House of the Wolfman (2009)
The Universal Monsters series had classic after classic, before everything culminated in a series of 'monster mashes'. First was Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, followed by House of Frankenstein, and...
View ArticleGodzilla 2000 (1999)
After the end of Godzilla's Heisei era in 1995, Toho put their resident monster on ice for another break, especially with an upcoming American remake on the way. The Japanese are a gracious bunch, and...
View ArticleNight of the Werewolf (1981)
In the middle ages, devilish witch Elizabeth Bathory is put to death, along with her mind-controlled werewolf servant Waldemar Daninsky. Centuries later, a woman Erika assembles some college friends...
View ArticleThe Beast and the Magic Sword (1983)
Spanish horror star Paul Naschy's Hombre Lobo series had been going on for 15 years, and 9 entries (technically 8), and the early 80s was simultaneously a period for big money and hard times for...
View ArticleAaahh Belinda (2023)
Turkish remakes of foreign movies, whether official or not, are pretty commonplace, but not so much of their own. One would hope these films and actors are considered too untouchable to try and match....
View ArticleKarışık Pizza (1998)
Ever since the internet popularity of their cult cinema, a lot of Turkish films get saddled with unofficial titles like Turkish Star Wars, Turkish Batman, etc. Most of the time these nicknames are well...
View ArticleFuture Kick (1991)
In the distant future, the earth is a wreck, controlled by sinister corporations and feeding on chaos. The rich elite live comfortably on the moon, including a virtual reality developer. After a...
View ArticleHababam Taburu (1975)
A mischievous crew of sailors make a habit of pranking their crotchety old captain, but one day their tricks work a little too well, and send their vessel far off course into the North African coast....
View ArticleÇam Sakızı (1962)
Murat is the captain of a small touring vessel, along with his first mate =. After an onboard altercation, they strike up a friendship with two feisty girls, Güldür and =, who quickly take a shine to...
View ArticleKibar Feyzo (1978)
In a rural Turkish village, humble farmer Feyzo is trying to eke out a living, and make enough money to buy the dowry for his beloved Gülo. But the corruption that rules this town makes life...
View ArticleWest Bank Story (2005)
In the 'disputed territory' of the West Bank lives two feuding families-One Israeli and the other Palestinian, both owning their own restaurant-The Kosher King and Hummus Hut. Their rivalry threatens...
View ArticleDouble Dragon (1994)
Double Dragon was one of the most popular arcade sensations of its day, and this success would eventually lead to a movie adaption...Which is considered one of the worst ever made! This reputation made...
View ArticleBlackbelt (1992)
Up-and-coming local singer Shanna is threatened when a serial killer begins targeting her, first with sinister letters, and who knows what next. She hires ex-cop and bodyguard Jack Dillon, who is...
View ArticleThe Shadow (1994)
The Shadow began life as either a radio show or a comic book. Honestly I forget which, but he's synonymous with both mediums. He was a big deal, before eventually fading from public view. Such...
View ArticleWho Am I (1998)
A secret agent is the only survivor of a mysterious incident, and wakes up with amnesia. After being nursed back to health by an African tribe, he returns to the city in search of the answers. Who is...
View ArticleSen İnandır: Make Me Believe (2023)
Magazine writer Sahra has returned to her grandmother's home in a sleepy seaside village. There she immediately butts heads with childhood neighbour Deniz. But unbeknownst to either, their grandmothers...
View ArticleLove Tactics 2 (2023)
2022s Love Tactics was an enjoyable Turkish rom-com. Imagine my surprise when last week, less than a year later, a trailer from the sequel pops out of the blue! My first reaction was astonishment....
View ArticleNight of the Howling Beast (1975)
Waldemar Daninsky is invited by his college professor friend on an expedition to Tibet/Nepal to find the Yeti, as well as the bodies of another party that went missing on this same search. When all...
View ArticleGodzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)
Since Godzilla's first attack in 1954, humanity has been trying to prepare a way to fight back, while also trying to stay on top in the hunt for renewable resources. When Godzilla is attracted by...
View ArticleEşkıya (1996)
In the 90s, Turkish cinema had been on a gradual decline, and local content was losing out compared with foreign media, and cheaper TV offerings. While not entirely dead (any cinema that still produces...
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