Tag Archives: Dee Wallace

Hell of Fame Inductee: Dee Wallace

Posted on May 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM by Fasso

    Dee Wallace   as howled in by Phil Fasso       I remember the thrill I had the first time I met Dee Wallace.  Back in 2005, Chiller hosted a rare January show with a small guest … Continue reading →

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The Dee Wallace-Motherhood Equation

Posted on April 22, 2012 at 5:56 PM by Fasso

        I blame E.T.  Steven Spielberg’s 1982 tale of a kid and his new friend the alien was one of the biggest box office hits of all time when it came out, and it’s most likely where … Continue reading →

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KILLER INSTINCT

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:03 PM by Fasso

        I was bummed when I discovered that KILLER INSTINCT wasn’t a movie about the video game of the same name.  It was one of my favorite games for the Nintendo 64, especially as I could achieve … Continue reading →

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Dee Wallace Week Garners Record Numbers for DE

Posted on April 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM by Fasso

        Today was supposed to be the last day of Dee Wallace Week, closing out my loving look at my favorite horror actress and a genuinely sweet lady.  Yesterday, I wrote and posted reviews for ABOMINABLE, HALLOWEEN … Continue reading →

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POPCORN

Posted on April 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM by Fasso

        For about seven years Jill Schoelen had a good run in horror movies.  In 1987, she broke into the genre with THE STEPFATHER as the maladjusted stepdaughter Stephanie.  Mike Cucinotta and I watched it last night, … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN (2007 Unrated)

Posted on April 14, 2012 at 2:49 PM by Fasso

        If you’re going to watch Rob Zombie’s version of HALLOWEEN, I’ll advise you pick up about half way through, when the second movie starts.  Confused?  Okay, Rob Zombie directed two different hour-long movies here, and stuck … Continue reading →

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ABOMINABLE

Posted on April 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM by Fasso

        If you’re a horror fan who grew up in the 80s like I am, most likely you appreciate old school.  I miss those gaudy days when plots weren’t so cheeky and self-knowing, casts looked like real … Continue reading →

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CRITTERS

Posted on April 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM by Fasso

          Next up for Dee Wallace Week, a look at CRITTERS.  If you want to watch GREMLINS, I suggest you watch GREMLINS.  Because a knockoff will never be as good as the source, even with Dee … Continue reading →

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CUJO

Posted on April 10, 2012 at 9:11 PM by Fasso

        Day 2 of Dee Wallace Week brings me to reflect on the novel Cujo and my special relationship with it.  Lewis Teague adapted it, and Dee gives what may be her bravest performance.   Stephen King’s … Continue reading →

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THE HOWLING

Posted on April 9, 2012 at 8:48 PM by Fasso

          Werewolves have been cool for a long time.  Back in 1941, Universal Pictures unleashed THE WOLF MAN a decade into its Classic Monsters run, giving horror fans one of the genre’s most fun monsters.  Also … Continue reading →

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