LIGHTS OUT: Is this the scariest short film ever made!? I have two thoughts on it.. first off, it shows our attention spans collectively has shrunk rapidly. Comedy is down to 5 seconds.. horror is down to 2 minutes. BUT.. it also shows that there is creativity in the ranks of younger horror enthusiasts.. people who … Read more
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Uncle Ted in the land of Hatchy Milatchy.. the best of yesterday
You may not have heard of UNCLE TED, but if you were or are from East Pennsylvania you saw him and may have some fond memories.. He is from Wilkes-Barre, PA. He hosted UNCLE TED’S GHOUL SCHOOL from 1974 through 1982.. he also hosted UNCLE TED’S MONSTERMANIA from 1984 through the 1990s–this was the one … Read moreUncle Ted in the land of Hatchy Milatchy.. the best of yesterday
Horror Hit ‘The Grudge’ Going Reboot Route
I just don’t get it.. The GRUDGE is getting a reboot–seriously?? DEADLINE reported it, so it’s probably true.. But remember this: The 2004 movie cost about $10 mil to make and grossed almost $200 mil worldwide that year–and they are going to do a reboot? When they don’t have to? Insane in the membrane. Horror Hit … Read moreHorror Hit ‘The Grudge’ Going Reboot Route
I have really never liked horror movies based on true stories.. they seem a little over the top, often. And in this matter, perhaps insensitive and tacky..Sony has just bought the rights to a horror movie based on the death of Elisa Lam in Los Angeles in 2013.. You may remember recent stories about Lam … Read more
Horror movie controversy in Australia.. two famed movie critics from down under refused to review a horror flick WOLF CREEK 2.. And now as a result, star from the movie John Jarratt took aim at the ‘elitist’ critics for their refusal to acknowledge the movie.. I am actually somewhat laughing at the image of the critics, Margaret Pomeranz … Read more
Another reject on the way? Rob Zombie is working on another horror movie that he compares to the DEVIL’S REJECTS.. apparently BROAD STREET BULLIES is second a side street in Zombie’s plans.. In an interview,Rob Zombie said that he was working on the hockey film but ‘something else’ popped up.. Interestingly, Zombie also says his … Read more
This may look like a woman from Port Carbon, PA, but it’s not. It’s Penn Jilette, and he has revealed details of his crowd-funded horror movie DIRECTOR’S CUT..
Wow.. so DRUDGE is a horror movie fan after all! The SHINING’s last scene with Jack Nicholson is the imagery used for his top link about the weather. Good choice, Matt..
ET was originally going to be a horror movie..
Interesting story.. I actually think ET works, a bit, as a horror film–even though it became more a drama than fright. There were so many elements that, even though I cried as a kid watching it, I was a little freaked out and scared.. There was the haunting image of the suburb at sunset where … Read moreET was originally going to be a horror movie..
This is a behind the scenes image from the setting of Kubrick’s THE SHINING. There are lots of other images in this treasure trove, and you can see them all at http://imgur.com/a/Ur9Zo#TakkNne I think Jack Nicholson looked even scarier when he’s not in the role..