RECOMMENDED Of Shakespeare’s major tragedies, Macbeth is perhaps the least enjoyable to read. Seeing it performed may well be a different matter, but keeping in mind that criticizing Shakespeare is a fool’s errand and is of course meant in a strictly relative sense, the play feels rushed and even perfunctory in its early stages, perhaps […]… Continue reading Throne of Blood (1957, Akira Kurosawa) — Slices of Cake
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Deliverance (1972, John Boorman) — Slices of Cake
!!! A+ FILM !!! John Boorman’s film of James Dickey’s brooding, terrifying novel Deliverance is both one of the most perfectly realized of all American movies and perhaps the most successful example of a major work adapted for cinema into another major work. The language in Dickey’s novel is photographic in its evocation of place, […]… Continue reading Deliverance (1972, John Boorman) — Slices of Cake
Miserable Commentary! Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter — Miserable Pile of Secrets
Introducing Miserable Commentary! Watch along with us as we talk over your favorite horror movies… trust me, it’s better than it sounds. First up, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter! via Miserable Commentary! Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter — Miserable Pile of Secrets
My Shelter in Place Diversion – Every Film Featuring Jeremy Irons — Phases Like The moon
When the shelter in place orders came down in California, everyone settled in and immediately started looking for a distraction. Binge watching Netflix was an obvious choice. So was drinking. Baking bread became an unexpected trend that had the power to unite and, in some cases, unhinge people. But I did not want my […] via… Continue reading My Shelter in Place Diversion – Every Film Featuring Jeremy Irons — Phases Like The moon
“Sweetheart” a welcomed refresher for horror fans — FijiTaiment
Sweetheart tells the tale of a girl stranded on a normal looking island which is however the hunting grounds for a mysterious creature which emerges every night from the depths of the ocean. via “Sweetheart” a welcomed refresher for horror fans — FijiTaiment
John Wick Creator Wants to Adapt Two Very Weird Video Games for TV | IGN — Flag of Ulysses
John Wick franchise creator Derek Kolstad says he’s interested in adapting two peculiar video game IPs for television: The popular survival-horror/Disney parody Bendy and the Ink Machine and the shoot-em-up about a talking banana, My Friend Pedro. Kolstad made the remark in an interview with Comicbook.com, revealing that he’s working on pitches for both shows […]… Continue reading John Wick Creator Wants to Adapt Two Very Weird Video Games for TV | IGN — Flag of Ulysses
40 Horror Movies You Didn’t Realize Are Based on Novels — Health
From The Ring to Jaws, you might not have guessed these classics have literary roots. 40 Horror Movies You Didn’t Realize Are Based on Novels syndicated from http://bellyshackllcweb.blogspot.com/ via 40 Horror Movies You Didn’t Realize Are Based on Novels — Health
Chucky Creator Teases Big Scares And Classic Characters In Child’s Play TV Show — Entertainment Updates
Despite being shot, exploded, shredded and dismembered, Chucky is still going strong. It’s been 32 years since Child’s Play hit cinemas, with last year’s cinematic reboot of the franchise rising above the skepticism of fans to deliver a classic horror experience (Stephen King named it as one of his films of the year). The reboot… Continue reading Chucky Creator Teases Big Scares And Classic Characters In Child’s Play TV Show — Entertainment Updates
Dawn of the Dead (1978) — Pandemonium of Absence
It’s been a while since I saw the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead. However, my opinion of it at the time was the same that I still hear today. That the first ten or so minutes are great, and the rest of the movie you can take or leave. What I had forgotten […]… Continue reading Dawn of the Dead (1978) — Pandemonium of Absence
Stephen King Shares His Essential Horror Films —
Earlier this month, Stephen King tweeted: “God, how I wish I could go to a movie tonight. Popcorn, Junior Mints, big old soda, sitting in the third row and watching some action flick or goofball comedy. I’d love that.” We couldn’t agree more. Until then, the author shared with us his top five horror movies […]… Continue reading Stephen King Shares His Essential Horror Films —