I remember sitting in the theater, awestruck, the first time I saw the trailer. I want to say it was during the previews before Freddy vs. Jason. I can’t remember the exact moment, because let’s face it, it was a while ago. What I DO remember was being completely blown …
Read More »A Quarter Century Of ‘Stargate’ (1994) – Retro Review
Television shows based on popular movies can go either way. In 1978, the timeless classic Animal House was released and became one of the greatest comedies in American history. To capitalize on the success, a television show was created to show the day-to-day hi-jinx of the fraternity from the movie. …
Read More »Anthology Flashback #2: ‘One Step Beyond’ (1959–1961)
“What you are about to see is a matter of human record. Explain it: we cannot. Disprove it: we cannot. We simply invite you to explore with us the amazing world of the unknown… to take that One Step… Beyond.” ?— John Newland, host of ABC’s One Step Beyond Once …
Read More »‘Paranormal Activity’ (2009) – 10 Years Later: Look Back On The Film That Started it All
The original Paranormal Activity is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its wide theatrical release on the 16th of October, 2009. After making the rounds on the indie film festival circuit, Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli (Insidious 2011) had a sure-fire gem on his hands and Paramount Pictures were taking notice. …
Read More »‘Wes Craven’s New Nightmare’ 25th Anniversary: Strengths and Weaknesses
Originally released on October 14, 1994, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare offered a fresh, daring take on the Freddy Krueger character… or something like it. You see, New Nightmare is technically a Freddy movie, yet it definitely isn’t. The villain is actually an entity that takes the form of Freddy, because it …
Read More »Anthology Flashback #1: Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65)
Alfred Hitchcock is an icon for a reason. Well, okay, it’s for more than one reason. One of those is the classic television anthology series, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, which alternates between his humorous monologues and themes of crime, drama, thrills and horror. In his standard, dry tone, Hitchcock even refers …
Read More »Sixty Years of ‘The Twilight Zone’: Retro Review
The dawning of October 2, 1959, will live in horror infamy forever. Without knowing it, the life of the anthology story was about to change. It was the birth of the blending of worlds, and the creation of a show where anything was possible. The Twilight Zone aired its pilot on …
Read More »Thirty-five Years Later: The Coen Brothers’ ‘Blood Simple’ (1984) Retro Review
Blood Simple tells of the way independent movies became dominant in the ’90s. It’s easy to look at Blood Simple as the little engine that could. The film was created by the dynamic duo of Joel and Ethan Coen, who are also known for Fargo (1996), No Country for Old …
Read More »‘Sorority Row’ (2009): A Decade of Deception Retro Review
The sands of time often slip through our fingers too swiftly, as life flies by us at the speed of light. Once in awhile, little things pop up to remind us that we’re aging quickly… like the fact that 2009’s Sorority Row is already ten years old. This loose re-imagining of …
Read More »‘Stir Of Echoes’ (1999) Still Whispering To Us Two Decades Later
It’s been twenty years since the premiere of Stir Of Echoes (1999), which was released on September 10, 1999. We thought it was about time we take a look back on the film while digging up some fun facts. So, sit down, and turn out the lights and feel the …
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