The Whisperer in Darkness (2011)

The Whisperer in Darkness (2011) dir. Sean Branney, HPLHS Motion Pictures/Fungi

From Wikipedia

Of the whole bunch of films slated for the review this summer, I think this one might be the best. From the same group that made 2005's Call of Cthulu, this time the story would be based on 1930's the Whisperer in Darkness, this time as a black and white talky.

The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu (2009)

The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu (2009) dir. Henry Saine, Outlaw Films

And now we kick off the Summer of Love(craft) III with one of the newest films to be inspired by the author, rather than based directly off a story.

Friday the 13th, Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Friday the 13th, Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) dir. Rob Hedden, Paramount Pictures/Horror Inc./Sean S. Cunningham Films

With the first Friday the 13th of 2018 upon us, let's move onto the next chapter in the saga of Mrs. Vorhees' little boy. Things were changing both in Hollywood and in horror in general. The 80's were almost over and the masked slashers were quickly being regulated to the direct to video market. This yarn would also be the last one to be released under the Paramount banner, who after this sold the while thing lock, stock, and machete to New Line Cinema. 

Since the end of part 7, in which Tommy Jarvis finally beat Jason and chained his now undead body to the bottom of Crystal Lake, things have been quiet in the little lakefront community.

Highlander: The Raven, or why I don't write for TV

Had another Highlander flashback. Highlander: The Series was decent, but the spinoff managed to kill the franchise on the small screen. What would I have done?

Bring on the Bad Guys: JF Curtis

Real name: JF Curtis

A.K.A.: 

First Appearance: Superman I#4 (March 1940)

Abilities: Manipulation 

Quotes: "So be it-what th-you're unharmed!"

Worst Act: Trying to sabotage America's economy and murder

Created by: Jerry Sigel (writer) and Joe Shuster/Paul Cassidy(pencils/inks)

And now we end this take on the Man of Steel's rogues. This time we look at JF Curtis. When Clark Kent interviews a sociologist, who claims there is one person behind America's economic downturn, he is shocked to find the man dead. From there things go crazy, with sabotage of everything and mass murder. 

It's JF Curtis, who's being paid by foreign powers to wreck America. He comes to an ignoble end when he tries to electrocute Superman but ends up frying himself instead. 

Bring on the Bad Guys: Lita Laverne

Real name: Lita Laverne

A.K.A.: 

First Appearance: Action Comics I#22 (March 1940)

Abilities: Acting and spying

Quotes: "Clumsy lout!"

Worst Act: Trying to manipulate two countries into war

Created by: Jerry Sigel (writer) and Joe Shuster/Paul Cassidy(pencils/inks)

Moving into 1940. Tensions in Europe were growing by the day, so how could Superman way in on that?

The country of Toran has invaded the country of Galonia. Clark Kent and Lois Lane become war correspondents, and on the boat ride over they run into actress Lita Laverne. Laverne, besides being an actress, is also a spy for Toran. Her mission is frame Galonia for attacking a ship, which hopefully will get the rest of the world on Toran's side.

Superman exposes her plot, but as he intones, the war in Europe is just getting starting. Funny enough the next issue would be the introduction of none other Lex Luthor.  

Bring on the Bad Guys: Lew Frawley

Real name: Lew Frawley

A.K.A.: 

First Appearance: Superman I#3 (December 1939)

Abilities: Jewel thief 

Quotes: "Hey babe, how's about you and me dancing?"

Worst Act: Theft of jewels and trying to kill Lois Lane

Created by: Jerry Sigel (writer) and Dennis Neville(pencils/inks)

Really more of a Lois Lane villain than a Superman, but close enough. Lois has been regulated to the lovelorn column, but while there she meets Mrs. Frawley, who's concerned about her husband. Seeing a proper story, she and Clark go on a date to Joe's, Lew's favorite hangout.

In short order Lew introduces himself and ends up kidnapping Lois. He then explains his whole scheme, because why not, before trying kill her when Superman shows up.