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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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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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THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

Posted on April 15, 2012 at 6:37 PM by Fasso

        Ed. note– Mike Cucinotta and I followed our breakfast buffet today with a showing of CABIN IN THE WOODS.  Dimming our experience, both literally and figuratively, was the theatre’s projectionist.  As Mike explained to me, he … 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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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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BLACK CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM by Fasso

          Ed. note– As much as I’m a think outside the bun person, I fully realize that on occasion going with the grain is not only the smart thing to do, but the right thing.  Capping … Continue reading →

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SANTA CLAWS

Posted on December 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM by Fasso

          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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SORORITY ROW

Posted on September 25, 2011 at 5:34 AM by Fasso

          On its opening night, I went to see SORORITY ROW, a flick that is a silly remake of a just-as- silly 1980s slasher.  Slashers aren’t my favorite horror flicks, so why this lame remake inspired … Continue reading →

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SCREAM 3

Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:35 AM by Fasso

          Heather Matarazzo makes her convention debut at this October’s Chiller show!  Phil can’t stand HOSTEL, and refuses to see her HOSTEL 2, so he chose to review SCREAM 3.  (Sadly, her role in it is … Continue reading →

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