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THE OMEN (2006)

Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM by Fasso

        As I discussed in my review of Tom Savini’s dreadful NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 1990, there are plenty of reasons to remake a film.  Many are lousy, some are weird, and a few even manage … Continue reading →

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THE BURNING: Reflections on Writing a Remake

Posted on May 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM by Fasso

        A crucial part of the writing process takes place well after the last word’s  been put to the page.  A writer formulates an idea;  writes the piece;  and revises it.  Once that’s all been done, any … Continue reading →

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MOTHER’S DAY (2012)

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 6:56 PM by Fasso

        As a rule, we’re not supposed to judge any artist by his art.  Wes Craven, the man behind such brutal works as THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and THE HILLS HAVE EYES, is not a … 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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APRIL FOOL’S DAY (2008)

Posted on March 15, 2012 at 10:14 PM by Fasso

        Ed. note– When writing my APRIL FOOLS’ DAY review for the Deborah Foreman Double Shot last weekend, I couldn’t get away from memories of my look at the 2008 remake… which nobody cared about.  You won’t … Continue reading →

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Mom and Dad Are at It Again! Why the Close Release Dates for MOTHER’S DAY and FATHER’S DAY?

Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM by Fasso

                                            I once wrote a review for Charles Kaufman’s MOTHER’S DAY.  It’s a Troma style flick that actually predates … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM by Fasso

          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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It’s Official! You Suck! December 2011 Edition

Posted on December 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM by Fasso

      Ed. note—Welcome to another new segment on Death Ensemble!  We’re proud to present It’s Official! You Suck!, which gives our writers the chance to vent on some of the awful things going on within our beloved horror … Continue reading →

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All the Best Horror is on TV

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 9:07 PM by Fasso

    This past April was the last time I got excited about seeing a horror flick in a theatre.  I’d heard great things about INSIDIOUS, and I was pleased to find it lived up to every one of them.  … Continue reading →

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THE THING (2011)

Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM by Fasso

          The very first piece of “news” I ever heard about the new incarnation of THE THING was this:  a dog being chased by guys in a helicopter wanders onto an Antarctic base, and eventually Things … Continue reading →

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