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.
Fourths Of July: RAMBO (2008)
The titular action hero returns to his violent anti-war roots, albeit with far more brutality than ever before.
Fourths Of July: CRITTERS 4 (1992)
There’s a surprising amount of wit and entertainment in the DTV sequel.
Fourths Of July: THE BAD NEWS BEARS GO TO JAPAN (1978)
The underdog team of baseball ne’er-do-wells goes international in this disappointing sequel.
Fourths Of July: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (2008)
Is the fourth big screen Indiana Jones adventure…actually a good movie?
Fourths Of July: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL (2011)
At the IMF’s darkest hour, a team starts to solidify and unifying narrative begins for the franchise.
Fourths Of July: CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER IV (2000)
The fourth entry in Troma’s infamous series is a return to form and glorious sleaze.
Fourths Of July: LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE (1996)
Brian Trenchard-Smith takes Warwick Davis’ tiny terror beyond the stars
Fourths Of July: HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE (1996)
The story goes back in time and sends Pinhead to space in this muddled horror sequel.
Fourths Of July: SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987)
Slashed budgets and a botched production effectively ends a franchise.
Fourths Of July: BOYKA: UNDISPUTED (2016)
This fourth film finds series’ villain-turned-protagonist in a new fight for his soul.
Fourths Of July: THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER (2005)
The (so far) last installment of THE CROW franchise leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Fourths Of July: FAST & FURIOUS (2009)
This fourth entry is the true birth of a massive global franchise.
Fourths Of July: PUPPET MASTER 4 (1993)
This fourth installment of the Full Moon classic series is a delightful genre mash-up.
Fourths Of July: STEP UP REVOLUTION (2012)
The dancing protest film is a mix of inept screenwriting and incredibly impressive choreography.
Fred Olen May: HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS (1988)
Fred Olen Ray’s infamous film lives up to its outrageous title thanks to lots of comedy, chainsaws, and charismatic actors.
Fred Olen May: THE TOMB (1986)
The surprisingly tame (by Fred Olen Ray standards) adventure horror film is a solid intro to new corners of the genre.
Fred Olen May: Boggy Creek -The Bigfoot Series
A Fred Olen Ray-produced series about Bigfoot?!? Derek Smith provides an overview and interviews its director, Henrique Couto.
Fred Olen May: CYCLONE (1987)
A super bike, a Re-Animator, an Oscar winner and more come together in this delightful action flick.
Fred Olen May: EVIL TOONS And Its Many, Many References
A look at a favorite Fred Olen Ray film, bursting with nods to other works.
Fred Olen May: BEVERLY HILLS VAMP (1989)
Fred Olen Ray’s zany look with Eddie Deezen at bloodsuckers in Hollywood…and also vampires.

