Tag Archives: direct to video

Dead 7

I am amazed by this film. Wait, that’s not quite right… I am amazed that such a film has been in my hands. Even with the particular forebodings I had with the selections in the Haul of Dubious Quality, I … Continue reading

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Seance (2001)

Also known as Killer in the Dark, this film was never officially released. Not to theatres. Not to television. Not to home video. Instead, though it was made 14 years ago, it was released online this year by its creator, … Continue reading

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The Condor

I was in the mood for some light fare, and what could be lighter than a direct-to-video cartoon superhero movie? Part of the Stan Lee Presents trio of films put out in 2007 — of which I’ve previously reviewed Mosaic … Continue reading

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Freezer

Director Mikael Salomon’s Freezer was released just recently, and as it’s a bit under the radar, it’s likely anybody who hears of it for the first time won’t know exactly what it’s about. Of course, the title gives a few … Continue reading

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Mulan & Mulan II

It’s easy enough to track when I started growing up by watching the drop-off in Disney movies that I’ve seen. Like most American kids who grew up in the 1980s, Disney’s animated features were common video rentals in my family. … Continue reading

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Casper’s Haunted Christmas

Christmas as it’s celebrated today is largely for the children, and so it’s only right that there be some Christmas movies just for the kids. Some of these films are well done and entertaining even for adults; others are strictly … Continue reading

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Bounty Killer

As I won this film in a contest (thanks to Will at Silver Emulsion), it might be a little gauche to review it. Gift horses and mouths, after all. But I’m hardly going to watch a movie and not say … Continue reading

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Best Worst Movie

How does one go about making a film with one of the worst reputations of all time? Unintentionally, of course. As has been remarked more than once, including in this documentary, it’s not something you can just set out to … Continue reading

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Morbid Curiosity Files: Troll 2

It just wouldn’t be Halloween without looking at at least one film that’s horrifying not by intent, but simply because of how unwholesomely terrible it is. And so it’s time once again to open the Morbid Curiosity Files, and this … Continue reading

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Wrong Turn 2: Dead End

Before I get into the actual review, I think it is probably worth mentioning that I have never seen the original Wrong Turn. I have no idea whether it is a good film or not, as receiving Wrong Turn 2: … Continue reading

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