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 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 16 — GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE
A revamped Gamera brings a new era and attitude to the Tokusatsu franchise.
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.
Number 24—CANDYMAN: FAREWELL TO THE FLESH
A mixed bag sequel is helped by another iconic performance by Tony Todd.
Number 25 — THE MANGLER
Tobe Hooper’s other Stephen King adaptation is one mean machine that doesn’t let up.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)
Humanity shines amidst the devastation in Takashi Yamazaki’s film.
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! (1956)
The Americanized version of the original GODZILLA is still impressive 70 years later.
