Eternal Code

Life is shorter than we think. We may believe we have all the time in the world, to make things right. But in reality it becomes clear that we should consider what we should focus on. Is it more important to own a lot of stuff, than helping other people´s lives ? Is it more important to be popular on social media, than actually caring for the ones who needs support ? I have worked 21 years in health care, and i can tell you that i have seen a lot of things that have changed my life. All the people i have met with different diagnoses, or mental issues, have taught me that we can help people if we really want to. I will admit there have been some rough times, but that is where you learn how much it matters to reach out, and actually listen to the ones who needs help. But what if we were able to use science on a different level than before, so we could bring back the ones we love? What if we never really would die completely ? Some of these subjects were brought up in the science fiction thriller Replicas, from director Jeffrey Nachmanoff. I was very curious about this film, since the plot seemed very interesting. And i have to say, i do find some interesting details in Repilcas that i think a lot of people would discuss. The idea of bringing back family members back to Life have been done before in other films, but Replicas had another twist to the story that made it stand out from similar films. Unfortunately, Replicas had some problems along the way. Especially with some of the details surrounding the plot holes. Even if Keanu Reeves was the best part of this film, he could not save this film. There are other films out there that brings up medical science as well as other ways to help patients. I was asked by film producer Joe Williamson to Review a film called Eternal Code, and of course i said yes. Whenever a film producer ask me to Review any film, i always make sure to write their requests. Is this an independent film that you should be picking on on DVD, or is Eternal Code not a film you need to look for ?

Military veteran Corey ( Damien Chinappi ) is about to finish his life, since he have had enough of living on the streets with nothing left to live for. Just as he is about to pull the trigger, he witness a prostitute named Stephanie ( Kaiti Wallen ) being attacked by a man, and saves her life. Stephanie is so grateful for what Corey did, and want to be a friend with him. Corey is about to find out that he is not the only kind one, when two girls named Miranda Pellegrini ( Angelina Daniella Cama ) and May ( Calohun Koenig ), as they give him food that they prepared. Corey can´t thank these Girls enough for their kindness. Meanwhile, two corporations in a towering office, are discussing a business decision that will take a new revolutionary technology to a new level. But Miranda´s mother and corporate CEO, Bridget Pellegrini ( Erika Hoveland ) is not sure about this business deal. If this technology goes into the wrong hands, it may cause more problems than actually make a difference. Business leader Oliver ( Richard Tyson ) is determined though to make sure that he can continue with this technology, no matter what it takes to get it approved.

Eternal Code sort of have 2 stories that are combined into each other. You have the story of two companys, where one of the companys wants to use technology to help people have eternal life, and then you have the story of a war veteran who is trying to survive for each day. In my opinion, the strength of this film is when the story is focused on the company who wants to take technology on a new level and play God. This is where Eternal Code becomes interesting, when we know that there are scientists out there who are trying to find new revolutionary ways to save people´s lives, and even make them live longer than should be possible. We have to get into the characters for a while, and the strongest acting performance comes from legendary actor Richard Tyson ( you all remember him from Kindergarten Cop, and i know a lot of horror fans remember him from the horror independent film Hayride ), who plays the character Oliver. When you get to see who Oliver really is, you understand that he is willing to do anything to make his plans become reality. Richard Tyson goes all in on his character, and give us a character that i believe show you how desperate some people can become, when they want to have more power than they can handle. Another character i think works well is actress Scout Taylor-Compton ( who i recently wrote about in my review for the independent film Penance Lane ) as the bad ass character Charlie. A kidnapper who does not take shit from anyone, and i have to say that she brings a performance that is wonderful. Eternal Code is a different kind of independent film, that tries to give you a glimpse into the world of medical corporations, and what happens when someone tries to go too far. This is my first time seeing a film from director Harley Wallen, and i can tell that this story must have inspired him, since he does take the subjects of this film seriously. I especially think he did a good job with the company scenes, when things are about to fall apart. I can´t say that that i feel completely saitisfied with all the details, but Eternal Code certainly give you a lot to think about, especially what is moraly right or wrong in the world of medical science, and what matters with showing respect to others. A film worth watching, if you are interested in medical issues and science as well.

Rating: DDD

Attack Of The Unknown

There are certain things in life that we appreciate more than other things. As an example, some people love chocolate more than gummy bears. We all love differet things, and that´s ok. But i believe that most people will agree, that if there is one thing we can all appreciate, it is sci fi action horror films. This combined mixture of genres, have turned out to work well in many different films. Instead of talking about certain films, i decided to pick out one film that may not have been appreciated by film critics, but is more appreciated by fans. And that is the sci fi disaster film Skyline, directed by Greg and Colin Strause. This film may not be a classic in any way, but if you want to see a sci fi film with pretty descent CGI effects, Skyline managed to deliver some solid sci fi action scenes. But that´s not all, Skyline also have an interesting concept of an Alien invasion with these shining lights, who can control people. There is a sequel called Beyond Skyline, and that film is even better than the first film. Over the years i have been involved in supporting several fund raising campaigns on websites such as Indiegogo. I enjoy helping independent films to help film makers get funding to make their films. One of the films i did help get funding, is the B movie known as Commando Ninja on Kickstarter. A really fun 80´s influenced action film, that have so many fantastic characters and so much violence. Worth checking out if you love 80´s action films such as Commando with Arnold Schwarzenegger. If you have been on Indiegogo, you may have seen some campaigns that have been very popular with the names of Michael Mahal and Sonny Mahal. These guys have been very active with films such as Party Bus To Hell and Art Of The Dead on fundraising campaigns. I actually helped them with their campaign for the film Attack Of The Unknown, because this looked like a fun throwback to sci fi films from the past. Is this one of the better action films of 2020, or is Attack Of The Unknown most likely to be forgotten ?

A SWAT team are about to transport the Vicious criminal known as Miguel " Hades " Agguire, with SWAT member Vernon ( Richard Grieco ), who have a problem with the attitude of Hades. But as they continue to finish their job, Everything changes when they see that Earth has been invaded by blood sucking aliens. Vernon and the SWAT team are aout to face their biggest threat ever.

Going into a film like Attack Of The Unknown, is like finding some of your favourite 90´s VHS tapes, with a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy. You have a lot of shootings, aliens who attack, dialogue that fits better than expected and characters who actually make an impact. This is the kind of film you would pick to play at a wedding, to get everyone into the right mood for a party. Let us talk about the characters for a bit, and i do feel that we should begin with legendary actor Richard Grieco. He plays the bad ass character Vernon, who may know how to handle complicated situations, but clearly is struggling with personal issues. And this is something that Richard Grieco manage to bring out through his performance, without doing it over dramatic. One of the surprises for me is to see actor Douglas Tait ( who fans of the TV series Grimm will recognize ) as the SWAT team leader Maddox. I have to say that he is a perfect choice for this character, and i love the confident attitude that Maddox brings to the table. Actress Tara Reid is here as well, maybe not for a long time, but can appreciate her appearance since she has a star quality presence over her. Legendary actor Robert LaSardo does what he knows best, bring out an evil character in his own unique way. Outside of the fun characters that this film brings, we get some 90´s action influences included. There are plenty of bullets wasted, and in a film like this it is actually a good idea to bring the audience some VHS nostalgic memories. The aliens have an old school design that reminds us of sci fi films of the 50´s, that actually works. Are there any problems with Attack Of The Unknown ? Yes, there are certain details that could have been better. But overall, if you are a fan of independent sci fi action films, i have a feeling this film will probably make you pleased. Could we have a sequel in the future ? Who knows, but i have a feeling that the ending did open the door for another film. Until we find out, check out Attack Of The Unknown on VOD and you will hopefully have a good time as i had watching this film.

Rating: DDD

This September, Please Support Creature Horror Anthology Film Cryptids

Cheers everyone!

Autumn is here, and we leave another summer behind. Of course i wish summer would last forever, but since i live in Sweden, you can´t expect that to happen. Snow starts in the end of August, unfortunately.

Anyway, the real reason why i am writing this post today, is because we have a very important subject to talk about. There is a new anthology horror film being made called Cryptids, and there is an awsome Indiegogo campaign for this film. I suggest you check out the Indiegogo video, and i guarantee you want to support the makers of this film, because it looks awsome. Cryptids looks like the kind of film you would remember from the 80´s, So go into the Indiegogo campaign on the following adress, and support this film any way you can:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cryptids-feature-length-creature-horror-anthology#/

New movie reviews are coming for this month, so stay tuned and have a fantastic week. And remember, let´s help Cryptids get a nice release in the future.

Cheers from Daniel!

Blood Quantum

When you look back at your past, do you remember anything specific that you especially remember ? I am sure that most of you do. Some of you might remember your first Traci Lords VHS film, where you did not care about the title, and you just wanted to watch her in action. And some of you might remember that Falcon Crest actor Lorenzo Lamas actually recorded an album called Fingerprints, released in 1984. 

Wait, none of you remember that ? 

Oh man, i thought everyone remember how good that album was. I guess i better play that more often in my car from now on, so more fans can discover one of the greatest albums of all time. Anyway, one of my memories that i cherish is from 1991, when my school friend Jonas managed to get his hands on a VHS tape from England, with the film Day Of The Dead. This was not my first zombie film ( i believe Zombie Flesh Eaters was my first ), but it was one of the best films i have seen in this genre during that time. Directed by legendary director George A. Romero, this film offered some really gory practical effects, a lot of zombies, and even some comedy scenes as well. I remember seeing this film for the first time, and i was shocked of how brutal this film was. And i loved it of course, and i ended up borrowing this film from Jonas several times. Day Of The Dead is one of those films i can still Watch today, and enjoy for a number of reasons. Considering that this film was released in 1985, i think the practical effects still look pretty good. Another detail is that the cast of this film also does a good job, especially legendary actor Joseph Pilato as the bad dude Rhodes. A must buy on Blu Ray, and get the Arrow Video release, and you get some really nice special features. Speaking of zombies, every year we get different kinds of films in the genre. Some are actually pretty good, while some feels pretty boring. And as i was going through a list of horror films that looked interesting, i came across the title of Blood Quantum. I have read some Reviews online, and this seemed to be an interesting zombie film, especially considering what time period this film takes place. Is it possible that Blood Quantum is one of the better zombie films in recent years, or is it as bad as Cuba Gooding Jr´s 2007 comedy Daddy Day Camp ?

In 1981, on the Red Crow Indian Reservation in Quebec, Canada, fisherman Gisigu ( Stonehorse Lone Goeman ) catches a number of Salmon, and observes that they move after they are gutted. Elsewhere that morning, Gisigu´s son, sheriff Traylor ( Michael Greyeyes ) gets a call of a dying dog that belongs to his ex-wife, nurse Joss ( Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers ) and kill the dog. Traylor goes to visit Joss, and learn that their son Joseph ( Forrest Goodluck ) have been arrested for vandalism. Traylor then visits Gisigu, who show him the gutted yet moving salmon. Joss dead dog wakes up back to life suddenly, and Traylor shoots it. Something very strange is clearly going on in town, and as Traylor and Joss heads to town to free Joseph from jail, chaos breaks loose as one of the violent men in jail attacks Joseph and bites in his arm. This is just the beginning of the real hell that awaits everyone.

One of the things that caught my attention with Blood Quantum, is that this film is supposed to be in the early 80´s. And for those who know me, you know i love horror films that tries to capture this time period in new films. And i have to say, they have managed to capture that 80´s feeling with the police cars, costume design and some of the characters as well. I also think the music score fits well with the time period, that gives you a feeling of the 80´s. The biggest highlight of Blood Quantum is without a doubt the practical effects. There are some really gory scenes in here, where the zombies feed on body parts, limbs and much more, and you see it pretty close. This is exactly what a film like this needed to work, since if you are going to make a zombie film, make sure you have some fun practical effects included to please the fans of this genre. My biggest problem with Blood Quantum is that this film has a lot of characters, but only a few of them are interesting. You don´t really get to know some of the characters that well, when you know they are stuck in an impossible situation of a zombie invasion. But let´s get into the characters that i do feel work. Joss, played by wonderful actress Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, is a woman who clearly had a rough life, and she´s trying to do her best to deal with this difficult moment. Lysol ( played by actor Kiowa Gordon, who i guarantee you will recognize from the Twilight franchise ) is a character who clearly don´t take shit from anyone, and Kiowa delivers a performance that fits well with the character. Actress Devery Jacobs is really cool as the character James, who is clearly a survivor with a big heart. As a zombie film, Blood Quantum does not bring anything new to the table, but that´s ok. The construction of this film, set in the 80´s, makes it feel like a cool nostalgic trip to a different version of Day Of The Dead, in an odd way. Director Jeff Barnaby knows how to show respect for this genre, and he does hit the right spot with this effort to make a practical effect feast. If you got no plans this week, give Blood Quantum a chance on VOD, and who knows, you might feel inspired to try your own zombie battle.

Rating: DDD

The Wretched

Folklore stories can be found worldwide, in many different shapes and told in different ways. In some countries they take folklore stories very seriously. Let´s bring up one example of Hungarian folklore, where they believe in ghosts of the forest in Middle World, where you can find female sellö ( mermaid ) who lives in water, and has a human torso with the tail of a fish. Sounds pretty interesting right ? The movie industry loves folklore stories, and have told several different stories from different countries. One of the films that i personally feel did a good job, telling a story based on a folklore, is the 2002 film known as The Mothman Prophecies. Directed by Mark Pellington ( who also directed the short film Destination Anywhere, inspired by the Jon Bon Jovi solo album of the same name ), this film tells the story of reporter John Klein ( played by legendary actor Richard Gere ), who researches the legend of the Mothman ( a West Virgina folklore, a creature that was reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 12, 1966, to December 15, 1967 ). He is sent to cover a news piece and ends up in Point Pleasant, where there have been sightings of an unexplained phenomena. The Mothman Prophecies is actually one of my personal favourite Richard Gere films, since this is a very different film in his career, and he actually works well in a horror film. And as a horror film based on a folklore story, this film actually manage to combine this into the story. If you want to see Richard Gere in one of his better films from the early 2000´s, then i suggest you pick up The Mothman Prophecies on DVD or Blu Ray. Earlier this year i saw the trailer for the horror film The Wretched, that seemed to have folklore vibes. And this film also seemed to have practical effects, something that i really love. I finally got a chance to check out this film on Blu Ray, so is The Wretched better than i expected, or is this another horror release that you might as well avoid and see The Mothman Prophecies instead ?

in 1985, Megan ( Sydney Mikelle ) arrives at her home of the Gambels to babysit their daughter. In the basement, she finds a creature feeding on the little girl. Terrified, she tries to escape, but Mr. Gambel ( Tug Coker ) purposely shuts the door on her. A strange sign is shown on the door. In the present, Ben ( John-Paul Howard ) comes to live with his father Liam ( Jamison Jones ) as his parents are in the middle of a divorce. Liam gives Ben a jon working at the marina, where he befriends Mallory. He notices Liam kissing a co-worker Sara ( Azie Tesfai ). In the woods, Dillon ( Blane Crockarell ), the son of Liam´s neighbor Abbie ( Zarah Maller ) finds a tree with the same symbol seen at the Gambel house. Dillon hears a voice that sounds like Abby´s voice coming from a tree, Calling to him before Abbie appears. They bring a buck home that they hit, as Abbie try to butcher it. That night something crawls out of the buck, that no one have seen before....

There is especially one thing that i have to say to the film crew of The Wretched, and that is that they have done a wonderful job with this film, on a technical level. This film looks good considering the budget, and the creature is actually effective from a horror perspective. I have to say that the folklore connection in this film, is also one detail that i especially appreciate. It helps you understand the creature, and what it is that she wants. One thing that surprised me about The Wretched, is that i felt that this film might have been inspired by the 1985 horror classic Fright Night. Not that there are any vampires in The Wretched, but the scenes where the character Ben ( played by actor John-Paul Howard ) watch one of his neighbors known as Abbie ( played by actress Zarah Mahler ), definetely feels inspired by Tom Holland´s 1985 classic. I could be wrong, but i do appreciate the effort. Speaking of characters, i feel that there is a mixed bag here. The most interesting characters, are actually the female characters Mallory ( played by actress Piper Curda ) and Abbie ( who i mentioned earlier ). Especially the character of Abbie, who is one bad ass mother from the beginning, who clearly knows how to handle herself. Mallory is charming in her own way, as she helps kids in a sort of a sailing school. As the film starts to go deeper into the mystery, surrounding this creature, you get a bigger picture of the folklore story. The creepy sound effects, with the moving creature, is something that i actually felt worked better than i expected. Is this a perfect horror film ? No, but with everything that The Wretched have to offer, i feel that you can´t be dissappointed. If you are a fan of creature horror films, then you simply have to check this film out. Directors Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce, also known as The Pierce Brothers, delivers a horror film that not only looks good, but brings back the creature effects back on it´s feet, in a positive way. The Wretched is a great choice this autumn, if you are thinking about getting a DVD or Blu Ray, and i guarantee that you will have a cozy evening.

Rating: DDD

Da 5 Bloods

War is a shit hole. no matter how you turn it around, no war has never ended without a lot of pain, suffering and sadness. And even if some people might consider themselves as winners in a war, was it worth it all when innocent victims are taken away from their loved ones ? Wars portrayed in films have been done for so many years. and there are some really good titles to choose between. But if you ask me personally, one of the most powerful and well made war films of all time, i would choose the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, from director Francis Ford Coppola. If you ever wanted to see an epic war film about the Vietnam War, this is the perfect film to choose. This film does not only show the Vietnam war in a very powerful way, but this film also have some really powerful performances from the whole cast. Especially from legendary actors Martin Sheen, Dennis Hopper and of course Marlon Brando. For those of you who have not seen this film, i suggest you see Apocalypse Now Redux, a much longer version of this film. The biggest reason why this extended version is better, is that you get a bigger understanding about the story surrounding the soldiers and their mission. Pick up the Blu Ray release of Apocalypse Now Redux this autumn, and i guarantee you will have a nice cozy September weekend. Speaking of the Vietnam War, and films that takes place during that time, most of you probably remember the Oscar winner Platoon. Best war movie of the 80´s and directed by Oliver Stone, who worked really hard to capture the mentality and the look of the Vietnam War. The most interesting detail about Platoon, is that this film is actually based on director Oliver Stone´s own experiences in the Vietnam War. This is also one of those films that you need to see, so i suggest you pick up Platoon on DVD or Blu Ray as well. If i say the name Spike Lee, most of you will probably think about his classic films such as Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X or perhaps Clockers. He have made a lot of good films, so when i got the news earlier this year that his latest film Da 5 Bloods is heading to Netflix, i just had to check this film out. Is it possible that Spike Lee still have more powerful stories to tell, or is he only repeating himself with his latest film ?

During the Vietnam War, a squad of black US Army soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, Paul ( Delroy Lindo ), Otis ( Clarke Peters ), Eddie ( Norm Lewis ), Melvin ( Isiah Withlock ) and their squad leader Norman ( Chadwick Boseman ), who dub themselves the " Bloods ", secure the site of a CIA airplane crash and recover its cargo, a locker of gold bars intended as payment for the Lahu people for their help fighting the Viet Cong. The bloods decides to take the gold and bury it themselves, so they can retrieve it later. However, Norman is killed by Vietnam Soldiers, and the Bloods can not locate the buried gold. In present day, Paul, Otis, Eddie, Melvin and Paul´s son. They have returned to Vietnam to get the gold, and find the body of their friend Norman.

Since i really enjoy a lot of Spike Lee´s films in the past, i had pretty high expectations for Da 5 Bloods. And there are parts of this film where you can still sense the power of a Spike Lee film, where he still hit some high notes. However, this film is very long. And this is one of my issues with this film, since this film is over 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are films that can work, even if they are this long. And this film is good, but the story feels drawn out a bit too long. With that said, we do have some positive things to say about Da 5 Bloods. I enjoy the story of the old Vietnam veterans, going back to Vietnam, and most of all the actors who do a great job with their characters. One of my personal favourite characters in this film, is the character known as Paul, played by legendary actor Delroy Lindo ( who played Colonel Max Wilkins in the 90´s action classic Broken Arrow, from legendary director John Woo ). Delroy have no problem making his character Paul interesting, being a broken war veteran who have remorse over certain details in his life. Legendary actor Clarke Peters ( who i especially remember from the fantastic TV series The Wire ) plays the character Otis, and he is one of those men that you like right from the start. He cares about everyone, and he knows how to treat everyone with respect. I have to mention actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. who have been Spike Lee films 25th Hour and BlacKkKlansman. He is also in this film as the character Melvin, who clearly take this mission seriously. If there is one thing that Da 5 Bloods manage to do, is to show us that no matter how many years have passed by, the memories will always haunt the soldiers for the rest of their lives. The hunt for the gold is not really interesting to me, but i do feel that the characters in this film is the biggest reason why you should see Da 5 Bloods. Director Spike Lee still have his own unique way to tell a story, and he still manage to do so with his latest film. It may not be one of his best films in recent years, but i stil feel that there is an important subject to be told about war veterans, and this is something that Da 5 Bloods manage to do well. Have no idea what to watch on Netflix ? Give this film a chance, especially if you enjoy the films from Spike Lee.

Rating: DDD

25 Years Anniversary Review Of Demon Knight

I don´t know about you, but the summer of 1995 was magical for me for a number of different reasons. I was 18 years old at that time ( i had my first serious relationship that summer with Maria, that luckily ended because she slept with 2 of my friends ). The magical part about this is that this relationship ended, and i could just do what i wanted, after what happened. Some of the other good things about the summer of 1995, is that this was the summer when the movie adaptation of Mortal Kombat came out in cinemas. Based on the very popular video game, this film is a fun martial arts action movie that kicked ass, in a very positive way. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, this is a 90´s delight for fans of classic video games, and who appreciate martial art films. I do think the characters in this film ( based on characters from the video game ), are actually working with the tone of this film. I would still say that this is one of the better films based on a video games, in the action genre. Some of the special effects may look a bit cheesy today, but if you can accept that i still believe you would have a good time with Mortal Kombat. The next thing that came to my mind about the summer of 1995, was that this was the summer when American rock band Garbage released their debut album Garbage, that is according to me their best album. There are so many great songs on this album such as Stupid Girl, I´m Only Happy When It Rains, Milk, and many others. Garbage singer Shirley Manson looks fantastic ( and she still does, i saw her and Garbage live in London back in September, 2018 ), and she have a very powerful singing voice. If you have not heard Garbage debut album, you have to listen to it. It is one of the best albums of 1995, no doubt about that. But there was one more magical moment of this year, and that was the release of Demon Knight, based on the comic book known as Tales From The Crypt. Back in the day, this used to be one of my favourite horror films during this time. And to be honest, i probably have not seen this film since 2007 ( don´t ask me why, i know it sounds strange ). But as i noticed this year that Demon Knight is turning 25 years, i just had tp pick up the Blu Ray release from Shout! Factory and see how i felt about this film after so many years. Is this still one of the best horror films of the 90´s, or has Demon Knight aged a lot and lost some of that magic we felt back in 1995?

On a desert road in New Mexico, The Collector ( Billy Zane ) pursues drifter Frank Brayker ( William Sadler ). The veichles crash and Brayker flees. Local drunk Uncle Willy ( Dick Miller ) takes him to a decomisshioned Church converted into a boarding house. In this boarding house you have the owner Irene ( CHH Pounder ), prostitue Cordelia ( Brendan Bakke ), postal clerk Walle ( Charles Fleischer ) and a convict on work release named Jeryline ( Jada Pinkett ). Frank Drayker warns everyone not to let The Collector in, even if they don´t really believe him at first. As the night goes on, they are about to see that their nightmare is just about to begin.

If you love the TV series of Tales From The Crypt ( just like myself ), i guarantee that you will love this film as well. Demon Knight does not only capture the right tone of the comic books, but this film also deliver some really solid horror entertainment, with a lot of violence and wonderful make up effects. You could say that Demon Knight is actually one of the better horror comic book films made, since Creepshow came out. And this is one thing that i am so proud of this film, that it actually takes the source material serious and still manage to be entertaining as well. There are so many great characters in this film, that i could easily discuss. But let us begin with my personal favourite character, and that is the evil The Collector, played by wonderful actor Billy Zane. The biggest reason why this is one of the best characters in this film, is because of the performance of Billy Zane. I would easily say that this is one of his best acting performances of the 90´s, because he really went all in for this crazy character. The Collector may be a very disturbed personality, but for some reason you can´t help to like this maniac. He is such a powerful character in a film like this, that every scene that he is in feels like a wonderful walk in a park, on a sunny day. Legendary actor William Sadler who plays the drifter Frank Brayker, is a character you feel connected with right from the very beginning. His mission to stop the evil The Collector, and the devotion he have to protect the innocent becomes very clear. William Sadler have done a wonderful job with his character, and he matches really well with the plot of this film. I have to mention actress Jada Pinkett as the bad ass character Jeryline. She may not seem so tough from the beginning, but as the film goes on she really show female empowerment on a high level. The Cryptkeeper is of course here, and does what he do best, entertain the audience in his own unique way. The make up effects of the demons looks really effective, and they do match well with the look of this film. I would say that the make up effects in general works really well with the other actors as well, as some of them become demons themselves. I also think that the story of evil vs good is one detail that works better than i expected, especially with the history influences of the past. Director Ernest Dickerson is clearly inspired by the horror comic books, and he shows that with this horror feast, as he brings out the right tone for a film, right out of The Tales From The Crypt stories. This film is brutal, fun, and most of all a great tribute to 90´s horror. Demon Knight will forever be one of those horror films that will live on with a legacy of great characters, and horror entertainment that could only have been made in this magical time of the 90´s. If you don´t own this film on DVD or Blu Ray yet, let me give you a home school lesson that says:

You shall buy Demon Knight on a physical copy, or you will regret it for the rest of your life.

I think that pretty much says it all, you now know what you must do. A wonderful film for the whole family to enjoy.

Rating: DDDD