Monthly Archive: January 2025

Afraid, 2024 – ★★★★

Tense, clever, and totally up my alley. A high-concept thrill ride that sticks the landing and begs for more like it.

The Watchers, 2024 – ★★

Makes a lot of noise but says very little—style without substance, leaving behind more questions than thrills.

Ghost House, 2017 – ★★

Lifeless and forgettable, with flat characters and scares that barely register. Just drifts from one cliché to the next.

Heavy Trip, 2018 – ★★★

Keeps the spirit alive with bigger stakes and even more heart. A worthy continuation that rocks just as hard.

Hell's Trap, 1989 – ★★★

A hidden gem packed with gritty action and wild energy—rough around the edges, but a blast once it gets going.

Robo Vampire, 1988 – ★★

Utter nonsense stitched together from spare parts, but there’s a strange charm in its chaotic, genre-clashing madness.

Dragon Hunt, 1990 – ★★

Lacks the goofy charm and energy of its predecessor—more slog than spectacle, with fewer thrills than expected.

The Boogens, 1981 – ★★★

What once terrified me as a kid now charms—silly, spooky fun with lovable little monsters and a cozy creature-feature vibe.

Visions, 2015 – ★★

Solid talent wasted on a script that never rises above formula. Familiar beats and cheap scares drag it down.