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Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com - A DVD Review

I first discovered Deadpit.com , as I expect many other horror fans did, through the magic of a Google search.

Review: The Angry Video Game Nerd: Volume 1

Sometimes the passion with which you communicate your message is more important than the technical prowess behind it. The lo-fi Internet sensation The Angry Video Game Nerd, created by filmmaker James Rolfe, has made the jump from YouTube to DVD.

Review: Best Worst Movie (2009)

There's something appealing about bad movies, and Troll 2 is one of the most infamous. Now Michael Paul Stephenson, who starred in Troll 2, has directed this intriguing documentary about the cult of fandom which has sprung up around the film.

Review: The Dark Lurking (2009)

This Australian sci-fi/horror film has just been granted a North American DVD release. However, one word of warning: despite the DVD cover art, there are no aliens to be found.

Review: Night of the Demons (2009)

What the heck? Someone actually made a GOOD remake of a classic horror movie? How in the world did THAT happen?

Review: Psycho Shark (2010)

When is a killer shark movie not a killer shark movie? When it's actually a serial killer movie. Or something.

Review: Gods and Monsters (1998)

Sir Ian McKellen stars as legendary filmmaker James Whale in this intriguing bio-pic from the director of Dreamgirls. Do you dare go behind the scenes of The Bride of Frankenstein?

Review: Blade (1998)

Wesley Snipes plays a tough human/vampire hybrid with a penchant for sneering in this popular action/horror flick, despite a shockingly obvious narrative flaw.

Review: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

It's taken far longer than anyone expected, but Frank De Felitta's 1981 made-for-TV slasher film Dark Night of the Scarecrow has made its North American DVD debut.

Review: The Old Dark House (1932)

James Whale's 1932 gothic comedy was almost lost to us due to neglect, but the fine folks at Kino have restored and re-issued the film in a terrific DVD edition.

Review: The Car (1977)

Universal's 1977 cult horror flick mixes Jaws and Christine in roughly equal proportions. Can James Brolin and his mighty beard save us from an ultimate case of road rage?

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100 Nights in the Dark

100 contemporary movie reviews and essays by Joe Barlow. Available from iUniverse, Amazon, Book Locker and other reputable stores.

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