Author Archives: Dusk

About Dusk

Writer of slasher movies.

Upcoming Halloween Comics From Devil’s Due

Artist Jeff Zornow got in touch to share some artwork and info about the upcoming Halloween comics from Devil’s Due. If you never picked up the recently released Halloween: Nightdance mini (or trade paperback collection), shame on you – it … Continue reading

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Dark Night Of The Scarecrow Coming To DVD

I’m coming out of a sick spell, so expect all the yesterday’s news to be posted that I can muster! Numerous have reported, but it was Horror Yearbook that brought it to my attention: Dark Night Of The Scarecrow (1981) … Continue reading

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Beyond The Door From Code Red DVD

It’s not a slasher, but any retro horror release from Code Red is cause for celebration. Beyond The Door (1974) is commonly belittled as a Euro Exorcist clone. Is that a fair assessment? I’ll be grabbing the DVD to find … Continue reading

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Last House On The Left Redux Goodies

A redux I’m looking forward to is Rogue Pictures’ take on The Last House On The Left. I’m a huge fan of the original (isn’t everyone?) and aren’t miffed they’re giving it another go-around. Why? Because Last House itself was … Continue reading

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Inside Retro Horror Remixes

Writers & Directors get all the credit and blame for films, but the role of the editor is vastly underappreciated. Especially when it comes to retro slashers and retro horror. Due to the efforts of people like editor Jim Markovic … Continue reading

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My Bloody Valentine 3D Poster Art

The San Diego Comic-Con is in full effect, and screenwriter Todd Farmer here shows off the snazzy poster art for the upcoming My Bloody Valentine 3D. Looks like a proud papa, don’t he? Send all cigars to wendago.com. This is … Continue reading

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Pieces DVD From Grindhouse Releasing

My future drinking buddy Wil over at Horror Yearbook recently alerted me that the [Bastards! Bastards! Bastards! at] Grindhouse Releasing have finally finished up work on their 2-Disc Special Edition DVD of Pieces and slated that chunkola of cheese for … Continue reading

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Conversion/Reversion

There was a server transfer yesterday, and the unforeseen byproduct was that it flipped the blog back 2 or 3 days, hence one wonderful article by Amanda By Night was lost, as were some comments across various posts. Amanda has … Continue reading

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The Unseen DVD Details

It’ll be August 19th before you know it, when Code Red‘s 2-disc set of Danny Steinmann’s The Unseen (1981) streets. Prepare to feel Junior’s wrath! Disc 1: Brand New Anamorphic 16×9 transfer from the original IP, Audio Commentary with Producer … Continue reading

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Not Quite Slashers

Sometimes I’ve duped myself into thinking I’ve discovered a lost slasher, such was the situation with Cardiac Arrest (1980). With a poster like that, how can you go wrong? I suspect deep down I knew it was just a case … Continue reading

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