Beautiful, if a little uneven due to the varying lengths and quality of the stories. Kwaidan is a visual treat, combining Japanese folklore and theater with what were then modern filmmaking techniques, gorgeous costuming, and some wonderful makeup effects. The performances are spectacular all around, with each sequence skillfully conveying a sense of growing dread. … Continue reading Kwaidan (1965)
Day: February 20, 2019
The Toolbox Murders (1978)
Yeah, that's an exploitative movie poster all right, but my favorite part is the pun in the tagline. It's one of the reasons why I occasionally mix this one up with The Driller Killer in my mind. That and that he's holding a drill too. The Toolbox Murders starts as a slasher film, but after … Continue reading The Toolbox Murders (1978)