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8 Living Dead Films to Celebrate this October

        Months ago, I decided I’d had my fill of zombies.  Around this time last year, I did a whole NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD retrospective, and then in February I challenged myself to review every remaining … Continue reading

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Bill Hinzman (Maybe) Dies at 75– Updated

    The Beaver County Times has confirmed the death of Bill Hinzman.  Hinzman had been suffering with rectal cancer, and passed on February 5, 2012.  As per his wishes, he will be cremated.  Which means he will not return … Continue reading

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SANTA CLAWS

          Another Christmas clunker.  John Russo at the nadir of his directing career with SANTA CLAWS.  Proof once more that Romero was the guy responsible for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD’s classic status.   Debbie Rochon … Continue reading

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Appreciation Retrospective

          As a disciple of Romero, I’ve spent more time analyzing NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD than any other horror film.  People debate about which is his best zombie film, which one is most important.  For … Continue reading

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Gary Streiner- The Romero Retrospective (Text)

    Ed. note– Gary Streiner is more than just someone who was involved with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to me, he’s a friend.  I met him at a Chiller a few years ago, and we became fast friends. … Continue reading

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Russell Streiner- The Romero Retrospective (Text)

  Ed. note– After a brief hiatus, we’re back to our NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Retrospective, which started off as an Appreciation Week, but went far beyond seven days.  Picking it back up, here’s an interview I conducted with … Continue reading

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Face the Slayer- Who We’ve Met

  I’ve been attending conventions since April 2004, and in that time, I’ve met a lot of celebrities, most of whom I was fortunate enough to sit next to for a photo.  I’ve also made friends with a number of … Continue reading

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EXTRAS, EXTRAS! NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Millennium vs. Dimension DVD

          The second DVD I ever bought was NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.  Having picked up SALEM’S LOT the night I bought my first DVD player, the next day I ventured out and picked up two … Continue reading

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: REANIMATED

          The biggest praise I can give NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: REANIMATED is that it gave me a new way to watch George Romero’s masterpiece.  I was probably 10 or so the first time I … Continue reading

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They’re Coming to Get Your Pizza, Barbra!

    I mentioned it in my review of FLESH EATER, that one of the extras is a pizza commercial in which Bill Hinzman one again resurrects the Cemetery Ghoul.  Thanks to the glories of Youtube, I’m posting the commercial … Continue reading

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