by James Burrell | Jun 18, 2021 | Cryptic Collectibles
“They Live” Spinature From Waxwork Records is Here to Kick Ass By JAMES BURRELL A scathing commentary on unfettered consumerism, Regan-era politics, and subjugation of the blue-collar worker, John Carpenter’s 1988 cult classic THEY LIVE was poorly received...
by James Burrell | Jun 5, 2021 | Music
Soundtrack For Proto-Slasher Classic “Alice, Sweet Alice” Now Available By JAMES BURRELL One of the most underrated horror gems of the 1970s, Alfred Sole’s 1976 slasher classic ALICE, SWEET ALICE is a masterful exercise in terror and suspense. The film...
by James Burrell | Mar 15, 2021 | Cryptic Collectibles
FUNKO SURPRISES FANS WITH “BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA” POP! FIGURES RELEASE By James Burrell Released to cinemas in the fall of 1992, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was a cinematic tour de force, giving audiences a provocative new take on the classic 1897 vampire novel....
by James Burrell | Feb 2, 2021 | Cryptic Collectibles
NECA’s Toony Terrors Wave Four Gives More Classics A Cartoon Makeover By JAMES BURRELL While most modern horror film collectibles tend to be ultra-detailed and frightening in appearance, there are some exceptions, namely Funko’s various horror-themed POP! vinyl toys,...
by James Burrell | Nov 2, 2020 | Cryptic Collectibles
Neca Proves It Really Likes Scary Movies With New Ghostface Release By JAMES BURRELL Directed by Wes Craven from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson, the 1996 hit Scream helped to revive the horror genre in the late ’90s, spawning three self-referential sequels...