Classics Review: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

“House in Haunted Hill” was officially released in 1959. (same year Hal Jordan/Green Lantern made his his comic book debut) It received good reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Plus, it recoup money at the box office. Forty Years Later, a remake with Geoffrey Rush earned negative reviews. Anyway, it’s Halloween Month 2023. I’ll […]

Evil Dead II

In 1981, Sam Raimi directed a Horror film titled, “The Evil Dead” starring his bestie, Bruce Campbell. It’s about Ash and his friends who stay in an abandoned cabin in the woods. They find an audio tape. Whoever plays it, summons demonic spirits. Ash must find a way to put an end to the Deadites. […]

Flashback Review: Casper

In 1945, “Casper the Friendly Ghost” made his cartoon debut. The titular character isn’t your typical ghost who haunts people, he’s just a nice guy who wants to hang out with humans. His three uncles often pull pranks on him and the people he tries to befriend. He appeared in 55 theatrical cartoons back when […]

Classics Review: The Wolf Man (1941)

The late Warren Zevon said, “Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen.” “Doing the Werewolves of London.” I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen.” “Doing the Werewolves of London.” I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic’s.” “And his hair was perfect.” “Na!” Anyway, Universal Pictures became a […]

The Conjuring

Who ya gonna call? Ed and Lorraine Warren. A pair of real-life paranormal investigators who specialize in tracking down demon spirits. In 1971, they’re contacted to help a family haunted by a sinister ghost in their house. The Warrens’ case was loosely adapted into a Horror film titled, “The Conjuring.” Directed by James Wan. Patrick […]

Jason X (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #33)

After “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” ended with Freddy Kruger’s hand grabbing Jason’s hockey mask, fans were eager to see a crossover with two iconic villains going head to head. Due to development problems formulating a script for “Freddy vs. Jason,” plans were delayed before a script was green-lit. So, fans of “Friday […]