Tag31 Days of Horror

Posted October 3, 20191 Comment 1940s

The Undying Monster (1942)

Director John Brahms was best known for his sumptuously decorated murder mysteries, 1944’s The Lodger and 1945’s Hangover Square. Before he was getting A-list talent to go alongside his beautifully … Continue Reading The Undying Monster (1942)

Posted November 2, 20122 Comments 2000s

Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

It was beyond ambitious of me to review 31 films in 31 days but I persevered and only dropped two films from the rotation, and this review was only two days behind … Continue Reading Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

Posted October 29, 20126 Comments 1960

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

So far this feature has focused on books devoted to classic film but I just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to read and review Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

Posted October 27, 20127 Comments 1970s

It’s Alive (1974)

Oh exploitation films, how you pain me sometimes. It’s Alive is a total product of the 1970s focused on abortion and the increasing fear of harsh chemicals and their tendency … Continue Reading It’s Alive (1974)

Posted October 25, 20124 Comments 1950s

Fiend Without a Face (1958)

Fiend Without a Face is cheese at its finest. The plot is meandering and ridiculous but boy is the final minutes of it hilarious! If anything I recommend watching the … Continue Reading Fiend Without a Face (1958)

Posted October 18, 20124 Comments 2000s

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Today’s film is the first of two films that were recommended to me during my call for horror film submissions. Thanks to Nick Jobe, blogger at the fantastically named Random … Continue Reading Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Posted October 16, 201211 Comments 1970s

The Omen (1976)

Still a day behind and this was the film I’d originally scheduled for a few days ago before the schedule went all over the place. The Omen does get us … Continue Reading The Omen (1976)

Posted October 15, 20127 Comments 2000s

Fido (2006)

Fido is a fun little comedy that slipped under the radar when it came out back in 2006. I loved it when I finally saw it on DVD but haven’t … Continue Reading Fido (2006)

Posted October 14, 20129 Comments 2000s

The House of the Devil (2009)

Going newer with today’s film and I will say that opinions for this film is an alienating one. People generally love it or hate it. I love The House of … Continue Reading The House of the Devil (2009)

Posted October 8, 201213 Comments 1970s

Suspiria (1977)

I always feel bad not enjoying a movie that’s generally loved, or at least admired for something; such is the case with Dario Argento‘s Suspiria. I’ve seen Suspiria … Continue Reading Suspiria (1977)

Posted October 6, 20127 Comments 1940s

I Walked With a Zombie (1943)

I had no idea I’d be doing two Jacques Tourneur/Val Lewton productions so close together but oh well, they’re worth comparing. I saw I Walked With a Zombie … Continue Reading I Walked With a Zombie (1943)