Monster of the Day #3279
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 →
Watch Party tonight!!
OK, everyone, the second Amazon Watch Party is tonight. Anyone with a Prime account is invited. Send me your email address if you weren’t at the first one and want to join… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #3278
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.
Monster of the Day #3277
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 →
Amazon Watch Party this Friday night…
Just to remind everyone, we’ll be doing another Amazon Watch Party this Friday night at 9:00 PM EDT. I guess I should pick a movie. Anyway, if you want to attend and… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #3276
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.
Monster of the Day #3275
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 →
Dracula and Frankenstein in theaters tomorrow afternoon….
Lots of Fathom Events for October, playing (generally) for one day each. Saturday Oct 2nd: Dracula and Frankenstein, an afternoon double bill Spirited Away (subtitled): Monday Oct 4th Also playing dubbed–ick–Sunday and… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #3274
And with Phantom of the Opera the world gets its first bonafide horror star in Lon Chaney. Although that reputation basically rests on two films, this and Hunchback of Notre Dame (back… Read Article →
Monster of the Day #3273
Still one of the best vampire films. Vampyr is pretty great too.
