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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3/4
The Curse of the Cat People (1944) Dustin Putman Unexpectedly perceptive in its sympathetic observance of the pangs of childhood and the wondrous possibilities of imagination.
Posted Jun 21, 2018  Edit critic review
3/4
Rabid (1977) Dustin Putman Remains effectively squirmy, gruesome, and even prescient nearly forty years after its release.
Posted Nov 21, 2016  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Commitments (1991) Dustin Putman Memorable, lingering in one's mind after it has ended. Perhaps, in the end, it's a tad wiser than it initially lets on.
Posted Aug 29, 2016  Edit critic review
4/4
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Dustin Putman Emotionally stirring, visually striking and having not aged a day, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" cries out for individuality in a skewed, nightmarish totalitarian reality. The results are as squirmily potent in 2016 as they no doubt were in 1978.
Posted Aug 02, 2016  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Hellhole (1985) Dustin Putman Wacky 1985 B-movie "Hellhole" is two scoops of crazy with a side of coo-coo-ca-choo.
Posted Jul 25, 2016  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Bad Moon (1996) Dustin Putman "Bad Moon" isn't a great film, but it is a competent one with enough inspiration and individuality to impress. It is easy to see why it has built up an affectionate little following over the last few decades.
Posted Jul 13, 2016  Edit critic review
3/4
The Crush (1993) Dustin Putman An infectious little psychodrama, one with high replay value.
Posted Jun 20, 2016  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Sorceress (1983) Dustin Putman A mid-1990s D-movie relic, the film is 40% supernatural thriller, 60% soft-core romp, and 100% goofy.
Posted Jun 09, 2016  Edit critic review
2/4
Invasion U.S.A. (1985) Dustin Putman 1980s B-movie studio Cannon Films + gun-toting, gator-wrestling man's man Chuck Norris = a recipe for unapologetic action-movie cheese.
Posted Mar 14, 2016  Edit critic review
3/4
Curse II: The Bite (1989) Dustin Putman Director Prosperi and special effects wizard Screaming Mad George pull out all the stops during the second half, leading toward a snaky, hellish, rainswept climax boasting tension, creative innovation, and true showmanship.
Posted Feb 23, 2016  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Curse (1987) Dustin Putman "The Curse" works in spite of its troubles, a creeping paranoia enveloping Zack and younger sister Amy as the rest of their family take monstrous turns.
Posted Feb 23, 2016  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Car (1977) Dustin Putman "Jaws" ripoff or not, "The Car" succeeds at making a vehicle just as threatening as any psychopath or killer shark. It's no "Duel," to be sure, but it's pretty solid all the same.
Posted Dec 15, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
Blood and Lace (1971) Dustin Putman "Blood and Lace" is pure trashy silliness, but its bonkers story curves do provide a certain oddball allure.
Posted Nov 23, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight (1995) Dustin Putman It may not be a classic or even as successful as the genuinely unsettling 1972 E.C. Comics adaptation, but now, just as in 1995, it fulfills its goal as a sardonic, blessedly unpretentious creature feature.
Posted Oct 19, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
Tales From the Crypt Presents Bordello of Blood (1996) Dustin Putman Works best as religious satire, but never quite takes off as a mystery or a tale involving bloodsuckers.
Posted Oct 19, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Legacy (1979) Dustin Putman "The Legacy" is rather silly much of the time but also admirable, a late-'70s curiosity mounted with classy production values and unashamed seriousness.
Posted Sep 17, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
Shocker (1989) Dustin Putman If "Shocker" careens off its rails, however, Craven's puppet-master command behind the scenes remains in evidence; his direction is never in doubt, even when shreds of his script are.
Posted Sep 08, 2015  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Hackers (1995) Dustin Putman An onslaught of lame plotting, dopey writing and cornball histrionics.
Posted Aug 17, 2015  Edit critic review
3/4
The People Under the Stairs (1991) Dustin Putman As a horror film and an allegory that is just as timely in the 21st century as it was in the early 1990s, "The People Under the Stairs" actually has something to say beyond its goal to frighten.
Posted Aug 10, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Godsend (1979) Dustin Putman "The Godsend" has a rather predictable story trajectory and not much of a payoff, but it is handsomely directed by Gabrielle Beaumont and dramatically riveting.
Posted Jul 13, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
The Outing (1987) Dustin Putman "The Outing" is a serviceable, somewhat middle-of-the-road '80s slasher with its supernatural leanings and uniqueness of location the two key differentiating elements.
Posted Jul 13, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Howling II: ... Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985) Dustin Putman Isn't what one would call a chilling time at the cinema, but it has such a cool '80s-retro vibe to its score, its tight editing, and its gorgeous locations that it hardly matters when it falls into clunky absurdity.
Posted Jul 08, 2015  Edit critic review
3/4
The Last Unicorn (1982) Dustin Putman Holds a forlorn, poetic beauty that separates it from the more conventional family-targeted animated features of its time—or any era, for that matter.
Posted Jun 08, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
Scarecrows (1988) Dustin Putman "Scarecrows" can be picked apart quite easily, but there is also a reason the film has gained a small yet passionate cult following in the decades since its release.
Posted Jun 03, 2015  Edit critic review
1/4
The Food of the Gods (1976) Dustin Putman A flagrant disregard for animals' rights—all for the purposes of a schlocky B-movie—gives "The Food of the Gods" a nasty, unclean stench that steals away whatever fun there is to be had.
Posted May 21, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Frogs (1972) Dustin Putman If "Frogs" isn't always perfectly logical, it is unnerving, providing apt foreshadowing to its ecological, don't-mess-with-nature themes without having to turn the proceedings into a preachy message movie.
Posted May 21, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Class of 1984 (1982) Dustin Putman As socially conscious as "Class of 1984" is, the film's greater aim is as a crowd-provoking, albeit well-made, exploitation pic.
Posted Apr 09, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Invaders From Mars (1986) Dustin Putman Creepy and charming.
Posted Apr 08, 2015  Edit critic review
3/4
Breathless (1983) Dustin Putman "Breathless" is both sexy and maddening in the best way.
Posted Apr 03, 2015  Edit critic review
1.5/4
WolfCop (2014) Dustin Putman Aims for laughs but mostly earns raised eyebrows and knowing smirks instead.
Posted Mar 09, 2015  Edit critic review
1/4
Don't Go in the Woods (1981) Dustin Putman Fans of irresistible bad cinema, take note.
Posted Mar 09, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
New Year's Evil (1980) Dustin Putman "New Year's Evil" isn't high art, yet there is something irresistibly fun and darkly charming about this early-'80s slasher pic.
Posted Feb 20, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Phantom of the Opera (1989) Dustin Putman A worthwhile curiosity, one that has understandably achieved cult status in the decades since its release.
Posted Jan 28, 2015  Edit critic review
3/4
On Golden Pond (1981) Dustin Putman The truth of its characters and emotions carry the film from start to finish.
Posted Jan 20, 2015  Edit critic review
2/4
The Houses October Built (2014) Dustin Putman This is a somewhat tiresome found-footage excursion admirable in how it came together, and disappointing that it couldn't have added up to more than it ultimately does.
Posted Jan 05, 2015  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Boys From Brazil (1978) Dustin Putman This is a terrifically chilling entertainment, one that deserves a spot alongside the best paranoid thrillers of the 1970s.
Posted Jan 05, 2015  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Dark Half (1993) Dustin Putman A riveting horror-thriller with a textured sense of location and encroaching menace.
Posted Nov 17, 2014  Edit critic review
2/4
Monkey Shines (1988) Dustin Putman Features a compelling plot and some stylish individual moments of tension during the thunderous climax, but its energy is sapped and forward momentum severely lacking. One patiently waits for it to take off, and it never fully does.
Posted Nov 17, 2014  Edit critic review
2/4
Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1994) Dustin Putman On the whole, this isn't a bad sequel, but it is a lesser one that lacks the heart and unlikely charm of Stan Winston's picture.
Posted Nov 10, 2014  Edit critic review
1.5/4
The Doctor and the Devils (1985) Dustin Putman A dull, uninspired—albeit aesthetically handsome—experience.
Posted Oct 30, 2014  Edit critic review
4/4
Sleeping Beauty (1959) Dustin Putman A vision of artistry and pure entertainment, "Sleeping Beauty" will never, ever grow old.
Posted Oct 07, 2014  Edit critic review
3/4
Pumpkinhead (1988) Dustin Putman "Pumpkinhead" is horror, fantasy, supernatural thriller and tragedy all wrapped up in an enthralling, phatasmagorically realized whole.
Posted Sep 11, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Graduation Day (1981) Dustin Putman An ideal weekend movie, the sort of entertaining low-budget horror item that will work best for audiences looking to unwind and have fun after a long, busy work week.
Posted Sep 08, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Legend of Hell House (1973) Dustin Putman Fans of "The Legend of Hell House" and haunted house stories in general should have no qualms about picking up a copy. Recommended.
Posted Aug 27, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Leviathan (1989) Dustin Putman Pulled off with a fine cast and a taut storytelling sensibility from director George P. Cosmatos, the film is worth a revisit or a first-time look, whichever the case may be.
Posted Aug 21, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Toy Story of Terror! (2013) Dustin Putman A brief but entertaining addition to the series canon. Disney's Blu-ray release comes with an audio commentary, three more "Toy Story" short films, and a bunch of other worthwhile extras. An engaging package that is easily recommendable.
Posted Aug 20, 2014  Edit critic review
2/4
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Dustin Putman [Blu-ray Review] Some movies from childhood hold up when they are seen as an adult, and others do not, trapped only in the nostalgia of the time in which they were first watched. Recommended for fans, but temper expectations.
Posted Aug 14, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Three Musketeers (2004) Dustin Putman [Blu-ray Review] A top-notch A/V offering, a few short but cute extra features, and a slight but likable movie for any age—what's not to like? Disneyphiles and families with little ones should be confident in picking up this title. Gawrsh!
Posted Aug 13, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Alien Encounters (1979) Dustin Putman [Blu-ray Review] Looking great and jam-packed with quality bonus content, the Blu-ray of "Without Warning" is something of a dream. Highly recommended.
Posted Aug 13, 2014  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Fun and Fancy Free (1947) Dustin Putman [Blu-ray Review] Disney's 2-in-1 Blu-ray release of "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" and "Fun & Fancy Free" is an irresistible deal that should become a mainstay in any Disney fan's high-def library.
Posted Aug 13, 2014  Edit critic review
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