Category Archives: Thrillers

My Review of ‘The Killer’ (2023)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Debbi

I’ll start by saying that I wanted to like this movie. Yeah, I know. What an awful way to start a review. However, the news isn’t all bad. I learned an important lesson in visual storytelling. Never start a movie … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Stage Fright’ (1950)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Debbi

Hi. Today’s film review is of Stage Fright from 1950. This is an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and there is an interesting history behind this one, a little bit. Apparently Hitchcock’s American films had not been doing big business. They were … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Cry Terror!’ (1958)

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing Cry Terror! from 1958. This is a crime thriller, which was presented on TCM Noir Alley. So I guess it also qualifies as a film noir. It is definitely very suspenseful. It is about a man, … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Experiment in Terror’ (1962)

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Debbi

Here’s a quick summary of my review: Debbi Mack reviews the 1962 movie, Experiment in Terror. She found the film intriguing, praising its cinematography and acting, particularly Lee Remnick’s performance. The plot revolves around a bank teller being terrorized by … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ (2021)

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Debbi

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! (BUT THEY MAY ACTUALLY HELP YOU) Wikipedia may describe this movie as an action thriller, but it’s clear from the start, its roots also lie deeply within neo-noir territory. We meet the protagonist, Sam (short for Samantha, … Continue reading →

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‘Duel’ (1971) (B-Movie Review) — Part Three

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Debbi

That’s right. There’s way, way more ground to cover on this particular bit of business. This multi-part review of the weirdest case of road rage ever cult classic Steven Spielberg’s directorial debut movie. Presenting Part Three of my review of … Continue reading →

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‘Duel’ (1971) (B-Movie Review) — Part One

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Debbi

Yes, this is the infamous first film directed by wunderkind/genius/the great Steven Spielberg. The one with Dennis Weaver busting ass to get home to his annoying bitch wife, who likes to dust the house while wearing a dress the way … Continue reading →

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