Horror

Objects of Desire: Special Edition Horror Blu-Rays – Part Two

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Horror Month – June 2015

Loved by horror geeks universally; a special edition DVD or Blu-Ray release. The appeal comes equally from the packing, presentation, special features & promotional items that are included with the set. These range from well designed standard jewel cases all the way to through to full-blown promotional sets.  Here I examine a few such sets from my own collection and elsewhere.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Black Maria [Blu-ray] – Region A

 

 To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the films release Dark Sky Films proudly presents THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE in an all-new 4k digital transfer and with a newly created 7.1 surround sound mix supervised by Tobe Hooper. Get ready to experience fear in a whole new way. Continue reading →

Horror Month: Latest Halloween sequel announced

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Horror Month – June 2015

Written by Lewis Mainwaring

After years of rumours, Dimension Films is officially casting for Halloween Returns – which will finally bring Michael Myers back to the big screen !!!!!

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Moviehole broke the news and wrote that “A new generation of victims are set to emerge”. 

The new project will be a standalone film set to reintroduce audiences to Michael Myers years after his initial rampage.
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Horror Month: Interview with Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason)

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Horror Month – June 2015

We spoke with Ken Kirzinger known for his role as a Jason Voorhees in the New Line horror franchise crossover epic Freddy vs. Jason. He also had a small role in the previous instalment Friday the 13th Part VIII.  Ken has also appeared in many films & TV shows including Wrong Turn 2 & Stan Helsing as well as stunt work on films such as Watchmen, The Cabin In The Woods and the X-Men franchise.

 

“Playing Jason is a gift that keeps on giving”

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Horror Month: Interview with Thom Mathews (Friday the 13th Part VI)

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Horror Month – June 2015

We spoke with actor Thom Mathews; known for his role as Tommy Jarvis in Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI. He has also had many other Film & TV roles including The Return of the Living Dead and it’s 1988 sequel Return of the Living Dead II.

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“….I approached this role, as with all roles, being honest, open and invested in the characters situation”
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Horror Month: Interview with Sean Clark (Horrors Hallowed Grounds)

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Horror Month – June 2015

We spoke with horror circuit legend Sean Clark.

seanclark1Sean has turned being a horror fan into a full time career. As a talent agent he represents many of the biggest names in Horror for appearances/conventions. He is also an accomplished producer/writer. He produced many of the additional special features and featurettes included in the Scream Factory/Anchor Bay special edition box set Halloween Complete Collection including a specially filmed documentary with Jamie Lee Curtis.

In 2009 he co-wrote the film ‘The Black Waters of Echo’s Pond‘ which starred Danielle Harris & Robert Patrick. He produces his own series ‘Horrors Hallowed Grounds‘ where he revisits iconic Horror locations from films such as Halloween & A Nightmare On Street and also contributes to HorrorHound magazine.

 

“….It just started as a hobby. I went out searching for the locations from the original Halloween and when I happened upon my very first location it was like visiting a childhood home”
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Horror Month: Interview With Lance Guest (Halloween 2)

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Horror Month – June 2015

We spoke with actor Lance Guest known for his role as Jimmy in Halloween II. He has gone on have to many other Film roles including Jaws: The Revenge, The Last Starfighter and recurring TV roles in shows such as Lou Grant, St. Elsewhere, Knot’s Landing & Life Goes On plus many other guest appearances.

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“…That guy is so great. And his job is to just rehearse all week for a half hour show and then do it on Friday.”
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Horror Month: Interview with Tuesday Knight (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4/New Nightmare)

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Horror Month – June 2015

MV5BMTQ4MDE2OTY5OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTgzOTgyNw@@._V1._SX541_SY750_-335x464We spoke with actress/musician Tuesday Knight known for her role as Kristen Parker A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. She also later portrayed herself in Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.  She has had many other Film & TV roles including a run on General Hospital and guest appearances on FAME & The Facts Of Life.

 

“Once we started filming Elm St. I knew then my real love was acting”
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Horror Month: Interview with Zack Ward (Freddy Vs. Jason)

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Horror Month – June 2015

IMG_0558 We spoke with Zack Ward known for his role as a Bobby Davis in Freddy Vs. Jason.  He has also had many other roles in TV & Film including Transformers, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and a recurring role in the TV show Titus. He is now also a Producer/Director. 

“Too many hats makes my head sore” 

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Horror Month: Interview with Marshall Bell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2/Total Recall)

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Horror Month – June 2015

marshallbell_boxboxart_160wWe spoke with actor Marshall Bell known for his role as Coach Schneider in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 as well playing the iconic characters of George & Kuato in Total Recall (1990) along-side Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has also appeared in many other films and TV shows including memorable roles in Stand By Me & Starship Troopers.

“Hey, I love my job, it’s that simple”

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Horror Month: Interview with Jeffrey Landman (Halloween 5 – The Revenge of Michael Myers)

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Horror Month – June 2015

IMG_0544We spoke with Jeffrey Landman known for his role as a Billy Hill in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers; starring opposite Danielle Harris.

“[Working] with the established ‘adult’ actors and hearing stories of show business was an experience I’ll cherish forever” Continue reading →