Cult Film In Review

This week on Cult Film in Review, we focus our attention on the Vincent Gallo drama Buffalo ’66. In this episode, The Crew argues over what makes a well written character. Does Christina Ricci play a pivotal  role or is she just a Manic Pixie Dream Girl with Stockholm Syndrome? Also, Cody makes note that […] The post Buffalo ’66 appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s our final Halloween pick of the year and we’ve got a classic for all you 80’s film fans. The Monster Squad, starring a bunch of kids and that guy from Die Hard 2. In this episode, the crew argues over whether it was necessary to use classic Universal monsters as a cast of villains. […] The post The Monster Squad appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s week four of our October Halloween themed marathon and we’re covering the black sheep of the Halloween franchise, Halloween III: Season of the Witch. We argue whether this film can be considered canon within the Halloween series. We also ask if it was a mistake to make a second Michael Myers film, thereby destroying […] The post Halloween III: Season of the Witch appeared first on Cult Film i...

It’s week three of our Halloween themed films and we’re covering a classic. Fright Night, the classic 80’s vampire horror starring the late, great Roddy McDowall. In this episode The Crew dotes on the amazement that is Chris Sarandon and the aforementioned Roddy Mcdowall. Also, it’s time for another horror film fantasy draft, this time […] The post Fright Night appeared first on Cult Film in Revie...

It’s week two of October, so it’s time for another Halloween film! This time we’re reviewing the family classic, Hocus Pocus. In this episode we do a lot of forgetting and researching on air. The Crew also cracks on California kids while Cody raves about the sets, but not everyone is impressed. It’s a whole […] The post Hocus Pocus appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

We begin our month of Halloween themed films with Lucio Fulci’s The Beyond. In this fear-filled episode, we discuss the pacing of Italian horror. Is it too slow for modern audiences? Cody and Mike also offer some fan theories that may or may not be totally ridiculous. So join us all this month for our […] The post The Beyond appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

The power of Greyskull flows through us as we review this childhood classic. In this episode, Mike gets nostalgic for the 80’s toys of his youth. The crew also discusses how the film differs from the cartoon as well as why the people of Eternia have no knowledge of basic musical theory. We also cap […] The post Masters of the Universe appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s our second “Night” in a row as we review Night of the Demons, the 1988 Kevin Tenney directed horror film. In this episode we talk a bunch about horror archetypes. Also, The Crew argue over exactly how much of this film copies The Evil Dead. Finally, we cap it off with another exciting episode […] The post Night of the Demons appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Cult Film in Review examines Night of the Comet, the 1984 zombie film about post-adolescence in the apocalypse! In this episode, the guys argue over what makes a strong female character. Cody also comes up with one of his signature fan theories that really ties the whole film together. All that, along with our signature […] The post Night of the Comet appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s our first fan pick and what a pick it is. Class of 1999, a film about fighting against the man (or at least the murderous creations of man). In this episode, The Crew discusses megabytes and terabytes. We also devote a little too much time to the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day so we […] The post Class of 1999 appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Cult Film in Review tackles toons this week! Ralph Bakshi is revered for his gritty and highly sexualized animated films, but how does that translate to this “family friendly” sci-fi fantasy? With Nazis, blood soaked battlefields and scantily clad fairies, that how! The Crew questions what this film is really about and how the hell […] The post Wizards appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

There’s plenty of yappin’ and carousin’ to be had on this week’s episode of Cult Film in Review as we review the 1989 cult classic, Road House. In this episode the guys question why anyone would want to go to the Double Deuce. Also, we discuss Sam Elliott’s accent in great detail. Is it “Deuce” […] The post Road House appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

In this episode we give tribute to one of humanity’s finest, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. We review his biggest contribution to cult film, John Carpenter’s They Live. Cody gives us some history behind the late, great wrestler as well as some kind words on how Roddy has been an inspiration in his life. The Crew also discusses […] The post They Live appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Hal C F Astell, movie reviewer at Apocalypse Later, joins the Crew as we take a look at the Peter Jackson classic, Bad Taste. Having seen the film over a hundred times, Hal schools the guys on virtually every area of the film, from its local crew to its costume design, freshly baked out of […] The post Bad Taste w/ Hal C F Astell appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Yes, the guys review another film that’s sure to be met with “controversy.” So I Married an Axe Murderer is a treasure trove of memorable quotes to some, but does it have a cult following? Mike believes it does and argues on its behalf. Although not a cryptic film by any means, the crew still […] The post So I Married an Axe Murderer appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

What do punk rock, aliens and the art of repossession have in common? Nothing, unless you’re talking about Repo Man! The guys review this 80’s cult punk classic starring Emilio Estevez. And yeah, we absolutely had to bring up The Mighty Ducks while we were at it. The post Repo Man appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Caaan Yoooouuu Digg… You know the line. The Cult Film Crew is reviewing the 1979 classic The Warriors this week. Is it as good as they remember from their childhood? In this episode the guys discuss who their favorite gangs are and Mike tries to explain an interesting fan theory, that is if he can […] The post The Warriors appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

On a very special episode of Cult Film in Review, we’re taking it back to high school. We all know that Mean Girls has been a fan favorite for years, but is it a cult film? We’ll let you know what we think, along with a detailed review of this millennial classic. Make sure to […] The post Mean Girls appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s the 30th Anniversary of the release of Return to Oz and we’re ready with our review! The Crew discuss the Disney film that terrified children across the globe and there is much dissension, but Mike has a fan theory that may just be able to change the minds of the haters. Tune in to […] The post Return to Oz appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It took twelve years for Tobe Hooper to give us a second Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This week the Crew reviews this controversial film, but that’s not all. While discussing the film, the guys manage to create a Tim Burton/Martin Scorsese hybrid, discuss the power of handheld explosives, and Cody manages to insult one of our […] The post Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 appeared first on Cult Film in Review...

In this episode, Cody and Chris’ recent eyewear purchase leaves them both feeling ignored as they fish for compliments. Along with reviewing this cult kung fu classic, the Crew ruminates on the physics of sex dolls. Also, it’s the return of Cold War Talk… again. All this, along with more Mortal Kombat references than you […] The post Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky appeared first on Cult Film in Revie...

Yes, that Congo. In this episode, we ask if Congo can really be considered a cult film and if not, should it be? Cody believes so and delivers an impassioned argument. Will the rest of the Crew be convinced? Also, we not only rate the film, but recast the hypothetical modern remake, this time with […] The post Congo appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

  A special Tuesday episode of CFIR! Linnea Quigley joins the crew live at Mad Monster Party 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. The legendary Scream Queen tells us about working in the film industry, what it’s like attaining a cult status, as well as some of her upcoming projects. Also, the guys talk about all the […] The post Live from Mad Monster w/ Linnea Quigley appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

In this episode, Cody explains why expiration dates are important on fruit juice products, Kyle reveals his nurse fantasy, Mike gives out a special award, and more horrible accents from the crew, this time in British! All this, along with a review for one of the most popular cult films to come out of the […] The post An American Werewolf in London appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Join the film revolution as we review the John Water’s classic, Cecil B. Demented. In this episode, Cody talks pizza in the Phoenix area, a dog makes a guest appearance on the show, and everyone realizes how little they know about Melanie Griffith’s career.   The post Cecil B. Demented appeared first on Cult Film in Review .