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: Silent Night, Deadly Night

Jack SzaboJack SzaboDecember 3, 2018

Halloween season is not the only time one can enjoy a Slasher film. The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but you better watch out… Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is armed with axes and flamethrowers. Horror/Holiday ... Read More

You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: A Christmas Story Turns 35

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueNovember 18, 2018

It’s a major award! Thirty-five years ago, on Friday, November 18, 1983, the beloved Christmas classic A Christmas Story arrived to theaters and the rest is fragile (that’s fra-geel-lay) history! Who does not know the story of little blonde-headed Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley: Sherman Oaks ... Read More

The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine – It Was 50 Years Ago Today

Day HeathDay HeathNovember 13, 2018

It was 50 years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play. They’ve been going in and out of style, but they’re guaranteed to raise a smile… Which is why the Blue Meanies sealed them in a soundproof bubble and attacked Pepperland. Bonkers – ... Read More

This Is Halloween: 25 Years of The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueOctober 29, 2018

It was 25 years ago that the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town first proclaimed, “This is Halloween!” On Friday, October 29, 1993, Tim Burton’s stop-motion musical The Nightmare Before Christmas arrived in theaters and would quickly grow to become a holiday-bending cult classic. “Boys and girls of ... Read More

Pumpkinhead – 30 Years Of Demonic Revenge

Connor WarrinerConnor WarrinerOctober 14, 2018

There is a dormant hatred that exists within a parent. It is like a half-screwed lightbulb in a boarded-up attic within their consciousness. The lightbulb is not meant to ever be twisted in soundly because there’s nothing of import to shine light on. In most ... Read More

Blade – Celebrating 20 Years of Night

Day HeathDay HeathAugust 21, 2018

In recent times, 2018’s Black Panther has become the highest-earning solo-starring superhero film of all-time worldwide. It has only been topped by the 3 Avengers films within the superhero subgenre, and is overall the 9th highest-grossing film ever. Not bad work for a film about a hero-of-color. ... Read More

Movie Retrospectives

The Anatomy of a Remake: Silent Night, Deadly Night

You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: A Christmas Story Turns 35

The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine – It Was 50 Years Ago Today

This Is Halloween: 25 Years of The Nightmare Before Christmas

Pumpkinhead – 30 Years Of Demonic Revenge

Blade – Celebrating 20 Years of Night

The Anatomy of a Remake: Silent Night, Deadly Night

You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: A Christmas Story Turns 35

The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine – It Was 50 Years Ago Today

This Is Halloween: 25 Years of The Nightmare Before Christmas

Pumpkinhead – 30 Years Of Demonic Revenge

Blade – Celebrating 20 Years of Night

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Sphere (1998)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Hannibal (2001)

Developing Artist Showcase – Moonfall

Developing Artist Showcase – Noah Parker

Developing Artist Showcase – Jesse Jo Stark

Interview – Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica Reflects Back In Time

Interview – Tomi Koivusaari Reflects on Three Decades of Amorphis

Interview – Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Blazing Saddles (50th Anniversary 4K Ultra Review)