Many classic sexy thrillers have been set in the city of San Francisco. Most notably, the classic Vertigo, Basic Instinct and John Schlesinger's house horror Pacific Heights which turns 30 this week. On it's 30th anniversary, I see a movie I continue to enjoy that still sparks realistic fears. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/mediaindex?ref_=tt_pv_mi_sm San Francisco set thrillers... Continue Reading →
The In Crowd: Mary Lambert’s guilty pleasure 20 years later
Director Mary Lambert is best known for the classic Pet Sematary. But most forget (maybe purposefully), she also brought us The In Crowd. A sexy thriller from 2000 oozing with vibes from the era. From the baby butterfly barrettes and baby doll dresses to the focus on a group of young people. A theme rampant... Continue Reading →
The Allure of the Sexy Thriller
As a child in Manhattan, my mom would take me to the movies constantly. From Christmas Eve traditions, to double features in the summer before we had air conditioning. I've always expressed my love of movies, not like it's something you can really hide or store away. Somehow this is one passion that always shows... Continue Reading →