Originally published on Oct 25th 2020. Author’s Note: I’m republishing this review, because truly Slumber Party Massacre is a cult classic. The curse that all classics have is their remakes. SyFy is planning to release a reimagining /remake to the fold. Let’s remember what makes the original worth it before reviewing the remake. I vaguely…
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The Story: Terror strikes when a woman’s new hair weave seems to take on a life of its own. (Google) It’s a concept that most women, majority black, would understood. My mother, a cosmetologist, would always say beauty was pain. I remember the smells of relaxers and chemicals and the sound of blow dryers in…
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The Invisible Man was created by writer H.G. Wells, who’s considered by many to be the father of science fiction. Not to be confused with Ralph Ellison’s notable Black Americana novel, this Invisible Man is an icon in the horror movie world. He’s right up there with Frankenstein, Dracula, or Freddy Krueger. One should always…
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For Day 7 of #31daysofhorror review, I present to you Black Christmas (2019). Apparently, this is a remake of a remake of the original (1974). Try wrapping your head around that one. The Story: Hawthorne College is quieting down for the holidays as students travel home to spend time with their families. But as Riley…
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