Euro Horror Shock Show!

April 7, 2023 by Jon Kitley in Movie Events and tagged Aristide Massaccesi, Davis Theater, Death Smiles on a Murderer, Don't Torture a Duckling, House of Monsters, Hunchback of the Morgue, Joe D'Amato, Lucio Fulci, Mummy's Revenge, Paul Naschy | Leave a comment

I know we posted about this back in January, but with the show only 2 weeks away, we wanted to put this little reminder out in case you forgot. But in two weeks from tomorrow, thanks to the wonderful House of Monsters, you’ll have the chance to see TWO Paul Naschy flicks on the big screen, as well as two other great Euro horror titles. Just think about that for a minute . . . when was the last time you had a chance to see the Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy in a theater, filled with other like-minded horror fans?

Wait . . . not too familiar with Naschy? Then now is your chance to see two of his best films, The Hunchback of the Morgue (1973) and Mummy’s Revenge (1975).

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Kryptic World Tour Starts Next Weekend!

March 19, 2023 by Jon Kitley in Conventions and tagged Cinema Wasteland, Davis Theatre, Death Smiles on a Murderer, Don't Torture a Duckling, Euro Horror Shock Show, HorrorHound, House of Monsters, Hunchback of the Morgue, Joe D'Amato, Lucio Fulci, Mummy's Revenge, Paul Naschy | Leave a comment

That’s right kiddies, next weekend we’ll be heading to Cincinnati for the HorrorHound Weekend, which officially starts our 2023 convention tour. It seems like it has been forever since our last show, so we are very excited to have another great weekend. Looking forward to seeing our friends there, getting to hang out and talk about movies, and just having a great time.

The following weekend, while we’re not vending, we’ll still be at Cinema Wasteland in Strongsville, Ohio, and is one that we’re really looking forward to. Not only do they have the last remaining cast members of Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but they also have writer Kim Henkel and cinematographer Daniel Pearl on the guest list. That show is always a great time and so much fun.

In April, we’re staying local and doing our second appearance at the Windy City Pulp and Paper show, which is more of a literary show, but if you’re a book lover, this is one to come to! Plus, that same Saturday, we’ll be leaving the show a little early to head to the Davis Theatre in Chicago for the Euro Horror Shock Show, put on by the House of Monsters, which will be screening 4 amazing films, including two featuring Paul Naschy!!! How can you pass that up!

You can see the rest of our shows that we have lined up this year at the top of our main page. Hope to see you at some of them!

Double Dose of Naschy Blu-Rays!

July 16, 2019 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Beast and the Magic Sword, Helga Liné, Jack Taylor, Mondo Macabro, Mummy's Revenge, Naschycast, Paul Naschy, Rodney Barnett, Scorpion Releasing, Troy Guinn, Troy Howarth | 2 Comments

After 3 1/2 decades after it’s release, you can finally get a legit copy of Paul Naschy’s 1983 epic The Beast and the Magic Sword, all thanks to Mondo Macabro! This is one of those Naschy titles that for some reason never made it to the states in a legitimate release, which is a damn shame since it is a great little flick. I mean, when is the last time you saw a werewolf battling samurais?

Not a lot of info is out about this release, other than it will be a 2K restoration from an original camera negative, and will feature an audio commentary by Rodney Barnett and Troy Guinn from the Naschycast! Those two things, besides that it is a Naschy film, are more than enough reasons to add this to your collection! They are aiming for a Aug/Sept release, with delivery in October.

Then this coming Monday, the 22nd, you will have the chance to order your copy of Naschy’s The Mummy’s Revenge that is coming out from Scorpion Releasing, that will be available through Ronin. Keep in mind, this will only be a limited edition run of 1500 and will not be sold in the usual retail markets, but only through Ronin. So make sure Monday, you are paying attention!

This version will be not only the HD version of the Spanish cut, but also an HD version of the longer Spanish cut as well. They both with have Spanish and English language options and subtitles. There will be an audio commentary by Troy Howarth and liner notes by Mirek Lipinski.

Gone…But Never Forgotten

November 30, 2017 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Frankenstein's Bloody Terror, Horror Rises from the Tomb, Hunchback of the Morgue, Jacinto Molina, Mummy's Revenge, Paul Naschy, Waldemar Daninsky | 1 Comment

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I’ve been seeing posts all day on social media about today being the anniversary of the death of one of the greatest horror icons to work in the genre, Jacinto Molina. Or as most of us knew him as, Paul Naschy. I can still remember being at work when my friend Aaron called to tell me that he had passed away. Following genre for so long, it wasn’t an uncommon thing when a horror celebrity passes away, but this one stung.

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Naschy’s Mummy’s Revenge on Blu-ray!

February 12, 2017 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Code Red, Helga Liné, Jack Taylor, Mummy's Revenge, Paul Naschy | Leave a comment

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One of the best bits of news I’ve heard all week, that Naschy’s 1975 film The Mummy’s Revenge (originally title La venganza de la momia) will be making its way onto Blu-ray, thanks to Code Red. They haven’t stated what extras this release will have, but honestly, as long as it is the widescreen version and hopefully uncut, then that would be fine with me. Sure, it would be great to have some interviews with maybe Jack Taylor or Helga Liné, but those definitely would be a bonus.

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Saluting Spanish Horror Icons

January 23, 2016 by Jon Kitley in Misc. Ramblings and tagged Blind Dead, Horror Express, Mummy's Revenge, Paul Naschy, Spanish Horror, Waldemar Daninsky | Leave a comment

spanish-horror-icons I recently came across these wonderful busts of different Spanish Horror Icons and knew I had to show them here. Being a huge fan of Spanish Horror, especially of Paul Naschy, anytime I see something this, I need to help spread the word. Honestly, I just love the fact that there are other people out there spreading the love of this much underrated genre of fantastic cinema, as Naschy used to refer to it.

According to the website, these will be around 8″ tall, but no word on the pricing. I’ve reached out to them to hopefully get some more info, as well as when they are going to be released. But in the meantime, you can check out the ones they have photos of so far. For me, the Blind Dead really need to have their facial hair…just doesn’t look right otherwise. But the two Naschy figures, I would love to add to my collection. Hopefully they won’t be too pricey! Of course, if anybody would like to pick these up as a gift for me, I’d be enternally grateful. Just throwing it out there….

You can check out their website HERE, though warning, it is not in English. But with the help of Google translator, you should be able to manage your way around.

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