The Dead That Walk
By Leslie Halliwell
Published by Continuum Publishing Company, 1986. 262 Pages.
Author Archives: Jon Kitley
Mystery Photo 2-22
Welcome to Monday! At least this time, I remembered what day it was. Then again, after the weekend I had, I’m actually surprised. Anyway, our shot from last week was from a favorite of mine, Man Made Monster (1941), starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Lionel Atwill. My first issue of Famous Monsters that I bought as a kid had an article on this and I’ve always remembered the film because of it. Funny how the mind works, isn’t it? But kudos goest out to the following for sending in the correct answer: Hoby Abernathy, Doug Lamoreux, Mike Shields, and Troy Howarth. Well done.
For our latest photo, we’re going to stay in the black and white era, but it is slightly different. But I’ll warn you…it’s going to be a tough one. So take a look and see what you can…dig up? Sorry…too early, I know.
Please remember not to post your answers here, but send me an email at jon@kitleyskrypt.com.
Paganini Horror Soundtrack Anyone?
While I will admit that this movie is really only viewing during a Turkey Day marathon, I still have a certain fondness for it. Directed by Luigi Cozzi and c0-written (and starring in) Daria Nicolodi, this movie definitely freezes that point in time with cheesy rock music videos. A band is shootting a muisc video with the ghost of composer Paganini shows up to kill them with a bladed violin. Yeah…gotta love it.
Horror History – Lone Fleming
Lone Fleming
Born 1949
Fleming was one of those faces that might not have made a lot of horror films, but she was one that was always recognizable. Of course, since she appeared in one of my favorite films, Tombs of the Blind Dead (1971), she will always be remembered for her performance in there. She also appeared in de Ossorio’s follow up, Return of the Evil Dead, though as a different character. She also appearred in Eugenio Martin’s 19773 film It Happened at Nightmare Inn (aka A Candle for the Devil). I’m sure the fact that she was married to the director had nothing to do with her casting. Even if it was she still gives a great performance here. She also appeared in another de Ossorio film, THE POSSESSED, as well as working with Paul Naschy vigilante film, El Ultimo Kamikaze (1984). And while it was a small part, she worked with Juan Piquer Simón’s take on the Jules Vern epic The Fabulous Journey to the Center of the Earth (aka Where Time Began). She recently had a cameo in Victor Matellano’s film Wax, which starred another favorite Spanish actor of ours, Jack Taylor.
No matter what she was in, it is always a treat to see her names in the credit.
Zombies on Film Book Review
Zombies on Film: The Definitive Story of Undead Cinema
By Ozzy Inguanzo
Published by Rizzoli International Publications, 2014. 228 pages
Andrzej Zulawski – Rest in Peace
It is one thing to be a director that makes a film, even a good one. But it takes a very different kind of director to make a film that brings out such a diverse and strong reaction. Like Polish director Andrzej Zulawski. While he only made a few films in his 40+ year career, all one needs to do is look at his 1981 film Possession to see what I’m talking about. Sure, you might not understand what is going on, but it is a powerful one none the less. Made during a bitter divorce, director Zulawski brought those intense emotions to life on the screen with this bizarre tale.
Zulawski passed away two days ago at the age of 75, after a long battle with cancer.
Krypt is Ad Free, Once Again!
One of the things that I always promoted and was very proud of at the Krypt was there wasn’t going to be any ads on the site. I wanted your visit here to be free of anything trying to sell you something. Plus, I refused to jump on the bandwagon like so many other sites and have it filled with more ad banners than actual content.
But coming over to WordPress, I hadn’t realized that with the free version, that ads would be showing up. I apologize for not realizing that earlier, but that has changed. And as of a today, the Krypt is ad-free once again. Just a little reminder that when you come here, the only thing we want to entice you with is to Discover the Horror!
Interview: Caroline Munro
Most people know Caroline Munro as either a Bond Girl or the work she did with Hammer Studios. But Caroline has worked all over the world, with many great and talented people. So while we briefly asked her about Hammer, we tried to venture more into the other countries where she worked. This interview was conducted at that Cinema Wasteland show, in April of 2007. We especially want to thank Caroline for taking the time to talk to us.
Has It Really Been a Year?
Actually, it has. Last February is when we moved the Krypt to this new location, saying goodbye to the Front Page based website to the Word Press blog format. There are times when I miss the old way, but I have to admit this new format is much easier to work with. I know there is still a ton of stuff I still need to import from the old site, like reviews, interviews, etc., which I’ve slowly been doing. It is a long process, but I’m working through it.
But I guess the real question is up to you, the readers and followers of the Krypt. After this last year of the new layout and format, what are your thoughts? Better? Worse? Easier to navigate and find stuff? Or harder? I would love to hear any and all feedback, be it good or bad.
So please drop me a line when you can (email: jon@kitleyskrypt.com) and let me know your thoughts.
Here’s to another year!
Mystery Photo 2-15
Since I had to work yesterday, when I got up this morning, I had no concept of what day it was, which is why this wasn’t posted first thing this morning. Or at least, that is the excuse I’m using. But none the less, it is still Monday, so we have new pic. But of course, before we get to it, let’s go over last week’s photo. It was from the 1971 film The Nightcomers, which was a disurbing prequel to the famous Henry James’ novel, Turn of the Screw. We only got one correct answer sent in, and that was from Hoby Abernathy. Well done, sir!
Okay, let’s get to this week’s photo. Might be a little easier…might be.
Please remember not to post your answers here, but send us an email to jon@kitleyskrypt.com. Good Luck!
