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.

It Follows – A Modern Horror Classic 10 Years Later

Chris HoffmanChris HoffmanMay 3, 2024

In October of 2023, it was announced that the filming for They Follow would begin in 2024 as the much-anticipated sequel to David Robert Mitchell’s slow-burning, paranormal 2014 Horror film It Follows. Ironically right around its predecessor’s tenth anniversary, it seemed an in-depth examination of the ... Read More

The Ice Pirates – A Sci-Fi Spoof Gem 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 29, 2024

Back in the ‘80s the genres of Science Fiction and Comedy joined forces in a way no decade before or after had ever seen. You had films like 1985’s Weird Science, 1986’s Short Circuit, and of course, the legendary Spaceballs from 1987. Although, preceding all ... Read More

Police Academy – A Comedy Classic 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 20, 2024

While many consider the 1970s to be the best decade in modern film history, the 1980s is right up there with a ton of memorable entries. A time where many genres thrived, perhaps the biggest at the top of the heap were Horror, but also ... Read More

Leprechaun 2 – 30 Years of Terror & Laughter

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 17, 2024

Holidays and Horror are an odd couple, but seem to strike the dark humor within many of us. With Halloween naturally given the most attention in this area, Christmas comes in at a close second, with classics such 1974’s Black Christmas or 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly ... Read More

Silent Madness – Rising From Obscurity 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 15, 2024

Psychopaths and Horror movies seemingly go well together… because what is more frightening than an individual who lacks all empathy and kills at will? This in mind, filmmakers have explored these personality types throughout cinema history; dating back to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 classic Psycho, but ... Read More

Disconnected – A Slash Gem 40 Years Later

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 13, 2024

By the time 1984 arrived, Horror had become one of the hottest subgenres of film out there. A time when the Slasher dominated the scene, 1978’s Halloween is probably the most responsible for the movement’s popularization. An independent classic by John Carpenter, it led the ... Read More

Movie Retrospectives

It Follows – A Modern Horror Classic 10 Years Later

The Ice Pirates – A Sci-Fi Spoof Gem 40 Years Later

Police Academy – A Comedy Classic 40 Years Later

Leprechaun 2 – 30 Years of Terror & Laughter

Silent Madness – Rising From Obscurity 40 Years Later

Disconnected – A Slash Gem 40 Years Later

It Follows – A Modern Horror Classic 10 Years Later

The Ice Pirates – A Sci-Fi Spoof Gem 40 Years Later

Police Academy – A Comedy Classic 40 Years Later

Leprechaun 2 – 30 Years of Terror & Laughter

Silent Madness – Rising From Obscurity 40 Years Later

Disconnected – A Slash Gem 40 Years Later

This Week In Horror – Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

This Week in Horror Movie History – The Horror Show (1989)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Gothic (1987)

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Hibiscus

Developing Artist Showcase – Return to Dust

Interview – Sen Dog of Cypress Hill & Powerflo

Interview – Rosie Bones of BONES UK

Interview – Armand Assante

MC5 – Heavy Lifting (Album Review)

Defences – Shadowlight (Album Review)

Dee Snider: He’s Not Gonna Take It (Graphic Novel Review)