our theories, but are any of them right? Also, we try and pinpoint exactly […] The post Gymkata w/ Hal C F Astell appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Episode 43 is here and this week we’re opening up The Gate starring a young Steven Dorff. This week gets heated as our hosts almost resort to violence defending their positions. But The Crew can at least agree on one thing about this 80’s horror film, Terry is the man and knows a thing or […] The post The Gate appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
Crash and Burn fellow cult film enthusiasts and get ready, because we’re reviewing the sci-fi, action flick Robot Jox! In this episode The Crew attempts to discover the amount of Lovecraftian themes in this film. We’ll give you a hint, there are none. Also, the guys try and decipher what the hell that Russian Jock […] The post Robot Jox appeared first on Cult Film in Review .
