Spelunking the Mind
Movies
As much as I like Curt’s reviews on Groovy Age of Horror, and appreciate his attempt to bring forgotten works to light, I really enjoy those posts where he approaches a broader topic. Most recently he used The Descent as a starting point to discuss horror fiction which turns out to be all in a character’s head, and why it’s a cop-out on numerous levels. A great read, as usual.
Remember the post I made the other day about the two different films which were slated to be released which were based on the same decades-old crime? Well, one of them has got the jump on the other with the release of a poster.
Didn’t we just have Christmas? What’s with all the presents? Turns out Poultrygeist isn’t the only zombie chicken movie in town. I owe Dread Central for turning me on to the wonders of Zombeak.
And they say snuff films don’t exist. Chicago outfit Death by Design will kill you on screen according to your specifications.
From what I understand alot of fans of the Blood and Chocolate novel are upset that people think the title of the movie is laughable, and that they should read the book before they judge. Apparently Blood and Chocolate star Agnes Bruckner doesn’t agree considering she hasn’t read it either.
Bonus - I love this still from Blood and Chocolate so much I’m linking to it again. Please go see it and share my joy.
Interviews
Lilja’s Library has a big ol’ interview with Stephen King where he spills on his upcoming projects. Thanks to the Rue Mortuary for the tip.
Clips of the Day
Just in time for John Carpenter’s birthday, Louis Fowler links to a new song by The Mountain Goats about the boogeyman, entitled “Michael Myers Resplendent”. I believe he also did a tune called Waco that referenced George Romero, so there’s some precendent for this.
And if that weren’t enough Carpenter love for you, Stacie Ponder at Final Girl has prepared a very special performance dedicated to the man. Special.
Real World
A businessman in Hungary is considering building a castle there in honour of Attila the Hun in the hope that it will draw tourists away from Dracula’s castle.
January 17th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Horror that is all in the head - look no further than the reeking, cheating, overrated abortion of a film called HIGH TENSION to see how that copout, bullshit approach can sink a movie to the bottom faster than a fat man on a balsa wood porta potty. Play it straight or don’t play at all.
January 18th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Jeff, if I didn’t already know that you were a wordsmith of the highest caliber, this would prove it.