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[He Said/She Said] ‘The Wretched’ Digs Up Squelching Effects And Mean Thrills

May 1, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

A naked woman stands crookedly in front of a window

In He Said/She Said, critics Joe and Valeska dissect a film in a back and forth email exchange. Previously, we were confined to close quarters for a battle to the death with Kirill Sokolov’s Why Don’t You Just Die?

This time, we’re spending the summer at the Canadian cottage, though the flowers are decaying and we seem to keep forgetting family members. It’s time to check out the Pierce Brothers predatory witch film, The Wretched.

Spoilers follow…

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Filed Under: He Said/She Said Tagged With: Azie Tesfai, Blane Crockarell, Brett Pierce, Drew T. Pierce, Jamison Jones, John-Paul Howard, Judah Abner Paul, Kevin Bigley, Piper Curda, Zarah Mahler

[Horror Bucket List] ‘The Cat o’ Nine Tails’ Is A Surprisingly Queer Positive Early Argento Film

April 22, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

A blind man sits with a young girl in his lap while a blonde man stands nearby

In Horror Bucket List, I fill in gaps in my horror film knowledge based on recommendations from friends on Twitter. We then have a back and forth discussion about their history with the film.

Next up: I’m headed to Italy for an investigation into a slate of murders with Dead For Filth podcast host and screenwriter Michael Varrati.

Spoilers follow…

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Filed Under: Horror Bucket List Tagged With: Catherine Spaak, Dario Argento, giallo, Horst Frank, James Franciscus, Karl Malden

[He Said/She Said] ‘Why Don’t You Just Die!’ Is Early Tarantino…Russian-Style

April 21, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

Aleksandr Kuznetsov as Matvey, seated at a table with a hammer in close reach

In He Said/She Said, critics Joe and Valeska dissect a film in a back and forth email exchange. Previously, we delighted in the Irish paranormal rom-com Extra Ordinary, which we both adored.

This time, we’re diving into Kirill Sokolov’s high-stakes Russian whodunit Why Don’t You Just Die?, an ensemble piece made up of equal parts humour and gore.

Spoilers follow… [Read more…]

Filed Under: He Said/She Said Tagged With: Dmitriy Ulyukaev, Elena Shevchenko, Evgeniya Kregzhde, Fantasia Film Festival, Kirill Sokolov, Mikhail Gorevoy, Quentin Tarantino, Vitaliy Khaev. Aleksandr Kuznetsov

[Horror Bucket List] ‘Next Of Kin’ (1982) Is A Gorgeous, Slow Burn Ozploitation Classic

April 11, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

Linda (Jacki Kerin) looks at herself in the mirror as she presses up against the bathroom door, bloodies and desperate

In Horror Bucket List, I fill in gaps in my horror film knowledge based on recommendations from friends on Twitter. We then have a back and forth discussion about their history with the film.

Next up: we’re traveling Down Under for the bizarre and gorgeous Next of Kin (1982) with Kill By Kill podcast’s Patrick Hamilton. 

Spoilers follow…

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Filed Under: Horror, Horror Bucket List Tagged With: Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt, kill by kill, Michael Heath, ozploitation, patrick hamilton, Tony Williams

[Horror Bucket List] ‘The Pact’ Offers Plenty of Hidden Surprises

April 7, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

Caity Lotz in short shorts and a tank top, peering in a window

In Horror Bucket List, I fill in gaps in my horror film knowledge based on recommendations from friends on Twitter. We then have a back and forth discussion about their history with the film.

Next up: checking out what’s inside the walls of The Pact (2012) with Kate from Stop! Horror Time! podcast.

Spoilers follow… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Horror, Horror Bucket List Tagged With: Caity Lotz, Dakota Bright, IFC Midnight, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Mark Steger, Nicholas McCarthy

[He Said / She Said] ‘Extra Ordinary’ Is Nothing Short of Amazing

April 3, 2020 by Joe Lipsett

Barry Ward and Maeve Higgins hold hands for a ritual over a candle

In He Said/She Said, critics Joe and Valeska dissect a film in a back and forth exchange. Previously, we tackled the very silly, albeit enjoyable Countdown, which was the definition of mindless youth horror.

This time, we’re aiming for some dry, sardonic wit with Mike Ahern & Enda Loughman’s Irish ghost comedy Extra Ordinary.

Spoilers follow… [Read more…]

Filed Under: He Said/She Said, Horror Tagged With: barry ward, claudia o'doherty, emma coleman, enda loughman, maeve higgins, mike ahern, terri chandler, Toronto After Dark, Will Forte

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I am a freelance film and television journalist based in Toronto, Canada.

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