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 Man in the White Van (Movie Review)

Cara McWilliamCara McWilliamDecember 12, 2024

You could be forgiven for assuming that Director Warren Skeels (Thespians 2011, Siesta Key series) is a big fan of John Carpenter. Why? Because his sophomore feature, The Man in the White Van, feels like an homage to Carpenter’s 1978 film Halloween. Indeed, both films are set ... Read More

Black Sabbath - The End: Live in Birmingham / Mercury Records (2024)

Black Sabbath – The End: Live in Birmingham (4K Ultra HD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 10, 2024

Does anything ever truly end? Many ask this philosophical question, and no one truly knows the answer. However, we do know that in the material world, there seem to be chapters in life leading toward a conclusion. In this frame of mind, we sometimes feel ... Read More

Demolition Man (4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 10, 2024

Back in 1993, when Demolition Man was released, many laughed at the perceived future of society. You had monitors everywhere policing foul language, a complete ban on weapons of defense, and ‘no-touch’ intimacy. Let us not forget the three seashells… replacing toilet tissue in the ... Read More

Late Night with the Devil / Shudder (2024) art

Late Night with the Devil (Movie Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeDecember 10, 2024

What if the devil showed up on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson or SNL in the ’70s? This year’s Late Night with the Devil gives a possible scenario of how that would play out. Written/directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres 2012, ... Read More

Eric Clapton – Slowhand At 70: Live At The Royal Albert Hall (4K Ultra HD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 10, 2024

Incidentally, Eric Clapton is one of the most enduring names in Rock-n-Roll history. A part of The Yardbirds from 1963 to 1965, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in 1965, Cream from 1966 to 1968, Blind Faith from 1968 to 1969, and Derek and the Dominos ... Read More

Director’s Cut (Movie Review)

Jackie KnightowlJackie KnightowlDecember 10, 2024

The imaginative Filmmaker Don Capria (Eulogy 2014, Anecdota 2021) proffers a blood-curdling cinematic feast in Director’s Cut. Released in select theaters and digitally on October 31, 2024, Director’s Cult also features a production team that includes Paul Travers (2015’s Old 37) and accomplished Actor Luis Lombardi. ... Read More

Movie Reviews

The Man in the White Van (Movie Review)

Black Sabbath – The End: Live in Birmingham (4K Ultra HD Review)

Demolition Man (4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Review)

Eric Clapton – Slowhand At 70: Live At The Royal Albert Hall (4K Ultra HD Review)

Director’s Cut (Movie Review)

The Man in the White Van (Movie Review)

Black Sabbath – The End: Live in Birmingham (4K Ultra HD Review)

Demolition Man (4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Review)

Eric Clapton – Slowhand At 70: Live At The Royal Albert Hall (4K Ultra HD Review)

Director’s Cut (Movie 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 – Niina Soleil

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Interview – cumgirl8

Interview – Vincent Pastore

Interview – George Nolfi

Pantera: Vulgar Display of Power (Graphic Novel Review)

Blondie: Against The Odds (Graphic Novel Review)

The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection (BoxLunch Exclusive Review)