It’s nice to use the phrase “silent but violent” in the context of something that doesn’t stink and Silent Retreat has a lot going for it, despite being a member of subgenre we’re not overly fond of: hissing creatures who skulk about on all fours. The Toronto Star called the plot “whisper thin” — whichContinue reading “Silent Retreat”
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Starcrash
Italian film producers in the late 70’s and early 80’s excelled at taking hit American films and then ripping them off completely. Hence, Jaws begat The Last Shark, Alien begat Contamination, Conan begat Conquest and Star Wars begat Starcrash. Starcrash is a film that on paper boasts an impressive pedigree. It stars Christopher Plummer, DavidContinue reading “Starcrash”
Really Awful Movies 