Mystery Photo 9-7

Sure, it might be a holiday today, but its still a Monday, so that means a new Mystery Photo, right?

Of course, our last photo was from the film Scream, featuring a little cameo from director Wes Craven. I have to say it was so nice to see all the different tributes come out after his passing. Really shows the talent this made had as well as the impact he made on the genre. Here are the ones that sent in the correct answer: Jennifer Francis, Richard Garcia, David Greenwood, Doug Lamoreux, Erick Martin, Kevin Matthews, Dustin Moravich, Ashley Polnow, Richard Schellbach, Gavin Schmitt, Jason Siegel, Wayne Teeter, Kristin Wicks, Wiliam Wilson, and Greg Wojick. Well done, people.

So let’s get to this week’s photo. Definitely another classic. Make sure you think a bit before sending in your answer, since it might not be the one that immediately comes to mind. Or is it?

Remember, don’t post your answer here in the reply section, but send me an email at jon@kitleyskrypt.com. Good luck!

Feliz Cumpleaños Paul Naschy!

September 6, 2015 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Jacinto Molina, Paul Naschy, Spanish Horror | 2 Comments

“I would write that Paul Naschy had at least done his best and that he cared about what he was doing. I was capable of mistakes – to do it well or to do it poorly – but I assure you is that I did it with feeling and affection. I love the fantastic cinema.”

Paul Naschy on himself

Today would have been Naschy’s 81st birthday, had he not passed away almost six years ago. Kind of hard to believe that we lost him that long ago. But when you think about it, he is still alive and well and continues doing what he strived to do with his career that spanned for more than four decades. Because of his movies that he left us, his memories will not only live on, but he will still be entertaining horror fans for years to come. And to those new to the fantastic cinema of Paul Naschy, they will get to discover him for the first time, and have countless hours of excitement just waiting for them to discover.

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Nox Arcana Returns

September 4, 2015 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Nox Arcana | Leave a comment

t’s been two years since the release of an album from Nox Arcana, but the wait is now over. Next month, they will be releasing their latest creation, entitlted simply Gothic. We’ve been enjoying their work ever since they put out their first release, way back in 2003. With each of their releases, they create an amazingly dark and moody soundscape that is just the perfect thing to enhance your exploits of the evening….even if that just sitting at your computer working.

Here is what the band says about their latest effort: Nox Arcana invites you to spend the night in a gothic mansion with a haunted and sinister history. Eerie sounds echo through the cobwebbed halls of Grimstone Manor, beckoning you deeper into the shadows. Venture forth to explore the estate’s hidden realms and discover the dark secrets buried long ago.

It is due out this Halloween. For more information about this one and the band itself, as well as all their other releases, check out their website HERE.

Wes Craven – Rest in Peace

September 3, 2015 by Jon Kitley in Rest in Peace and tagged Wes Craven | Leave a comment

I know I pretty much say it with every passing of someone from the horror genre, that because of the work they did and the fans that refused to let their work and their memories die, but for a filmmaker like Wes Craven, that statement really is true. Not everything Craven directed was a masterpiece. Far from it. Then again, it would be pretty tough to do that when you work in the business for over four decades. But how many filmmakers can say that they made quite an impact in the genre, not just once, or twice, but at least three times in their career? Not too many. And the funny thing is that those three groundbreaking features and so different from each other. Of course, I’m talking about Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream.

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Upcoming Movie Events!

September 2, 2015 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Midway Drive-In, Music Box of Horrors, Wes Craven | Leave a comment

No better way to get into the upcoming Halloween season than to plan some all night movie marathons of some classic movies, right? Well, there’s a couple of events coming up in the Chicago area over the next couple of months that everyone should not only know about, but make plans to attend at least some of them. Of course, it is not just because we are going to have a vendor table set there either! But honestly, these are the kind of events where crazy horror film fans can get together and celebrate some incredible films amongst their peers!

The first event is in a little over two weeks away, on Sept. 19th, at the Midway Drive-In, for their annual Dusk to Dawn Drive In Horror Fest. We’ve been to the Midway countess times and always have a blast there. For this event, they are screening a couple of features in tribute to Wes Craven, with screenings of A Nightmare on Elm Street and the original Hills Have Eyes. But they are also screening An American Werewolf in London and Motel Hell. Lots of fun to be had there. Of course, there will also be plenty of vintage trailers and classic drive-in advertisements, as well as yours truly set up outside the concession booth, along with our good friends at Lix. Tickets are only $12 for adults and $5 for kids 3-11. Head over to their website HERE for all the details, and we hope to see you there.

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