“Grave Encounters” is frighteningly entertaining (and) satisfies in a way that many films in this “found footage” sub-genre only fail to imitate.

If ("Storage 24") is merely meant to be a mildly entertaining diversion while changing late night TV channels, then well done.  But if people are expected to go out of their way to rent or buy a movie whose best promotional quote is that it is “competent,” then that is a problem.

 ("Paranormal Incident") is just another uninteresting movie that will eject from the memory long before it does from the DVD player.

As a complete film, “The ABCs of Death” works as a thrilling creative journey through the ideas of some of the best minds working in horror.  Better than the list of 26 titles is the list of directors whose next works I now await with eager anticipation.

Thrill mongers need not apply.  “State of Emergency” is for those seeking a thoughtful approach on how to survive the apocalypse.

What I hoped for was a 21st century version of “Tarantula.”  I would have even settled for “Mant.”  What “Spiders 3D” delivers is something fitting for a SyFy double-bill with “Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus.”

Those who can see past the steam from their heat over an honored horror benchmark being molested by damned-no-matter-what hands might have their misguided preconceptions rattled.

It turns out that the best way to rid someone of an evil spirit is essentially the same no matter what you think about Jesus.  How do you say, “the power of Christ compels you” in Hebrew?

With apologies to “The Simpsons,” not since “The Neverending Story” has a title so blatantly misrepresented the movie.

Since I am not above terribly pedestrian metaphors, “Haunting” is to horror films what Chinese food is to cuisine.  It does the job fast and simple, although you can find the same thing just about anywhere and you will crave something more satisfying not long afterwards.

Had their ages been at least ten years younger, I would have thought this a failed film school project that was mistakenly given a professional release. Sadly, it appears everyone involved was old enough to know better.

Imagine “Ghostbusters” if the cast portrayed less distinct characters. That is what “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” is like. It is not without charm, it just lacks a more memorable personality.

Nazi zombies.  Any words more than those two would be overkill on the description.

“Mimesis” does not cheaply exploit “Night of the Living Dead.”  It creatively uses George A. Romero’s classic to deliver a different spin on the genre.

Charles Band attains a new low in fan exploitation by presenting an “anthology” that is actually three truncated versions of previous Full Moon films cobbled together into one semi-coherent disappointment.

Unlike other “Saw” clones, “Redd Inc” has a story ... Anyone who has ever felt chained to a cubicle will see what that expression literally means.

Make no mistake.  “Cannibal Holocaust” is no joke.

The end result is a bland story and an inferior vision of a cursed town that is becoming less terrifying each time it is visited.

It is an impressive town to travel through for nightmarish imagery and shiver-inducing mood.  It is just a shame that the stay lasts longer than it should and the reason for visiting never makes itself clear.

If “The Collector” failed to make an impact, you can safely skip “The Collection” and not notice a difference in your horror movie-watching life.