The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – Stephen King has a program where film students can adapt one of his short stories (NOT his novels or novellas) for only a dollar, provided they send him a copy of the film. King declares that the best of these was The Woman in the Room. It’s not a horror … Continue reading

Shallow Grave (1994)

Shallow Grave (1994) – Danny Boyle has made his mark on modern cinema. He’s directed horror (28 Days Later…), science fiction (Sunshine), romantic comedy (A Life Less Ordinary), true-life drama (127 Hours), and a family film (Millions). He’s won the Academy Award for Best Director for the Best Picture-winning Slumdog Millionaire. He’s made an impact … Continue reading

A Nightmare on Elm Street series

This article was originally published on 12ftdwende.com on 30 April 2010. So a few weeks ago I mentioned that my favorite of the cinematic boogeymen is Freddy Krueger. What can I say, he got me young. From the boxes in the video store to the bits and pieces I’d catch on late night television, that … Continue reading

In the Mouth of Madness (1994)

In the Mouth of Madness (1994) – For an author who was never reached a very wide audience in his lifetime, H.P. Lovecraft has had a pretty heavy influence for modern horror storytelling. I think (and I’m hardly alone in this opinion) that it’s because he emphasized the horror of the unknowable. You don’t really … Continue reading

Radioland Murders (1994)

Radioland Murders (1994) — Silly silly stuff. I remember I saw this many years ago and enjoyed it back then so I decided to check it out when it came on HBO. I did enjoy it and I did laugh a lot, but truthfully I think a few glasses of wine had something to do … Continue reading