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More Slashers on Disc
More slasher and proto-slasher discs are on their way. October 13: The Stepfather This terrific 1987 slasher has been M.I.A. on DVD for far too long. Lost’s Terry O’Quinn stars as a family man who, when disappointed by his family, … Continue reading
Proto-Slashers #9: Jaws (1975)
Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies. JAWS (1975) That’s right… Jaws. The story of a killer who terrorizes a small community, leaving many of its inhabitants slashed to bits. … Continue reading
Proto-Slashers #8: Repulsion (1965)
Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies. REPULSION (1965) Roman Polanski’s first English-language film, Repulsion is a bonafide, certified Retro Slashers classic, and one of the greatest horror movies ever … Continue reading
Inside (2007)
Somebody wants to claim a pregnant woman’s baby for her own. To make matters worse, the baby is still in his mother’s womb. We’ve all heard shocking news reports (and a few urban legends) about childless women attempting to steal … Continue reading
THE GREAT RED NORTH: Canada & Slasher Movies
Growing up as a horror fan in Canada during the 70’s and 80’s was a double-edged sword. Yes, we produced a lot of horror flicks during that period, but at the time most of them seemed like half-baked attempts to … Continue reading
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Proto-Slashers #7: I Saw What You Did (1965)
Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies.
Criterion Releases Proto-Slasher Classic
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
Proto-Slashers # 6: The House That Screamed (1969)
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
Proto-Slashers #5: Homicidal (1961)
Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies. Homicidal (1961) I love William Castle movies… The Tingler, The House on Haunted Hill, Mr. Sardonicus, Macabre, I Saw What You Did, 13 … Continue reading
Proto-Slashers #4: Hands of the Ripper – 1971
Proto-Slashers: Looking at the flicks that paved the way for Halloween and the heyday of slasher movies. Hands of the Ripper (1971) Suppose an infamous serial killer had a baby daughter who witnessed her father murder her mother. Years later, … Continue reading