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Review: Rubber (2010)

First of all, please join me in welcoming Scott Ruth to Cinemaslave! Scott's been covering all genres of cinema, especially horror, for quite a while now, and I'm pleased we'll be able to feature some of his insightful film commentary here.

Review: Seven Samurai (1954)

Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese masterpiece Seven Samurai inspired an English-language pseudo-remake, The Magnificent Seven. Now, our friends at Criterion have released a newly remastered Blu-Ray and DVD edition of the original classic.

Revisiting the Citizen Kane of Rock and Roll Cinema: A Hard Day's Night (1964)

With the release of A Hard Day''s Night in 1964, the Beatles proved that they were more than just a flash-in-the-pan pop combo.

Review: Tomb Raider (2001) - An Open Letter to Lara Croft

Joe has never been particularly timid about giving his opinion, but this vintage piece, written immediately after he saw Tomb Raider in theaters, served as a much-needed catharsis.

Review: Ran (1985)

Akira Kurosawa's breathtaking reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's King Lear managed to survive a troubled production history to become one of Japanese cinema's crowning achievements.

Review: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

I do believe in spooks, I do believe in spooks, I do, I do, I do. The sequel to 2009's surprise horror hit is now in theaters, and Joe's got the skinny for you.

Review: Nightmares in Red, White, and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

The history of American horror cinema has a new friend in documentary filmmaker Andrew Monument. His new film is an engrossing overview of the history of American horror from 1910 to present.

Review: Robot Ninja (1989)

J.R. Bookwalter's follow-up to the cult zombie film The Dead Next Door shows all the tell-tale signs of a sophomore slump: low-budget, rushed production schedule, and less-than-perfect acting.

Review: The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)

The term "worst movie ever" gets thrown around a lot on the Internet, but Katt Shea's completely unnecessary sequel to Brian de Palm's horror classic truly earns a nomination for this not-so-coveted title.

Review: Ghosts of Mars (2001)

The critical fallout from John Carpenter's 2001 horror/sci-fi epic Ghosts of Mars was so strong that it almost killed his career.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 6

You just can't keep a good man down. Despite having been hacked to bits at the end of the so-called Final Chapter, Jason Voorhees is back to instigate havoc in this fun, campy (no pun intended) slasher.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 5

The much-maligned Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning attempted to reboot the franchise with a brand new villain, operating under the mantle of Jason Voorhees.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 4

They weren't fooling anyone with the title, but Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter remains one of the inarguable high points of the entire franchise.

Review: The Last Exorcism (2010)

Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) serves as Executive Producer on this mockumentary-style horror thriller. Read the full review here .

Review: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001) and The Lost Skeleton Returns Again (2009)

Filmmaker Larry Blamire brings tremendous wit and humor to his affectionate spoofs of 1950s and 1960s sci-fi monster flicks. A double-shot review!

Review: Piranha 3D (2010)

Alexandre Aja's remake of Joe Dante's cult classic, Piranha, is fast, funny, and furious. Read the full review here .

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 3

Steve Miner, fresh from the success of Friday the 13th Part 2, returns for the third installment of the Jason Voorhees Chronicles, and the results aren't pretty.

Review: The Man in the Lake (2010)

The origin of horror icon Jason Voorhees is explored in this engaging Friday the 13th fan film, courtesy of South-Lan Films.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 2

Steve Miner's sequel to Sean S. Cunnigham's original campground slasher has polarized fans for its slapstick-esque portrayal of Jason Voorhees.

Review: Ginger Snaps (2000)

John Fawcett's haunting tale of sisterhood, puberty, and lycanthrope is sure to delight horror fans looking for a more intelligent thrill ride.

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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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