Category Archives: Movies

Movie Review: Let Me In

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When I hear that Hollywood is re-making a movie, I usually cringe and expect the worst. And usually the product is just what I expected, a poorly planned hatchet job of the original film. But it has happened, on a few RARE occasions, that a re-make can be just as good, heck sometimes even better than its predecessor. Case in point, the 2010 release of “Let Me In”, the American adaption of the critically acclaimed Swedish film “Let The Right One In”. I had heard recommendations about “Let The Right One In” about a year ago on various horror blogs, so I marked it down on my list of horror movies to watch. And then after hearing a radio interview where Robert Englund (aka Freddy Krueger) was praising the book and story as one of his favorites, I was determined to check it out for myself. Continue reading →

Horror News from Comic Con 2011

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Well, another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone. Each year it get harder and harder to get tickets for this insanely popular convention. I know many of you probably could not go but would have loved to have been able to wander the convention halls searching for anything that resembles horror. Well have no fear! We are bringing you some interesting horror related news straight from this year’s Comic Con. This will be a two-parter blog since there is SOOO much to cover. First up, Movies and Television! Continue reading →

3rd annual Vampire-Con Film Fest

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The world’s first Vampire-Con returns to the New Beverly Cinema for the third year running for two nights of classic vampire cinema. Originally created to include ALL fans of vampires, Vampire-Con continues its tradition of showcasing the best vampire movies in the world. Costumes are strongly encouraged and prizes will be given for the most creative. June 3rd starts with a double feature of two classic 80s bloodsucker features: “Fright Night'” (1985) and “Vampire’s Kiss” (1988). Other vamp horror flicks to follow in the month of June.

Visit the Vampire-Con 2011 Official Site for more information.

Red Room Riddle…rocks!

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For any of you who were fortunate enough to watch Saturday morning cartoons in the 80’s, this one’s for you. I haven’t seen this episode of the ABC Weekend Specials since I was about 10 years old. But I never forgot most of these stories. Like many things in the early 80’s (TV shows, commercials, toys, cartoons) I still have fond memories. This particular episode “Red Room Riddle” was especially cool. Two boys are on a dare to enter a supposedly haunted old house. While exploring the grounds, they meet a boy and his menacing dog. They boy invites them to return at night so they can enter the house. Of course the boys return and enter the spooky house. However, this is where things begin to go wrong for them. One thing leads to another and they eventually have to find their way out of …..wait for it….The Red Room! I always thought this story was told very well, and even watching it now, it totally holds my attention. No wonder it appealed to me….haunted houses, mysteries, kids getting into adventures. Totally brings back memories..not that I’ve been in many real haunted houses…at least I don’t think I have. Anyway, enjoy this little treat. It is a 3 part video on youtube so be sure to watch them all.

Footnote: Billy Jayne is the older dark haired boy you might remember from the 80’s movie “Just One Of The Guys”. And the kid with the hat is Christian Hoff, who won a Tony award for his role in the Broadway musical Jersey Boys! Interesting to see where people’s careers take them.

Halloween TV Specials 2010

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I could very easily go into a rant about how Halloween TV specials today are nothing like they used to be back in the late 70’s early 80’s. But I wont. There are plenty of other blogs that do that. Instead I will do something productive and share with you something I wish I had found at the beginning of the month. TVtango.com compiled a fantastic list of Halloween-themed specials, marathons, and episodes for the entire month of October. This list is fantastic and very thorough. So if you have nothing else to do this Halloween…take comfort that there is still something to watch on TV. Here are some TV episode recommendations:

  • Glee Rocky Horror Picture Show Episode, Tues Oct 26, FOX 8pm ET
  • Modern Family Halloween Episode, Wed Oct 27, ABC 9pm ET
  • Scared Shrekless Halloween TV Special, Thurs Oct 28, NBC 8pm ET
  • Community Halloween Episode, Thurs Oct 28, NBC 8:30pm ET
  • The Office Halloween Special, Thurs Oct 28, NBC 9pm ET
  • The Simpsons 21st Annual Treehouse of Horror, Nov 1, FOX 8-8:30pm ET