Tag Archives: Salutes

A Retro Slasher Salute to USA Network 1985-1995

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Thomas Ellison

These days USA Network is known for wrasslin’, Law & Order marathons, and hip original shows like Burn Notice.  Back in the 1980s and early 1990s USA featured some really wild and crazy shows, the kind of shows that stay with impressionable … Continue reading →

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A Retro Slasher Salute to Bob Clark

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Thomas Ellison

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 →

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A Retro Slasher’s Salute to Keith Knight

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Thomas Ellison

With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the career of Keith Knight who portrayed Hollis in My Bloody Valentine.  Born in Ontario, Canada in 1956, Keith Knight spent his early acting career … Continue reading →

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A Retro Slasher’s Salute to Percy Rodrigues

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Thomas Ellison

Percy Rodrigues was THE voice for slasher and horror movie trailers in the 70’s and 80’s. His work includes the trailers for Popcorn, Madman, The Dark, Deadly Blessing, Return of the Living Dead, the Jaws series, and many others. His … Continue reading →

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