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 →

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 →

Still one of the best vampire films. Vampyr is pretty great too.

It’s nearly October, and time to start planning your Halloween viewing. I like to start old school. And you don’t get much better than this. If you haven’t seen it, or seen… Read Article →

Or when making movies, apparently. Well, the first watch party went pretty well. I had stumbled across a movie, last minute, a Korean kaiju film I’d never heard of. So I switched… Read Article →