I debated on posting anything about this, but I finally realized that was one of the reasons that I started my own website 20+ years ago, to let have my own soapbox to express my thoughts about the industry that I love so much. Because as much as I promote the “discover” part, I feel we have taken a few steps back by these recent events.
(1983)
Directed by Jacinto Molina
Starring Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, Lola Gaos, Manuel Zarzo, Jose Vivo.
My first experience with Latidos de pánico, aka Panic Beats, was a terribly looking bootleg VHS, which at the time, was the only way to be able to see this title. It was said to be a sequel to Horror Rises from the Tomb (1972), a personal favorite of mine, so I knew I had to see it, no matter what the quality of the print was. Through the grainy print, with the blacks being so black you couldn’t see anything, to just the almost blurry quality, it was difficult to watch. But because this was a Naschy film, and this was the only way to see it, it didn’t matter. Now, decades later, thanks to Mondo Macabro, we have a nice, beautiful looking Blu-ray to enjoy!
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The nominations have been announced for the 20th Annual Rondo Awards! Once again, my column for HorrorHound magazine, They Came from the Krypt, has been nominated for Best Column. So, this is my one and only press push to persuade you to vote! In all honesty, I hope that everyone does vote because there are a lot of talented people out there giving it there all, most of which are doing it out of sheer passion, not profession. But nonetheless, it is something that all horror fans can share in. It doesn’t matter who you’re voting for but take a few minutes and go through the categories and cast your vote. You don’t have to vote in all categories but vote from the heart for those you do support. You can read the full list at the Rondo website HERE. Write them down and email them to David Colton, the man in charge at taraco@aol.com. You have until midnight on April 17th. So don’t delay!
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Did you know that once upon a very earthy time, major broadcasters made films specifically to be shown on TV, and that of the thousands that were made, a whole bunch were horror films? On this episode, we transport you back to a time of shag carpet, rotary phones and pants-wettingly scary films with commercial interruptions. In this episode, we are discussing A Cold Night’s Death (1973) starring Robert Culp and Eli Wallach, Dan Curtis’ The Norliss Tapes (1973), and Tobe Hooper’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot (1979).
Click on the link below and give a listen! And please let us know what you think! You can post a comment below, or through our other social media outlets, like Facebook or Instagram!
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The movie soundtrack can be just as important and effective as anything we’re seeing on screen, especially when it comes to the horror film. Just think of The Omen, The Exorcist, or even Creepshow. This episode we discuss some of our favorites and why we think they are effective.
Below are all the titles that are mentioned during the podcast, some in more details than others! Be sure to check some of these out and next time you’re watching one of them, or any movie, maybe pay a little more attention to what you’re hearing.
Below are the soundtracks that are mentioned during this episode of the podcast. We’d love to hear some of your favorites!
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This year marks the 100 Year Anniversaries of F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, originally released back in 1922. That’s right, folks. A whole century ago. There is a reason this film is still being screened in theaters all these years later, as well as why it is a very important step in our horror history. Sure, it was made without permission from Bram Stoker’s widow, and was ordered by the courts to be destroyed. But lucky for us, prints of it survived and all these years later, we are able to look at this amazing piece of cinema and still be in awe of what they created ten decades ago.
And to be able to see it on the big screen! With a live organ accompaniment? What more could you ask for! On Saturday, March 5th, at the Patio Theatre in Chicago, they will be screening Nosferatu, with Jay Warren playing the organ during the film. Tickets are only $7 each, with a special introduction by TCM personality and film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek.
If you have never had the chance to see this on the big screen, what better time than its 100-year anniversary? As a horror fan, both young or old, novice or well-seasoned, this is an opportunity not to be missed. For all the information, head over to the Patio Theatre’s website HERE.
Undead
Released in 2005 by La-La Land Records
17 Tracks, with a total running time of 51:40 min.
Music composed by Cliff Bradley
While we usually prefer our soundtracks to be on the creepy side, but when the director’s wanted to have the score to have a quirky 50s sci-fi feel to it, composer Bradley nailed it. It sounds a little like something from an early Tim Burton / Danny Elfman film, but Bradley has given it his own style and flare and it works really well.
Continue readingWelcome to another day closer to spring! I’m actually surprising myself, because I’m usually not one to long for warmer days, but this cold weather just might be getting to me! Granted, I’ll be complaining once it gets in the 80s, so yeah, there is no satisfying some people! But let’s get to the business at hand, shall we? Our last photo was from one of my favorites from the ’70s, Tower of Evil (1972), also known as Horror on Snape Island, which came out 50 years ago! Wow. How times flies, huh? But thanks to demented fans like ourselves, we keep these titles alive and well. Such as the following folks that sent in the correct answer for this week’s picture puzzle: Dada DeBaser, Kevin Hart, Troy Howarth, Charles Miller, Vincent Simonelli, Todd Warren, Nick Wilson. Well done!
Now on to this week’s photo. Might be harder. Might be easier. I’ll leave that up to you to do decide. But take a glance at it and see if you recognize it. Maybe it strikes a chord in your gray matter somewhere. Maybe not. If it does, send me your answer in an email at jon@kitleyskrypt.com. Good Luck!
The Skyline Drive-In, located in Shelbyville, Indiana, has announced a weekend celebrating the British films studio Amicus, which specialized in making horror anthology films. Over two days, Friday March 25th and Saturday, March 26th, they will be screening 6 titles from Amicus, and all of them anthologies! In fact, some of these are some of the best that studio put out! Here’s the lineup:
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(1956)
Directed by Fred F. Sears
Starring Don Megowan, Joyce Holden, Harry Lauter, Ken Christy, S. John Launer, George Lynn, Steven Ritch, Larry J. Blake, James Gavin, George Cisar
This was another one of those delightful little flicks from producer Sam Katzman, who gave us other titles like The Giant Claw (1957) and Creature with the Atom Brain (1955), amongst many others, since in his career, he produced well over 200 pictures. Usually, his horror films about a monster to do battle with, but with this one, we get something a little different.
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