Monthly Archives: November 2011

TWILIGHT: Is It the Most Successful “Horror” Franchise of All Time?

      Here’s a word that turns the stomachs of the hardcore among us horror fans: TWILIGHT.  When not followed by the word “ZONE,” it signifies sparkling vampires who brood more than Hamlet on his best day, shirtless teen … Continue reading

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Convention Report: HorrorHound Pittsburgh ’08

          Ed. note- The Christmas season is officially upon us.  As you digest your turkey dinner and Black Friday passes, and you prepare for Rudolph and the other reindeer to arrive, here’s a much darker tale … Continue reading

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THE HORROR SHOW

          In honor of the holiday, Death Ensemble brings you one of only two horror flicks that employ Thanksgiving as a setting.  Phil really tried to review THANKSKILLING, which is a more appropriate film for today;, … Continue reading

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Save the Evans City Chapel, a Part of Cinematic History!

          Credit Gary Streiner with being NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD’s greatest historian, and the single driving force in preserving the film’s legacy.  Gary’s two Living Dead Festivals gave fans the opportunity to meet stars of … Continue reading

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Appreciation Retrospective

          As a disciple of Romero, I’ve spent more time analyzing NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD than any other horror film.  People debate about which is his best zombie film, which one is most important.  For … Continue reading

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

          Sometimes a horror movie is so much more than just a horror movie.  In 1967, a group of young ad men hot to break out of filming beer commercials decided it was time to make … Continue reading

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EVIL DEAD 2 (Blu-Ray)

          I have a love/hate relationship with EVIL DEAD 2. The love part is obvious. Like thousands of other Dead Heads, the film blew me away when I first saw it and I’ve owned various incarnations … Continue reading

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Gary Streiner- The Romero Retrospective (Text)

    Ed. note- Gary Streiner is more than just someone who was involved with NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to me, he’s a friend.  I met him at a Chiller a few years ago, and we became fast friends. … Continue reading

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Charles Craig- The Romero Retrospective (Text)

    Ed. note- Another retro interview originally posted on Icons of Fright during the Living Dead festival promotion.  As with the Russell Streiner interview I posted tonight, they’re no longer available on Icons, so this is the place to … Continue reading

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Russell Streiner- The Romero Retrospective (Text)

  Ed. note- After a brief hiatus, we’re back to our NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Retrospective, which started off as an Appreciation Week, but went far beyond seven days.  Picking it back up, here’s an interview I conducted with … Continue reading

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