Castle may have been known for his clever marketing, but “House on Haunted Hill” proves there was substance behind his legendary style. In 1959, …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Inspired by a chilling true story, “The Sadist” is a nasty and intense little film for its time and still manages to captivate and …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Sadist (1962)
It’s campy, ridiculous, and impossible to take seriously, but “Attack of the Crab Monsters” is also full of heart and wildly entertaining. Popular wisdom …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: Attack of the Crab Monsters
Long before Scream, there was the smart and entertaining “How to Make a Monster” meta-horror film that tops Joe Dante’s list of favorites. When …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: How to Make a Monster (1958)
On Robert Englund’s birthday, we encourage you to explore his genre deep cuts and some of his most memorable roles outside of “Elm Street”. …continue reading Beyond Elm Street: 7 Robert Englund Gems
Often overshadowed by Carpenter’s other films, “In the Mouth of Madness” is a brilliant Lovecraftian exploration of illusion vs. reality. In the Mouth of …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: In the Mouth of Madness
A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
“Escape From New York” impresses with great action sequences, stellar performances, and a still-relevant skewering of 80s politics. Escape From New York was something …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Escape From New York
“Starman” may involve an alien, but it’s a genuinely touching story about being human and understanding the power of love. So far, we’ve explored …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Starman
Though it may not have aged with flawless grace, we look back fondly on Carpenter’s salty and overlooked action/horror yarn “Vampires”. Released a decade …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Vampires
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