The Daily Beasts
For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.
Number 2 — TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT
The second-best horror movie of 1995 is a great siege film with a stellar cast from Ernest R. Dickerson.
Number 3 — TALES FROM THE HOOD
Rusty Cundieff’s movie remains one of the best horror anthology films of all time.
Number 4 — LORD OF ILLUSIONS
Clive Barker’s combo horror and noir delivers some of the best cinematic moments of 1995.
Number 6 — SPECIES
An engaging tale of a human/alien creature is its own hybrid of different genres.
Number 8 — MUTE WITNESS
Marina Zudina delivers a genre-defining performance in Anthony Waller’s stellar film.
Number 10 — THE PROPHECY
Horror gets religion in Gregory Widen’s fascinating tale of angelic war.
Number 11 — HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS
A late sequel whose seasonal vibes and impressive visuals are often over-looked.
Number 12 — ICE CREAM MAN
A delightfully deranged foray into horror for children of all ages.
Number 13 — CASPER
A muddled family film rises above nostalgia to have some shining aspects.
Number 14 — GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH
One of Godzilla’s (many) endings finds poignancy amidst the kaiju clashing.
Number 15 — CASTLE FREAK
Stuart Gordon, Barbara Crampton, and Jeffrey Combs team up again for a surprisingly humanistic horror movie.
Number 17 — DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT
Mel Brooks’ fangtastic spoof harkens back to a meaningful relationship for our writer.
Number 18 — VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN
Wes Craven’s oft-overlooked horror comedy with Eddie Murphy deserves more fans.
Number 19 — OUTBREAK
A major success at the box office despite its flaws, and its body count.
Number 20 — EL DÍA DE LA BESTIA
A hellish Christmas film features loads of blood, laughs…and a tangential connection to Spider-Man?
Number 21—LEPRECHAUN 3
Director Brian Trenchard-Smith brings the ruckus with this uproarious bit of pop horror sequel.
Number 22—CONGO
Michael Crichton’s lesser known adventure/sci-fi/horror film from 1995 is star-studded.
Number 23—THE ADDICTION
Abel Ferrara’s descent into vampirism, dependency, and loneliness is a standout film from 1995.

