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The Diabolical Dr. Z
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 1, 2025
(1966) Written and directed by Jesús Franco; Adaptation and Dialogue by Jean-Claude Carrière; Starring: Antonio Jiménez Escribano, Estella Blain, Mabel Karr, Howard Vernon, Fernando Montes, Marcelo Arroita-Jáuregui, Cris Huerta, Guy Mairesse and Jesús Franco; Available on Blu-ray and DVD. read more
Spanish Horror Month Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 26, 2025
The Lorely’s Grasp (1973) What if Hammer produced a movie in Spain? It might look something like The Lorely’s Grasp, from Amando de Ossorio (Tombs of the Blind Dead). Set in Germany (but filmed mostly in Spain), Lorely (Helga Liné), a legendary, centuries-old creature emerges from the la read more
Horror Rises from the Tomb
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 13, 2025
(1973) Directed by Carlos Aured; Written by Paul Naschy; Starring: Paul Naschy, Emma Cohen, Vic Winner (aka: Victor Barrera), Helga Liné, Betsabé Ruiz, and María José Cantudo; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: *** “Horror fans in particular are great people. They are devoted read more
May Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 28, 2025
Schizoid (1980) Klaus Kinski stars as Dr. Fales, a
therapist with some serious boundary issues, whose clients are being killed off
one by one. Meanwhile, his patient/girlfriend Julie (Marianna Hill) keeps
getting threatening letters at her work, but no one, including her soon-to-be-ex-husband read more
The Adventure-a-Thon Wrap-up
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 5, 2025
Well,
folks, the Adventure-a-Thon is coming to an end, but oh what a blogathon it’s
been! With more than 30 participants from around the globe, it’s been one of
our most successful events yet. Thanks to everyone who made it happen – we couldn’t
have done it without you. read more
The Adventure-a-Thon is Here – Day 3 Recap and Contest Reminder
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 4, 2025
Whew!
We’ve finally reached Day 3 of the Adventure-a-Thon, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill
from Realweegiemidget Reviews, and what a batch of posts we have in store for
you. We’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who’s joined us, so far. We
couldn’t have done it without read more
Sorcerer
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 3, 2025
(1977) Directed by William Friedkin; Written by Walon Green;
Based on the novel The Wages of Fear, by Georges Arnaud; Starring: Roy
Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, Amidou, Ramon Bieri, Peter Capell,
Karl John and Friedrich von Ledebur; Available on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: ***** read more
The Adventure-a-Thon Is Here – Day 1 Recap
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 2, 2025
Welcome
to Day One of the Adventure-a-Thon, a three-day (plus) deep dive into all
things venturesome! Along with my sensational co-host Gill from
Realweegiemidget Reviews, we invite you to join us for a weekend filled with action,
excitement and intrigue. Once again, we’re humbled and im read more
Werner Herzog Month Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Apr 30, 2025
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) In the early 19th
century, a strange man with limited speech and mobility mysteriously appears in
a small German village. Gradually, he learns how to interact with the people in
the village and express his thoughts verbally. He meets resistance from some of
t read more
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Apr 28, 2025
(2010) Directed by Werner Herzog; Written by Werner Herzog
and Judith Thurman; Starring: Werner Herzog, Jean Clottes, Julien Monney, Jean-Michel
Geneste and Michel Philippe; Available on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: ***½
“There was intense competition to film it, particular read more
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Apr 21, 2025
(1972) Written and directed by Werner Herzog; Starring: Klaus
Kinski, Ruy Guerra, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Peter Berling and Cecilia Rivera;
Available on DVD
Rating: ****½
“I am the great traitor. There can be no greater! Whoever
even thinks about deserting will be cut into 198 pie read more
Trog
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Mar 30, 2025
(1970) Directed by Freddie Francis; Written by Aben Kandel;
Story by Peter Bryan and John Gilling; Starring: Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Bernard
Kay, Kim Braden; David Griffin, John Hamill and Thorley Walters; Available on
Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: **½
I’m elated to pa read more
March Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Mar 24, 2025
Bone (1972) The lives of well-to-do white
middle-aged couple Bill and Bernadette (Andrew Duggan and Joyce Van Patten) are
turned topsy turvy when a mysterious black man called Bone (Yaphet Kotto)
suddenly enters their lives. Writer/director Larry Cohen’s (in his directing
debut) intriguing fil read more
Announcing the Adventure-a-Thon!
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Mar 16, 2025
Put on your safari hat and fasten your seatbelts, because Yours
Truly and Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews are about to take you on an
Adventure-a-Thon! What exactly is an Adventure-a-thon, and how can you take
part in all the fun? Read on, dear friends…
The Adventure-a-Thon is a thre read more
“Attack of the…” Month Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Mar 1, 2025
Attack the Gas Station (1999) A group of aimless Korean youths hold
up a gas station for kicks, taking the employees hostage. They get more than
they bargained for, however, when they inadvertently escalate a gang war. Attack the Gas Station approaches its subject with sly humor and unexpected read more
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Feb 22, 2025
(1958) Directed by Nathan Juran (Credited as Nathan Hertz); Written
by Mark Hanna; Starring: Allison Hayes, William Hudson, Yvette Vickers, Roy
Gordon, George Douglas and Ken Terrell; Available on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: ***½
Thanks to Rebecca from Taking Up Room for hosting anoth read more
Short Take: Attack of the Puppet People
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Feb 17, 2025
(1958) Directed by Bert I. Gordon; Written by George
Worthing Yates and Bert I. Gordon; Starring: John Agar, John Hoyt, June Kenney,
Michael Mark, Jack Kosslyn, Marlene Willis, Ken Miller and Laurie Mitchell; Available
on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: **½
“It’s a tongu read more
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Feb 10, 2025
(1978) Directed by John De Bello; Written by Costa Dillon,
John De Bello and J. Stephen Peace; Starring: Cindy Charles, David Miller, Eric
Christmas, J. Stephen Peace and Sharon Taylor; Available on Blu-ray and DVD
Rating: ***
“…People often ask me how did I come up with th read more
Japan-uary XIV Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jan 30, 2025
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) Writer/director Kôki Mitani’s nutty comedy (based on a play by Mitani and Tokyo Sunshine Boys) takes place over one night in a Japanese radio station where everything can and does go wrong. After winning a contest to have her radio play performed, a youn read more
Warning from Space
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jan 22, 2025
(1956) Directed by Kôji Shima; Written by Hideo Oguni; Story by Gentaro Nakajima; Starring: Keizô Kawasaki, Toyomi Karita, Bin Yagisawa, Shôzô Nanbu, Bontarô Miake, Mieko Nagai and Isao Yamagata; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: **½ “It’s a distant planet, lying way read more