The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Brad Milne 10/3/23 Brad Milne 10/3/23

CHILD’S PLAY (1988)

Doll-O-Ween kicks off with a look at Chucky’s first appearance on screen.

Kiley Fox 6/29/23 Kiley Fox 6/29/23

BLOODSPORT (1988)

THE KARATE KID for grown-ups.

Michael Scott 5/20/22 Michael Scott 5/20/22

Fred Olen May: HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS (1988)

Fred Olen Ray’s infamous film lives up to its outrageous title thanks to lots of comedy, chainsaws, and charismatic actors.

Mary Kay McBrayer 12/28/21 Mary Kay McBrayer 12/28/21

DIE HARD (1988)

Or, 7 Ways to Improve Your Corporate Holiday Party—According to DIE HARD (1988)

PT Burner 10/28/21 PT Burner 10/28/21

HIGH SPIRITS (1988)

A look at Neil Jordan’s star-studded Irish ghost story that had lots of wackiness and a few sexy hijinks.

Rafael A. Ruiz 10/11/21 Rafael A. Ruiz 10/11/21

BEETLEJUICE (1988)

The Burtoniest movie that ever Burtoned, Rafael Ruiz looks at the many delightful ways that BEETLEJUICE remains as hilarious and haunting today as ever.

Andy Vanderbilt 10/7/21 Andy Vanderbilt 10/7/21

DAFFY DUCK’S QUACKBUSTERS (1988)

Andy Vanderbilt on how this Looney Tunes film—compiling some of the best classic horror themed cartoons, plus two new shorts—is equally hilarious and a loving tribute to the genre.