Monthly Archives: May 2009

Nightmare On Elm St Unofficial Teaser Trailer

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Dusk

While we wait for some decent (nay, any) images or juicy info to pour in from production on A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010), let me direct you to this video below, an unofficial FX concept pitch trailer by one … Continue reading →

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Sleepaway Camp Reunion 3D Pre-Announcement

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Dusk

Here’s a pre-announcement of an upcoming sequel to RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP, in 3D!

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Scream (1981) DVD Artwork Revealed

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Dusk

A week or two ago we brought you the likely specs of Code Red/Shriek Show’s upcoming SCREAM (1981) DVD which is streeting June 30th, now Fangoria’s Michael Gingold has posted the cover art which is is a good balance between … Continue reading →

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SPAGHETTI SLASHERS – The Cat O’ Nine Tails

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Christian Sellers

Success usually comes with a price. For some, it is the alienation of their closest friends. For others, it is their downward spiral into addiction and self destruction. For Dario Argento, it was being pigeonholed. His directorial debut, L’uccello dalle … Continue reading →

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The Do-It-Yourself Giallo Generator!

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Dusk

I’ve been on a super Giallo kick lately, inspired by Christian’s fantastico retrospective series Spaghetti Slashers. Hitting up films to collect, each more deliriously titled then the last, I hit the logical conclusion when I stumbled on this old fave … Continue reading →

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SPAGHETTI SLASHERS – Torso

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Christian Sellers

Whilst the giallo has often bordered on sleazy and misogynistic, usually the filmmakers have been wise to tread carefully when flirting with sex and violence, often avoiding featuring both in any given shot. Mario Bava’s Reazione a catena (aka Twitch … Continue reading →

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Criterion Releases Proto-Slasher Classic

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dave Stewart

On July 29, the Criterion Collection will release Roman Polanski’s proto-slasher classic “Repulsion” starring Catherine Deneuve. This 1965 flick features Deneuve as a paranoid psychotic who loses all grip on reality when her sister/roommate goes away for the weekend. Ceilings … Continue reading →

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Script Review Explains Freddy 2.0

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dusk

Coinciding just prior to today’s first day of shooting, Moviehole posted a pretty scathing script review of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010) that had me slapping my knee and gufawing till dawn. Not surprisingly, the article is now MIA … Continue reading →

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Code Red Commit Carnage Candy

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dusk

Code Red are hitting home runs this year with titles for retro slasher fans to salivate over. The quirky lost slasher NIGHT OF THE DRIBBLER, and indeed – the title so obvious we weren’t sure even when we were beaten … Continue reading →

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Proto-Slashers # 6: The House That Screamed (1969)

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Dave Stewart

Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies. The House That Screamed (1969) Someone is killing the students at a private girls school. Sounds like the premise for any one of … Continue reading →

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