There are a few prominent non-Universal horror films of the 1930s. However, the other studios, while envious of all the greenbacks Universal was taking in, were quite sniffy about producing something as… Read Article →

The Monster was doing The Mash a lot earlier then we knew. Dracula was so successful that Frankenstein was rushed into production, hitting theaters that same year. (Those were the days.) In… Read Article →

Well, we’ve hit most of the silent heavy hitters that one might watch for the Halloween season. Now we move on to the Universals. The first, of course, was Dracula. However, don’t… Read Article →

I’m sure this is an Alamo Drafthouse poster, but man, that’s sweet. Vampyr is great if you appreciate mood and atmosphere, a real classic in that regard.

Another film that’s only marginally horror but still a good Halloween pick is 1926’s Faust. Obviously it’s more of a morality tale than a horror film, but the imagery of the Devil… Read Article →

Huh. Apparently in Germany sex and horror sold as far back as the 1920s. Who knew? This film is great, by the way. You should definitely check it out.

As I’ve said previously, I think the stately pace of Caligari and Nosferatu add a genuine nightmare quality to them. If I were to pick one horror silent that comes closet to… Read Article →