Movie Retrospectives

Cryptic Rock Magazine takes a thoughtful, introspective look back at some of the most beloved films. Publishing article in honor of film anniversaries and special edition releases, you will find a lot of engaging information to enjoy.

John Lodge - Love Will Conquer All single art

John Lodge – Love Will Conquer All (Single Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 2, 2024

For over five decades, John Lodge’s name was synonymous with the Rock-n-Roll band The Moody Blues. Joining them in 1966, Lodge would become a significant part of their success as a key songwriter and co-vocalist with Justin Hayward. Responsible for hits like 1968’s “Ride My ... Read More

SuidAkrA – Darkanakrad (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 27, 2024

There are times when we all need a refreshed outlook. In the world of music, it is extremely challenging to keep the approach fresh, sincere, and something that appeals to a fanbase. Truly a balancing act, for Germany’s SuidAkrA, a band that has been together ... Read More

They're Playing with Fire / New World Pictures (1984)

They’re Playing with Fire – A Slow Burn 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 5, 2024

Murder mysteries with a dash of eroticism are hard to come by in 2024, however, in the ‘80s and ‘90s, there were plenty of titles to choose from. In this different era, there is no question that the sub-genre of the Erotic Thriller is largely ... Read More

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead – Looking Back 30 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 2, 2024

Believe it or not, 1994 was a significant year in continuing the legacy of some of modern Horror’s most recognized franchises. You had Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, Night of the Demons 2, Leprechaun 2, Ghoulies IV, but also Phantasm III: Lord ... Read More

Night of the Demons 2 / Republic Pictures (1994)

Night of the Demons 2 – 30 Years Later A Worthy Sequel

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 29, 2024

While most of the best Horror films of the ‘80s era were made during the earlier part of the decade, later entries like 1988’s Night of the Demons stood out quite boldly. Directly by Kevin S. Tenney, the film had an eerie, dark atmosphere, matched ... Read More

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter / Paramount Pictures (1984)

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter – Standing Out 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 21, 2024

Originally an independent film project developed in 1979, in unprecedented fashion Friday the 13th became a Horror movie empire that dominated the early ‘80s. Starting with a bidding war between three major film distributors (Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and United Artists), fortunately, Paramount Pictures Executive Frank ... Read More

Movie Retrospectives

John Lodge – Love Will Conquer All (Single Review)

SuidAkrA – Darkanakrad (Album Review)

They’re Playing with Fire – A Slow Burn 40 Years Later

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead – Looking Back 30 Years Later

Night of the Demons 2 – 30 Years Later A Worthy Sequel

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter – Standing Out 40 Years Later

John Lodge – Love Will Conquer All (Single Review)

SuidAkrA – Darkanakrad (Album Review)

They’re Playing with Fire – A Slow Burn 40 Years Later

Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead – Looking Back 30 Years Later

Night of the Demons 2 – 30 Years Later A Worthy Sequel

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter – Standing Out 40 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 – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Maddie Hasson

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Stevie Wonder – The Definitive Collection (Vinyl Edition Review)

George Harrison – Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary Edition Review)

Salem’s Lot (2024 Movie Review)