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An Open Letter to Owen Glieberman

    Dear Owen Glieberman,   I have sat by and read your reviews for Entertainment Weekly for many years, both in print and online.  Over that time, I have learned to give barely a glance to your horror reviews, … Continue reading

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THE THING (2011)

          The very first piece of “news” I ever heard about the new incarnation of THE THING was this:  a dog being chased by guys in a helicopter wanders onto an Antarctic base, and eventually Things … Continue reading

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VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1995)

          In our ongoing support of Chiller’s October show, Phil reviews Michael Paré’s 1995 John Carpenter film VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED.  Meet Michael at Chiller and ask him about working with Brooke Lewis.     In 1982, … Continue reading

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THE HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

          I mention Reb Brown in my Sssssss review, and a few days later, he’s on the Chiller guest list.  I should mention Kathleen Kinmont and Joe Dante… wait, I’m about to do just that!  The … Continue reading

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PIECE BY PIECE: THE THING (2011) Trailer

  Ed. note-  Welcome to Death Ensemble’s newest feature, Piece by Piece.  In this segment, we’ll break down trailers, videos and other horror media and examine them piece by bloody piece.  Let the dissection begin.  -P. F.     Subject: … Continue reading

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THE HOWLING: 7 Rebirths that Should Have Been Abortions

      There are six horror flicks I count as my all-time favorites:  THE OMEN;  the original NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD;  John Carpenter’s remake of THE THING;  David Cronenberg’s THE FLY, another remake;  the original INVASION OF THE … Continue reading

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