1988’s ‘The Stay Awake’ is Entertaining and Somewhat Original

The film opens with the death of Brown (Lindsay Reardon), murderer of eleven women, who vows revenge on his executioners. Cut to St. Mary’s School for Girls, where eight students and their den mother Miss Walton (Shirley Jane Harris) are raising money by staying awake at the school all night (hence the title). Brown decidesContinue reading “1988’s ‘The Stay Awake’ is Entertaining and Somewhat Original”

‘Nightmare Man’ is a Hot Mess

Ellen (Blythe Metz) has just bought a fertility mask, hoping it will put some spice in her marriage to Bill (Luciano Szafir). Unfortunately, it just brings her bad dreams—so bad that she has to take medication and eventually needs to go to a mental hospital. On the way there, Ellen and Bill’s car runs outContinue reading “‘Nightmare Man’ is a Hot Mess”

1987’s ‘The Gate’ Offers a Bodacious Mix of Humor and Horror

About young Glen (Stephen Dorff) and his big sister Al (Christa Denton), who are home alone for the weekend. With the help of their friend Terry (Louis Tripp), they accidentally turn a hole in the backyard into a portal to hell. Seems the combination of a geode, some blood (Glen cuts himself), levitation (fun atContinue reading “1987’s ‘The Gate’ Offers a Bodacious Mix of Humor and Horror”

‘Case 39’ Isn’t Particularly Original, but Still Quite Enjoyable

Emily (Renée Zellweger) is a social worker who comes into contact with Lilith (Jodelle Ferland), a ten-year-old girl who has been showing signs of neglect. Lilith’s parents clearly dislike her, and Emily eventually catches the two of them shoving Lilith in their oven. Emily gains custody of Lilith, who unfortunately is not as sweet andContinue reading “‘Case 39’ Isn’t Particularly Original, but Still Quite Enjoyable”

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