Gremlins (1984)
In Gremlins, an inventor (Axton, We’re No Angels) buys a strange but infinitely cute pet for his son (Galligan, Waxwork) while in a small curio shop in the Orient. This creature is called a “Mogwai” and caring for it...
1980s / Comedy / Fantasy / Horror
by Vincent Leo · Published May 14, 1997 · Last modified January 26, 2019
In Gremlins, an inventor (Axton, We’re No Angels) buys a strange but infinitely cute pet for his son (Galligan, Waxwork) while in a small curio shop in the Orient. This creature is called a “Mogwai” and caring for it...
1990s / Adventure / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published April 12, 1997 · Last modified February 7, 2022
Jurassic Park‘s origin starts with author Michael Crichton in 1981. While Crichton attended a museum dinosaur exhibit. he observed a young child calling out species of dinosaurs during a slideshow presentation. Realizing their universal...
1990s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 23, 1997 · Last modified February 25, 2019
One of the biggest disappointments of 1996, and without a doubt, the worst movie for its stars and director. Basically disowned by almost everyone involved, this film will have most viewing it wishing they...
1980s / Comedy / Fantasy / Horror
by Vincent Leo · Published February 11, 1997 · Last modified March 16, 2021
The idea for Beetlejuice developed when Michael McDowell, a horror novelist and occasional television writer for “Tales from the Darkside”, sold the rights to some of his Southern Gothic novels to a former studio...
1970s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 10, 1997 · Last modified February 10, 2019
When a reputable scientist murders a young woman in his apartment by destroying her internal organs before taking his own life, it’s liable to raise a few questions. Enter Dr. Roger St. Luc, who...
by Vincent Leo · Published January 1, 1997 · Last modified December 26, 2018
Young Frankenstein represents a dilemma for me as a reviewer. I recognize the fact that many people consider it one of the best comedies ever made. I suppose if I had watched it as a...
1980s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published November 12, 1996 · Last modified February 11, 2019
The plot: A co-owner of a small uhf station seeks something more daring to show to attract more viewers. He and one of his staff stumble on a show emitted out of Pittsburgh called...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.