"Must Watch: Awesome 'The Evil Dead' 30th Anniversary Tribute Video." FirstShowing.net. FirstShowing.net, 12 Mar. 2010. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.firstshowing.net/2011/must-watch-awesome-the-evil-dead-30th-anniversary-tribute-video/>. Evil Dead is the king of b movies. It has every element in a b horror movie and perfects it. The cheesy dialogue, eccentric characters, ridiculous gore and slapstick are all what makes this movie so great and influential.
The next few sources are all from the same book, but it's a compilation of various reviews on different B movies. Each reviewer has their own unique take on B movies are and what elements make a b movie.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Eraserhead by David Sterritt." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. One of David Lynch's most famous films. Much like videodrome it challenged what could be achieved with a modest budget. One of the most unique B-films ever made with its groundbreaking surreal imagery .
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Introduction." Introduction. The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. Describes the history of B movies, how they have evolved and their current place in the industry. Several great metaphors are used.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Night of the Living Dead by Desson Thompson." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. Discusses how this horror classic was able to have a cultural impact despite it's low budget and b movie sensibilities.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Platoon by Eleanor Ringel Cater." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. Interesting take on a oscar award winning film that this reviewer considers it a B movie due to its maverick sensibilities.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Reservoir Dogs by Jami Bernard." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. DIscusses how Quentin Tarantino was able to mix b movie elements in order to create a unique and influential movie.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "The Conversation by Peter Keough." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Web. Discusses one of Francis Ford Copola's most under rated films. Talks about it's several elements and innovative techniques. Also its cheap budget. Relating more to the older definition of B movies.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show by Kevin Thomas." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. The cultural impact and how still has screening all over the country today. The elements that were able to permeate american culture and allow it to stay there until this day.
Sterritt, David, and John Anderson. "Videodrome by Dennis Lim." The B List: The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-budget Beauties, Genre-bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo, 2008. Print. Videodrome is one of David Cronnenberg's first and most influential films. It changed the landscape of horror forever with it surreal and horrifying approach. This reviews goes into detail on its impact on the horror genre and b movies in general
Zacharek, Stephanie. ""Grindhouse" - Movies." Salon.com. Salon .com, 6 Apr. 2007. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.salon.com/2007/04/06/grindhouse/>. This review provides a good explanation on what exploitation movies are and how "Grindhouse" fits into the exploitation realm.