Sam Kench
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The Gory Italian Horror of Demons (1985) – Review
Review for Lamberto’s Bava’s 1985 zombie gorefest Demons AKA Demoni presented by Dario Argento. 6.5/10 Read more
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Spontaneous Combustion Deserves More Respect
Spontaneous Combustion is a largely forgotten horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and starring Brad Dourif. I’m a huge fan of them both and, while the film might not be perfect, I think it absolutely deserves more respect. Here’s why… Read more
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Why Dragged Across Concrete Hits so Hard – Essay
A deep-dive analysis of the bank heist scene from Dragged Across Concrete and an exploration of the techniques S. Craig Zahler uses to build tension, catharsis, and Tragedy. I wanted to dig into the 2019 movie moment that hit me the hardest in excruciating detail. This video is full of spoilers, so be sure to… Read more
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Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus by S. Craig Zahler’s – graphic novel review
My review of S. Craig Zahler’s debut graphic novel / comic “Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus.” Read more
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Mean Business on North Ganson Street by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My old review for S. Craig Zahler’s dark crime thriller “Mean Business on North Ganson Street.” Read more
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Corpus Chrome Inc. by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My old review for S. Craig Zahler’s sci-fi novel “Corpus Chrome Inc.” Read more
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Wraiths of the Broken Land by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My review of S. Craig Zahler’s western horror novel “Wraiths of the Broken Land.” I also cover his audiostate / radioplay “The Narrow Caves” in the video below. Read more
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A Congregation of Jackals by S. Craig Zahler – Review
A review of S. Craig Zahler’s first novel: A Congregation of Jackals. Read more
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The Slanted Gutted by S. Craig Zahler – Review
A review of The Slanted Gutter, the latest novel from author and filmmaker S. Craig Zahler. Read more
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Hug Chickenpenny: the Panegyric of an Anomalous Child by S. Craig Zahler – review
My review for the S. Craig Zahler novel “Hug Chickenpenny: the Panegyric of an Anomalous Child.” Read more
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