Jon Wamsley, Author at Cryptic Rock

Maniac Cop – Upholding The Law 30 Years Later

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyMay 13, 2018

“You have the right to remain silent… forever.“ This utterly chilling tagline was featured on all of the advertising for the William Lustig (Maniac Cop 2 1992, Uncle Sam 1996) directed Maniac Cop weeks prior to the film’s theatrical release back on May 13th in 1988 ... Read More

Planet of the Apes – 50 Years of a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Classic

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyApril 3, 2018

“Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil’s pawn. Alone among God’s primates, he kills for sport, or lust, or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother’s land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a ... Read More

Videodrome – 35 Years Of The New Flesh…

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyFebruary 4, 2018

When pornography is not enough, naturally, one turns to hardcore violence. When that is not enough, one seeks out Videodrome, starring James Woods (Cat’s Eye 1985, Vampires 1998), Blondie’s own Debbie Harry (Hairspray 1988, Tales From the Darkside 1990), Leslie Carlson (The Dead Zone 1983, The Fly 1986), ... Read More

As The Crow Flies – 30 Years Of Dario Argento’s Opera

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyDecember 19, 2017

Take your seats. No talking. Turn down the house lights. Raise the Curtain! This will be a night at the Opera you’ll never forget! Why? Because 30 years ago, on December 19th of 1987, Dario Argento’s Opera made it way to theaters in Italy. Not released ... Read More

Cult of Chucky (Movie Review)

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyNovember 9, 2017

When the possessed, serial killer doll Chucky burst onto the scene back in 1988 in Child’s Play, he became an instant Horror icon. This was not just because of his razor-sharp sadistic wit, but also because of his uncanny similarity to the popular children’s toy, My ... Read More

Halloween III: Season of the Witch – Misunderstood & Abused 35 Years Later

Jon WamsleyJon WamsleyOctober 23, 2017

Back in 1978, John Carpenter introduced the world to a new face of Horror with the masked boogeyman Michael Myers in his legendary film Halloween. From there, Michael Myers was killed in a fiery explosion in 1981’s Halloween II. When it was announced that there would be ... Read More

Jon Wamsley

Maniac Cop – Upholding The Law 30 Years Later

Planet of the Apes – 50 Years of a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Classic

Videodrome – 35 Years Of The New Flesh…

As The Crow Flies – 30 Years Of Dario Argento’s Opera

Cult of Chucky (Movie Review)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch – Misunderstood & Abused 35 Years Later

Maniac Cop – Upholding The Law 30 Years Later

Planet of the Apes – 50 Years of a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Classic

Videodrome – 35 Years Of The New Flesh…

As The Crow Flies – 30 Years Of Dario Argento’s Opera

Cult of Chucky (Movie Review)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch – Misunderstood & Abused 35 Years Later

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)