Terror emerges from Roman catacombs in 1987's "Specters." Co-writer/director Marcello Avallone visits the vast space underneath to inspire his B- movie, which includes plenty of scenes where characters investigate tunnels, confront signs of evil, and deal with monstrous visions. And there's a fine start for the endeavor, with the helmer getting things going with a distinct cast of characters and a mission to visit forbidden spaces recently uncovered by the curious. And yet, as decently compelling as the opening act of "Specters" is, Avallone doesn't find a way to sustain the mystery or the massacre. The picture noticeably loses inspiration as it goes, mostly dealing with padding and a general reluctance to become the creature feature teased throughout the effort. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com