Category: Movie Reviews O-Z

Suspiria (1977)

Posted on October 11, 2025October 15, 2025 by garethmyles

Suspiria is a landmark horror film that easily captivates it’s audience

Return of the Evil Dead (A.K.A. Attack of the Blind Dead)

Posted on October 4, 2025October 7, 2025 by garethmyles

Return of the Evil Dead is a frustrating, lazy sequel that reuses footage and loses the original’s threat by making the Blind Dead vulnerable to silence. Its plot is riddled with gaps, the action is flawed, and the climax is nonexistent.

The Pickup (2025)

Posted on September 27, 2025September 22, 2025 by garethmyles

The Pick Up flips the buddy-cop script, casting Eddie Murphy as the straight man opposite Pete Davidson’s lazy “manchild” routine. Despite passable action, the film suffers from crude humor, a wasted villain arc, and a squandered Andrew Dice Clay cameo. It’s forgettably fun.

Under Fire (2025)

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 by garethmyles

Under Fire combines elements of the fox hunt sniper genre with humor and tension. While it doesn’t excel, it provides a decent, entertaining experience despite some flaws like slow-motion effects and an underwhelming plot twist.

Terror Express (1981)

Posted on May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 by garethmyles

Awaiting the 4K release of Night Train Murders, I thought I would head off into similar territory and have a look at another train based Italian Giallo from that period. Terror Express seemed a perfect option.

The Party Animal (1984)

Posted on February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 by garethmyles

I figured I would give The Party Animal a go as I was in the mood for a raunchy, wacky comedy. An Animal House knock-off that I wish I could unsee.

Up The Creek (1984)

Posted on December 15, 2024January 3, 2025 by garethmyles

Up the Creek sees Tim Matheson lead the obligatory collection of student stereotypes romping and cavorting in spectacularly childish fashion. And it’s fun!

The Big Picture (1989)

Posted on December 1, 2024January 3, 2025 by garethmyles

Kevin Bacon comedies in the 80’s didn’t hit big, however, The Big Picture from Christopher Guest stood the test of time and is a film that still gets in on the conversation today.

Overdrive (1998)

Posted on November 9, 2024January 3, 2025 by garethmyles

Steve Guttenberg is back in the action hero mould and the plot of Overdrive is as scant as it is interesting. If it’s action, car chases and sizzling sex you crave… look elsewhere.

Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972)

Posted on October 12, 2024October 7, 2025 by garethmyles

Directed by Amando de Ossorio Tombs of the Blind Dead is Spanish/Portuguese co-production that has a turbulent history of releases to get it in front of the audience yet still a perfect Halloween watch in 2024.