Welcome to Monster Movie Madness, where we take a look at flicks and films dealing with threats and things that aren’t exactly human. Hell, most of ’em aren’t human at all—and those are the really fun ones! Do you know what it’s like to be in trouble? I don’t mean talking too loud in the library trouble, or getting caught parking in a yellow zone trouble, but the kind of trouble that sends you flying a hundred miles from civilization, where you have to set up a tent to sleep in, dig a hole to poop in, and whatever you do, avoid falling victim to the beef jerky machine from space? No? Well, you will. Put on your hiking boots and grab your tent and shovel (and some White Cloud™, if you’re of a mind), because we’re heading out into the wilds of Utah with Thirst (2015—not to be confused with Thirst [2009], a very different movie)! I was surfing through Amazon, searching for a movie to stick up on the Monster Movie Madness wall, when I came upon this description: “Stranded in the de
Welcome to Monster Movie Madness, where we take a look at flicks and films dealing with threats and things that aren’t exactly human. Hell, most of ’em aren’t human at all—and those are the really fun ones! ( Singing ) “Christmas, Christmas time is here, time to run and hide in fear . . .” Happy holidays, everyone! As you may or may not know, the onset of the season of giving and brotherly love means just one thing here at Monster Movie Madness: it’s time for me to watch some holiday horror! Now I know what you’re saying: oh, God, Rob, not another Krampus movie? No. Not another Krampus movie. I went deeper than that, to the precursor to the Krampus myth, good old Saint Nicholas! Prepare yourself for a holiday flick filled with guns, bloodshed, and very tall hats, as we take a look at Saint (2010). Written and directed by Dick Maas. Warning: this review may contain spoilers. December 5, 1492 The Dutch village is small, as are the children leaving treat-filled shoes on doo