Let me make it clear that this freakish people eater isn’t underrated everywhere. In fact, when The Host came out in 2006, it became the highest grossing South Korean film ever. But when I mention the movie in the west, most people give me a blank look. And that’s a shame, because this beast is freakin’ awesome. We all … Continue reading Water Monsters You’ve Never Heard of: the Monster from THE HOST
Water Monsters You’ve Never Heard of: the Monster from DEEP STAR SIX
Most of us don’t remember the sea beast from the 1989 flop, Deep Star Six. Sure, it could be that the movie is the worst of many sea-themed movies to come out in that year. The pace of the film is slower than a PBS period drama, which doesn’t work when you’re trying to make … Continue reading Water Monsters You’ve Never Heard of: the Monster from DEEP STAR SIX
Water Monsters You’ve Never Heard of: Ghost Shark
When people think of water monsters, they go for the obvious. The Kraken. Jaws. Godzilla. But while the A-listers are enjoying the paparazzi and the flash of cameras, the real workhorses of horror are ignored. These sad sacks schlump around their reefs and lakes, bemoaning their obscurity. “Why does no one notice me? Don’t I kill people … Continue reading Water Monsters You’ve Never Heard of: Ghost Shark
