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The Romero Retrospective: The Complete Reviews

Posted on March 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM by Fasso

    Over the last year plus, I’ve said just about everything I could possibly say about George Romero.  If you’ve read my stuff, you know that he’s my favorite horror director, and one of the main influences on myself … Continue reading →

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TWO EVIL EYES

Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM by Fasso

        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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THE DARK HALF

Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:39 PM by Fasso

          With only a few George Romero films left to review, Phil takes a look at the only full novel adaptation the director ever made from Stephen King’s catalogue.  His last film before a 7-year hiatus, … Continue reading →

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972)

Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM by Fasso

          When I wrote my review of BLACK CHRISTMAS this morning, I mentioned it was the only scary Christmas horror film ever made.  Technically, I was correct, but also a bit off the mark.  Even though … Continue reading →

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Convention Report: HorrorHound Pittsburgh ’08

Posted on November 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM by Fasso

          Ed. note– The Christmas season is officially upon us.  As you digest your turkey dinner and Black Friday passes, and you prepare for Rudolph and the other reindeer to arrive, here’s a much darker tale … Continue reading →

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Rick Catizone- The Romero Retrospective (Audio)

Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:15 PM by Fasso

As part of Death Ensemble’s on-going Romero Retrospective, we’ve got a short interview with Rick Catizone, the man responsible for filming the still shots that end NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and the key animator on CREEPSHOW and CREEPSHOW 2. … Continue reading →

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KNIGHTRIDERS

Posted on May 29, 2011 at 11:31 PM by Fasso

KNIGHTRIDERS     In 1979, George Romero was riding high.  DAWN OF THE DEAD had released the previous year in Europe, to huge ovations.  Its American release followed soon after, and for an unrated film that had little advertising, it … Continue reading →

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CREEPSHOW

Posted on May 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM by Fasso

CREEPSHOW     In 1980, George Romero tried to step away from horror with KNIGHTRIDERS, a tale of medieval combatants who followed a king and jousted on motorcycles.  Though the story was close to his heart, it wasn’t horror;  and … Continue reading →

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John Amplas- The Romero Retrospective (Audio)

Posted on February 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM by Fasso

What better man to interview about the films of George Romero than conflicted vampire Martin, John Amplas himself.  John starred in Romero’s MARTIN, DAWN OF THE DEAD, KNIGHTRIDERS, CREEPSHOW, and DAY OF THE DEAD, five of the master’s works back-to-back.  Death … Continue reading →

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