Lost in Arkham – Stephen McClurg

May 4, 2021

Lost in Arkham: The Creeping Flesh (1973)

I recently interviewed Jad Fair and knowing so many of his songs talk about monsters and that he grew up in Michigan, I had to ask him about Channel 50. Sure enough, he watched a lot of early monster movies there and was lucky enough to grow up with various movie hosts, including Sgt. Sacto. … Continue reading Lost in Arkham: The Creeping Flesh (1973)

December 4, 2020

From the Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #17

A Portrait of the Artist as a Glum ManOriginally written for Episode 62 on Eraserhead (1977) and Freaks (1932). Interviewer: What was Wild at Heart about David? “Well, it’s about one hour and forty-five minutes. ~An interview with Toby Keeler, recounting a conversation with Lynch “Believe it or not, Eraserhead is my most spiritual film.” … Continue reading From the Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #17

November 23, 2020

From the Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #16

Destroy Your Sight With a New Gorgon: “Don’t Look Now” and Macbeth Originally written for Episode 61 on Don’t Look Now (1973) and C.H.U.D. (1984). “Do you fear/ things that sound so fair?”~ The Tragedy of Macbeth, William Shakespeare “Just chance, a flick of a coin.”~ “Don’t Look Now,” Daphne du Maurier In all my viewings … Continue reading From the Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #16

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

From the Eunoia Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #11

Originally written for The Terror Test podcast. Check out their new website. I am now writing Lost in Arhkam. Previous Test Prep essays. Written for an episode in which the guys visited South Korea and discussed I Saw the Devil and The Host. Revenge Is a Fist Best Served Boldly Contains I Saw the Devil (2010) spoilers. “This is certain, that a … Continue reading From the Eunoia Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #11