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.

The Anatomy of a Remake: The Eye

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Just as slashers ran wild through the 1970s and 1980s, Asian Horror remakes made their headway in the early 2000s. Films like 1998’s Ringu hinted at the creepier, more skin-crawling kind of horror over the brash, stalking terror of 1996’s Scream. Then, once the millennium ... Read More

The Anatomy of a Remake: Oldboy

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Coming out of South Korea, Park Chan-Wook’s Neo-Noir Action Thriller Oldboy became a sensation upon its release in late 2003. The film told the story of a man who, after being kidnapped and kept captive for over 15 years, is let out on a 5-day ... Read More