I’m a fan of scary movies. I set out regularly to find flicks that creep the hell out of me. And if you found your way to Ravenous Monster you probably are too. I’m also a fan of Gothic films that create a nearly palpable […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVShochiku is not a name a lot of gaijin know. And why should they? Even connoisseurs of Japanese films are probably not familiar with the company. Founded in the late 19th century, thus making it the oldest film company in Japanese history, Shochiku originally began […]
Featured Article Movies & TVStar. Director. Cinematography. Sound. Editing. Effects. Score … The list goes on. In fact, filmmaker Matt Stuertz wears so many hats he gives Dr. Seuss’ Bartholomew Cubbins a run for his money. But we’re here to talk about RWD, not children’s literature. And Matt, save […]
Movie Reviews Movies & TVManos: The Hands of Fate is a notorious, weird, cult-to-the-core favorite so it’s odd that a sequel has been 50 years in the making. What’s not odd is that the incredibly talented Seattle-based filmmaker, and Ravenous Monster’s own, Tonjia Atomic is at the helm. The […]
Movies & TV NewsWhen you think ‘Slovenia’ you usually picture bears drinking wine in caves, or something like that. But you never, ever think ‘brutal backwoods horror flicks.’ Well, horror fans, that’s all about to change! Slovenia’s very first horror flick is here. Director Tomaž Gorkič’s maiden voyage […]
Movies & TV NewsEvery Halloween the internet is flooded by a tsunami of horror-themed list making. Best films, best candy, best costumes, etc. In the holiday spirit, I offer a somewhat different list. Here are 10 horror movie scenes that, for widely varying reasons, have stayed with me. […]
Featured Article Movies & TVThe first thing you should know about Steve McGinnis is that he’s a fantastic artist. His work has been featured all over the place, from Fangoria and Gorezone to his own design outfit Digital Impact Graphics. And that’s what makes Rise of the Harvester: Book […]
Book Reviews Books & ComicsArtsploitation Films is poised to unleash yet another flick that finds the proverbial line and then lustfully leaps over it with Vampyres—an English language remake of the 1974 blood-and-boobs extravaganza, this time directed by Victor Matellano and starring the legendary Caroline Munro. Watch the NSFW […]
NewsForgive the pun, Horror Fans, but the Brothers McCarthy—Kevin A. McCarthy and Michael McCarthy—have put together one hell of a crazy exploitation flick with Crazed, out now digitally and coming to DVD next month. But don’t take my word for it. Watch the trailer below. […]
NewsGreetings, monster maniacs! Among my many areas of scientific expertise is the arcane study of kaijuology. This is the discipline devoted to the examination of giant city-wrecking monsters, particularly those centered on the isle of Japan. These towering abominations, known as “kaiju” in Japan, have […]
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