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The Haunted World of Ed Wood Jr.

McLir — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:01:57 -0800

The Haunted World of Ed Wood Jr. [1hr 52mn. From YouTube Movies. Previously] From IMDB: "Produced by Ed Wood's former business partner, "The Haunted World of Ed Wood, Jr" is a compilation of people who knew Ed Wood, either personally or professionally, discussing various elements of his personality. The interview segments are spliced with revealing clips from his films, including clips from: "Bride of the Atom", "Glen or Glenda", and "Plan 9 From Outer Space". Different people being interviewed see Ed Wood from unique perspectives. These perspectives range from adoration, to contempt, to pity, to adulation. The interviews reveal as much about the cast as they do about Ed Wood. Also contains footage of Ed Wood's first TV commercial and unreleased short productions including "Crossroads of Laredo" and another 5 minute western originally meant to be a home movie. In the end, this low-budget movie stays true to Ed Wood's heart, and gives a both a devoted fan or just a curious onlooker very personal insights into this complicated man."

It is even more of a shock when Death, the Proud Brother, comes suddenly without warning.

Astro Zombie — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:38:45 -0800

Vampira, RIP. Maila Nurmi, movie star and horror movie host, friend to James Dean, and documentary subject, has passed away.

Welcome to Fright Night

Roman Graves — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:01:59 -0800

The stalled documentary American Scary may never see a DVD player, but that doesn't stop you from celebrating the lost art of the late night horror host. Vampira, Zacherley, Ghoulardi, Morgus, Sinister Seymour, Svengoolie, Doctor Madblood, Elvira, Joe Bob, and many more are all on the tubes. Who was your favorite?