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Watch the skies!

Artw — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:02:30 -0800

Who Goes There - the John W. Campbell short story which inspired the movies The Thing from Another World and, closer to the original, The Thing (which, apparently, was horribly critically mauled upon release but has since become as much as a classic as the 50s film). The story is now being reprinted alongside a treatment by Logan's Run author William F. Nolan for an unmade 1978 screen version.

Shoot 'em in the head

fearfulsymmetry — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:39:39 -0800

The American Nightmare (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Documentary on US horror films of the 60s and 70s and how their themes reflected the society of the time. Includes contributions from John Carpenter, Wes Craven, David Cronenberg, Tobe Hooper, John Landis, George R. Romero and Tom Savini. NSFW - horror gore plus extreme reportage.

Driving this road until death sets you free

P.o.B. — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:58:34 -0800

An homage to the director and soundtrack composer John Carpenter: ZOMBIE ZOMBIE "Directed by Simon Gesrel and Xavier Ehretsmann thanks to their favourite toys... the GI Joes !" A podcast interview with the directors. Band's Myspace page (in French). Alternate DailyMotion vid.

Scary Stuff

McLir — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:11:18 -0800

Scary Stuff: Count Floyd's Scary Little Christmas Promo, Dr Cube's Posse, A Scarier Skeleton by Jack Handey [mp3], The Lost Skeleton Of Cadavra Trailer [previously], Shining, Plan 9 From Outer Space - Best Lines, Re-Enactment - Pan's Labyrinth, [previously] Scream in 30 Seconds and Re-Enacted by Bunnies, Season of the Witch, The Thing in Lego, REM & Muppets - Furry Happy Monsters. Happy Halloween everyone!