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 Wicker Man

Written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Robin Hardy, The Wicker Man, a tale of Scottish policeman Sgt Neil Howie (Edward Woodward: The Equaliser series) investigating a disappearance on the remote Hebridean island of Summerisle, run by Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee: Dracula 1958, The Lord ... Read More

The Sixth Sense – 20 Years of Surprises

A little boy softly informs us, “I see dead people,” but this cannot possibly prepare us for the surprise ending of all surprise endings. Single-handedly introducing a talented new writer-director to the world, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense arrived to nationwide theaters on Friday, ... Read More