Category Archives: In the Abyss

A GHASTLY Move to Amazon Instant

        Great news for those of you who love black-and-white sci-fi musicals that star Kevin McCarthy (And that should be all of you).  THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X has made its way to Amazon Instant.  Priced … Continue reading

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It’s Official! You Suck! Evil You Should Dread #1: We Go Round in Circles…

        As Shao Kahn surveys the horror Realms, he’s disgusted that a majority of new horror films are committing the same sins.  He’s set me to the task of cataloging these evils you should dread, and writing … Continue reading

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DE Heads to the Macabre Faire Film Festival

          Long Island ends up being home to a lot of interesting stuff.  There’s always something going on, and this weekend is no exception, as the Best Western Mill River Manor in Rockville Centre hosts the … Continue reading

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How to Mourn Jeff Hanneman?

        When asked on the STILL REIGNING disc what he hoped God would say to him if he died and went to Heaven, Jeff Hanneman laughed and replied:   “That He forgives me?  ‘Sorry for not thinking … Continue reading

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Jeff Hanneman 1964-2013

        The first time I saw Slayer live, it was February 13, 2007.  As the doors to the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC opened, the legions of fans ahead of me on line rushed to the bar.  But … Continue reading

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Chillin’ with JOHNNY X: Phil Makes the Rounds for DE

                What you see is the awesome modified poster for Paul Bunnell’s THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X.  Below that, Chiller Theatre’s logo.  These two joys are going to keep me very busy … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Richard Donner

        Okay, so it may have been more appropriate had he been born on June 6 at 6 a.m.  But April 24 is a fine date for a birthday, and director Richard Donner celebrates his 83rd today.  … Continue reading

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LAZARUS Rises… to Eat Brooke Lewis?

        I’m really burnt out on zombie flicks, and the whole subgenre has burnt itself out with derivative living dead.  From THE WALKING DEAD to every cheapie backyard zombie flick that shows up on Netflix Instant, there’s … Continue reading

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This Trailer CONJURING Up the Patrick Wilson Love

      If you read my review of A GIFTED MAN, you know I have a lot of love for Patrick Wilson.  The star of THE WATCHMEN and HARD CANDY is a likable, talented actor who probably deserves more … Continue reading

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JOHNNY X Is Ready to Conquer Manhattan

        I just got home from seeing the EVIL DEAD remake with Sarah.  Know what I’m doing instead of writing a review of it?  Informing you about something you should actually enjoy!  THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY … Continue reading

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