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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) — Peter Cushing’s kung fu horror holiday

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Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 1d

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) — Peter Cushing’s kung fu horror holiday #horrormovies #70smovies #petercushing #kungfumovies

“Who dares to disturb the sanctity of Count Dracula?” Wolfy’s review: This time of year isn’t really the best for me when it comes to movies. I’m not really a big fan of horror fi…

Welcome to HalloHorrorWeen 2025!

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 1d

When hinges creak in doorless theaters, where the air is deathly still… that’s where reviewers are watching terror and horror on their flat rectangles of DOOM! Welcome to HalloHorrorWee…

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 1d

Believe it or not, it's the 101st episode of Community Rewatching 101! Give us five MeowMeowBeanz as you listen to "App Development and Condiments" (S5E8). #community #andamovie #meowmeowbeanz

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Mutant Roundtable: What are our favorite Drew Struzan movie posters?

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 3d

Mutant Roundtable: What are our favorite Drew Struzan movie posters? #DrewStruzan

Most people may not know his name, but they absolutely know his work. Drew Struzan, the legendary movie poster illustrator, passed away this week at the age of 78 and after a long and lustrous care…

The Cool and the Crazy (1958) – It’s 4:20 in the 1950s, and all is not well

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Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 4d

The Cool and the Crazy (1958) – It’s 4:20 in the 1950s, and all is not well #cultmovies #reefermadness

“Yeah, we like you! You’re stupid!” Drake’s rating: Everybody’s so serious here! There’s not even a single case of the good giggles! Drake’s review: Bennie has trouble written all over him. And tha…

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — Drive home the comedy

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 5d

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — Drive home the comedy #willfarrell #dominospizza #kfc #wonderbread

“If you ain’t first, you’re last!” Justin’s rating: This review is brought to you by Dominos. And KFC. And Powerade. Justin’s review: Oh to return to an era wher…

Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge (1981) — Spidey gets Chinese takeout

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 5d

Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge (1981) — Spidey gets Chinese takeout #spiderman #80smovies #SpiderVerse

“That yo-yo jumped out the window!” Justin’s rating: 90 minutes of sheer, undiluted boredom Justin’s review: Woe be to the Mutant Reviewer who begins a film series that isn&…

The Amazing Bulk (2012) — The mockbuster nobody deserved

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 6d

The Amazing Bulk (2012) — The mockbuster nobody deserved #mockbuster #incrediblehulk #badmovies

“Well, it ain’t Barney the purple dinosaur!” Justin’s rating: This literally gave me a headache. It’s a two-Tylenol film. Justin’s review: You know what’s …

Tourist Trap (1998) — Marv goes on road trip with Civil War ghost buddy

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 6d

Tourist Trap (1998) — Marv goes on road trip with Civil War ghost buddy #90smovies #ryanreynolds #paulgiamatti #cultmovies

“So he’s being a helpful stalker? Kind of like Batman?” Justin’s rating: I learned about the Wisconsin Dells from this movie Justin’s review: I don’t think that …

Brotherhood of Justice (1986) – Aqua Velva Teen Lunkhead Force

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 7d

Brotherhood of Justice (1986) – Aqua Velva Teen Lunkhead Force #80smovies #KeanuReeves #LoriLoughlin

“I plan on going to Harvard in the fall. Not Lebanon.” Drake’s rating: This completes the “Keanu at QB” movie triptych Drake’s review: What do you do when your school is menaced by the threat of br…

Legend of the Roller Blade Seven (1992) — Zen and the art of stupidity

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 8d

Legend of the Roller Blade Seven (1992) — Zen and the art of stupidity #wheelzone #90smovies #badmovies #terriblemovies

“This is the wheelzone!” Justin’s rating: I’m pretty sure this is the exact dream I had last night Justin’s review: Boy does this one take some explaining. So there&#8…

50 underrated and overlooked ’90s comedies

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 10d

50 underrated and overlooked ’90s comedies #90smovies #90s #cultmovies

Who doesn’t enjoy a really great comedy that makes you laugh, lifts your spirits, and gives you a group of likable characters and memorable quotes for 90 minutes or so? The ’90s was pac…

Species II (1998) — How to bomb a sequel

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 11d

Species II (1998) — How to bomb a sequel #90smovies #bmovies #cultmovies #badmovies

“Welcome to the maternity ward from hell!” Justin’s rating: Why couldn’t the entire movie take place on the spaceship? Such a missed opportunity. Justin’s review: Spec…

Superman (2025) – Just the story of a man and his dog

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 12d

Superman (2025) – Just the story of a man and his dog #superman #SupermanMovie

“Krypto. Get the toy.” Drake’s rating: Wait, superhero movies are fun now? Well, sign me up! Drake’s review: There’s a thought among fans and creators alike that “Batman is Batman.” Tha…

Baby Driver (2017) — Driving to the beat of his own drummer

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 13d

Baby Driver (2017) — Driving to the beat of his own drummer #edgarwright

“Don’t feed me any more lines from Monsters Inc. It pisses me off.” Justin’s rating: Don’t you miss sharing music via earbuds? What about carefully curating a playlist…

The Ninja Mission (1984) – Engaging in Cold War hostilities, ninja style

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The Ninja Mission (1984) – Engaging in Cold War hostilities, ninja style #80smovies #ninjamovies #cultmovies

“Who were those other guys? The ones in black?” Drake’s rating: They should have named him Steve. Steve the Ninja has a nice ring to it. Drake’s review: I mentioned in the last Mutant Roundtable th…

The Ninja Mission (1984) – Engaging in Cold War hostilities, ninja style

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 14d

The Ninja Mission (1984) – Engaging in Cold War hostilities, ninja style #80smovies #ninjamovies #cultmovies

“Who were those other guys? The ones in black?” Drake’s rating: They should have named him Steve. Steve the Ninja has a nice ring to it. Drake’s review: I mentioned in the last Mutant Roundtable th…

Backdraft (1991) — Top Gun for firefighters

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 15d

Backdraft (1991) — Top Gun for firefighters #90smovies #backdraft

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“It’s a living thing, Brian. It breathes, it eats, and it hates.” Justin’s rating: RUN DAMN YOU Justin’s review: There’s no doubt that cops, lawyers, and doctors…

Body Waves (1992) — Stooges and surfin’

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Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 15d

Body Waves (1992) — Stooges and surfin’ #90smovies #cultmovies #cultfilms

“Hey, you’re cute, I’d like to tie you up.” Justin’s rating: Oh a wise guy, eh? Justin’s review: I’ve discovered it’s a worrying sign when there are …

A little while back, Justin wrote a piece called “Movies are dead: Welcome to the era of cultural stagnation” about the current state of movies and how their place in society had progressed. He fel…

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 17d

Movies are alive, Johnny Five! A rebuttal

Slaughterhouse Rock (1988) – A Nightmare on Alcatraz

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 18d

Slaughterhouse Rock (1988) – A Nightmare on Alcatraz #bmovies #cultmovies #80smovies #freddykrueger

“This place looks like it was decorated by Charlie Manson.” Drake’s rating: It takes more than just nightmares to make a Freddy Drake’s review: So here’s a little secret that’s maybe not so secret,…

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 19d

Has an Abed gone too far? When is a duck not a duck? Is the Duncan Principle still happening? And are all the ghosts messing with Chang? Find out in our analysis of "Bondage and Beta Male Sexuality" (S5E7)! #community #andamovie

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Star Command (1996) — Miniskirts in space are back

Mutant Reviewers @mutantreviewers.bsky.social · 19d

Star Command (1996) — Miniskirts in space are back #scifimovies #90smovies

“Look what I see, baby star rats.” Justin’s rating: But where are the male skorts? TNG Season One, you lied to me! Justin’s review: When Pandora’s Box of Cheesy CGI wa…