The Dead will rise again this year for the 45th Anniversary: Dawn of the Dead was first released in Italy in September 1978, and all the OG zombie fans can’t wait to celebrate the walking dead all over again. Dawn of the Dead set the standards a little higher for …
Read More »A Sensational Lineup of Horror Royalty Descends Upon Sin City For Days Of The Dead
Las Vegas, Nevada, also known as Sin City, is a premiere destination for not only high-stakes gambling, but eclectic entertainment, and world-class dining. Adding to the variety Vegas offers this February 17th through 19th, is Days of the Dead. Returning to the Plaza Hotel and Casino, off famed Fremont Street …
Read More »George A. Romero — Why His Zombie Legacy Lives and Thrives
Born on February 4, 1940, George A. Romero is well known as a horror icon and the co-creator of the modern, man-eating zombie (along with John Russo). In fact, as crazy and fanboy-ish as this sounds, it’s actually difficult to exaggerate his influence on pop culture. Virtually everyone is familiar …
Read More »Four Of The Best Things About ‘Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III’ (1990) – Retro Review
It may lack the impact of the original two, but Jeff Burr’s Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III is still a surprisingly good film. Released twenty years ago on January 12, 1990, this movie demonstrates that, when it comes to horror, the story never needs to be first and foremost. …
Read More »Days of the Dead Indianapolis 2017 Convention Review
I’ve always wanted to attend a big horror convention but either money or lack of transportation has been an issue. Recently all the stars aligned and I was finally able to make the hour and a half trip to Indianapolis for Days of the Dead. Check out some info about …
Read More »From Beyond (1986): A Lovecraft Inspired Creature Feature
When it comes to creature feature stories, few match the originality of interdimensional monsters spawned from the pen of H.P. Lovecraft. Obviously, being a 20th century horror author whose work remained relatively unknown until after his death, Lovecraft never took his writings to the big screen. However, that has not stopped several …
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