DVD Verdict: Suspense

Cold Eyes of Fear (Blu-ray)

2013-05-28

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Castellari proves on some level he understood what went into crafting a giallo. The problem is, after the opening scene, it's clear he learned the lesson wrong."

Loophole (1954)

2013-05-21

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Well-written and efficient, Loophole is the kind of movie that is utterly insubstantial, but totally enjoyable from start to finish."

3:10 to Yuma (1957) (Blu-ray) Criterion Collection

2013-05-20

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Few things in film make me happier than a well-crafted western and, truly, 3:10 to Yuma ranks right up with the top films of the genre."

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) (Blu-ray)

2013-05-14

Reviewed by Tom Becker
Quote: "The fact that this simple yet seminal film never had a proper DVD release is a little shocking; the idea that the release it's getting now is so awesomely good is mind-blowing."

Thale

2013-05-12

Reviewed by Alice Nelson
Quote: "A movie made up of a handful of terrific puzzle pieces, even if those pieces don't all come together."

It's in the Blood

2013-05-08

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "With the strong performances and some pretty decent special effects (including one gruesome amputation scene), It's in the Blood is by no means a complete failure."

Night of the Hunted (Blu-ray)

2013-05-03

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Night of the Hunted is certainly not one of Jean Rollin's best efforts, but the cold paranoia makes it is one of his most interesting."

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

2013-04-28

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "There are very few real thrills in the movie, just an overwhelmingly eerie feeling and a strong focus on the darkness of the past."

Crush (2013) (Blu-ray)

2013-04-23

Reviewed by Tom Becker
Quote: "Crush fully exceeded my expectations for a PG-13, teen-oriented, scary stalker movie."

In Their Skin

2013-04-06

Reviewed by Alice Nelson
Quote: "A study of evil and how far people will go to get what they think they deserve."