Alex Riviello

NYC native who lives with his wife and daughter in Astoria, Queens. Has written about film for six years for dozens of websites before finally settling down at CHUD.com. Also freelances for various websites and publications, including Fangoria.

CREATURE CORNER DVD REVIEW: HEAD TRAUMA

Directed by: Lance WeilerStarring: Vince Mola, Jamil A.C. ManganBuy it from Amazon here! It’s tough going into a movie you have high hopes for. More often than not the film will never live up to the expectations in your head. Fortunately, Head Trauma erases all fears right from the beginning… throwing you into a nightmare … Continue reading

CREATURE CORNER BOOK REVIEW: BERSERK

Written by Tim LebbonPublished by Leisure BooksBuy it from the Creature Co! Before I get to the actual review, please allow me an aside: Several months ago, I bought and read my first Graham Masterton novel: Manitou Blood. Unless someone convinces me otherwise, it’ll be my last. It’s a vampire novel. I try to avoid … Continue reading

CREATURE CORNER DVD REVIEW: BONE SICKNESS

Directed by: Brian PaulinStarring: Darya Zabinski, Rich George Brian PaulinBuy it from The Creature Co.! "You turned me into a fucking necro junky!" After the fun time I had with City of Rott, I was eagerly looking forward to checking out Unearthed Film’s next release- which from the trailer looked like much more of a … Continue reading

CREATURE CORNER DVD REVIEW: DAWN

Directed by: Jay ReelStarring: Ray Boucher, Kacie Young, Mindy RaymondBuy it from Amazon here! I had absolutely no hopes going into this one. I’d never heard of it before it showed up in my mailbox, and from the look of the cover I shouldn’t have expected much more than standard lowbudget fare. To make matters … Continue reading