31 Days of Halloween #11 The Exorcist Revisited

The Exorcist (1973)Rating: ******** 8 out of 10 StarsStarring: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb “I think the point is to make us despair… to see ourselves as animal and ugly. To make us reject the possibility that God could love us.” – Father Merrin I first watched The Exorcist at a…

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31 Days of Halloween #10: Dracula’s Comedy Bite

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)****** (6 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol, and Mel Brooks Mel Brooks dives headfirst into the legendary Dracula saga with his signature blend of absurdity and wit. “Dracula: Dead and Loving It” emerges as a humorous take on the classic vampire narrative, packed with Brooks’…

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31 Days of Halloween #9: Chills on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill (1959)******** (8 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart “The ghosts are moving tonight…restless…hungry.” – Watson Pritchard Vincent Price, in his inimitable style, invites us to a night of terror with “House on Haunted Hill.” The premise is deceptively simple: survive one night in a haunted mansion and walk away…

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31 Days of Halloween #8: Omen’s Dark Legacy

The Omen (1976)******* (7 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens“Look at me Damien… It’s all for you!” – Holly Warning: If you haven’t seen this film, this review contains spoilers. This film commands respect. It masterfully weaves dread into its narrative, introducing evil under the deceptive veil of innocence. It illustrates…

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31 Days of Halloween #5: Chopping Mall

***** (5 out of 10 Stars) Directed by Jim Wynorski “The System is Absolutely Foolproof. Now everyone connected with the mall has been issued an ID badge so that when the mechanism goes online the Protectors will make Park Plaza the safest mall in the state. Trust me. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.” Back in…

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31 Days of Halloween #3: A Timeless Terror

The Wolf Man (1941)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Starring Lon Chaney Jr.“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” There’s something timeless about classic horror, especially when it comes to “The Wolf Man,” a film…

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31 Days of Halloween: Return of the Living Dead

Return of the Living Dead (1985)******** (8 out of 10 stars) Director: Dan O’Bannon “Hey, these things don’t leak, do they.” “Return of the Living Dead” is a cult classic from 1985 that truly captures the spirit of its time. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, the film delivers an exhilarating experience, earning 8 out of 10…

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31 Days of Halloween #1: The Haunted Palace

The Haunted Palace (1963)****** (6 out if 10 stars) Starring Vincent Price “One becomes accustomed to the darkness, here.” (Simon) “The Haunted Palace” (1963) is a classic Halloween film with a rating of 6 out of 10 stars. This movie stars the legendary Vincent Price and draws inspiration from the works of Edgar Allan Poe…

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Halloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman

From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…

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