Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy Death Ensemble New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM by Fasso

    Speaking for the Death Ensemble staff (98.6% of which is me), I wish you a Happy New Year.  As we ring out 2011 and invite in 2012, a few do’s and don’ts for the evening:   Don’t drink … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Sleigh and the Devil’s Ride

Posted on December 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM by Fasso

      Coming up with a theme for articles and reviews sometimes comes as a matter of circumstance.  For example:  It being December, I happened to watch 1959’s St. Nick vs. Satan flick SANTA CLAUS, which then keyed me … Continue reading →

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RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD PART II

Posted on December 29, 2011 at 12:13 AM by Fasso

          With RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, Dan O’Bannon created one of the best zombie movies of the 1980s, with sharp writing and frenetic direction, a black comedy with one wicked sense of humor.  As often … Continue reading →

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RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on December 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM by Fasso

          Ed note- Three classic zombie flicks came out within a few weeks of each other in the summer of 1985.  I reviewed DAY OF THE DEAD as part of John Amplas Week this past spring, … Continue reading →

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Quality YA Horror Coming in Charming Incantations

Posted on December 27, 2011 at 7:51 PM by Fasso

      Horror need not be all about blood and gore and nudity.  If you’re looking for ways to introduce a youngster to the genre without terrifying or corrupting her for life, there’s a whole world of YA fiction … Continue reading →

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CHOPPING MALL

Posted on December 27, 2011 at 3:33 PM by Fasso

          As the bow on the gift for Barbara Crampton’s birthday, here’s Phil’s retro review of CHOPPING MALL, which also stars Kelli Maroney and a kid from Head of the Class.  Happy Birthday, Barbara!     … Continue reading →

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RE-ANIMATOR

Posted on December 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM by Fasso

          Today is Barbara Crampton’s birthday, and what better way to say Happy Birthday, Barbara! than with a review of her best horror role as Meg Halsey in RE-ANIMATOR.  Death Ensemble is proud to present Phil … Continue reading →

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TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972)

Posted on December 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM by Fasso

          When I wrote my review of BLACK CHRISTMAS this morning, I mentioned it was the only scary Christmas horror film ever made.  Technically, I was correct, but also a bit off the mark.  Even though … 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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CHRISTMAS EVIL

Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM by Fasso

              It’s almost Christmas time. Excited aren’t you? I know I am! I love Christmas. So much going on, people being nice to each other, awesome holiday specials playing all the time, and Christmas … Continue reading →

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