Monthly Archives: February 2012

SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD

        Only one to go!  Phil’s review of LAND OF THE DEAD won’t make it in on time for the end of February, but here’s his review of SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD.  Romero’s last film to date, … Continue reading

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GONE

        Ed. note– Two things.  GONE is really a thriller, not a horror movie.  But I saw it for 6 bucks on my local theatre’s cheapie “matinee before 11 am” deal.  And that gives me reason to … Continue reading

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The Thing that Really Bothers Me About THE THING (2011)

          T.D. Clark is back with his brilliant, daring take on the prequel to Carpenter’s master work.  When you’re done reading, if you want a decidedly different take on THE THING (2011),  check out Phil’s review and his … Continue reading

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Debbie Rochon- Death Ensemble’s Queen of Queens (Text)

      You’ve heard enough about what I have to say about Debbie Rochon, so I’ll let Death Ensemble’s Queen of Queens speak for herself.  I’ll just add that on top of all the other things that make her … Continue reading

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GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X Poster Contest

        Director Paul Bunnell has come through for Death Ensemble once again.  He’s graciously agreed to donate a GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X poster, signed by the film’s director.  If you love black-and-white, sci-fi, zombies, retro 1950s … Continue reading

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Death Ensemble Turns 1

          A year ago today, I gave birth to Death Ensemble.  After three years of writing for Icons of Fright, the site was self-destructing.  Power struggles had taken a nice gig and turned it into a … Continue reading

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Hell of Fame Inductee: Debbie Rochon

      Debbie Rochon   as coronated Queen of Queens by Phil Fasso         Debbie Rochon is fearless.  Through nearly 200 films and counting, she is never afraid to put it all on the line and … Continue reading

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5 Women Worthy of the Hell of Fame

        In the wake of Jamie Lee Curtis’ change of heart about appearing at a horror con, I’ve been thinking a lot about just how important, and just how underappreciated, women in horror are.  The lion’s share … Continue reading

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Jamie Lee Curtis Doesn’t Hate You! She’s Ready to Do a Con

        For many, Jamie Lee Curtis is the golden grail of autographs.  For years she’s done book signings, sometimes signing horror stuff, sometimes not.  Apparently she made some comments a few years ago that she’s past her … Continue reading

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TWO EVIL EYES

        George Romero wanted to make an AIDS parable out of “The Masque of the Red Death.”  Italians forced him to make another film instead.  A decent effort, but a great example of “what could have been.” … Continue reading

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