Tag Archives: Rob Bottin

PIRANHA

Posted on October 7, 2012 at 3:55 PM by Fasso

        As we celebrate the release of Joe Dante’s THE HOLE at DE, Phil takes a look at one of his favorite Dante flicks, his first solo directorial effort PIRANHA.  Phil notes that the titular fish act … Continue reading →

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EXPLORERS

Posted on October 2, 2012 at 11:58 PM by Fasso

          To honor Joe Dante upon the long awaited release of his new film THE HOLE, Phil takes us a bit beyond fright and reviews EXPLORERS, a much maligned Dante film with which a studio tampered. … 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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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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An Open Letter to Owen Glieberman

Posted on November 6, 2011 at 1:27 AM by Fasso

    Dear Owen Glieberman,   I have sat by and read your reviews for Entertainment Weekly for many years, both in print and online.  Over that time, I have learned to give barely a glance to your horror reviews, … 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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VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995)

Posted on September 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM by Fasso

          In our ongoing support of Chiller’s October show, Phil reviews Michael Paré’s 1995 John Carpenter film VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED.  Meet Michael at Chiller and ask him about working with Brooke Lewis.     In 1982, … Continue reading →

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THE HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM by Fasso

          I mention Reb Brown in my Sssssss review, and a few days later, he’s on the Chiller guest list.  I should mention Kathleen Kinmont and Joe Dante… wait, I’m about to do just that!  The … Continue reading →

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PIECE BY PIECE: THE THING (2011) Trailer

Posted on July 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM by Fasso

  Ed. note–  Welcome to Death Ensemble’s newest feature, Piece by Piece.  In this segment, we’ll break down trailers, videos and other horror media and examine them piece by bloody piece.  Let the dissection begin.  –P. F.     Subject: … Continue reading →

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THE HOWLING: 7 Rebirths that Should Have Been Abortions

Posted on July 14, 2011 at 4:46 AM by Fasso

      There are six horror flicks I count as my all-time favorites:  THE OMEN;  the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD;  John Carpenter’s remake of THE THING;  David Cronenberg’s THE FLY, another remake;  the original INVASION OF THE … Continue reading →

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