Tourist Trap (From the Producer of HalloweeN 1978)
Aside from bringing us the definitive slasher classic Halloween in 1978, film producer Irwin Yablans and his company, Compass International, unleashed Tourist Trap in 1979. Because of its campy vibe, this flck has more in common with Friday The 13th, though. It’s surprising that no sequels were made for Tourist Trap. At the very least, the story could…
Handling The ‘Remake’ Issue…
A remake or re-imagining of a classic old horror film hits cinemas, as well as a remake of a film not many people know about. The DVD charts in your local store are sprinkled with straight-to-DVD scary movies, featuring a cameo from Robert Englund or another, similar classic horror icon. You look around and wonder……
The Resident : Hammer Films is Back in 2011!
The Resident (2011) is a Hammer Films release. The legendary film company was resurrected a few years back. Despite starring Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, The Resident went directly to video in North America. Aside from a disappointing performance by Swank, the film shows signs of being unpolished. The score by John Ottman sounds like…