Friday, March 28, 2025

GINGER SNAPS (2000): A WEREWOLF RECIPE WITH FRESH BLOOD!!

GINGER SNAPS (2000) d. John Fawcett (Canada)
GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED (2004) d. Brett Sullivan (Canada)
GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING (2004) d. Grant Harvey (Canada)




Ginger Snaps, directed by John Fawcett and written by Karen Walton, is a unique and unforgettable Canadian werewolf feature that blends horror, coming-of-age themes, and dark humor, with a focus on the terrifying experience of transformation. The story follows two outsider sisters, Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) and Brigitte (Emily Perkins), whose lives take a horrific turn when Ginger is bitten by a vicious nocturnal beast. As Ginger's transformation begins, Brigitte must struggle to save her sister while also battling her own impending fate. (FULL BLU-RAY REVIEW HERE)

Friday, March 21, 2025

STEPHEN KING'S MISERY (1990) AT 35 - STORIES & SLEDGEHAMMERS!!

MISERY (1990) d. Rob Reiner (USA)




Rob Reiner's 1990 psychological thriller Misery, based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, remains a masterclass in tension and suspense. Tonight, our panel of horror enthusiasts celebrates the unforgettable performances (James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, and Richard Farnsworth), the film's themes of obsession and captivity, and screenwriter William Goldman’s breathtaking adaptation which retains the spirit of the source material while also changing key elements for the screen.

Friday, March 14, 2025

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!!

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975) d. Jim Sharman (UK/USA)




Join us for a special in-depth panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, from its original 1973 stage production to its transformation into midnight movie cult sensation. Come for the magic, stay for the madness!

Friday, March 7, 2025

FINAL DESTINATION (2000) AT 25: SHOCKING SECRETS AND CREATIVE KILLS!!

FINAL DESTINATION (2000) d. James Wong (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 2 (2003) d. David R. Ellis (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 3 (2006) d. James Wong (USA)
THE FINAL DESTINATION (2009) d. David R. Ellis (USA)
FINAL DESTINATION 5 (2011) d. Steven Quale (USA)




Created by Jeffrey Reddick, the Final Destination franchise (CAPSULE REVIEWS OF ALL THE FILMS HERE) introduced a unique concept: Death as an unstoppable force that relentlessly hunts down survivors who cheat its grasp. Tonight, AC and the gang explore the fascinating origins of this chilling idea and how it became the backbone of the series, fueling the horrifying and creative death sequences that have captivated audiences for 25 years.