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1 comment Apr 28, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Art of the Devil III – Review

Art of the Devil III – Review

I wrap up the horror trilogy today with Art of the Devil III. Without a main hero, it is difficult to appreciate this film like other horror films in which there is a protagonist for us to connect with. The scare factor is taken down a notch, only because if you’ve watched the first film, you pretty much know and waiting to see how this one will end...

5 comments Apr 27, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Art of the Devil II – Review

Art of the Devil II – Review

Horror week continues here at Japan Cinema as I review Art of the Devil II. This is probabaly the second or third best horror movie out of Thailand. It’s hardly the most original of plots but it’s a well-worn formula that works effectively enough. After all, how much plot do you expect from a horror movie? A rare case where the sequel triumphs the original...

3 comments Apr 26, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Art of the Devil – Review

Art of the Devil – Review

Japan Cinema kicks off Horror Week! Art of the Devil was a rather engaging film overall. Gorehounds will eat this film up because it shares their appetite for destruction yet it actually has a coherent plot. Though as you know a single scene of torture cant really sustain a story. Luckily there is enough of one here to pull it together...

3 comments Apr 21, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Meat Grinder – Review

Meat Grinder – Review

Put the kids to bed because Meat Grinder is an extreme cult Asian horror flick filled with killing spree's with such determination that it becomes more chilling then most horror films. Our lead is a female psychopath who grinds her victims into meatballs for noodle soup and eventually, for consumption. Is the film just as tasty as her soup? Click to find out in our full review...

1 comment Apr 12, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Phobia 2 – Review

Phobia 2 – Review

You'll be hard pressed to find another horror anthology flick that satisfies this good. Not only ghost, but also zombies from hollywood movies will also take part in this sequel. I don't know abut you, but slowly but surely, I am preferring Thai Horror as my main horror outlet. They are on a roll that I don't see slowing down anytime soon...

1 comment Mar 30, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Higanjima – Review

Higanjima – Review

This year at the SXSW festival I caught a Japanese vampire film called Higanjima. Based on the manga of the same name, it tells the story of the main characters' older brother Atsushi who went away for a romantic weekend away with his fiance and simply never returned. If you are a horror fan though you will find a lot to enjoy here...

3 comments Mar 12, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Phobia – Review

Phobia – Review

Phobia features four different horror stories by 4 different directors, each about 30 minutes long. You would be hard pressed to find a horror anthology that delivers the goods on all levels like this one that balances horror and light humor. This film just proves once again that Thailand is leading the charge when it comes to Asian horror cinema...

1 comment Mar 1, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
To Catch a Virgin Ghost – Review

To Catch a Virgin Ghost – Review

If you're looking for an entertaining Asian horror film, this is a good place to start. To Catch a Virgin Ghost begins very promisingly. The film is so energetic that you tend not to notice some clumsy set-ups and hurried executions. With a successful mix of different genres and homage to such films like Evil Dead, this is yet another solid piece of South Korean cinema...

8 comments Jan 11, 2010  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Grotesque – Review

Grotesque – Review

This is it guys. If you follow my blog and and have a yearning for a true 18+ viewing experience, here you go. I can safely say that Grotesque certainly raises the bar as far as cinematic violence and sexual sadism is concerned.  In the finest tradition of Japanese gore cinema, the plot is minimal, ...

Comments Dec 29, 2009  |   Posted by in Asian Horror Reviews
Nightmare Detective – Review

Nightmare Detective – Review

I like this director’s style, this film may have the largest budget given to him, but this director stands by his art, never for a moment does he give in to the pressure of making a studio-approved/influenced film.  Nightmare Detective follows a detective named Keiko who is summoned to investigate supposedly two separate suicide cases. ...



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