Sam Kench
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Belén (2025) An important true story marred by Poor execution
Set in Tucumán, Argentina in the in the 2010s, “Belén” tells the important true story of a young woman (who ends being known by the pseudonym of Belén, played by relative newcomer Camila Plaate) who went to the hospital in pain and, instead of finding the help she was looking for, was arrested and sent… Read more
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La Casa Lobo AKA The Wolf House (2018) Review
My old review for the Chilean, German animated horror film “La Casa Lobo” AKA “The Wolf House” from directors Joaquín Cociña and Cristóbal León. 9/10 Read more
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The Chilling Reality of The Vanishing (1988) Review
My old review for George Sluzier’s 1988 horror, thriller film, “The Vanishing” AKA “Spoorloos.” 8/10 Read more
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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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