Reviews and Blog Posts: Halloween

Give Me the Creeps

Submitted by Chris on October 17, 2011 - 3:51pm
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The Bride of Frankenstein

Every generation seems to get the monster they deserve -- in film anyway.

If the phrase "Art imitates life" is true for cinema as well, it means that our film represents our culture and society at the time the film is made. It might then follow that horror films represent our nightmares or our worst fears.

The posters and lobby cards for these films are as imaginative and chilling as the films themselves. Highly sought after by collectors, in good condition these posters can fetch upwards of five-ten thousand dollars. And much more.

Homemade Trick or Treat

Submitted by Chris on September 29, 2011 - 8:22am
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Popcorn Balls

Nostalgia alert: we're bringing back popcorn balls.

When I was a young 'un, Halloween signified the beginning of the kid calendar. It was a fun, escapist holiday -- and a great break from the routine of a new school year. Mom would counsel my brother and I on our costumes, and help us select a variety of retired clothes that we could use to make our costumes. One year my brother went as a pirate and I went as a devil. Mom found a set of red long underwear for me and Dad built me a makeshift pitchfork. It was the best Halloween ever.

Tina Darling, Mommie's Home!

Submitted by Chris on September 24, 2011 - 1:11pm
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 Faye Dunaway's portrayal of Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest has become a cult classic. Fresh City Life presents this weird, absurd biopic as our KnitFlix movie for October.

 It was meant to be a faithful film rendition of Christina Crawford's book of the same title, but Mommie Dearest quickly became a midnight showing cult film. In fact, during its initial release, it developed a following as loyal as The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

I'm not a film academic, so I can't know with any certainty why Mommie Dearest moved into the realm of cult classic. But some of the reasons I love it might be contributing factors. In no particular order:

Mummies

Submitted by Tara on October 29, 2010 - 5:50pm
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Compared to werewolves, vampires, ghosts and zombies, mummy movies are few and far between. If mummy movies are your favorite, don't get unraveled, enjoy this list of mummy mayhem!

Vampires

Submitted by Tara on October 28, 2010 - 1:25pm
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What is it about vampires that so enthralls us? Vampire films continue to rise in popularity and it seems their stardom truly immortal. Which vampire film is your favorite?

Vampires on TV

Submitted by Tara on October 28, 2010 - 10:30am
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The international fascination with vampires has impacted TV programming as much as it has movie production. The most popular job for a TV vampire? Private Detective. Can you pick out the three TV shows listed that feature a vampire gumshoe?

Witches & Wizards

Submitted by Tara on October 27, 2010 - 12:28pm
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Since Harry Potter, when we think of witches, they look more like Glenda the Good Witch than the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Whether they have tricks up their sleeve, or are a treat to be around, these witches and wizards will enchant you.

Vampire Hunters

Submitted by Tara on October 26, 2010 - 1:00pm
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Legend says that as long as there have been vampires, there have been vampire hunters. At least in the movies it is true. Buffy the Vampire Slayer may be the most popular of the vampire hunters, but many other films portray the dark side of vampires and those who fight them.

Scare Up Some Fun

Submitted by Tara on October 25, 2010 - 4:24am
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If you are looking for that finishing touch to your haunted house, don't forget the sound effects! Planning a Halloween Party? If you want it to be a graveyard smash, you better have The Monster Mash!

Comedy with Bite

Submitted by Tara on October 24, 2010 - 1:05am
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As the vampire craze rages on, spoofs continue to poke fun at the stereotypes and scenarios common to horror films. These funny films feature vampires in comedic situations.

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