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The Romero Retrospective: The Complete Reviews

    Over the last year plus, I’ve said just about everything I could possibly say about George Romero.  If you’ve read my stuff, you know that he’s my favorite horror director, and one of the main influences on myself … Continue reading

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THE DARK HALF

          With only a few George Romero films left to review, Phil takes a look at the only full novel adaptation the director ever made from Stephen King’s catalogue.  His last film before a 7-year hiatus, … 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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12 Underrated Flicks for Halloween Viewing

      Yeah yeah.  Anybody can tell you to watch HALLOWEEN or DAWN OF THE DEAD on Halloween.  I admit to doing it myself, compiling a Halloween viewing list populated by THE OMEN, AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON and the … Continue reading

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CREEPSHOW

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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MARTIN

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- The Romero Retrospective (Audio)

What better man to interview about the films of George Romero than conflicted vampire Martin, John Amplas himself.  John starred in Romero’s MARTIN, DAWN OF THE DEAD, KNIGHTRIDERS, CREEPSHOW, and DAY OF THE DEAD, five of the master’s works back-to-back.  Death … Continue reading

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