70's, Exploitation, Horror, Martial Arts, Movies

Dr. Jekyll’s Dungeon of Death (1979)

Dr. Jekyll’s Dungeon of Death AKA: The Dungeon Dr. Henry Jekyll is the great grandson of his namesake, and is currently living in San Francisco. But though he might be a couple of generations removed, it turns out that the apple didn’t fall far from the crazy tree. The new Jekyll is just as intent […]

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80s, Comedy, Documentary, Movies

Filmgore (1983) and Reel Exposure (1982)

Filmgore and Reel Exposure This one is going to be a little different. Back before the days of the internet, if you were an odd and obscure movie connoisseur your hobby was a lot harder. You couldn’t just hop on your computer and type in “cult films” and be greeted with thousands upon thousands of […]

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80s, Action, Mook, Revenge

Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985) – Reviews by a Mook

If you’re hoping to actually see dinosaurs in this movie, then I have to apologize now. Dinosaur tracks? Yes. Dinosaur bones? Sure. But actual dinosaurs? God no. A paleontologist, his attractive daughter, and an American adventure seeker/archaeologist/two-fisted tough guy decide to make an illegal flight to the dinosaur valley, a protected area of the Amazon […]

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80s, Action, Mook, Romance

Miracle Mile (1988) — Movie Reviews by a Mook

Sometimes a wrong number can change your life. God help you when it does. Harry Washello is a nerdy trombone player in a big band that travels around the US. While doing a stopover for a show in Los Angeles, California, he meets the woman of his dreams: Julie Peters, a somewhat nerdy, spunky, intelligent […]

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70's, Drama, Horror, Movies, Thriller

Night Train Murders (1975)

Two teenage girls attending school in Germany are taking the train to Italy to spend Christmas with one of the girl’s parents. On the way there they encounter a pair of annoying thugs who grow more aggressive as the trip continues. When the train is forced to stop at a station, the girls take the opportunity to switch trains hoping that it’ll give them a quieter, more pleasant experience. 

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