Category: horror
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Horror Cinema: Shanks
Movie review
William Castle’s ShanksI visited the Paramount Vault on Youtube for a free movie last night and found Shanks. If you have an evening to kill, this movie would be worth it. While the story is campy and wandering, it’s a thrill to watch the dead corpses animated by a puppeteer. The violence is timid enough that I could imagine it playing on late-night tv in the 80s. A total throwback!
Castle, William. Shanks, Paramount Pictures, 1974.
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Horror Cinema: Motel Hell
Movie review
Kevin Connor’s Motel HellI discovered Motel Hell yesterday. I went into it with no expectations, but I figured I’d like it because it was ultimate 80s—which was surprising since it was made at the very start of the decade. It turned out to be completely weird and awesome!
Connor, Kevin. Motel Hell, United Artists, 1980.
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Rue Morgue Dark Carnival: I’m Melting!
This melting corpse fountain by Locked in the Cellar was a highlight of the Dark Carnival!
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Rue Morgue Dark Carnival: The Devils Latex
One of my favourite exhibitors at the Dark Carnival was the Devils Latex [sic]. They had a great selection of latex masks and awesome large figurines. I’m going to have to begin a savings fund so I can pick up a Slimer and a Cryptkeeper!
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Rue Morgue Dark Carnival: Hilarious House of Frightenstein
This past weekend, I was at the Rue Morgue Dark Carnival in Hamilton, Ontario. The expo was great overall, and I will be posting photos all week. The highlight of the expo, for me, was seeing Dave Alexander, Editor-in-chief of Rue Morgue Magazine, interview Mitch Markowitz, Associate Producer of the Saturday morning classic television programme the Hilarious House of Frightenstein who is also known for his role as Super Hippy alongside Vincent Price in the show. Dave moderated the talk and audience questions really well, and Mitch told some one-of-a-kind stories about Billy Van, Vincent Price and the making of the show.
The Devil's Muse 