I Sell the Dead (2008) Well-acted and fun horror comedy about grave robbers that weighs in heavier as comedy than horror. It’s not bad, but these are often not my thing. I wanted to see Angus Scrimm in one of his last roles, especially since he was excited about playing violin in this. In the … Continue reading Halloween Horror Binge: Week Four, Part II
Winding down this one-man festival and excited about watching something other than horror movies. I don’t think I’ve ever said that before. Tormented (1960) Perfect late-night B-horror classic, like a Vault of Horror or Vampirella story. I remember watching these kinds of films in elementary school late at night on the weekends. I love the … Continue reading Halloween Horror Binge: Week Four, Part I
Two years ago, I watched a cycle of horror films throughout October and I wanted to do that again this year. My first week’s viewing ended up surprisingly good. I enjoyed each film for what it was, and I didn’t feel like there was a clunker in the bunch. Atomic Brain (aka Monstrosity) (1963) This … Continue reading Halloween Horror Binge: Week One
Last night, I was thinking about the blog and how I’ve ignored the blog. I sketched out something like the old monthly updates that Quinn and I used to do. He updated today after a long silence, so I took it as some synchronicity not to ignore. Reading I ordered The Horror Hall of Fame … Continue reading Just like the ones I used to know…
I failed at the movie-a-day schedule. I’m okay with that. If you’re interested, the other entries about this one-man horror film fest are here, here, and here. Also, here. Click on the titles for trailers. The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Like several others I’ve watched, his one probably is an outlier, but if the Faust … Continue reading fail better: my almost movie marathon crawls to the finish line
If you’re interested, the other entries about this one-man horror film fest are here, here, and here. Click on the titles for trailers. Beware! The Blob (aka Son of the Blob) (1972) Hilariously awful “sequel” to the classic film. Directed by Larry “J.R. Ewing” Hagman. You’ll know within ten minutes if it’s a movie for you. … Continue reading flash merry the folk in masquerade or Halloween film fest pt. 4
Not too much news, but I will have a few installments of my first fright film fest this week. Click on the titles for trailers. X —The Unknown (1956) Fun sci-fi horror that is basically The Blob before The Blob. A Hammer production, originally meant to be a Quatermass movie, X—The Unknown takes me back … Continue reading the assurance of the mask or Halloween movie fest pt. 3
Besides end-of-the-grading-period insanity this week has included respiratory illness! Multiple flat tires! Root canals! Homecoming week! Not only are the Ghoulanoids toys going fast, but Derek’s Cartoonshow #2 is also in the Best American Comics 2014 anthology as one of the “Notable Comics” of the year. Tasty! With all of this going on, I’ve kept … Continue reading still raving, still demon
Around Birmingham I’ve noticed more street art than I’ve ever seen. I’m not referring to the hard-to-read “tags” or graffiti that have been common in most cities since at least the ‘80s. Tags are basically someone’s name or nickname reproduced, sometimes as incomprehensible as some metal band logos. (Having some HTML issues: You can click … Continue reading McClurg goes all-city, for a few blocks anyway
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