Category: Movie Discussions
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Hump Day Headlines #9
Guess the movie in which this headline appears. Please send your answers to classichorrors.club@gmail.com so everyone has a chance to play. We’ll announce winners during next week’s contest. (See last week’s winner below.) Good luck! Congratulations to Gary Howard, who correctly guessed that last week’s Hump Day Headline was from Beginning of the End (1957).
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The Legend of Hell House (1973)
Written by Richard Matheson Based on the novel Hell House by Richard Matheson Directed by John Hough Starring Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill, Gayle Hunnicutt, Roland Culver, Peter Bowles, Michael Gough (uncredited) Released June 15, 1973 RT 95 min. Home Video Shout! Factory (Blu-ray) Classic Horrors rating = 7 (out of 10) One of the 70s horror movies which seems to…
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Rod Labbe on House of Dark Shadows (1970)
ABOUT OUR GUEST While this year’s countdown may officially be finished, I want to share Rod Labbe’s contribution. You may be familiar with Rod, as I am, through his interviews in Scary Monsters. With my lifetime love of Dark Shadows, I find his story particularly compelling. This is a fun read that provides insight into what made…
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Hump Day Headlines #8
Guess the movie in which this headline appears. Please send your answers to classichorrors.club@gmail.com so everyone has a chance to play. We’ll announce winners during next week’s contest. (See last week’s winner below.) Good luck! Despite posting about it the day before (hint-hint) only one person (Rich Chamberlain) correctly guessed that last week’s Hump Day…
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Derek M. Koch on Tales of Frankenstein (2018)
ABOUT OUR GUEST What can I say about Derek M. Koch? He’s a podcasting icon for monster kids everywhere, demonstrating devotion to writing, producing and hosting Monster Kid Radio each and every week. He’s a man with more projects in his head than humanly possible to produce, and his enthusiasm is contagious. He’s definitely one…
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Torso (1973)
Another first-time viewing courtesy of Arrow Video… Written by Ernesto Gastaldi, Sergio Martino Directed by Sergio Martino Starring Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson, Roberto Bisacco Released January 4, 1973 (Italy) RT 94 min. Home Video Arrow Video Classic Horrors rating = 5 (out of 10) WHY I’VE NEVER SEEN IT I was aware…
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And Then There Were None (1945)
ABOUT OUR GUEST Another colleague from the We Belong Dead/Unsung Horrors group and another great contribution to the countdown! Matthew Banks first said while he would like to participate, he wasn’t sure he’d have time. Yet look what he sent! It’s a fine example of his writing and I hope it whets your appetite for…
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Where in the World is Chris Franklin? Part 2
ABOUT OUR GUEST How awesome is this? When I invited Chris Franklin to contribute to the countdown, he offered to report on his recent vacation to Florida where he encountered all kinds of spooky Halloween characters and events. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this for the blog, Chris! I bet its…
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Where in the World is Chris Franklin? Part 1
ABOUT OUR GUEST How awesome is this? When I invited Chris Franklin to contribute to the countdown, he offered to report on his recent vacation to Florida where he encountered all kinds of spooky Halloween characters and events. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this for the blog, Chris! I bet its…
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Ian Taylor on Dark Places (1974)
ABOUT OUR GUEST Last week, I stated that Andrew Llewellen is the one friend/colleague from the We Belong Dead/Unsung Horrors group that I’d most like to meet in person. I was wrong. Ian Taylor is that person. I’m just kidding, of course. My original statement generated some good-natured comments on Facebook that demonstrate why the…
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