Luke Duffy
Bio
This is where I write serious stuff, for regular, less formal content visit my blog ( https://duffhood.wordpress.com).
I've also got twitter (@LukeDuffy19) and a YouTube channel (just search Duffhood).
See you around!
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Top 5 Horror Sequels We're Still Waiting To See
When looking at the history of cinema it seems that any horror film, even a bad one, is able to spawn sequels. In terms of quality, some films have been strengthened by sequels. Look at the Phantasm series for example. Others, however, have been embarrassed by sequels, the original Halloween being an unfortunate example.
By Luke Duffy10 months ago in Horror
The Biggest Flop of 2001
Look at any list of the biggest box office flops and you’ll find Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Considering its $137 million budget and $85 million box office, it’s easy to see why. Reviews ranged from mixed to negative, many praising its cutting-edge animation but also panning its bland story and boring characters.
By Luke Duffy10 months ago in Geeks
Life Off The Grid
Ok, firstly I was without wi-fi for about eight days which is more than a week but that wouldn’t make for such a catchy subtitle. Secondly, while I did manage to access the internet using mobile data on my phone afterwards, I only had 20 GB of data so I had to moderate my browsing.
By Luke Duffyabout a year ago in Longevity
The Sad, Sad Meaning Behind The Phantasm Series
I’m just going to put this out there, I don’t think the Phantasm series has any real intentional message or meaning. We are talking about a franchise that spawned from a film that was supposed to be a one-off. Writer and director Don Coscarelli has stated numerous times that he initially wasn’t interested in making a sequel to the 1979 film.
By Luke Duffy2 years ago in Horror
Why Kong MUST Win in Godzilla Vs Kong
Godzilla has atomic breath. Godzilla has armoured skin. Godzilla can swim. Godzilla is actually quite intelligent. These are most of the arguments made against Kong’s potential victory in the upcoming Godzilla Vs Kong and, to be honest, they’re all right. Realistically Kong could never beat Godzilla. It’s like expecting a gorilla to take out a crocodile.
By Luke Duffy2 years ago in Geeks
Another 5 Horror Sequels We're Still Waiting to See
Ok, so over a year ago I penned an article called ‘Top Five Horror Sequels We’re Still Waiting to See.’ Number two was 28 Months Later and number one was Candyman Four. Since the article was published, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland announced that they’re moving forward with a 28 Days Threequel and Jordan Peele has started production on a ‘spiritual sequel’ to Candyman.
By Luke Duffy3 years ago in Horror
My Favourite Christmas Film: 'Hitchcock' (2012)
I know what you’re thinking. How? Why?! Hitchcock? You watch that during Christmas?! Yes. Yes I do. In fact, I’ve watched it on Christmas Day for the past five years now. Why? Why not It’s A Wonderful Life? A Christmas Carol? Or even the Doctor Who special later on in the day?!
By Luke Duffy3 years ago in Geeks
The Genius of 'Paranormal Activity'
Following its 2009 release, Paranormal Activity caused a boom of found footage films, a boom that just now appears to be ceasing, a decade later. The majority of these films have been terrible, hence it’s easy to look back at Paranormal Activity and think of it as nothing more than another mediocre found footage horror.
By Luke Duffy4 years ago in Horror
Why 1990s 'Night of the Living Dead' Is One of the Better Horror Remakes
There are as many good remakes as there are many good films. Very few. A remake is the opportunity to take a story, a character or an idea that was expressed in one film and express it differently in another. Remakes such as De Palma's Scarface, The Cohen Brothers' True Grit, and John Carpenter's The Thing are good examples.
By Luke Duffy4 years ago in Horror
The Chronicles of Riddick = Most Underrated Sci-Fi Franchise Ever?
In film and TV, some series have very little struggle in attracting an audience. Franchises, such as Lost, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Breaking Bad, the Twilight Saga and the Pirates of the Caribbean series have all attracted large loyal followings and have been able to begin and end their stories.
By Luke Duffy4 years ago in Geeks
