Movie Reviews

Covering everything from major Hollywood to independent films, Cryptic Rock Magazine has it all. Providing thoughtful, well-written reviews of Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Thriller genres, as well as Documentaries and beyond.

The Food of the Gods (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 1, 2024

Any humble down-to-earth human being would have to agree with the sentiment of a quote like, “It’ll be great to be in the country again and enjoy some of the open spaces Man hasn’t screwed up with his technology.” Additionally, the profound, “One of these ... Read More

Burn, Witch, Burn (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 1, 2024

Every era of Horror cinema is unique to the next. Some more compelling than others, there is no denying the early 1960s had its share of worthy entries to the genre. A time dominated by the Gothic atmosphere of many Hammer Films, there were other ... Read More

Amityville: Where The Echo Lives / Lionsgate (2024)

Amityville: Where The Echo Lives (Movie Review)

Jackie KnightowlJackie KnightowlOctober 30, 2024

A novel by Jay Anson originally published in 1977, The Amityville Horror soon became a terrifying motion picture in 1979. From here there were countless sequels and even a remake in 2005 under the same title. Looking at the original story, it is something that ... Read More

Def Leppard - One Night Only Live at The Leadmill / Mercury Studios (2024)

Def Leppard – One Night Only Live at The Leadmill (Live CD & DVD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 28, 2024

It has been over forty years since Def Leppard played their first-ever arena show at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas on April 29, 1983. A long time ago, the tour was their first headlined by the band and came three short months after they ... Read More

Poltergeist II: The Other Side / Scream Factory (2024)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 27, 2024

While 1982’s Tobe Hooper directed and written by Steven Spielberg Poltergeist is largely considered one of the greatest Horror movies of all time, it is the tagline of “They’re Back” from 1986 Poltergeist II: The Other Side that resonates most loudly through history. A line ... Read More

Dark Angel (4K UHD Collector’s Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 25, 2024

Some recognize Dolph Lundgren as He-Man (from 1987’s live-action Masters of the Universe), others do so as Ivan Drago (the opposing Russian Heavy Weight opponent in 1985’s Rocky IV), and select viewers even look at him as Francis “Frank” Castle / The Punisher (for his ... Read More

Movie Reviews

The Food of the Gods (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

Burn, Witch, Burn (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

Amityville: Where The Echo Lives (Movie Review)

Def Leppard – One Night Only Live at The Leadmill (Live CD & DVD Review)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Review)

Dark Angel (4K UHD Collector’s Edition Review)

The Food of the Gods (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

Burn, Witch, Burn (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

Amityville: Where The Echo Lives (Movie Review)

Def Leppard – One Night Only Live at The Leadmill (Live CD & DVD Review)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Review)

Dark Angel (4K UHD Collector’s Edition Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Ravenous (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Stepford Wives (1975)

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Interview – Shelley Fabares

Interview – Jessica Belkin

Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (4K Ultra HD Review)

The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)