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3 things about Terence Fisher’s THE DEVIL’S BRIDE (aka THE DEVIL RIDES OUT)

Posted on October 22, 2018 by robchristopher

The Devil’s Bride [1968] 1. “Don’t look at its eyes!” 2. Spider and girl. 3. Time travel!

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3 things about Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack’s KING KONG

Posted on October 20, 2018 by robchristopher

King Kong [1933] 1. Jawbreaking. 2. The $20 ticket to see the beast is equivalent to about $388 today. 3. He examines the bullethole in his chest, the blood on his fingers.

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3 things about Eric Weston’s EVILSPEAK

Posted on October 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Evilspeak [1981] 1. “I hope we have the financial resources to do right by him.” “Oh, I’m sure you will, Colonel. I’ll have a talk with the Senator tonight. He’s very big on military causes, especially tax-exempt ones.” 2. Speed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s THE DEVILS

Posted on October 9, 2018 by robchristopher

The Devils [1971] 1. Eye socket maggots. 3. The box is empty. 3. An empty road, bordered by several Catherine wheels, stretching into the distance.

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3 things about Freddie Francis’ TALES FROM THE CRYPT

Posted on October 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Tales from the Crypt [1972] 1. The wisdom of murdering one’s husband on Christmas Eve while one’s child is upstairs in bed waiting for Santa. 2. Every part of him will be alive forever. 3. As he makes his way … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Fincher’s SEVEN

Posted on October 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Se7en [1995] 1. “It’s always impressive to see a man feeding off his emotions.” 2. Still alive. Even after a year. 3. The climax takes place amidst high-tension wires.

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3 things about Alexandre O. Philippe’s 78/52: HITCHCOCK’S SHOWER SCENE

Posted on October 1, 2018 by robchristopher

78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene [2017] 1. A mixture of cassava and sirloin. 2. Syrup spatters. 3. Mrs. Bates’ blackface. A shade above a DVD special feature, but irresistible …

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3 things about Joel Schumacher’s THE LOST BOYS

Posted on September 30, 2018 by robchristopher

The Lost Boys [1987] 1. Subtext alert: a video store owner who’s actually a vampire in disguise. 2. Garlic-infused holy water. 3. “If you read the TV Guide, you don’t need a TV.”

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3 things about Michael Rymer’s QUEEN OF THE DAMNED

Posted on September 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Queen of the Damned [2002] 1. Motion-activated columns of fire. 2. “How did you manage to slip through the 1950s in red velvet?” 3. Bleeding family tree.

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3 things about Sang-ho Yeon’s TRAIN TO BUSAN

Posted on July 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Train to Busan [2016] 1. Wrapping their arms in duct tape. 2. Chomping down on a book. 3. How apropos that he ends up getting bitten by the CEO.

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