John Lennon opened the caustic and cleansing “Plastic Ono Band” with the library sound effect of a solitary church bell. The early minutes of Jess Franco’s Dracula, Prisoner Of Frankenstein utilize…
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Joseph A. Ziemba
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“I’ll be glad when Wednesday is over.” I’m with you, Alison! Don’t take that the wrong way. In keeping with the tendencies of 1970s/80s Australian horror (Frenchman’s Farm and Deadly Possession,…
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I pulled exactly one all-nighter in college, then barfed the next day. Madman ushers in all-nighter number two for me. No puke yet. I am on a roll! This movie takes…
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How far would you go to follow a dream? In October 1977, Demon Lover aka The Devil Master was distributed to drive-in theaters across the United States. It would go on…
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Stanley and Paul. Paul and Stanley. Paul Stanley. Back in the day, he played guitar in KISS. He sang about “Room Service.” Sometimes, he looked like a woman. Do you see…
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You can mess with Dick Clark. You can mess with Dick Clark’s friends. You can even mess with Dick Clark’s family. But you can’t mess with Dick Clark’s dune buggy. That’s…
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In the early 1980s, Wizard Video released a badass trailer compilation tape called The Best Of Sex And Violence. It included trailers for Emmanuelle Around the World, Dolemite, and Zombie, among…
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Some people work on automobiles. Others perform delicate surgery. Others still, practice law. However, only one person can claim ownership of The Corpse Grinders. His name is Ted V. Mikels. He…
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If you’re only familiar with the name “Sherry” through novelty hits from Frankie Valli and Journey, you’ve got a lot to learn. Al Adamson is here to help. But Adamson is…
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It’s the middle of nowhere. A watch stops. A car dies. It’s twenty to midnight and a thunderstorm approaches. So sets the stage for Three on a Meathook, the wavering, semi-sparkling…
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Hot sand scorches the feet. Surf mist flutters at the eyelashes. The faint sounds of tremolo guitars blanket the heavens. To the left, a motel pool. To the right, a pile…
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If there was a “least likely to succeed” award at Trash-Horror High, it would’ve been given it to Blood Stalkers. Then, at the ten year reunion, we’d all look like assholes.…
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Belgians are known for their waffles, beer, fries, and chocolate. Now, I understand. With so much time spent on eating and drinking, who has time for orthodox filmmaking? Jean-Louis van Belle…
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A film that opens with “Directed By Perri” and closes with “Finis” suggests a certain sophistication. After all, a singularly named director can only point to Europe. We all know what…
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Death By Invitation proves that “Women’s Lib” has always been a good thing. During colonial times, Lise is dragged through a town square. Some of the locals wear KISS make-up and…
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Sometimes, all you really need is a rubber skull mask and a dark, rainy night. Imagine Jess Franco directing a script by Andy Milligan. There would be period costumes, whipping, and…
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Nothing says “fun” like romantic ideals being destroyed by monsters who have hot dogs for teeth. Paralleling the first five years of Ray Dennis Steckler’s career, Del Tenney’s most accomplished films…
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To the normal person, sweat and zits are anything but attractive. Thankfully, normal people have no business watching Warlock Moon. Mystery is a beautiful thing. For Warlock Moon aka Bloody Spa,…
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Forget about Mick Jagger and his nineteen nervous breakdowns. Somebody beat him to it. After losing a disturbed patient to the throes of suicide, psychiatrist Dr. Allan Barnes (Paul Stevens) receives…
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Before you have time to catch your breath, Cash Flagg (aka Ray Dennis Steckler) says his piece: “The world’s here to be enjoyed, not to be depressed.” With one line of…