Tag Archives: Richard Donner

Happy Birthday Richard Donner

Posted on April 24, 2013 at 11:29 PM by Fasso

        Okay, so it may have been more appropriate had he been born on June 6 at 6 a.m.  But April 24 is a fine date for a birthday, and director Richard Donner celebrates his 83rd today.  … Continue reading →

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THE OMEN

Posted on June 27, 2012 at 8:57 AM by Fasso

        Ed. note- THE OMEN is important on many levels.  It was a huge blockbuster in the summer of 1976, and made so much money that Fox Studios was able to fund George Lucas’ STAR WARS.  But … Continue reading →

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THE OMEN Extras

Posted on June 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM by Fasso

        One of the great advantages of the advent of DVD was special features.  Suddenly, anybody who wanted to get a glimpse behind the scenes, see shots that didn’t make the final cut, or listen to actors … Continue reading →

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THE OMEN (2006)

Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM by Fasso

        As I discussed in my review of Tom Savini’s dreadful NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 1990, there are plenty of reasons to remake a film.  Many are lousy, some are weird, and a few even manage … Continue reading →

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“The Curse of THE OMEN”

Posted on June 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM by Fasso

          I’m going to be short and sweet.  “The Curse of THE OMEN” is every bit as ridiculous as THE OMEN is terrifying.  The most famous “cursed” films in horror are the POLTERGEIST films, with the … Continue reading →

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THE OMEN LEGACY

Posted on June 10, 2012 at 1:08 PM by Fasso

        I’ve seen a number of documentaries over the years that have covered one particular horror franchise or another.  Depending on how these docs are assembled, they’re hit or miss.  Still, I was more than a little … Continue reading →

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OMEN IV: THE AWAKENING

Posted on June 9, 2012 at 1:40 PM by Fasso

        Ed. note- I wrote this review for Icons of Fright, and it pissed off my editor there.  He pointed me out to his buddy’s positive review of the film.  I automatically threw out every opinion that … Continue reading →

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THE OMEN (Soundtrack)

Posted on June 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM by Fasso

        I remember when I was a kid, watching this weekly TV show That’s Hollywood hosted by Happy Days’ Tom Bosley.  It was a cool show that took a theme each week and included movie clips.  One … Continue reading →

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The Son of Satan Comes to LI on July 28th. THE OMEN Screens in Huntington

Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM by Fasso

        In 1976, the greatest horror movie of all time hit theatres.  Richard Donner’s THE OMEN  shocked, stunned and scared millions of viewers on its way to becoming a huge box office hit that spawned a number … 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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