Diabolique: The Old Dark Haveli
Over on Diabolique, I’m following the mysterious song through the woods to the “Old, Dark Haveli,” where I’ll be writing about the spectacular murder mystery Gumnaam.
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The Maze
The Maze depends on atmosphere. Very little happens. Small tidbits are thrown the viewer’s way — a glimpse of a glistening creature, a webbed footprint, the foreboding stares of the butlers.
Read moreHatchet for the Honeymoon
Hatchet for the Honeymoon is not the kind of film to watch for ingenious murders. It is the kind of film to watch for paranormal and sartorial phenomena, discotheques, and horrifying old toys.
Read moreThe Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion
Forbidden Photos is not an exceptionally plotted giallo. Nonetheless, it has a structure sturdy enough upon which to hang a lot of crazy mid-century design
Read moreDiabolique: Main Hoon Dracula!
Over on Diabolique, I’m indulging my passion for Shaitani Dracula. Main Hoon Dracula! is the next step in my quest to promote Harinam Singh’s baffling, beautiful horror masterpiece.
Read moreThe Sister of Ursula
The Sister of Ursula is like watching a Jess Franco film without that director’s flare. Everything seems to operate under the directive of “Well, this should be good, but we’re going to mess it up.”
Read moreDiabolique: Bollywood Bloodbath
I’m back on Diabolique with “Music is Screaming”, an exploration of the fantastic Bollywood Bloodbath, a compilation of music from Indian horror films grade A-to-Z.
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