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 →

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 →