Twelve Days of Axe-mas / The Cohen Case Files: Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

Written and Produced by Larry Cohen Note: This review will contain spoilers concerning the first Maniac Cop. I urge you to watch the first film before reading this review. I am taking part in The Chicago Creepout’s Twelve Days of Axe-mas holiday viewing event. This is my day twelve. Admittedly, Maniac Cop 2, like the […]

Twelve Days of Axe-mas: Inside (2007)

I am taking part in The Chicago Creepout’s Twelve Days of Axe-mas holiday viewing event. This is my day seven. I have never been able to get on board with the brand of extreme horror films that have been coming out of France over the last ten or so years. Inside is a prime example […]

Twelve Days of Axe-mas: Don’t Open Till Christmas (1984)

I am taking part in The Chicago Creepout’s Twelve Days of Axe-mas holiday viewing event. This is my day six. While watching the execrable excuse for a movie that is Don’t Open Till Christmas, I had a feeling similar to a moment that happened a little over four years ago. Let me set the scene. […]

Twelve Days of Axe-mas: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

I am taking part in The Chicago Creepout’s Twelve Days of Axe-mas holiday viewing event. This is my day one. Note: The version of Silent Night, Deadly Night that I watched contained some footage not shown in the theatrical version. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m old enough to remember the uproar […]