Category: Movie Reviews

A Killer 10 Year Reunion: Deathgasm II Goremageddon’s Metal Mayhem Is Just That!

Deathgasm II Goremageddon reunites Brodie with his bandmates from beyond the grave in a louder, bloodier sequel. Its romance keeps the chaos grounded, though newcomers will need to see the first film to follow along.

Deathgasm II Goremageddon
Also available to stream on Apple TV beginning Oct 13

It’s been eleven long years since Deathgasm hit screens, and since then, the film has earned legendary cult status. For some fans, they wanted more and despite a long wait, we finally have a sequel. When Deathgasm II Goremageddon was made a little over a year ago and released to its crowdfunding backers, I’m sure those of us who missed out were sad. But I come bering good news: this movie is getting special screenings across Canada and the USA this week! We can all scream out a famous a catch-phrase from long ago: “It’s a good rockin’ tonight!”

With a film fine tuned for the masses, it’s louder, cruder and perhaps even bloodier than I remember. Admittedly, I had to rewatch the first film before seeing this one, and I can confirm a lot has changed. Everyone’s grown older, greyer and maybe fatter.

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Break Blade Vol 1, Celebrating 20 Years of a Mecha Manga Classic

Born without magic in a world powered by quartz, Rygart Arrow is drawn into a war that pits old friends against each other. Titan Manga’s release of Break Blade Vol 1 is not just a reintroduction to English-language readers but also an anniversary celebration!

Break Blade Vol. 1Titan Manga
On Sale: Dec. 15, 2026
Preorder Volume One on Amazon USA

Celebrating two decades since its Japanese debut, Break Blade Vol. 1 introduces a new generation of readers to the acclaimed mecha saga that inspired a six-part theatrical anime series and a 12-episode television adaptation. Written and illustrated by Yunosuke Yoshinaga, the manga offers more than just another military fantasy that includes piloting giant mechs. Titan Manga’s release gives English-language readers a chance to discover the story from the beginning.

In this world, magic isn’t used to cast spells. Instead, it lets people give life to “sentient” quartz mined from beneath the earth. This crystal has become the foundation of civilisation, powering machinery, transportation and enormous combat robots called Golems. And no, there’s no dodging the Gundam comparisons. The military forces of each nation rely on these machines as their primary weapons, leaving people born without magic as social and economic outcasts.

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When The Bells Toll in Resident Evil 2026, Who’s Next To Die?

The big question I have here is whether Resident Evil is still Resident Evil, or is it The Dunwich Horror in disguise?

Resident Evil 2026 PosterThe Resident Evil franchise is one of those oddities that refuses to die, no matter who is showrunning or leading the latest reboot attempt. I enjoyed the early videogames and left it at that rather than pursue every iteration. Whether they are interpreted as a comic book, novelization or film, the premise will never change: can I (as a player rather than character) figure out what is happening in the location I’m at and stop the zombie apocalypse?

As other chapters unfold introducing operatives like Leon Kennedy and a survivor of day zero, namely Jill Valentine, the fondness depends on whether the character involved is likeable or not. If I had to say which film is the better of the two “reboots,” I prefer Welcome to Raccoon City more. There’s more personalities, and plus, Neal McDonough is in it!

In the latest cinematic adaptation, Bryan (Austin Abrams) is kind of like Ferris Bueller. He gets wrapped up in the shenanigans and chaos as he wanders from one situation to another. All he wants to do is simply transport another package to the city, and go home so he and his partner can figure out what to do next in their relationship. He’s avoiding responsibility, and that plot element is what keeps this film engaging. No matter how hard he’s trying to do good, things go from bad to worse, since nobody expected a zombie pandemic to strike!

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Why Suzuki=Bakudan Delivers an Unforgettable Psychic Villain

There’s a bad moon rising in Suzuki=Bakudan, a crime thriller that’s more than a slow burn than anything else. You’re here to watch Jirō Satō’s performance’s performance more than anything else!

Suzuki=Bakudan movie posterAlthough I didn’t find the time to check out Suzuki=Bakudan (retitled Bomb for North America) during Japan Cuts, I’m glad to have caught it at Fantasia Film Festival 2026. Usually, crime thrillers aren’t my thing, but with Jirō Satō getting a lot of buzz, I had to see what the fuss was about. He plays psychic manipulator Tagosaku Suzuki, and he knows how to get under anyone’s skin.

Yes, those comparisons to the Joker from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight are justified. Though he doesn’t sport a grin, what he presents is closer to Jack Nicholson’s performance in The Shining, before madness took its toll on that poor soul’s mind. Because of the way he taunts the police, nobody’s sure if his psychic predictions are real. Unfortunately, those moments claim lives, and while the tragic scenes play out quickly enough to get the point across, the gruesome truth concerns what else he knows.

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Shiver Me Timbers! There Be A Peril At Pincer Point, or Is That a Tear On Yer Shoulder?

As Peril at Pincer Point sails into more film festivals, this shanty is more than one part Hammer but also another part, H.P. Lovecraft? Or should we say, The Fog, if you want the scares to be real?

Peril at Pincer Point PosterWhether or not Peril at Pincer Point is based on some sea shanty, it’s a wickedly fun film that nails the hero’s journey through a semi-Lovecraftian narrative. Here, Jim Baitte (Jack Redmayne) is an underappreciated film employee who specializes in foley. But instead of making these sounds up in a room, he goes out to capture every sound possible and remix it just right so his boss, P.W. Griffin (wonderfully played by Os Leanse), can use it in the next film. When he travels to a remote village whose livelihood depends on what the sea can deliver, little does he know there’s also a town curse placed upon all residents and visitors alike!

This film marks the debut of UK-based Jake Kuhn and Noah Stratton-Twine, and their first effort looks terrifically campy. They also decided to embrace the look of the classic monochromatic film era, tinged with a sepia tone, and presented in 4:3 aspect ratio to make the story as true to the era as possible. It’s a wonderful nod to those old pulp serials, and as for the effects, shiver me timbers, I’m sure there are some sea salts who’ll approve! Even when the dialogue gets a bit atypical, it hardly distracts from the normalcy our hero tries to live in.

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Decoding Optimus Prime Awakening, A New Chapter or Closure?

Optimus Prime Awakening sends its iconic hero on a spiritual journey through alternate realities, ancient symbols and a mysterious force beyond the Primes. From the Flower of Life to Energon’s possible consciousness, this short may be quietly setting up the boldest change to the IP. Until Hasbro announces something or nothing, the setup can be just as threatening or a reinvention….

Optimus Prime Awakening posterThe big question most fans are asking after seeing Optimus Prime Awakening is what comes next for all Cybertronians. Unless viewers are deeply familiar with the franchise’s lore, my thoughts are focused on Optimus’ final spiritual journey. The questions raised align with various spiritual beliefs, which pose a related question: will we become one with God after death? In this case, “Till all are one” takes on a different meaning, raising the issue of how we can break a vicious cycle of war and conflict.

This animated short nicely addresses how every continuity, from Armada and Cyberverse to G1 and Prime, is shaped by choices and decisions. Where the logic falters is with Earthspark. Megatron already realized that continued conflict was futile and that, unless everyone worked together to save Cybertron, they were doomed. He did not necessarily join the Autobots, but he did renounce what defined a Decepticon. At least, that was my reading.

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