1. “The Howling (1981)” movie review.

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    "The Howling" is a good movie, one of the few examples of horror that I would recommend to even those who don't lurk within the fandom of the genre. Yet I have always felt that it is a bit overrated, believing that its more passionate followers have convinced themselves that the handful of exceptional moments embody the entire film.
  2. “Scream (1981)” movie review.

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    "Scream (1981)" boldly defied the slasher conventions and sometimes it really works in the films favor- delivering a creepy, thoroughly atmospheric experience. But usually...it's just kind of boring.
  3. “The Prowler (1981)” movie review.

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    “The Prowler” is at its core, just another slasher flick from the 80’s. Fans of the genre will embrace the awesome gore effects, while detractors will condemn the nonsensical plot. If anything stands out, it’s that this example is more violent AND more nonsensical than the average slasher.
  4. “The Prodigal Son (1981)” movie review.

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    I just can't bring myself to call "The Prodigal Son" great, even if it has greatness within it. The story is too disjointed, the comedy is a mixed bag and the kung fu...well, the kung fu is awesome. It's directed by Sammo Hung and stars Yuen Biao. IT BETTER BE FREAKING AWESOME. But it is and that's what we ask for, so "The Prodigal Son" is a success.
  5. “Evil Dead (2013)” movie review.

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    When it came to delivering horror set pieces, I thought “Evil Dead” was above average. It’s not as scary as the original, but...well, that was MY biggest issue. I couldn’t help but compare it to Sam Raimi’s film, which I adore.