Written & Directed by John Carpenter Alive Films/Larry Franco Productions This picture, though certainly not a “horror comedy,” definitely includes comedic elements, in addition to its absurdist dialogue. Now, I don’t mean to disparage the writing of “Martin Quatermass,” but the plot of this flick concerns Satan’s dad being a type of antimatter, manifesting his … Continue reading John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987)
directed by d.J. webster wildstreet pictures If you had, like, a minimal straight-to-video budget, one might wonder why “space epic” would be the kind of production you’d attempt. Music video director D.J. Webster ignored these constraints and the results are visually reminiscent of John Carpenter’s debut Dark Star, along with the inspired stagecraft of Plan … Continue reading The Dark Side of the Moon aka Parasite (1990)
directed by irvin kershner columbia pictures When it comes to mysteries, I’m the quintessential mark. It’s that character! No, that one! Wait, it’s probably her! Every time. How bad is it? I kept waffling about the probable identity of the killer whose dastardly exploits are viewed through Laura’s Eyes, even though this movie is 40 … Continue reading Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
Written and Directed by George a. Romero A Laurel Production I didn’t watch it for this express purpose, but this flick has given me some good tips for becoming a doomsday prepper, which feels like a good idea as this country I live in lurches a few steps closer to becoming a full-fledged theocracy. (I … Continue reading Day of the Dead (1985)
SPACE RATS From Outer Space 