Cult Film In Review

We head westward as we discuss the 1977 spaghetti western, A Man Called Blade. In this episode, some of the guys are a little confused as to why this genre is named after everyone’s favorite pasta dish. Kyle gives a little background on the genre along with his normal collection of factoids. Later, we ask why Blade […] The post A Man Called Blade appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, the guys are ready for combat, as they take on the bare knuckles challenge that is the Kumite with their review of the 1988 martial arts movie, Bloodsport. In this episode, Kyle realizes this is his first time watching this Canon classic, as he confuses it with another Jean Claude Van Damme masterpiece. […] The post Bloodsport appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, we’re spending a little time with family as we review the wacky, bizarre, Japanese horror/fantasy, House (1977). In this episode, we talk about the differences between Japanese and American culture and how it might make this particular film even more strange to Western audiences. Later, we do a little research and discover that even […] The post House (1977) appeared first on Cult Film...

This week, Cult Film in Review is joined by Molly Henery of The Blogging Banshee to celebrate Women in Horror Month! We’re reviewing Mirror, Mirror, a 90s horror fantasy that absolutely does not star Julia Roberts. In this episode, Molly tells the guys what compelled her to chose this little-known horror franchise. If you thought Mirror, […] The post Mirror, Mirror appeared first on Cult Film in R...

This week, Cult Film in Review is tackling their own private film review with the Gus Van Sant indie drama, My Own Private Idaho. In this episode, the guys discuss whether a character has to be relatable and likable to be interesting to audiences. Later, Mike explains why he desperately tried to avoid this film for years. […] The post My Own Private Idaho appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, Cult Film in Review is bringing you to the dark corners of the Magic Kingdom with our review of the 1983 fantasy film, Something Wicked This Way Comes. In this episode, Kyle gives us some backstory of the Dark Disney catalog that features such classics as The Black Cauldron, Escape From Witch Mountain, […] The post Something Wicked This Way Comes appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Enter a world of fantasy, danger, mystery, disembodied talking brains, and so many lost children. Yes, this week The Crew is talking about the 1995 fantasy film, City of Lost Children. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane, to a time when movies were dark, grungy and every city looked like it […] The post City of Lost Children appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, we’re spending a little time with the family when we review the 1975 cult documentary, Grey Gardens. In the history of Cult Film in Review, we’ve only reviewed one other documentary, American Movie. In this episode, the guys discuss the similarities between one of our most highly rated cults films and this 70s […] The post Grey Gardens appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, we explore the deepest, darkest reaches of the subliminal mind or possibly just a story about a cheating spouse. We’re reviewing the David Lynch mystery, Lost Highway. In this episode, we talk about Bill Pullman and his saxophone playing skills. Surprisingly, not all of The Crew are fans. And is this film a story […] The post Lost Highway appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Grab your boards and get ready for some sick jumps, the guys are reviewing the 1989 action, mystery, Gleaming the Cube. In this episode, we try and figure out what kind of heartless monster would kill a man in front of The Magic Kingdom. We also quiz ourselves on our knowledge of pro skaters who aren’t […] The post Gleaming the Cube appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

A spirit has come over us and all we can talk about is the power of the ninja because this week we’re reviewing Ninja III: The Domination! In this episode, we talk about the magic formula that makes so many Cannon Films fun to watch. Later, we question why ninjas in the Cannon canon can’t be […] The post Ninja III: The Domination appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

We’re getting real testy this week. Tempers are flaring and the smell of blood is in the air. No, The Guys haven’t turned on each other yet – they’re reviewing the 80s slasher film, Blood Rage aka. Slasher. This Thursday, we ask what sets off Terry and turns him into a murderous, blackmailing twelve-year-old. Perhaps this […] The post Blood Rage appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Are you ready to play? The guys are throwing on some heavy metal and logging into the Net when they review the 1994 thriller, Brainscan. What do you get when you mix one part Freddy Krueger, one part Beetlejuice, and mix it with a whole lot of 90s tropes? You get The Trickster. We talk […] The post Brainscan appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, we go from a man being chased on the road in Duel to a man who does the chasing in the 1979 George Miller classic, Mad Max. Its all talk about the End of Times as the guys try and pinpoint the difference between a post-apocalyptic world and a pre-post-apocalyptic one. Later in the […] The post Mad Max appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

We’re hitting the road for a rip-roaring race through the desert when we review the Steven Spielberg thriller, Duel. In this episode, we ask, as the Godfather of the Summer Blockbuster, can a Steven Spielberg film classify as a cult film? And if this is not a cult film, does it have the makings to become […] The post Duel appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Magic, mysticism, and mythology are the focus as we review the 1982 animated feature, The Last Unicorn! In this episode, we talk about America – not the country, but the band. Is there style of fantastical folk ballads dead or something that can make a comeback? Later, we talk about the great Angela Lansbury and […] The post The Last Unicorn appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, we take on the legions of Hell or Space or The Unknown- we’re not one hundred percent sure, but we know we are definitely talking about The Visitor. In this episode, Mike tries his hand at describing the plot of this mish-mash of a movie. The film is equal parts The Exorcist, mixed with […] The post The Visitor appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s Kyle’s pick again, and that can only mean one thing, it’s time to review another John Carpenter classic. This week, we’re discussing a meeting of the masters. It’s the Stephen King/John Carpenter combo, Christine! In this episode, we talk about what motivated the Master of Horror to take on this film. Was it a love […] The post Christine appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, The Crew steps into the ring and test their might against a Jean Claude Van Damme classic, No Retreat, No Surrender! In this episode, we talk about Mike’s martial arts background and he enlightens the rest of the guys on standard, karate etiquette. Later, we talk about the Dark Side of martial arts and […] The post No Retreat, No Surrender appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week on Cult Film in Review, we’re taking things into the ring with our review of the Charles Band produced sci-fi/action, Arena! In this episode, we discuss what makes a true champion. Is it the desire to never give up? The ability to make honorable choices? Perhaps it’s the willpower to not succumb to […] The post Arena appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s the final round of our Halloween picks and Chris has chosen a quintessential Halloween anthology. This Thursday, we’re discussing Trick ‘r Treat. In this episode, we talk about what makes a good anthology and what makes a bad one. Should a strange, murderous pumpkin child follow a set of rules when choosing his victims or can […] The post Trick ‘r Treat appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

Week three of our Halloween picks is here and Kyle is going with a Dario Argento classic, Phenomena. In this episode, we talk about this strange story that really only works as a Italian horror or an NBC detective series. Then, we reminisce about early Jennifer Connelly, long  before the days of Labyrinth – and […] The post Phenomena appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

It’s the second week of our spooky selections and this week we’re headed to the Big Apple with Cody’s pick, Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan! In this episode, we discuss the subtle differences between large bodies of water. Later, we talk about boats, specifically how much time Jason Voorhees spends on one […] The post Friday the 13th part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan appeared first...

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is almost upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time for Cult Film in Review to bring the scary with their annual list of frightening flicks specially chosen for this most horrifying of holidays! This year, Mike is starting things off with the 1944 horror/mystery, The […] The post The Uninvited appeared first on Cult Film in Review .

This week, grab your credit cards and shotguns because we’re shopping for Killbots as we review the 1986 sci-if horror, Chopping Mall. In this episode, we comment on how misleading the cover art is for this film – we mean “key art” – sorry, Chris! Later, We try our best to identify exactly how old […] The post Chopping Mall appeared first on Cult Film in Review .