wadewainio

Wade is a wannabe artist and musician (operating under the moniker Grandpa Helicopter), and an occasional radio DJ for WMTU 91.9 FM Houghton. He is an occasional writer for Undead Walking, and also makes up various blogs of his own. He even has a few books in the works. Then again, doesn't everyone?

Hitchcock’s ‘REAR WINDOW’ (1954) : Exploring Voyeurism and Moral Ambiguity

Rear Window

Rear Window is a classic 1954 suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Cornell Woolrich’s short story”It Had to Be Murder” (read it here!). The film explores the theme of voyeurism through its protagonist, L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, played by James Stewart. Jeff is a photojournalist who is confined …

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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ – Embracing the Madness!

A Nightmare On Elm Street 4 : The Dream Master

Set to a moody and awesome song by Tuesday Knight, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master begins with the words: “When deep sleep falleth on men, fear came upon me. And trembling which made all my bones to shake -Job IV, 13-14.” That’s really about as deep as …

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‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers’ (1988). Oops! He Did it Again!

Halloween 4

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, or simply Halloween 4, is a 1988 horror film and the fourth installment in the popular “Halloween” film series. It is also one of the films that reminded the 1980s that slasher villains still mattered, both culturally and in terms of raking in …

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Interview: ‘GALE’ Director Daniel Alexander + Chilling Co-Founder Christopher Graham

Gale

Daniel Alexander’s Gale, an interesting take on The Wizard of Oz, has premiered on the new streaming network, Chilling. We wanted to ask Alexander about this short film, and also learn about the Chilling streaming service from one of its co-founders, Christopher Graham. Here is the trailer: Interview with Gale director …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth: Analyzing ‘WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON’ (1993)

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon is a 1993 American supernatural horror film directed by Anthony Hickox and is the sequel to the 1989 film Warlock. The film was produced by Trimark Pictures and features the late, great Julian Sands reprising his role as The Warlock, and he does it well enough. Though …

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‘THE WAR OF THE WORLDS’ (1953): Quintessential Alien Invasion Epic

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction film released in 1953, directed by Byron Haskin and produced by George Pal. Based on the 1898 novel of the same name by H.G. Wells (with screenplay by Barré Lyndon), it is considered one of the classic and influential movies in the …

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‘KRULL’ (1983): Unearthing the Cult Classic – Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Adventure Collide!

Krull

Hi there! I am about to wage yet another semi-defense of a movie that some people hate. Won’t you join me? This time I am, of course, discussing the movie Krull, a British-American science fantasy film released in 1983. It was directed by Peter Yates and written by Stanford Sherman, and …

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The Humorous Depth of ‘CONEHEADS’ : A Nostalgic Journey Into a Sci-Fi Comedy’s Timeless Relevance

Coneheads

Coneheads is a comedy science fiction film that was released in 1993, and based on the popular sketch from Saturday Night Live (SNL), the long-running American sketch comedy show. In addition to the film itself being a slice of nostalgia, it actually has a “TMNT” connection, as it was directed …

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‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ (1983): An Anthology Classic

Twilight zone the movie

Twilight Zone: The Movie is a science fiction/horror anthology film released in 1983. Based on the popular television series The Twilight Zone, created by Rod Serling in the 1950s, this 1980s version begins in a classic way. In a great prologue directed by John Landis, two men (played by Dan …

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