Monthly Archives: May 2011

Hell of Fame Inductee: John Amplas

Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:07 AM by Fasso

      John Amplas as honored by Phil Fasso         Five films.  Five roles.  Five performances, each unique from the other.  Five collaborations with a horror legend.  Five reasons, when combined, that today John Amplas finds … Continue reading →

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DAY OF THE DEAD

Posted on May 30, 2011 at 9:46 PM by Fasso

DAY OF THE DEAD 2-DISC DVD             What better way to end John Amplas Week, than with a look at the end of the world itself?  What better cap to place on things, than a … 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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Long Lost MM 17 Report: Just in Time for John Amplas Week

Posted on May 28, 2011 at 2:49 AM by Fasso

   No Raining Blood. In Fact, No Rain at All (or, Why I Love John Amplas)   Monster-Mania 17, Cherry Hill, NJ March 11-13, at the Sheraton   When last I left Cherry Hill, NJ, I was headed right into … Continue reading →

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Mick Garris on MARTIN: A Marriage Made in Trailers from Hell

Posted on May 26, 2011 at 12:50 AM by Fasso

I’ve been giving my own perspectives on all things John Amplas this week, but today I get to draw on none other than horror guru Mick Garris.  Over at Trailers from Hell, Mick did a great commentary a while back on … Continue reading →

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MIDNIGHT

Posted on May 25, 2011 at 3:44 AM by Fasso

  MIDNIGHT     Look at the script of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and you’ll notice it’s credited to two people:  George A. Romero, and John Russo.  Read Russo’s scrapbook on the making of the film, or watch Chris … Continue reading →

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John Amplas, Man of Letters

Posted on May 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM by Fasso

    Have you ever wondered what your favorite horror stars do when they’ve given up the silver screen, and aren’t signing autographs for you at your local horror convention?  Many of them have real jobs, from selling cars to … Continue reading →

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MARTIN

Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:58 AM by Fasso

MARTIN     There are some roles in film where it’s hard to imagine any actor but the one who ended up with the part portraying that character.  Try to think of someone who’s not Harrison Ford playing Indiana Jones, … Continue reading →

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John Amplas Week at Death Ensemble

Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:49 PM by Fasso

John Amplas Week at Death Ensemble       The last few years, John Amplas has become a popular staple on the convention circuit.  I met him at his very first show, a HorrorHound in Monroeville, PA back in the … Continue reading →

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