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Monday, February 25, 2013

Reboot Hell





The news of an impending disaster looms large in the future -- a reboot movie of The Crow is in the  works. WHY?

The Crow could have been a disaster back in 1994. How many films can survive the death of its star... before the film is finished. But it did... and it is the perfect translation of the comic book. Why in the hell make another reboot of another perfect movie? Why can't these Hollywood producers use their brains to think up something new?

There have been two reboot movies recently that were disasters, in my mind. (1) Why remake John Carpenter's masterpiece THE THING? Why? That remake was a waste of time, space and money! (2) Why remake the best vampire movie this side of NEAR DARK? I’m talking about the remake of FRIGHT NIGHT! WHY?

I went to the theater to see the Fright Night remake because I wanted to review it for my blog. I hated every second of the movie, but I was hanging in there. But when the movie finally revealed Peter Vincent, originally played by the incomparable Roddy McDowall, as a long haired rocker freak without any of the gravitas of the original character… I got up and walked out of the theater. And I have yet to see the ending of this movie. I REFUSE!

Soon, The Evil Dead remake will be upon us -- without the humor, the slapstick, or Sam Raimi! Why name this “remake” The Evil Dead when it is stripped of all that made the original Evil Dead movies so much fun? This movie is NOT The Evil Dead!

And now… a remake of The Crow? When will it end, folks?

Now this is some real horror!

RLJ

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Horror review -- The Caterpillar (Night Gallery)

 



 
Horror fans, there have been many horror television programs over the short life of the television. To me, without a doubt, the best of the best is The Twilight Zone.

Pure nightmare horror is being in the middle of a Twilight Zone war, bombs dropping around you and your fellow troops… and suddenly discovering that you have the ability to look into the eyes of your fellow soldiers to suddenly see who will die next. And the episode does not end well for…

Or, being William Shatner flying on an airplane in a storm. Eventually, you look outside the window next to you and there, to your abject horror, is a… creature riding on the wing in the cyclonic weather…. ripping and tearing at the wing and engine! And as the episode continues, you are driven insane because the rest of the passengers cannot see what you see…

Or, you’re a little old lady living alone in the forest. And during the night you have to fight off tiny, murderous aliens. And these stories are excellent, among many more fantastic stories, in the Twilight Zone.

There are plenty of other horror television examples… many of them great with excellent episodes. But the best of the best? The story that will haunt you to your soul? The story that most historians have to admit is the best horror story ever broadcast on television? There can be only one such episode and that is another story from another Rod Serling production -- Night Gallery!

The episode is -- The Caterpillar!

Never seen this excellent story from Night Gallery? You have missed the terror, the horror, the setting, the writing, the direction, and the ending of the best piece of horror ever placed on television.

I am not giving a link to this show. You work for this one. Go to Hulu.com to view this masterpiece of horror. You can view it without setting up an account, but you will get commercials like it is live television… which actually emulates the original broadcast from over 40 years ago. When you watch The Caterpillar, remember the age of the show. But, true beautiful well made horror never gets old. And here is a perfect example!

Enjoy the horror. And remember, this episode was adapted by Rod Serling himself and was first broadcast on live television… in 1972!

Wait until you have time to darken the lights, sit back in your chair, plug in your headphones and discover the horror of... The Caterpillar!

RLJ

Sunday, February 17, 2013

A Little Preview Of "The Host"

 
Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" trailer #3
 
 
The Stephenie Meyer train of success rolls right along with her novel "The Host" being converted into a movie with the same title. You have to admit, this movie has trilogy blockbuster written all over the bright pretty lights, the blue eyes, the emotional music and the beautiful people stars posing beautifully.
 
Was the "Twilight" saga your thing? It was for a whole lot of folks. Will those same people flock to this movie? That fact remains to be seen... but this movie sure looks like it has all the bells and whistles of another YA set must see movie.
 
Sure is pretty...
 
 
RLJ

Monday, February 11, 2013

The Walking Dead or The Grammys

 
 
 
Wow, and double wow! Check out last night's ratings for The Walking Dead!
 
Why would I waste my time watching the Grammys last night when the best show on television had its second half of the season premier during the same time period. Why would I waste my time watching vapid, idiotic, spoiled brats getting their bottoms kissed by their ridiculous enabling fans.
 
Why would I watch a television program that featured Chris Brown like he was some type of high level dignitary. Chris Brown, the same violent brat who trashes studios and hotel rooms, starts random fights and has viciously beaten up his obsessed girlfriend. This is the same Chris Brown who, the day before the Grammys, crashed his Porsche into a wall running away from the paparazzi. Or, that is the story Chris Brown told the police.
 
No... I watched The walking Dead, making myself one with the millions of fans watching at the same time. And afterward, I spent the next hour watching The Talking Dead. And after that, I watched Storage Wars.
 
I will not support an awards program that blatantly rewards the people in Hollywood who display some of the worst behavior in the country. I'd rather watch fictional zombie creatures eating the faces off the humans running for their lives. Any day... any time!

 
RLJ

 


The Best Horror Episode In Television History

 


Horror fans, there have been many horror television programs over the short life of the television. To me, without a doubt, the best of the best is The Twilight Zone.

Pure nightmare horror is being in the middle of a Twilight Zone war, bombs dropping around you and your fellow troops… and suddenly discovering that you have the ability to look into the eyes of your fellow soldiers to suddenly see who will die next. And the episode does not end well for…

Or, being William Shatner flying on an airplane in a storm. Eventually, you look outside the window next to you and there, to your abject horror, is a… creature riding on the wing in the cyclonic weather…. ripping and tearing at the wing and engine! And as the episode continues, you are driven insane because the rest of the passengers cannot see what you see…

Or, you’re a little old lady living alone in the forest. And during the night you have to fight off tiny, murderous aliens. And these stories are excellent, among many more fantastic stories, in the Twilight Zone.

There are plenty of other horror television examples… many of them great with excellent episodes. But the best of the best? The story that will haunt you to your soul? The story that most historians have to admit is the best horror story ever broadcast on television? There can be only one such episode and that is another story from another Rod Serling production -- Night Gallery!

The episode is -- The Caterpillar!

Never seen this excellent story from Night Gallery? You have missed the terror, the horror, the setting, the writing, the direction, and the ending of the best piece of horror ever placed on television.

I am not giving a link to this show. You work for this one. Go to Hulu.com to view this masterpiece of horror. You can view it without setting up an account, but you will get commercials like it is live television… which actually emulates the original broadcast from over 40 years ago. When you watch The Caterpillar, remember the age of the show. But, true beautiful well made horror never gets old. And here is a perfect example!

Enjoy the horror. And remember, this episode was adapted by Rod Serling himself and was first broadcast on live television… in 1972!

Wait until you have time to darken the lights, sit back in your chair, plug in your headphones and discover the horror of... The Caterpillar!

RLJ