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H'ween Horrorthon: 'The Howling' (1981)
"You can't tame what's meant to be wild, doc. It just ain't natural." John Carradine as Erie Kenton Hello and welcome. 1981 was certainly a banner year for horror movies. I recall at least more than 30 movie posters advertising horror films at cineplexes and drive-ins all across America. Titles as diverse as Friday the 13th, Part 2, My Bloody Valentine, Blood Beach, Fade to Black, The Funhouse, Happy Birthday to Me, The Fan, The Burning, Scanners, Hell Night, and Blow Out were just but a few movies rushed to theaters that year. A rebirth of sorts also happened; the return of the "Werewolf" movie. Not since 1957 when Michael Landon starred in I Was a Teenage Werewolf had we seen a werewolf picture in over three decades; then, there was not one, but three in 1981. An American Werewolf In London and Wolfen were the other two. But, for me, Joe Dante's The Howling was the best of the three. Another added plus was the knowledge that it would be the springboard for two Steven Spielberg film projects: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Gremlins (1984).
By Carlos Gonzalez9 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Only the Brave'
Only The Brave is based on a harrowing true story. In 2013 the Granite Mountain Hotshots wildfire fighting team was sent to Yarnell Hill in Arizona to battle a wildfire. When the weather turned and the wind kicked up the flames in a new direction, 19 members of the Hot Shots team was caught behind the fire line. All 19 were killed despite their use of flame retardant covers which proved ineffective for this raging blaze.
By Sean Patrick9 years ago in Geeks
My Boyfriend Makes Me Watch Ridiculous Movies: Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter
It's October, and last Friday was the 13th. Fully in the mood for a creepy movie, Rico decides it's a great opportunity to make some suggestions that weren't on the list. Among them is a movie I thought was my flavor of ridiculous.
By Yumi Yamamoto9 years ago in Geeks
5 Reasons to Watch 'The Gifted' on FOX
Firstly, I'd like to give a brief explanation on what FOX's new show The Gifted is really all about. The series mainly focuses on the Struckers, your average, well-off, generically nuclear family. After certain events unfold within the first episode (I won't spoil anything), the parents discover that their children are mutants. Within this world, much like with any other X-title, mutants are feared and hated, so it's not a big surprise when the authorities begin their pursuit of the children for being "Dangerous Mutants." The parents, Reed (Stephen Moyer) and Kate (Amy Acker) decide that family is the most important thing and decide to flee the authorities to keep their children, Lauren (Natalie Alyn Lind) and Andy (Percy Hynes White), safe. The main antagonists of the series are the agents from "Sentinel Services" (If you think that word sounds familiar, you'd be right, "Sentinels" are those are the giant mechanized monstrosities known for claiming hundreds of mutant lives within the comics, movies, and television adaptations).
By Tavaras Koonce9 years ago in Geeks
'Once Upon a Time' Season
I have been a big fan on Once Upon a Time since the first episode aired. I followed religiously for years. But toward the end, I was getting bored. Then I heard about the reboot for Season 7. First I was skeptical, but the more I saw the previews, the more I wanted to see it.
By Claire Nichols9 years ago in Geeks
The Belfry: Instinctual Fear of Uncontrolled Evolution
The Belfry begins with an airliner crashing into the middle of a remote jungle. Those few passengers who walk away unscathed soon meet a mysterious and sinister evolutionary change that has occurred there. Change is inevitable and will capture both the deserving and the innocent within its horrifying maw. Do not exhaust yourself with efforts of self-preservation, for there is no running from the beautiful, brutal world of the Belfry.
By Irving Baum9 years ago in Geeks
Arrowverse, Week 1 Impressions
It was nice to hear that all of the DCTV shows on the CW Network had been renewed. It was a little concerning to hear that they were developing brand new ones. These shows are so busy that I worry about them stretching the over-arching creative teams too far.
By Sam Gamble9 years ago in Geeks
