Monday, October 14, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Halloween Kills (2021)

Halloween Kills (2021), dir. David Gordon Green, Miramax/Blumhouse Productions/Trancas Inernational Films/Rough House Pictures


It is often mentioned that some sequels can surpass the original. It's rare to see a sequel that seems determined to ruin the previous.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Countess Dracula (1971)

Countess Dracula (1971), dir. Peter Sasdy, Hammer Film Productions


We'll be ending our look at Hammer with this one. They made quite a few about Dracula, why not one about Countess Elizabeth Bathory?

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Vampire Circus (1972)

Vampire Circus (1972), dir. Robert Young, Hammer Films Productions


A few folks have called this Hammer's finest vampire film. 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970), dir. Val Guest, Hammer Films


Did you know, aside from dinosaurs, cavemen had to deal with a lack of Moon? Yup, seems dinos are older than the MOON. Not sure I can add to that.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: Moon Zero Two (1969)

Moon Zero Two (1969), dir. Roy Ward Baker, Hammer Films 


Hammer's science fiction offerings tend to be a mixed bag. When mixed with fantasy or horror, they are striking and memorable. When they go the 2001 route?

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: The Lost Continent (1968)

The Lost Continent (1968), dir. Michael Carreras, Hammer Films/Seven Arts Productions 


Moving into the Hammer section of our countdown and the late 1960's was an interesting period. The beginning of the end, if you will. 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Horror 2024 Countdown: The Phantom of the Mall: Erik's Revenge (1989)

Phantom of the Mall: Erik's Revenge (1989), dir. Richard Friedman, Fries Entertainment 


Moving into our homage section, we see a take on Leroux's antihero that somehow is the most 80's thing we'll see this month.