Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy Death Ensemble New Year!

    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

      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

          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

          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

      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

          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

          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)

          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

          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

              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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