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.
UFOctober: THE ARRIVAL (1996)
30 years later, it’s time for the truth to come out about this film. Justice will be served!
UFOctober: PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE (1957)
One of the greatest worst movies of all time still contains lots of heart…amidst its shortcomngs.
UFOctober: THE ALIEN FACTOR (1978)
Regional sci-fi horror reigns in Don Dohler’s debut film.
UFOctober: SUPER 8 (2011)
Sympathy for the devil leads to long overdue healing in J.J. Abrams’ throwback film.
UFOctober: THE X-FILES: FIGHT THE FUTURE (1998)
A great extension of the TV series adds to the lore and world in fantastic fashion.
UFOctober: EARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS (1956)
A look at a classic sci-fi tale and its critique of rash leadership.
UFOctober: THE FACULTY (1998)
The ‘90s teen horror craze finds its way into a sci-fi thriller that still works today.
UFOctober: SIGNS (2002)
M. Night Shyamalan’s haunting film wrestles with not being alone—in more ways than one.
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.