Tor Johnson, a former Swedish professional wrestler turned actor, is best remembered for his role as the zombified Inspector Clay in Ed Wood’s cult classic Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959). Known for his imposing physique and bald head, Johnson was a…
The Amazing Criswell, born Jeron Criswell King, was a flamboyant American psychic and entertainer known for his wild and often outlandish predictions. Famous in the 1950s and ’60s, Criswell made bold prophecies about everything from political events to the end of the…
“The 18 Bronzemen” (1975), directed by Joseph Kuo and starring martial arts icon Carter Wong, is a seminal entry in the kung fu film genre, renowned for its depiction of rigorous Shaolin training. The film follows a young warrior’s journey to becoming…
Released in 1964, The Earth Dies Screaming, directed by British filmmaker Terence Fisher, remains a notable entry in post-war science fiction cinema. Known for its atmospheric tension and eerie depiction of a robotic invasion, the film blends elements of horror and sci-fi…
Released in 1954, Devil Girl from Mars stands as a quintessential example of post-war British sci-fi cinema, blending low-budget charm with bold, campy ambition. The film follows a leather-clad Martian woman, Nyah, who arrives on Earth to abduct men for repopulating her…
Released in 1996, One Tough Bastard (also known as One Man’s Justice) is a gritty action-thriller that showcases the raw intensity of former NFL star Brian Bosworth in a revenge-driven narrative. The film follows John North (Bosworth), a military sergeant whose family…
Samurai Cop (1991) is a mesmerizing artifact of low-budget action cinema, a film that blends the excesses of ’80s cop thrillers with the bizarre allure of B-movie camp. Directed by Amir Shervan, it stars Mathew Karedas as Joe Marshall, a samurai-trained cop…
In the wild world of 1980 kung fu cinema, Clan of the White Lotus stands tall as a whirlwind of high-flying action and Shaolin mystique. Directed by the legendary Lo Lieh—who also stars as the merciless White Lotus Master—the film pits him…
In Alejandro Jodorowsky’s 1973 mind-bender The Holy Mountain, cinema goes on a hallucinogenic trip unlike any other. A visual feast drenched in surrealism, mysticism, and the bizarre, this cult classic takes audiences on an esoteric journey through spiritual awakening, religious symbolism, and…
Gianfranco Baldanello’s Black Jack (1968) stands out as a lesser-known but impactful entry in the spaghetti western genre. Starring Robert Woods as a ruthless gunslinger and Lucienne Bridou as the unpredictable love interest, the film embraces the genre’s hallmark blend of moral…
