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Under The Knife: Dissecting The Slashers
Written by David Boyle. As a horror fan I’m grateful for the long line of films that have drawn me to the most unyielding sectors of reality— and my imagination. Every time I go to see a scary movie, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Christmas, Friday The 13th, Halloween, Psycho, Stepfather, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, When A Stranger Calls
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A Retro Slasher Salute to Bob Clark
There’s a story circulating among slasher fans that goes a little something like this: Bob Clark took this young guy named John Carpenter under his wing to help show him how to direct feature films. While serving as an apprentice, Carpenter learned Clark … Continue reading
Black Christmas is coming to TCM
Bob Clark’s classic slasher is set to debut on Turner Classic Movies Saturday, Dec. 18th at 2:00 A.M. during the TCM Underground block. This 1974 ode to Yuletide slaughter is one of the best and creepiest films in the slasher genre. … Continue reading
Black Christmas (1974)
Reviewed by Michael Sarago A large house harboring the cheerful chatter of a sorority Christmas party, a few colorful holiday decorations and a snowy landscape make up the first images of this film. Now while this seems like a warm … Continue reading