Author Archives: Thomas Ellison

Secret Retro Slasher Projects Revealed – APRIL FOOLS!

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Last year John Klyza, Amanda by Night, and myself were approached by a television network in desperate need of ghost writers. The writer strike was on and the network that shall remain nameless needed some slasher experts to jazz up … Continue reading →

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The Dark: a lost slasher hiding in a novelization

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Back in the late 1970’s Tobe Hooper was set to direct a film titled The Mutilator, a simple tale concerning either the adventures of a zombie slasher or an escaped mongoloid, depending on which Hollywood Urban Legend you read.  Hooper … Continue reading →

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Bloody Moon (1981)

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

During my reckless teenage years I developed an addiction to Jess Franco flicks. My favorite Franco flick, other than those made with Klaus Kinski, is Bloody Moon. Severin recently released Bloody Moon on dvd so now I’m finally able to … Continue reading →

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Split Image: The Life of Anthony Perkins

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Charles Winecoff’s biography on the late, great slasher icon Anthony Perkins reveals the actor was much more complex, more troubled, and sometimes more crazed than any of the characters he portrayed. Now, out of respect to Perkins, I’m not going … Continue reading →

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Jason makes his UFC debut tonight 2/7/09

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

The new Friday the 13th will get the special preview treatment tonight during UFC’sFight Night live on Spike.  The show starts at 9 p.m. eastern time.  When UFC promotes a film they usually have an interview with someone from the cast … Continue reading →

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His Name was Jason

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

The new doc covering the gory glory 30 years of Friday the 13th films is out now and I urge all slasher fans to pick up a copy. The interviews with the men behind the mask is a highlight as … Continue reading →

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My Bloody Valentine: The Remake

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

As remakes of slasher films go, My Bloody Valentine is the best one so far. To be fair to this film I’m trying to curb my comparisons between it and the original. I’m also keeping this mini review bare bones … Continue reading →

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Harry Warden makes the cover of Rue Morgue

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Rue Morgue #86 sports a sweet cover featuring the slasher star of the month, Harry Warden. The issue features a new interview with director George Mihalka and producer John Dunning. The gore shots included with the interviews will make your … Continue reading →

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1st Quarter 2009: Three Great Months for Slasher Fans

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Jan. 13, 2009  My Bloody Valentine Uncut.  This is the holy grail of uncut slasher films.  I still find it hard to believe that MBV is finally going to be seen in all its gory glory.  Words can’t describe my … Continue reading →

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42nd Street Forever Vol. 4

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Thomas Ellison

Slasher fans will be interested in the new trailer compilation from Synapse Films due to hit stores Jan. 27, 2009.  This will be the first volume to feature trailers for slashers.  Fans can expect to see: Mortuary (with Michael Berryman), Schizoid … Continue reading →

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