Mini-Review: This downright awful sequel is my go-to film for those times when I need to liken a work to the worst film that I can remember. For example, "'Tron' is a fine film; it is not 'The Hills Have Eyes Part II.'" When contrasted with the original 'The Hills Have Eyes', which is a good film, it seems like an even bigger disappointment. It suffers from all the ailments that seemingly slapped-together sequels always do: flat characters, a weak plot.

Mini-Review: This film is a real gem. It's one that I hunted a long time for, because it is (or was) difficult to find in the USA on home video. I loved all of the performances. It achieves a unique atmosphere and is beautifully filmed. If you've seen the film "The Ref" with Kevin Spacey and Dennis Leary, you'll be surprised with the similarities that the two films share.

Mini-Review: James Whale's celebrated sequel to one of horror film's masterpieces is one of the best around, because it is a poignant and frightening film that never fails to entertain me. Karloff's second turn as the monster and Elsa Lanchester's "Bride of" are iconic performances.