The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
Proving they were more than purveyors of Gothic Horrors, Hammer Films, produced this enjoyable Sunday afternoon actioner that follows a band of pirates inland looking to slaughter a settlement and […]
Amicus Productions : Five Recommendations
Let me start by thanking Lance Lumley of Lance Writes for inviting me and several other writers to be guests at his engaging website. I’d encourage one and all to […]
The Virgin of Nuremberg (1963)
Aka ….. Horror Castle. In finely dubbed fashion, the iconic Christopher Lee, takes third billing below Rossana Podesta and Georges Riviere in this post world war two tale that plays […]
Jack the Ripper (1976)
If there was ever a role that the inimitable Klaus Kinski was meant to play then surely it was the infamous Jack the Ripper who terrorized White Chapel in 1888. […]
The Flesh & Blood Show (1972)
Not quite a full on slasher film but an admirable attempt at one before they would overtake the horror genre in the late 70’s on into the next decade. The […]
Frankenstein in the Movies : From A to Z
As any “smart assed” fan of classic horror knows, the name Frankenstein represents the creator while the “Monster” refers to the creation. But with the advancement of pop culture, the […]
Why Horror? Why Not?
It’s that time of year again when I’m about to embark on a scare filled run of horror films and why I love them so. It’s always fun to rekindle some memories that […]
The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)
Just two years prior to launching the second wave of classic horror upon movie screens world wide in vivid color with 1957’s The Curse of Frankenstein followed by Dracula, The […]
The Haunted Strangler (1958)
aka …. Grip of the Strangler. In the year 1958, Boris Karloff, found himself back in his native England starring in a pair of shockers from the team of Richard […]
