Author: Crash Palace

Greater than 2 less than 1 – and that ain’t remotely bad A young couple moves into a house with two kids – and then there’s a poltergeist… The first installment of Oren Peli’s ultra-low budget dramatic horror blew me away. Number two was mid-range and mostly forgettable, but in the third installment, directors Henry…

Dumb  Bad vacation choice for a couple at a lodge who face off against a killer. Cliché ridden and hackneyed, we’ve seen this story one time too many. Worst still, we see the same lame story elements that have made audiences groan in utter dismay for decades. For example, you get a jump on the…

A mixed bag of chum Prehistoric piranhas unleashed into an Arizona lake and feast on swimmers. Wow. This is a tongue in cheek horror/comedy loaded with unintelligence, impossibilities and insconsistent special effects. Originally shot in 3D – the latest Hollywood gimmick – the movie’s teeth infested fish simply look pathetic and are distracting in their…

Van Horrible The doctor takes on Dracula – and every classic monstosity known to horror. Yikes! What a bombastic, over-the-top, third rate CGI fantasy ride. I’m not sure what Jackman and Beckinsale thought they had signed up for, but when they sat back and watched the film, after all the “special defects” had been worked…

Over-rated and Far too Silly Werewolves need rehab too.                   For some reason, this flick has a multitude of devotees – and that’s perfectly fine. If you love horror and werewolves, definitely check it out. Unfortunately, there was far too much tongue-in-cheekiness for me – and absolutely…