Peter Jackson’s 1996 film The Frighteners is very much a typical ghost train at an amusement park. There are plenty of twists and turns, enough of which to disorientate you. Whilst not frightening (and not being expected to be frightened as you queue up), it may still be enthralling for any fan of the macabre. It’s fun for sure, but does it make sense?
Popcorn still enthrals audiences today. A group of students host a horror marathon at an abandoned theatre, end up stalked by a killer.
Shadow Builder is a mixed bag of a horror film with both positive and negative aspects. It successfully creates an eerie atmosphere and features strong performances. Yet it falls short in terms of a thin plot, underdeveloped characters, and uneven pacing.
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) is a horror anthology flick featuring writers; Stephen King; George A. Romero; Michael McDowell; and Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a spin-off of the television series of the same title. The film feels very much like the first two Creepshow films (let’s not mention the third one, which was a complete trainwreck!).
Severed Ties (1992) is a horror comedy with elements of both Re-Animator and Street Trash. Evoking disgust and hilarity, this is a B-movie that you do not want to miss!
The Craft is a bubbling cauldron of alt-rock, female empowerment and paganism. An interesting brew, overridden with a bitterness come about by overdone clichés, and an over-reliance on special effects.
