A true artifact of zany 80s cinema Surf 2 is jammed pack with unadulterated shennanigans. A unique blend of of 80s surf culture, teen comedy and horror it's quite the quirky spectacle of cheese. Completely absurd and over the top it provides endless entertainment and charm.

Bob and Chuck live for surfing. They do it every dang day. And just as they are preparing for the big surf competition their fellow surfing pals begin to disappear. A mysterious new company…

"Nowhere to hide. NOT EVEN IN YOUR MIND!"

Scanner Cop 2 wastes no time picking up where the first film left off. Even though it's a new director I was happy to see many of the qualities that made the first film so enjoyable continued here. Sure it's slightly rougher around the edges and feels a little cheaper but damn if it doesn't embrace it's wacky direct to video insanity.

Sam Staziak is thrown back into action when a dangerous…

I think I officially like this just as much as the original. It just has such an awesome feel to it. Pure atmospheric perfection drenched in heavy mood and tension. A mean spirited film filled with grizzly kills and jarring violence. Visceral and stylistic dread elevated by great camera details and ominous lighting choices. A great visualization of autumn with its dimly lit streets, retro Halloween costumes and leaves blowing through an abandoned town.

This movie is further elevated by…

The "cool metalhead uncle" of the first film Sleepaway Camp 2 has become one of my go to summertime slashers. A film I reach for when I want to fry my brain with a blast of campy debauchery. While it takes a different turn than it's predecessor It succeeds by dialing up the cheesy sleazy insanity and permeates a disturbing yet comical energy from every scene. Mean and obscene it will bust ya dang spleen!

I love the overall excessive…