I’ve been putting off writing about American Mary since I started NoRealDanger. It’s not that I’m conflicted about it. I’m not. (see below) I just want to get the words/impressions/feelings right. The film deserves careful consideration. Especially from me, a man. The directors, Jen and Sylvia Soska, have described the story as “radical feminism”. If you’ve … More REVIEW – American Mary (2012)
Sticking with a body horror theme for this week, I got to thinking about some of the great (read: most disturbing) body horror films that may have slipped under the average (American) horror fan’s radar. Possibly because they didn’t get a wide release, didn’t get much buzz, featured subtitles (i know, i know, reading is … More In My Skin (2002) – REVIEW
Body horror. It’s a subgenre that is especially hard-hitting because we all (or at least most of us) have bodies and we would hate to see some crazy and/or painful shit happen to them. We like to think that we have some control over our bodies even though that control is illusory. (don’t believe … More REVIEW – Antiviral (2012)
The last review I posted before this one – Would You Rather – got me thinking about Cheap Thrills. Both feature a rich guy using his wealth to encourage (or force) less well off people to do demeaning or reprehensible things. Both feature a great (though very different) rich guy character played by great (though … More REVIEW – Cheap Thrills (2013)
I will often give a poorly reviewed or critically ignored movie a chance simply because it features an actor that I like. Of course, this has bitten me in the ass on more than a few occasions. One such actor, Jeffrey Combs, is a genre film icon. He has lent his unique, pursed-lips, uptight-bordering-on-indignant-rage … More REVIEW – Would You Rather (2012)
I watch a fair number of horror films. I try to stay up on (mostly independent) new releases and upcoming projects, but I can’t watch everything. So, in an effort to maximize the efficiency of my time spent watching horror films, I often look to the recommendations of friends/twitter “friends”/respected horror critics. When I … More REVIEW – Asylum Blackout (2011)
I’ve mentioned my love for Nick Damici here before. He’s a great throwback to the tough guy character actors of yesterday. (don’t believe me? try to picture him being mirthful. it’s impossible) So, when I heard about Late Phases, and that it starred Damici, it was a given that I’d check it out. (take note, … More REVIEW – Late Phases (2014)
I Spit on Your Grave is a brutal film. It’s no surprise that it was flagged as obscene in the UK and denied license for distribution. (please note that I say ‘it’s no surprise’ rather than ‘censorship is good’) This is one of the few “video nasties” that has endured in the public consciousness (relatively) … More I Spit on Your Grave (1978) – VIDEO NASTIES REVIEW
It’s been awhile (like that song!) since I’ve done one of these “video nasties” posts. Now’s as good a time as any, I suppose. And what better film to cover than The Burning? I’ve seen The Burning several times both on the small screen and the big. That’s not gauche braggery, I’m just establishing … More The Burning (1981) – VIDEO NASTIES REVIEW
Possession movies aren’t necessarily my favorite types of movies. I admit that The Exorcist is a damn fine film that is shocking and terrifying at times, but I think it’s pacing is a bit slow for my tastes. (i repeat: it’s a damn fine movie. don’t run me out of town on a rail) … More Ava’s Possessions (2016) – REVIEW
No Real Danger 